Dominic Tan Jun Jin (; born 12 March 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Super League club Dewa United Banten. Born in Singapore, he represents the Malaysia national team.
Early life and education Tan was born in Singapore to Malaysian Chinese parents that moved from Penang to Singapore for work. He was also in the National Football Academy (NFA). Tan also studied at the Singapore Sports School.
Club career Harimau Muda C Tan began his senior career playing in Malaysia, representing Harimau Muda C in the FAM League.
Johor Darul Ta'zim In 2016, Tan signed with Johor Darul Ta'zim. He played with the second team in the Malaysia Premier League and then promoted to the main squad of for the Malaysia Super League and Malaysia Cup. He made his debut in a 3–0 away defeat against Perak in the 2018 Malaysia Cup.
Vilaverdense (loan) On 25 January 2018, Johor Darul Ta'zim have confirmed that Tan will leave for Portuguese third division club Vilaverdense on 27 January 2018 for a year-long loan stint. In early May, it was confirmed that Tan would return to Johor six months early alongside teammate Syamer Kutty Abba.
Police Tero (loan) In 2019, Tan joined Police Tero that plays in Thai League 2 on loan from Johor Darul Ta'zim. He made his first appearances with Police Tero B team in a match against Air Force United B in the 2019 Thai League 4.Match Report - Air Force United B 1-2 Police Tero B - Thai League 4 2019. He made his debut in the 2019 Thai League 1 with Police Tero first team coming in as a substitute in the last minute against Air Force United.Match Report - Police Tero 2-1 Air Force United - Thai League 1 2019.
Police Tero During the 2020 season, Tan signed a two-year contract with Police Tero.Dominic Tan Sah Bakal Beraksi Dalam Saingan Thai League 1, Ikat Kontrak 2 Tahun Bersama Police Tero FC - Vocket FC, 23 December 2019.
Sabah In 2022, Tan joined Sabah that plays in Malaysia Super League. He made his debut in the opening match of 2022 Malaysia Super League against Negeri Sembilan at the Likas Stadium. On 1 September 2022, Tan scored his first goal for Sabah in a 2–2 draw against Kuala Lumpur, which also his first goal in the first division of Malaysian League.
International career Tan previously represented the youth team of the Singapore national football team while living in Singapore as a permanent resident.
In 2016, Tan was called up for the Malaysia national under-22 team for the inaugural Nations Cup. Later in August, he made his first start in a friendly match against Bahrain, with the match ending in a 0–0 draw.Senarai 30 pemain skuad Malaysia B-22 bertemu Bahrain. - FAM, 2016.Senarai penuh pemain Harimau Malaysia B-22 lwn Bahrain B-22 - FAM, 30 August 2016. In 2017, he was selected for the Dubai Cup Football Tournament.
In 2018, Tan played for the national under-23 team in the 2018 AFC U-23 Championship and 2018 Asian Games which Malaysia qualify into the knockout round. In June 2019, he made his Malaysia senior debut in a friendly match against Nepal. Tan also represented the nation at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, and was part of the first eleven during the group stage match where Malaysia tied Korea 3-3.
Career statistics
Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition. Club performance League Cup League Cup Continental Total Club Season League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps GoalsHarimau Muda C2014Malaysia FAM League 00– 2015Malaysia FAM League 10– Total 10–– Johor Darul Ta'zim II2016Malaysia Premier League12010––130 Total12010––130Johor Darul Ta'zim2016Malaysia Super League00–30–30 2017Malaysia Super League1000–30402018Malaysia Super League00–00Total1000303070Vilaverdense (loan)2017–18Campeonato de Portugal10–10Total10–10Johor Darul Ta'zim II2018Malaysia Premier League60–10–70 2019Malaysia Premier League800000–80 Total140001000150Police Tero B (loan)2019Thai League 420–20Police Tero (loan)2019Thai League 210–10Police Tero2020Thai League 1150–1502021-22Thai League 160–60Total240–240Sabah2022Malaysia Super League2122060–2922023Malaysia Super League2212000703112024–25Malaysia Super League1613000–191Total594706070694 Career total1114901001001404
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsMalaysia201920202150202270202360202480Total280
Honours Johor Darul Ta'zim Malaysia Super League: 2016, 2017 Malaysia Cup: 2017
Malaysia King's Cup runner-up: 2022 Pestabola Merdeka: 2024
References
External links
Harimau Malaysia official website (archived 14 August 2016)