Nicholas Swirad
Nicholas Ryan Swirad (born 28 May 1991) is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Thai League 2 club Nongbua Pitchaya.[5]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nicholas Ryan Swirad | ||
| Date of birth | 28 May 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Manchester, England | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Nongbua Pitchaya | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2010 | F.C. United of Manchester | ||
| 2010 | → Rossendale United[1] (loan) | ||
| 2010–2011 | New Mills | ||
| 2011 | Mossley[2] | ||
| 2011–2012 | Ashton United | 0 | (0) |
| 2012 | New Mills[3] | ||
| 2012–? | Stocksbridge Park Steels[4] | ||
| 2015 | Northern Rangers | 13 | (2) |
| 2016–2017 | Johor Darul Ta'zim II | 12 | (0) |
| 2017 | → Melaka United (loan) | 9 | (1) |
| 2018 | Melaka United | 19 | (1) |
| 2019 | PKNS | 14 | (3) |
| 2020 | Selangor | 0 | (0) |
| 2020– | Nongbua Pitchaya | 0 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 29 December 2020 | |||
Club career
After playing in non-league football in England, Swirad joined NPL Tasmania side Northern Rangers in 2015, playing 16 matches and scoring twice for the club in all competitions.[6]
Johor Darul Ta'zim FC II
At the end of the 2015–16 season, Nicholas left Northern Rangers to sign for Johor Darul Ta'zim II of the Malaysia Premier League. His registration was delayed, due to having to apply for a Malaysian passport. In September 2016 he received his Malaysian passport, which enabled him to play for JDT II as well as the Malaysia national football team.
Melaka United
On 12 June 2017, Nicholas joined Super League team Melaka United on a season loan.[7][8] He made his first-team debut for Melaka United in July 2017.
International career
In March 2019, Swirad received his first call-up to the Malaysia national football team but a groin injury prevented him from making his debut.[9]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 15 September 2018.[10]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | Malaysia Cup | Asia | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Johor Darul Ta'zim II | 2016 | Malaysia Premier League | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 6 | 0 | |
| 2017 | Malaysia Premier League | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 7 | 0 | ||
| Total | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 13 | 0 | |||
| Melaka United | 2017 | Malaysia Super League | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | – | 12 | 1 | |
| 2018 | Malaysia Super League | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | – | 26 | 1 | ||
| Total | 28 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | – | 38 | 2 | |||
| Career Total | 40 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | – | – | 51 | 2 | ||
References
- http://fc-utd.co.uk/story.php?story_id=2700
- http://www.mossleyweb.com/News201112/NickSwiradSigning.htm
- https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/swirad-rejoins-millers-while-cheadle-hail-679343
- http://www.betvictornorthernpremier.co.uk/saturdays-transfer-list-10315
- "The Conundrum of Half-Malaysian footballers". stadium.my. 14 September 2015. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
- "Player Statistics for Nicholas Swirad". websites.sportstg.com. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
- "8 pemain baru melaka united". melakaunited.com. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
- "Melaka united buat rombakan besar-besaran". sinarharian.com. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
- "PKNS' Swirad happy to work with league's 'best defenders'". thestar.com.my. 27 March 2019. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
- "Nicholas Swirad". Soccerway. Retrieved 1 September 2018.