# Hassan Sunny

Hassan bin Abdullah Sunny (born April 2, 1984), better known as Hassan Sunny, is a Singaporean professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for the Singapore Premier League club Albirex Niigata Singapore F.C..
In 2016, the UK-based newspaper, The Daily Telegraph, ranked him 18th on its list of the world's top 20 goalkeepers. Hassan admitted in an interview with The Straits Times that he initially thought the ranking was a late April Fool's joke.

## Achievements

Hassan is the first and only player in Singapore Premier League history to win four league titles with four different clubs.

## Club career
### Geylang United

In 2003, Hassan joined Geylang United from the National Football Academy. He progressed into the first team and earned a Singapore Premier League Young Player of the Year nomination.

### Young Lions

In 2004, Hassan joined the newly created team Young Lions alongside Baihakki Khaizan, Shahril Ishak and Khairul Amri where he is part of the 'NFA Gang of Four'. They had played together since their early teenage years.

### Geylang United

After completing his compulsory National Service in 2006, Hassan returned to Geylang United where he became the first-choice goalkeeper at the club.

### Tampines Rovers

In January 2008, Hassan joined Tampines Rovers FC, the rival club of Geylang United FC. He made his club debut on March 1, 2008, in a 1–1 draw against Balestier Khalsa FC.
On March 10, 2011, Hassan made his 100th appearance for the club in a league match against Tanjong Pagar United FC. He was part of the team that won the 2011 S.League and the 2011 Singapore Community Shield that season.

### Singapore Armed Forces (also known as Warriors FC)

In December 2011, Hassan joined SAFFC (Singapore Armed Forces FC), after four years of service as Tampines Rovers' first-choice goalkeeper.
Hassan would go on to make his AFC Cup debut against Indonesian club Semen Padang in a 3–1 loss on March 5, 2013. He recorded his first clean sheet in the competition in a 1–0 win over Indian club Churchill Brothers on April 10, 2013.
Hassan's performances in the 2014 S.League season helped the Warriors FC win the league title. He also became the first goalkeeper to win the S.League 'Player of the Year' award in 2014.

### Army United (2015–2016)

Hassan joined Army United for the 2015 Thai Premier League season and debuted in a 1–0 victory against Royal Thai Navy. He won a man-of-the-match award in a 1–0 away win over Suphanburi. In 2016, Hassan was ranked 18th on The Telegraph's list of the top 20 goalkeepers in the world.

### Home United

Following his release from the Thai League side, Hassan signed for S.League side Home United on January 6, 2017. He was named as the club captain for the 2017 season.

#### Gainare Tottori trials

On February 10, 2017, Hassan underwent trials with Japanese third-tier (J3) club, Gainare Tottori. He played for Gainare in two friendly matches during the brief stint, including about 70 minutes of a 3–3 draw with South Korean side Incheon United. Hassan stated he was encouraged by the positive feedback he received from head coach Ryuzo Morioka and the club's goalkeeper coaches.

### Return to Army United

After the end of 2017 S.League season, Hassan re-signed for Army United in December 2017 and played for them in the 2018 Thai League 2 season. He made his second debut for the club in the club's season opener against Nongbua Pitchaya on 10 February 2018, facing off against another Singaporean goalkeeper, Izwan Mahbud, who was also making his debut. On June 30, 2019, Hassan made his 100th appearance for the club in a 2–1 win over Kasetsart.

### Lion City Sailors

After two seasons with Army United, Hassan signed a two-year deal with Lion City Sailors in January 2020. In his first season, he kept five clean sheets in 11 matches before the league was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
During a match against Balestier Khalsa on August 8, 2021, Hassan suffered an injury following a collision with teammate Jorge Fellipe, which allowed Šime Žužul to score for Balestier Khalsa; however, the Sailors managed to draw the match. Hassan went on to win the 2021 Singapore Premier League title with the club.
On February 19, 2022, Hassan helped the Sailors win the 2022 Singapore Community Shield. He made his AFC Champions League debut on April 15, 2022 against Urawa Red Diamonds and kept three clean sheets in six matches during the club's group stage campaign. He left Lion City Sailors at the end of the season.

### Albirex Niigata Singapore

On December 16, 2022, Albirex Niigata Singapore announced the signing of Hassan on a two-year contract. On June 8, 2023, his contract was extended until the end of the 2024–25 season. In his first season at the club, he won the 2023 Singapore Premier League title and the Golden Gloves with nine clean sheets, becoming the first and only player to win league titles with four different clubs in the league's history.

## International career
### Youth

Hassan made his international debut for Singapore against India in February, 2004. He kept goal for the Singapore U23 team at the 2003 SEA Games in Vietnam and his performance at the 2007 SEA Games helped the team win a bronze medal.

