Jonan Tan


Jonan Tan En Yuan is a Singaporean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or forward for Liga Portugal 2 club Vizela, on loan from Singapore Premier League club Lion City Sailors.

Club career

Lion City Sailors

Jonan joined Lion City Sailors youth academy and were part of the first Scholars from the Sailors' Elite Development Programme launched in 2020. In 2022, Jonan was selected as one of the four academy players given the opportunity to train Atlético Madrid's youth academies. Jonan was attached to the under-17 "B" team.
On 24 February 2023, Jonan made his debut as a substitute in a league match against Tanjong Pagar United, which ended in a 3–1 win. He made his debut aged 16 years, 7 months and 28 days. Jonan made his second appearance on 18 March 2023 in a 3–0 win against Blaestier Khalsa.

Loan to Young Lions

Jonan was loaned to Young Lions ahead of the 2024–25 [Singapore Premier League|2024–25 season]. He made his debut on 11 May 2024 against Brunei DPMM, in which he started the match. He made a total of 10 appearances before his transfer to Portugal.

Loan to Estrela da Amadora

Midway through the 2024–25 season, it was announced that Jonan was sent on loan to Primeira Liga side Estrela da Amadora in the Portuguese top flight, months after fellow Lion City Sailors teammate Nur Muhammad Asis. Jonan featured primarily in the club's under-23 side playing in the Liga Revelação U23. Jonan made his debut in a 2–1 defeat to Famalicão U23 on 15 April 2025. He made his second appearance, which was his last appearance for the club, a week later against Sporting CP U23.

2025–26: Loan to Vizela

Jonan was loaned to Liga Portugal 2 side Vizela ahead of the 2025–26 season. Jonan will join fellow Singaporean and former Lion City Sailors teammate Khairin Nadim for the season in the Liga Revelação U23. Jonan made his debut in a 4–0 defeat to Academico Viseu U23 on 23 September 2025. He made his second appearance, a week later on 30 September 2025 against Maritimo U23 and recorded a assist in a 2-0 win.

International career

Jonan was called up to the Singapore under-16 in 2022. Jonan scored his first goal at the 2022 AFF U-16 Youth Championship match against Philippines. The match ended in a 2–1 lost to Singapore. Jonan was also called up to the Singapore under-19 for the 2024 ASEAN U-19 Boys Championship. He was then called up to represent the Singapore under-20 for the 2025 AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualification. In 2025, he was called up to represent the Singapore under-23 for the 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification.
On 29 September 2025, Jonan was first called up to the Singapore senior team for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification matches against India on 9 and 14 October.

Career statistics

Club

  • Young Lions are ineligible for qualification to AFC competitions in their respective leagues.