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Keisuke Honda to Play for FC Jurong in Singapore Next Season

The marquee move signals a push for local identity rooted in Jurong.

Overview

  • FC Jurong, rebranded from Albirex Niigata Singapore, announced Friday that Honda will join in August for the 2026–27 Singapore Premier League season.
  • Club leaders said the signing anchors a long-term localisation plan to deepen ties with the Jurong community.
  • Honda said his top target is the league title and he also aims to extend a Guinness World Record quest for scoring in the most top divisions.
  • Local media reported the deal is an initial one-season contract, which the club has not specified.
  • The former Japan and AC Milan midfielder has 98 caps for his country and last played two games for Bhutan’s Paro FC in 2024–25, while the six-time SPL champions see his profile lifting the league’s visibility.