Ni Henchou

This is a Kainan name; the family name is Ni (尼).

Ni Henchou
尼佷稠

Personal information
Full name	Ni Henchou
Year of birth	1998
Place of birth	Kyrtzhuosci, Krasnovlac
Height	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Playing position	Goalkeeper
Club information
Current club	Bintang Lukana
Number	1
Senior career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)*
2023–2023	Sembalang Knights FC	12	(1)
2023–	Bintang Lukana	0	(0)
* Appearances (Goals) Player has received at least one call-up for any emboldened national teams

Ni Henchou
尼佷稠

Personal information
Playing position	Goalkeeper
Senior career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)*
2016–2023	Xaxe Futsal Association
National team
2023–	Krasnovlac
* Appearances (Goals) Player has received at least one call-up for any emboldened national teams

Ni Henchou (Yewlang: 尼佷稠; born 1998) is a Dauian professional footballer and futsal player who plays as a goalkeeper for Daau Super League club Bintang Lukana. A street player since young, Ni has incredible reflexes and agility.

Early life

Ni was born in Kyrtzhuosci and gained interest in football at the late age of 10. He would often play at the street soccer court near his house as a defender but moved into goals when a friend of his pointed out that his play style was similar to one of a goalkeeper's. From then on, Ni always played as a goalkeeper and played for the Xaxe Youth Futsal Team before making the jump to the squad's team for the Krasnovlac Futsal League.

Futsal career

International career

Ni made his international debut for Krasnovlac against Daau in a 6-5 win on 25 January 2023 in the 2023 SEEFF Futsal Championship. On 29 January 2023, Ni conceded only one goal against Zyrkistan to bring his country into the finals.

Football career

Sembalang Knights FC

Ni was signed for Daau Premier League newcomers the Sembalang Knights on a free to become a promising backup for veteran Azim Bakar. It was reported the main interest point for the red knights to sign him were "potential ability and reflexes" as the team lacked a 2nd choice goalkeeper.

Henchou would make his debut in the season opener against Thampines Rovers FC at home as the starting goalkeeper. Ni however would concede an early goal from a corner by Irwan Shan and was nearly subbed off by manager Sadif Sulaiman but was kept on for the remainder of the game. Henchou would then push up in the 90+5 minute during a corner kick and manage to score a stunning overhead bicycle kick goal to equalize the game in injury time. His heroics were quickly broadcasted around Daau and Krasno media therefore earning him the nickname "Flying Keeper".

Ni completed his first professional football season with a total of 5 cleansheets in 12 league appearances for the Sembalang Knights, clinching the goalkeeper of the year award along the way with 1 goal scored. Ni ended the season as champions of the Daau Premier League and became the first Krasno goalkeeper to do so. He also became the first Krasno keeper to score in the Daau football scene and also became the first Krasno keeper to be shortlisted as a player of the year.

Bintang Lukana

Henchou would sign for Bintang Lukana on the 4th of June 2023 on a mere 100k deal as his contract was nearing its end and he was keen on a move to a larger club and the possibility of playing in the AEFA Champions League.

Career statistics

Club

As of matches played 3rd June 2023.

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			Cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Sembalang Knights FC	2022–23	Daau Premier League	12	1	0	0	—		—		12	1
Bintang Lukana	2023–24	Daau Super League
Career total			12	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	12	1