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Malay Mail
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Malay Mail
JDT add Brazil-born Figueiredo to heritage player ranks
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 — Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) may have won the Super League 11 consecutive times, but that doesn't mean they are about to rest on their laurels. And the Southern Tigers have wasted no time in strengthening their squad by adding new national heritage player Joao Figueiredo to their ranks as they set their sights on conquering everything in front of them in the coming season. The signing, announced via the club's official social media platforms today, also stated that the Brazilian-born forward will don the No. 25 jersey. 'Joao Figueiredo brings his commitment and determination to Johor Darul Ta'zim FC. Joao Figueiredo makes Johor home with a move to the Southern Tigers,' the club added. Figueiredo joins JDT from Istanbul Basaksehir, where he grabbed seven goals and two assists in the Turkish Super League last season. The 29-year-old announced his arrival in style when he scored the opening goal en route to helping the Harimau Malaya to a 4-0 win over Vietnam in second 2027 Asian Cup Group F qualifying match at Bukit Jalil National Stadium here on June 10. With Figueiredo joining their ranks, JDT now have three heritage players to spearhead their Super League challenge, with the other two being Dutch-Malaysian midfielder Hector Hevel and Spanish-Malaysian centreback Jon Irazabal. — Bernama
Malay Mail
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Malay Mail
JDT add Malaysian international Hector Hevel as fifth signing for upcoming M-League season
JOHOR BARU, June 24 — Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) have reinforced their squad for the 2025-2026 Malaysia League (M-League) season with the signing of Malaysia international Hector Hevel, underlining their intent to maintain domestic dominance. The Southern Tigers announced the arrival of the 29-year-old Dutch-born midfielder through a video shared on their official Facebook page late last night, shortly after confirming the addition of Spanish-born defender Jon Irazabal. Hevel, who qualifies to represent Malaysia through heritage, will wear the number 8 jersey with JDT this upcoming season. 'Welcome to the Home of Champions, Hector Hevel. Midfield maestro Hector Hevel is our latest addition!' the club posted in the announcement. The former ADO Den Haag and Portimonense player made a strong start to his international career, scoring on his debut in Malaysia's 2-0 win over Nepal during the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers in March. He also featured prominently in the national team's 4-0 victory over Vietnam in their Group F qualifier at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on June 10. With Hevel and Irazabal joining the squad, JDT have now confirmed five new signings ahead of the new season. The other new additions include forward Ibrahim Manusi, Brazilian midfielder Jairo Da Silva and Spanish defender Antonio Glauder. — Bernama
Barnama
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
Hector Hevel Joins JDT As Fifth Signing Ahead Of New M-League Campaign
JOHOR BAHRU, June 24 (Bernama) -- Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) have reinforced their squad for the 2025-2026 Malaysia League (M-League) season with the signing of Malaysia international Hector Hevel, underlining their intent to maintain domestic dominance. The Southern Tigers announced the arrival of the 29-year-old Dutch-born midfielder through a video shared on their official Facebook page late last night, shortly after confirming the addition of Spanish-born defender Jon Irazabal. Hevel, who qualifies to represent Malaysia through heritage, will wear the number 8 jersey with JDT this upcoming season.
The Sun
24-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
JDT signs Jon Irazabal to strengthen squad for new season
JOHOR Darul Ta'zim (JDT) have secured the services of heritage player Jon Irazabal to reinforce their squad for the upcoming season. The announcement was made via a video posted on the Johor Southern Tigers' official Facebook page. 'Our defence gets another wall, a familiar one nonetheless. Jon Irazabal has inked a deal with the Southern Tigers!' the club stated. The 28-year-old defender, who holds Sabahan heritage through his mother, recently obtained Malaysian citizenship and made his debut for the national team in June. Irazabal will wear jersey number 17 for the 11-time Super League champions. Before joining JDT, Irazabal played for Azerbaijan's Sabah FC, where he made 98 appearances and contributed to the team's Azerbaijan Cup victory in the 2024–25 season. The Southern Tigers have also bolstered their squad with other key signings, including Spanish centre-back Antonio Glauder, Brazilian striker Jairo Da Silva, and defensive midfielder Ibrahim Manusi.
New Straits Times
23-06-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
JDT signs Harimau Malaya centre-back Irazabal for new season
KUALA LUMPUR: Spanish-born centre-back Jon Irazabal has become Johor Darul Ta'zim's (JDT) latest signing ahead of the 2025-2026 M-League season. The 29-year-old joins the Super League champions after three solid seasons with Azerbaijan's Sabah FC, where he made 79 appearances and scored five goals. Irazabal, who made his debut for Harimau Malaya in a 4-0 win over Vietnam in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifier at Bukit Jalil on June 10, will wear the No. 17 jersey at JDT. He is expected to strengthen the Southern Tigers' backline under newly appointed head coach Xisco Munoz. Irazabal becomes the fourth new face unveiled by JDT, following the arrivals of Spanish defender Antonio Glauder, Brazilian attacker Jairo Da Silva and defender Ibrahim Manusi. JDT will kick off their pre-season with a tour of Spain from July 3-22, with one of the highlights being a friendly against newly promoted La Liga side Levante UD. Meanwhile, Fergus Tierney has signed with Super League side Sabah for the upcoming season. "We welcome our new forward, Fergus, who joins us after completing his loan with Thai League side Nakhon Pathom United and previously with JDT," the club announced on Facebook. "Part of Malaysia's national team, and now, part of our family. A new chapter begins." The 22-year-old Scottish-Malaysian forward has been on fans' radar since making his senior debut for Harimau Malaya late last year. Tierney was called up for the national training camp in November 2024 for friendlies against Laos and India, replacing the injured Romel Morales. He earned his first cap on Nov 14, 2024, in a 3-1 win over Laos, and scored his first international goal on Dec 8, 2024, in a 2-2 draw with Cambodia during the Asean Cup.
