Gareth Low Jun Kit (born 28 February 1997) is a Singaporean who plays as a central-midfielder, left-midfielder or left-back for Singapore Premier League club Albirex Niigata (S).

Gareth Low
Personal information
Full name Gareth Low Jun Kit
Date of birth (1997-02-28) 28 February 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth Singapore
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Albirex Niigata (S)
Number 28
Youth career
National Football Academy
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016 Young Lions 13 (1)
2017 Hougang United 5 (0)
2019 Young Lions 16 (0)
2020 Albirex Niigata (S) 6 (1)
2021–2023 Balestier Khalsa 12 (0)
2023 Geylang International 20 (3)
2024– Albirex Niigata (S) 0 (0)
International career
2015– Singapore U19 3 (0)
2015– Singapore U21
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Young Lions

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Gareth started his professional career at Young Lions in the 2016 season.

Hougang United

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In 2017, Gareth moved to Hougang United on a permanent deal however the following season, he was released by the club.

Return to Young Lions

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After a year without a club, Gareth rejoined his former club, Young Lions.

Albirex Niigata Singapore

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In 2020, Gareth join Albirex Niigata (S) where he won the 2020 Singapore Premier League title with the club.

Balestier Khalsa

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In 2021, Gareth moved to Balestier Khalsa.

Geylang International

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In 2023, Gareth transferred to Geylang International on a free transfer.

Return to Albirex Niigata (S)

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On 6 January 2024, Albirex Niigata (S) announced his return to the club after four years.

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 30 Sept 2023. Caps and goals may not be correct.
Club Season S.League Singapore Cup League Cup
Charity Shield
Asia Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Hougang United 2017 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
SAFSA 2018 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Young Lions FC 2019 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0
Albirex Niigata (S) 2020 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0
Balestier Khalsa 2021 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
2022 20 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 25 1
Total 40 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 45 1
Geylang International 2023 20 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 24 3
Albirex Niigata (S) 2024–25 15 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 16 0
Career Total 92 4 9 0 1 0 0 0 102 4

International career

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Under-19

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Low was called up and captained the Singapore U19 for the friendlies against Bahrain U19 on 31 August and 3 September 2016.

International Statistics

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U19 International caps

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No Date Venue Opponent Result Competition
1 11 September 2016 Hàng Đẫy Stadium, Hanoi, Vietnam   Vietnam 0-0 (draw) 2016 AFF U-19 Youth Championship
2 15 September 2016 Hàng Đẫy Stadium, Hanoi, Vietnam   Malaysia 1-2 (lost) 2016 AFF U-19 Youth Championship
3 19 September 2016 Hàng Đẫy Stadium, Hanoi, Vietnam   East Timor 0-2 (lost) 2016 AFF U-19 Youth Championship

Honours

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Club

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Albirex Niigata (S)

References

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1.http://www.fas.org.sg/news/bahrain-age-group-teams-play-against-singapore-teams. Squad for matches against Bahrain U19

2.https://int.soccerway.com/players/gareth-low/434676/