Wei Jian Tan

The journey

Wei Jian Tan represents the first generation of Malaysian players to reach the Goaliano academy, after the platform's talent-scouting system spotted his performances in a local league near George Town — the start of a journey that will ripen over time towards the first team.

The dream

To be remembered as the first professional from his region.

Character

Strong, muscular build, short dark hair, and his most striking feature is the distinctive smile his team-mates know well.

• Creative in the final pass
• quick between the lines
• bold in his attempts
• reads spaces well

Favourites

Food

Nasi lemak

Hobby

Playing a musical instrument

Music

Malaysian dangdut music

From the first intake at the Goaliano academy.