Ng a step closer to securing Singapore citizenship

Cardiff City defender Perry Ng says he is closer to achieving his ambition of playing for Singapore.

Liverpool-born Ng qualifies through his paternal grandfather and has long held the desire to play for the Lions and make his mark at international level.

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The 30-year-old defender received his Singapore permanent resident status in March 2025 and has since applied for citizenship via the Foreign Sports Talent Scheme.

Ng has previously spoke of his frustrations in becoming a citizen, admitting he found it confusing.

"I think we're getting closer," Ng said.

"I think in September I'll have to go, maybe do a few more different things for the criteria for the passport, but hopefully it's not too far away now."

Ng spent his off-season break in Singapore, the country he hopes to one day wear the national jersey for.

"I spent a month in Singapore [this summer]," added Ng.

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"I got to do a lot of activities and spend time with my family and different community events. It was fantastic."

Ng was named in the PFA League One team of the year last season as Cardiff won promotion back to the Championship.

He says he is enjoying life under head coach Brian Barry-Murphy, having worked under multiple managers during his time with Cardiff.

"I think I've lost count now. I think it was 11 or 12 [managers]," Ng said.

"I've been waiting for a manager like Brian to come in. So I feel like, why would I leave now?

"I want to continue working with Brian mostly. I think he's one of the best managers in the league and I'm sure he'll have a bright future.

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"Just the way he sees football and the way he wants us to play, and how detailed he is on and off the pitch. I think that's been missing at times from my time at Cardiff. He's just a joy to work with every day."

Ng is contracted to Cardiff until 2028 and Barry-Murphy has expressed how "hugely important" he is to the club.

"We're now looking for him to really assume the leadership role that he's done so well and improve himself because he's a very important player for us," Barry-Murphy said.

"Perry is a rhythm player. Once he gets his rhythm and starts playing a lot of games, he tends to improve very quickly.

"We want that from him."

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