Player Type: MIDFIELDERS

Tsiy

Nationality: German-Cameroonian

DOB/Age: 13 June 1997 (29)

Previous Clubs: Borussia Mönchengladbach (2016-18), Roda JC (loan – 2017-2018), FC Luzern (2019-2022),Grasshopper Club Zürich (2022-2025)

A powerful left-footed midfielder with excellent reading of the game and a unique skill set, Tsiy is a valuable addition to the Sailors’ engine room.

Born in Cologne to Cameroonian parents, Tsiy grew up in Germany and signed his first professional contract with Bundesliga side Borussia Mönchengladbach, featuring regularly for their reserve team in the Regionalliga (German fourth tier). He then spent the 2017/18 season on loan in the Dutch Eredivisie with Roda JC, making 32 appearances.

Tsiy later moved to Switzerland, where he amassed close to 130 Swiss Super League appearances over seven seasons. Most recently, he represented Grasshopper Club Zürich from 2022 to 2025, where he stood out for his athleticism, leadership, and ability to drive forward from midfield to contribute goals.

His consistent performances attracted interest from several European clubs, but he ultimately chose to embark on a new adventure with the Sailors in Singapore.

Sarah

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 24 July 2006 (20)

Previous Club: Albirex Niigata (S)

Sarah, affectionately known as Sarahz, began her football journey playing void-deck football with boys at just five years old.

Now at 18, she is a rising star whose love for the game makes all her problems disappear as soon as she steps onto the field. Having featured in Albirex’s WPL team for the past two years, Sarahz decided to make the move to the Sailors in 2024 and has already a key player with the team.

Drawing inspiration from her favourite player, Chloe Kelly, Sarahz is a versatile talent, known for her trickery on the wings, creativity in midfield and keen eye for goal.

Nurhidayu

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 16 March 2004 (22)

Previous Club: BG Tampines Rovers

Nurhidayu, more commonly known as Ayu, is known for her soft-heartedness off the field.

On it, however, Ayu transforms into a fearless midfielder who reads the game well and is fully committed and brave in the tackle. After suffering an unfortunate ACL injury, Ayu made her comeback with the Sailors Women in 2024 and is determined to make up for lost time, alongside her younger sister Natasha.

Nur Ain

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 7 January 2010 (16)

Year Promoted to Women’s Team: 2024

As the first female scholar of the Sailors Football Academy, Ain is a rising star to watch. After impressing with the Sailors U-13 Elite Boys’ team, Ain was promoted to the WPL team in June 2024, where she has quickly established herself as a key figure.

Ain’s technical ability, speed, and acceleration, combined with her aggressive off-the-ball play, showcase a talent far beyond her years. Touted as the future star of Singapore women’s football, Ain is already making significant strides in her young career.

Bart

Nationality: Dutch

DOB/Age: 29 June 1996 (30)

Previous Clubs: FC Utrecht (2014-2016, 2019-2023), PSV Eindhoven (2016-2019)

Having honed his craft in the Dutch Eredivisie for around a decade, Bart was a key acquisition for the Sailors when he joined in February 2024.

A versatile attacking midfielder who has the ability to play on either flank, or centrally in between the lines, he played a crucial part in a historic 2024/25 season – scoring crucial goals in the AFC Champions League Two semi-final against Sydney FC and the Singapore Cup final against BG Tampines Rovers.

He rose to prominence as a technically supreme midfield playmaker with PSV, winning the 2017/18 Eredivisie title and featuring in the UEFA Champions League with the Dutch giants. He had two spells with Utrecht, accumulating 130 domestic league appearances for them, before making the move to Singapore in February 2024.

Bart has also been capped thrice at international level with Holland – this includes a start in their 3-1 World Cup qualifying win over Luxembourg in November 2016, where he played alongside the likes of Virgil van Dijk, Wesley Sneijder, Georginio Wijnaldum and Arjen Robben.

Rui

Nationality: Portuguese

DOB/Age: 22 March 1998 (28)

Previous Clubs: FC Porto B (2016-2019), Troyes (2019-2022), FC Paços de Ferreira (2021-2022 – loan, 2022-2023)

Rui is a defensive midfielder who spent a large portion of his youth career progressing through the ranks at FC Porto, featuring in their Under-15, U17 and U19 sides.

He was promoted to Porto’s B side to play in Liga Portugal 2, the second tier of Portuguese football, before moving permanently to French Ligue 2 side Troyes. After two seasons there, the midfielder moved back to play in the Portuguese top tier, the Primeira Liga, on loan with FC Paços de Ferreira before the deal was made permanent.

Rui previously captained Portugal’s national age-group sides on a regular basis and was called up till the U20 level. In 2017, he put up a solid display throughout the UEFA European Under-19 Championship, earning him a place in the Team of the Tournament.

After a solid 2024/25 campaign in which he formed the fulcrum for the Sailors’ exciting run to the AFC Champions League Two final, Rui is hungry to contribute more in yet another campaign which the club will represent Singapore on two continental fronts.