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Brendan has not been capped for [[Australia national football team|Australia]] nor [[Malaysia national football team|Malaysia]]. Brendan is qualified to play for [[Australia national football team|Australia]] as he was born and raised at [[Australia]]. He is also qualified to play for [[Malaysia national football team|Malaysia]] through parentage. But Brendan has yet not decided to play for either Australia or Malaysia. however, in a recent interview Gan revealed that he is interested to play for Malaysia and he would be open to play for Malaysia if the opportunity arises.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/sport/a-league/gan-but-not-forgotten-brendans-back-in-the-mix-for-sydney-after-heart-start-20101128-18ch6.html|title=Gan but not forgotten: Brendan's back in the mix for Sydney after Heart start|date=November 29, 2010|publisher=Sydney Morning Herald|accessdate=30 November 2010}}</ref> |
Brendan has not been capped for [[Australia national football team|Australia]] nor [[Malaysia national football team|Malaysia]]. Brendan is qualified to play for [[Australia national football team|Australia]] as he was born and raised at [[Australia]]. He is also qualified to play for [[Malaysia national football team|Malaysia]] through parentage. But Brendan has yet not decided to play for either Australia or Malaysia. however, in a recent interview Gan revealed that he is interested to play for Malaysia and he would be open to play for Malaysia if the opportunity arises.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/sport/a-league/gan-but-not-forgotten-brendans-back-in-the-mix-for-sydney-after-heart-start-20101128-18ch6.html|title=Gan but not forgotten: Brendan's back in the mix for Sydney after Heart start|date=November 29, 2010|publisher=Sydney Morning Herald|accessdate=30 November 2010}}</ref> |
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On 4 February 2011, Brendan officially declared his interest and desire to play for [[Malaysia national football team|Malaysia]] on a recent interview with [[Astro Awani]]. This interview was Brendan's first contact with the [[Media of Malaysia|Malaysian Media]]. Brendan says that he had been watching Malaysia played at the [[2010 AFF Suzuki Cup]] and he was very interested to play with the Malaysian Tigers. The [[Football Association of Malaysia]] supported this decision and had allowed for Brendan to play for Malaysia. This decision was encourage by [[Sydney F.C.|Sydney FC]] and his father, who is a [[Malaysian Chinese]] from [[Negeri Sembilan]], [[Malaysia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2011&dt=0204&pub=Kosmo&sec=Sukan&pg=su_02.htm|title=Brendan sedia timbang tawaran '''(Malay)'''|date=February 4, 2011|publisher=Kosmo!|accessdate=4 February 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mnftfc.blogspot.com/2011/02/brendan-gan-sedia-main-untuk-malaysia.html|title=Brendan Gan Sedia Main Untuk Malaysia '''(Malay)'''|date=February 4, 2011|publisher=MNFT FC©|accessdate=4 February 2011}}</ref> |
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Brendan Gan | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Sydney FC | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1999–2007 | Sutherland Sharks | ||
| 2008–2009 | Sydney FC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008 | Sutherland Sharks | 23 | (7) |
| 2008– | Sydney FC | 39 | (4) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:47, 12 December 2010(UTC) | |||
Brendan Gan (born 3 June 1988) is an Malaysian/Australian football (soccer) player of Malaysian Chinese descent who currently plays for the A-League club Sydney FC.
Club career
Gan began playing football for his local club, the Marton Hammers before he signed for the Sutherland Sharks in 2000 when he was twelve years old and came up through their youth grades to make his senior debut for the club in 2008. It was this debut season that shot Gan to prominence within the local media which brought with it a growing reputation to match.[1] He did not disappoint with dazzling performances week in week out which eventually led him to being crowned the New South Wales Premier League player of the year, taking out the Gold Medal award for the competition.[2]
Sydney FC
He was signed by Sydney FC for their inaugural National Youth League squad ahead of competition from rival A-League clubs.[3][4]
On November 28, 2008 Gan made his debut for Sydney FC against Queensland Roar with a 5 minute cameo where he caught the eye. [5][6]
On December 7, he scored the winning goal in the 78th minute for Sydney FC against the Newcastle Jets to give them their first win in 7 games.[7]
Gan was given his full senior debut on the 13th of December against Central Coast Mariners.[8] He scored his second senior goal against Melbourne Victory with a long range strike from outside the penalty area.[9]
Gan scored his third senior goal against Wellington Phoenix with a powerful header from a corner. This goal gave Sydney FC a 2-0 win over Wellington and placed them on the top of the table, leapfrogging Gold Coast United.
On December 2 2010, in only his second start for the season, he scored the opening goal in a 3-1 win, once again over Wellington Pheonix.
International Career
Brendan has not been capped for Australia nor Malaysia. Brendan is qualified to play for Australia as he was born and raised at Australia. He is also qualified to play for Malaysia through parentage. But Brendan has yet not decided to play for either Australia or Malaysia. however, in a recent interview Gan revealed that he is interested to play for Malaysia and he would be open to play for Malaysia if the opportunity arises.[10]
On 4 February 2011, Brendan officially declared his interest and desire to play for Malaysia on a recent interview with Astro Awani. This interview was Brendan's first contact with the Malaysian Media. Brendan says that he had been watching Malaysia played at the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup and he was very interested to play with the Malaysian Tigers. The Football Association of Malaysia supported this decision and had allowed for Brendan to play for Malaysia. This decision was encourage by Sydney FC and his father, who is a Malaysian Chinese from Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.[11][12]
Honours
With Sydney FC:
A-League Premiership: 2009-2010- A-League Championship: 2009-2010
- National Youth League Championship: 2008-2009
References
- ^ Brendan Gan - living the dream
- ^ 2008 Gold Medal Dinner a huge success as Brendan Gan scoops major award
- ^ Gan: I'm Only Here For A Year
- ^ Sydney's Gan set for homecoming
- ^ Kosmina turns to young Gan
- ^ Gan's the man most likely to soar
- ^ Brendon Gan helps lift Sydney FC to victory over Newcastle Jets
- ^ Kosmina to give Brendan Gan full debut
- ^ Gan lights up Sydney's darkest days
- ^ "Gan but not forgotten: Brendan's back in the mix for Sydney after Heart start". Sydney Morning Herald. November 29, 2010. Retrieved 30 November 2010.
- ^ "Brendan sedia timbang tawaran (Malay)". Kosmo!. February 4, 2011. Retrieved 4 February 2011.
- ^ "Brendan Gan Sedia Main Untuk Malaysia (Malay)". MNFT FC©. February 4, 2011. Retrieved 4 February 2011.