Daniel Goh (footballer)
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| Full name | Daniel Goh Ji Xiong | ||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 13 August 1999 | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Singapore | ||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||||||||||||||||
| Position | Forward | ||||||||||||||||
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Current team | Balestier Khalsa | ||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||
| –2015 | Home United | ||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2017 | Hougang United | ||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||
| 2018 | Hougang United | 2 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
| 2019 | Balestier Khalsa | 20 | (2) | ||||||||||||||
| 2020 | Albirex Niigata (S) | 2 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
| 2021–2022 | → Young Lions (loan) | 11 | (1) | ||||||||||||||
| 2022–2023 | Balestier Khalsa | 39 | (12) | ||||||||||||||
| 2024–2025 | Albirex Niigata (S) | 24 | (5) | ||||||||||||||
| 2025–2026 | Balestier Khalsa | 20 | (5) | ||||||||||||||
| International career‡ | |||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2018 | Singapore U19 | 6 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
| 2019–2022 | Singapore U23 | 4 | (2) | ||||||||||||||
| 2023– | Singapore | 5 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 15 May 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 23 March 2023 | |||||||||||||||||
Daniel Goh Ji Xiong[a] (born 13 August 1999) is a Singaporean professional footballer who plays as a forward for Singapore Premier League club Balestier Khalsa and the Singapore national team.
Club career
Hougang United
Goh signed with Hougang United's prime league squad in 2018, and was later promoted to the first team, he made three appearances for the club in the 2018 Singapore Premier League.
Balestier Khalsa
Goh then signed with Balestier Khalsa for the 2019 campaign and became a regular starter for the club. He made his debut on 9 March 2019, against his former club Hougang United.
Albirex Niigata (S)
In 2020, Goh then signed with Albirex Niigata (S) to play in the 2020 Singapore Premier League season as one of the lightning fast players from his former club Balestier Khalsa. In July the same year, he was enlisted into National Service.
Young Lions
Goh was than loaned to Young Lions for the 2021 Singapore Premier League seasons to get more playing time while he was serving in the National Service.
Return to Balestier Khalsa
On 2 May 2022, Goh rejoined his former club Balestier Khalsa after he completed his National Service.
Return to Albirex Niigata (S)
On 29 December 2023, Albirex Niigata announced his return to the club since 2020 after a good season at Balestier Khalsa. On 18 July 2024, Daniel became the first Singaporean to score a hat-trick in the 2024–25 season where he alongside teammate Shingo Nakano also scoring a hat-trick in the same game where they thrashed Balestier Khalsa 7–2.
Third stint at Balestier Khalsa
On 19 July 2025, Goh returned to Balestier Khalsa.[1]
International career
Youth
Goh was first called up to the Singapore U22 squad for the 2019 Merlion Cup.[2][3] Goh made his debut and his first start for the under-22s on 7 June 2019, against Philippines. Goh recorded an assist on his debut, providing the pass for Ikhsan Fandi to score.[4]
Senior
Goh's performance in the 2023 Singapore Premier League season earned him a call-up to the Lions international fixtures against Hong Kong and Macau. Goh came on as a substitute against Hong Kong in the second half.[5] The match ended in a draw 1–1.[5]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 15 May 2026.[6]
| Club | Season | Division | Singapore Premier League |
Singapore Cup | Community Shield | Asia | Total | |||||
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| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Hougang United | 2018 | Singapore Premier League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Balestier Khalsa | 2019 | Singapore Premier League | 20 | 2 | 2 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 22 | 2 | |
| Albirex Niigata (S) | 2020 | Singapore Premier League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Young Lions | 2021 | Singapore Premier League | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2022 | Singapore Premier League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Total | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | ||
