. He is eligible through his late paternal grandfather and has recently obtained Singapore Permanent Residency as part of the process to secure citizenship. Luke O'Nien
(Cardiff City, EFL Championship) : One of the most high-profile targets, the defender is eligible through his late paternal grandfather. In late 2024, he began the process of obtaining Singaporean citizenship, which includes renouncing his UK citizenship to represent the Lions. Luke O'Nien footballers+with+singapore+heritage
made history by becoming the first player with direct Singaporean heritage to feature in the modern English Premier League in late 2025. A Political Connection footballers+with+singapore+heritage