Cher Deng

21-year-old Deng rose to prominence this year as part of an all-conquering Lions FC side in 2026, establishing himself as a defensive mainstay as they claimed the NPL Queensland Premiership by a margin of eight points.

He also starred for Lions FC in their Australia Cup victories over North Sunshine Eagles SC, Glory and Melbourne City, winning 83% of his aerial duels across those games and making 30 clearances and 40 overall defensive contributions.

Having been a part of the Academy program at Central Coast Mariners, the 1.94m centre-back spent a year playing for Balestier Khalsa FC in the Singapore Premier League before returning to Australia to join Lions FC.

Deng signed a two-year deal with Glory in September 2026.