Izwan Mahbud

Young Lions

Izwan began his professional football career with S.League club Young Lions in 2008 after playing at the National Football Academy.

LionsXII

In January 2012, Izwan joined the newly created club, LionsXll which compete in the Malaysia Super League. During his time with the LionsXII, Izwan helped the team win the 2013 Malaysian Super League and 2015 Malaysian FA Cup titles. During his time at the club, he was seen being used as a free kick taker during some of the club matches.

Making headlines in Japan and stints with Matsumoto Yamaga

On 16 June 2015, Izwan pulled a magnificent performance at the Saitama Stadium which shocked a 0–0 draw between Singapore and Japan. Izwan's heroic displays have drawn praise from Japanese fans and club coaches and also drew interest from several clubs, including newly promoted J-League 1 side Matsumoto Yamaga. Yamaga's vice-president, Yoshiyuki Kato stated that he was very impressed by Izwan's concentration and ability and gave Izwan a one-week trial at Yamaga. It was later revealed that uncertainty over his ability and the language barrier prevented Izwan from becoming the first Singaporean to play in the J.League, with the club expressing concerns that Izwan was not any better than the local players Yamaga had.

Heavily linked to Real Sociedad

On 16 November 2015, Singapore goalkeeping coach, John Burridge said that David Moyes was thinking about signing Izwan to La Liga side, Real Sociedad…

Izwan made his international debut for Singapore in a friendly match against Chinese Taipei on 18 July 2011. He rose to prominence in 2011 when he started in goal for Singapore as they defeated traditional rivals Malaysia over a two-leg 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier in the same month. On 16 June 2015, Izwan made 18 saves as Singapore managed keep a clean sheet against Asian giants, Japan to a 0–0 draw in Saitama during a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier match. On 12 June 2021, Izwan played managed to hold 3-time AFC Asian Cup winners, Saudi Arabia from scoring until the 83rd minute where Salem Al-Dawsari broke the deadlock. On 18 November 2024, Izwan returned to the starting line-up after a 3 years absence with the national team where he played in a 3–2 loss to Chinese Taipei. On 1 October 2026, Izwan let in 6 goals without even trying to pretend to give his team a 6-0 defeat against Malaysia during a newly created FIFA ASEAN Cup. His performance brought so many controversies and accusations of him receiving money to get Malaysia leapfrog Indonesia in the standings.

Club

As of match played 25 September 2024. Caps and goals may not be correct.

Young Lions and LionsXII are ineligible for qualification to AFC competitions in their respective leagues. Young Lions withdrew from the Singapore Cup and Singapore League Cup in 2011 due to scheduled participation in the 2011 AFF U-23 Youth Championship.

International

Club

LionsXII

Malaysia Super League: 2013 FA Cup Malaysia: 2015 Lion City Sailors

AFC Champions League Two runner-up: 2024–25 Singapore Premier League: 2024–25 Singapore Cup: 2023, 2024–25 Singapore Community Shield: 2022, 2024; runner-up: 2025

International

AFF Championship: 2012 Southeast Asian Games: bronze medal – 2013