[2] Tan began his senior career playing in Malaysia, representing Harimau Muda C in the FAM League.

In 2019, Tan joined Police Tero that plays in Thai League 2 on loan from Johor Darul Ta'zim.

[7] He made his debut in the 2019 Thai League 1 with Police Tero first team coming in as a substitute in the last minute against Air Force United.

In 2018, Tan played for the national under-23 team in the 2018 AFC U-23 Championship and 2018 Asian Games which Malaysia qualify into the knockout round.

[12] Tan also represented the nation at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, and was part of the first eleven during the group stage match where Malaysia tied Korea 3-3.