THE STARS OF 2000S
The Stars of 2000s
The 2000s saw a new generation of stars emerge who would lead Singapore to regional glory. These players competed in an increasingly professional environment and achieved success that united the nation.
AFF Championship Heroes
The players who lifted the AFF Championship trophies in 2004 and 2007 became national heroes. Their performances in these tournaments created unforgettable memories for Singapore football fans.
Key Players
The national team featured several outstanding performers during this decade. Goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and strikers all played their part in Singapore's regional success.
S.League Stars
The S.League produced numerous talented players who also represented the national team with distinction. These players balanced club and country commitments while maintaining high performance levels.
Foreign Talent
The naturalization policy brought several talented players to Singapore, adding quality and experience to the national team. These players became part of Singapore football history through their contributions on the field.
The stars of the 2000s brought joy to millions of Singaporeans through their achievements. Their success in regional competitions remains a high point in Singapore football history.
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The Stars
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Sead Muratovic
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Kenji Arai
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Valery Hiek
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Gabriel Obatola
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Laakad Abdelhadi
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Kengne Ludovick
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Kone Hamed
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Mamadou Diallo
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Obadin Aikhena
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Brendon Santalab
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Daniel Bennett
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Itimi Dickson
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Shi Jia Yi
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Precious Emuejeraye
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Emmanuel Emuejeraye
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Alfred Emuejeraye
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Mustafic Fahrudin
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Qiu Li
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Akihiro Nakamura
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Local players
Noh Shah Alam
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Nur Alam Shah
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Hassan Sunny
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Juma'at Jantan
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Ismail Yunos
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Baihakki Khaizan
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Shaiful Esah
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Isa Halim
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Tengku Mushadad
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Muhammad Ridhuan
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Fazrul Nawaz
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Shahril Ishak
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Jasper Chan
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Lionel Lewis
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Shahril Jantan
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Sevki Sha'ban
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Hariss Harun
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Philippe Aw
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Izwan Mahbud
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Razaleigh Khalik
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Shahdan Sulaiman
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6) Todayonline.com. "Shahdan happy to win his race against time". Retrieved from https://www.todayonline.com/sports/football/shahdan-happy-win-his-race-against-time on 5/4/2019.
David Low
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Yeong Sheau Shyan
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The Stars that did not shine as bright on our shores
Ante Konjevic
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Pongpisut Pue-On
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Steve McDonald
1) Fourfourtwo.com. "Top 10 worst foreign flops in S.League history". Retrieved from https://www.fourfourtwo.com/sg/features/top-10-worst-foreign-flops-sleague-history on 8/2/2019.
Yang Mu
1) Fourfourtwo.com. "Top 10 worst foreign flops in S.League history". Retrieved from https://www.fourfourtwo.com/sg/features/top-10-worst-foreign-flops-sleague-history on 8/2/2019.
Samuel Umoh & Christian Priso
1) Fourfourtwo.com. "Top 10 worst foreign flops in S.League history". Retrieved from https://www.fourfourtwo.com/sg/features/top-10-worst-foreign-flops-sleague-history on 8/2/2019.
The Coach
Radojko Avramovic
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2) The Straits Times. "Football: Avramovic could return to FAS as an adviser". Retrieved from https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/football-avramovic-could-return-to-fas-as-an-adviser on 6/12/2018.
3) Fourfourtwo.com. "Raddy: Singapore are Favourites". Retrieved from https://www.fourfourtwo.com/sg/news/raddy-singapore-are-favourites on 6/12/2018.
4) Todayonline.com. "Raddy takes Myanmar job". Retrieved from https://www.todayonline.com/sports/football/raddy-takes-myanmar-job on 15/2/2019.
Referee
Shamsul Maidin
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The Administrator
Ho Peng Kee
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