| Balestier Khalsa | 2022 | Singapore Premier League | 16 | 5 | 6 | 3 | – | 0 | 0 | 22 | 8 | |
| 2023 | Singapore Premier League | 23 | 7 | 2 | 1 | – | 0 | 0 | 25 | 8 | ||
| Total | 39 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 16 | ||
| Albirex Niigata (S) | 2024–25 | Singapore Premier League | 24 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 6 |
| Balestier Khalsa | 2025–26 | Singapore Premier League | 20 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 6 |
| Career total | 118 | 25 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 139 | 31 | ||
International statistics
International caps
| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 March 2023 | Mong Kok Stadium, Hong Kong |  Hong Kong | 1–1 | Friendly |
| 2 | 26 March 2023 | Macau Olympic Complex Stadium, Macau |  Macau | 1–0 | Friendly |
| 3 | 16 June 2023 | National Stadium, Singapore |  Papua New Guinea | 2–2 | Friendly |
| 5 | 8 September 2023 | Bishan Stadium, Singapore |  Tajikistan | 0–2 (lost) | Friendly |
U23 International caps
| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 June 2019 | Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore |  Philippines | 3-0 (won) | 2019 Merlion Cup |
| 2 | 9 June 2019 | Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore |  Thailand | 1-0 (won) | 2019 Merlion Cup |
| 3 | 6 September 2019 | Bishan Stadium, Bishan, Singapore |  Fiji | 2-0 (won) | Friendly |
| 4 | 9 October 2019 | Bishan Stadium, Bishan, Singapore |  United Arab Emirates | 0-3 (lost) | Friendly |
| 5 | 25 October 2021 | Jalan Besar Stadium, Jalan Besar, Singapore |  Timor-Leste | 2-2 (draw) | 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification |
U23 International goals
- Scores and results list Singapore's goal tally first.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 6 September 2019 | Bishan Stadium, Bishan | Fiji | 2–0 | 2–0 | Friendly |
| 2. | 13 October 2019 | Bishan Stadium, Bishan | Macau | 4–0 | 4–0 | Friendly |
U19 International caps
| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 September 2017 | Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon, Myanmar |  Malaysia | 1-3 (lost) | 2017 AFF U-18 Youth Championship |
| 2 | 8 September 2017 | Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon, Myanmar |  Laos | 3-0 (won) | 2017 AFF U-18 Youth Championship |
| 3 | 10 September 2017 | Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon, Myanmar | Thailand | 0-3 (lost) | 2017 AFF U-18 Youth Championship |
| 4 | 12 September 2017 | Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon, Myanmar | Timor-Leste | 1-3 (lost) | 2017 AFF U-18 Youth Championship |
| 5 | 1 July 2018 | Gelora Joko Samudro Stadium, Gresik, Indonesia | Philippines | 1-2 (lost) | 2018 AFF U-18 Youth Championship |
| 6 | 3 July 2018 | Gelora Joko Samudro Stadium, Gresik, Indonesia |  Indonesia | 0-4 (lost) | 2018 AFF U-18 Youth Championship |
Honours
Club
Albirex Niigata (S)
International
Singapore U22
Notes
References
- ↑ Ganesan, Deepanraj (22 August 2025). "10 local and foreign players to watch in the 2025-26 SPL season". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ↑ "Football: Fandi Ahmad's Under-22s aim to shine in Merlion Cup despite Hari Raya festivities". The Straits Times. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
- ↑ "Impress at Merlion Cup and youngsters could earn SEA Games spots". The New Paper. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
- ↑ "Merlion Cup 2019: Singapore run out comfortable 3-0 winners over inexperienced Philippines". Fox Sports. Archived from the original on 7 June 2019. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
- 1 2 Lee, David (23 March 2023). "Football: Second-string Lions draw 1-1 with Hong Kong in first outing since AFF C'ship failure". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ↑ Daniel Goh at Soccerway. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- 1999 births
- Living people
- Singaporean men's footballers
- Singapore men's international footballers
- Singapore Premier League players
- Singaporean people of Chinese descent
- Sportspeople of Chinese descent
- Men's association football midfielders
- Hougang United FC players
- Balestier Khalsa FC players
- Singapore men's youth international footballers
- Albirex Niigata Singapore F.C. players
- Young Lions FC players
- 21st-century Singaporean sportsmen