### Senior

Hassan was a regular player for almost two decades in the national team and played in the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. He also participated in the 2010 King's Cup. He captained Singapore in matches against Hong Kong and Macau in 2014. In June 2017, he started against Argentina in a friendly.
Hassan earned his 75th cap in September 2018 against Mauritius. He earned his 100th cap on September 24, 2022 against India.
At the 2020 AFF Championship, Hassan made 20 saves and was voted into the "Team of the Tournament". He was sent off in extra time against Indonesia on 25 December 2021.
During the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification, he made a penalty save against Wu Lei of China and made 11 saves against Thailand. His performance against Thailand garnered significant attention from Chinese fans, many of whom made donations to his nasi padang stall. He retired from international football on 18 August 2024 after 115 caps.

### Others
#### Singapore Selection squad

Hassan was selected for the Singapore Selection squad for The Sultan of Selangor's Cup on 6 May 2017.

## Sponsorship and media

Hassan has a sponsorship deal with Puma.
Following the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Hassan went viral on Chinese social media and received numerous monetary donations at his nasi padang stall. After a scam attempt involving the QR code at his stall, Hassan asked fans to stop sending money and announced his intention to donate the received funds to charity. In June 2024, he visited Shanghai at the invitation of CapitaLand and made appearances at three CapitaLand malls. He was also appointed "chief safeguarding officer" by HTX, pending discussion.

## Personal life

Hassan started playing football at age 11 as a midfielder, switching to goalkeeper after an asthma attack at age 12. He owns two nasi padang stalls named Dapur Hassan in Tampines.

## Career statistics
### Club

    As of match played on 16 June 2024
| Club | Season | S.League | S.League | Singapore Cup | Singapore Cup | Singapore Community Shield | Singapore Community Shield | Asia | Asia | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Geylang International | 2003 | 31 | 0 | - | - | - | - | — | — | 31 | 0 |
| Geylang International | Total | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Young Lions | 2004 | ?? | 0 | - | - | - | - | — | — | ?? | 0 |
| Young Lions | 2005 | ?? | 0 | - | - | - | - | — | — | ?? | 0 |
| Young Lions | Total | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Geylang United | 2006 | 29 | 0 | 1 | - | - | - | — | — | 30 | 0 |
| Geylang United | 2007 | 23 | 0 | - | - | - | - | — | — | 23 | 0 |
| Geylang United | Total | 52 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Tampines Rovers | 2008 | 18 | 0 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | 23 | 0 |
| Tampines Rovers | 2009 | 31 | 0 | - | - | - | - | — | — | 31 | 0 |
| Tampines Rovers | 2010 | 30 | 0 | 6 | 0 | - | - | — | — | 36 | 0 |
| Tampines Rovers | 2011 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tampines Rovers | Total | 92 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 110 | 0 |
| Warriors | 2012 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | — | — | 4 | 0 |
| Warriors | 2013 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Warriors | 2014 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - | — | — | 26 | 0 |
| Warriors | Total | 53 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 61 | 0 |
| Club | Season | Thai League T1 | Thai League T1 | Thai FA Cup | Thai FA Cup | Thai League Cup | Thai League Cup | Asia | Asia | Total | Total |
| Army United | 2015 | 26 | 0 | - | - | - | - | — | — | 26 | 0 |
| Army United | 2016 | 28 | 0 | - | - | - | - | — | — | 28 | 0 |
| Army United | Total | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| Club | Season | S.League | S.League | Singapore Cup | Singapore Cup | Singapore League Cup | Singapore League Cup | Asia | Asia | Total | Total |
| Home United | 2017 | 19 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Home United | Total | 19 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Club | Season | Thai League T2 | Thai League T2 | Thai FA Cup | Thai FA Cup | Thai League Cup | Thai League Cup | Asia | Asia | Total | Total |
| Army United | 2018 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | - | - | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| Army United | 2019 | 26 | 0 | - | - | - | - | — | — | 26 | 0 |
| Army United | Total | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Club | Season | S.League | S.League | Singapore Cup | Singapore Cup | Community Shield | Community Shield | Asia | Asia | Total | Total |
| Lion City Sailors | 2020 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Lion City Sailors | 2021 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Lion City Sailors | 2022 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Lion City Sailors | Total | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 58 | 0 |
| Albirex Niigata (S) | 2023 | 19 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Albirex Niigata (S) | 2024–25 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Albirex Niigata (S) | Total | 40 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Career Total | Career Total | 460 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 518 | 0 |
* Young Lions is ineligible for qualification to AFC competitions in their respective leagues.

## Honours
### Club
#### Tampines Rovers

* S.League: 2011
* Singapore Community Shield: 2011

#### Warriors

* S.League: 2014
* Singapore Cup: 2012

#### Lion City Sailors

* Singapore Premier League: 2021
* Singapore Community Shield: 2022

#### Albirex Niigata (S)

* Singapore Premier League: 2023
* Singapore Community Shield: 2023

### International

* AFF Championship: 2004, 2007
* Southeast Asian Games Bronze Medal: 2007

### Individual

* S.League Golden Gloves: 2009
* Singapore Premier League Golden Gloves: 2023
* S.League Player of the Year: 2014
* 2020 AFF Championship: Team of the Tournament