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My Take
Nazri Nasir is exactly my kind of footballer. As Singapore's captain from 1997 to 2003 and the architect of their 1998 AFF Championship, he led not with flash but with that combative, hard-running, ferocious tackling that wins respect rather than highlight reels. I've always preferred the warriors who do the dirty work, and he embodied it. What delights me most is his second act: serving as assistant coach at J2's Ventforet Kofu. A Singaporean legend sweating it out for a Japanese provincial club is a beautiful bit of football migration, and I'd bet his old fire is shaping young players right now.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nazri Nasir
- Name (Japanese)
- ナズリ・ナシル
- Reading
- なずり・なしる
- Born
- January 17, 1971 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Boar
- Origin
- Singapore, United States
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Nazri Nasir born?
Born January 17, 1971 (age 55).
Where is Nazri Nasir from?
Nazri Nasir is from Singapore, United States.
What does Nazri Nasir do?
Nazri Nasir works as association football player, association football coach.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.