Player Type: MIDFIELDERS

A left winger with a reputation for explosive pace, direct attacking play, and clinical finishing, Matthias will add another dimension to the Sailors’ frontline after signing a three-year contract with the club in the off-season.

Notably, Matthias turned down an offer from Turkish side Bursaspor in favour of joining the Sailors, underlining his belief in the club’s vision and ambitions.

Matthias spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Swiss Super League side FC Zürich from Bulgarian side CSKA Sofia, where he impressed with eight goals in 27 appearances. Prior to that, he established himself in France, making close to 90 appearances in Ligue 2, while also featuring four times in Ligue 1 for Guingamp.

On the international stage, Matthias has earned 34 caps and scored 12 goals for Guadeloupe, representing and scoring for the Caribbean nation at three editions of the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Earlier in his career, he also represented France at Under-17 level, highlighting the pedigree that has shaped his development.

Farhan

Post author By Lion City Sailors
Post date September 2, 2026

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 10 November 2002 (24)

Previous Clubs: Hougang United (2019-2022, 2024-2026), Young Lions (2023-2024)

A dynamic winger with explosiveness, creativity and the willingness to take on defenders, Farhan joined the Sailors in the off-season after several impressive years with Hougang United where he established himself as one of the league’s most dangerous wide players.

Farhan’s immense potential was evident from a young age. He found the net just 12 minutes into his SPL debut against Home United in June 2019, becoming the league’s second-youngest goalscorer at the time at 16 years and 231 days.

Since then, the 23-year-old has gone on to make more than 100 appearances across seven SPL seasons, winning the 2022 Singapore Cup with the Cheetahs. His performances in the recent 2025/26 campaign also earned him a nomination for the SPL Young Player of the Year award.

Farhan’s move to the Sailors marks an exciting new chapter in his career as he joins a side competing at the highest level domestically while harbouring lofty ambitions on the continental stage.

Giovanni

Post author By Lion City Sailors
Post date September 2, 2026

Nationality: French

DOB/Age: 30 May 2000 (26)

Previous Clubs: Nancy (2018-2023), Gazélec Ajaccio (loan – 2020), Rodez AF (2023-2024), Fortuna Düsseldorf (2024-2026), Red Star FC ((loan – 2025-2026)

A modern defensive midfielder with a brilliant passing range, astute reading of the game and the ability to go box-to-box, the 1.87m Giovanni is set to be the Sailors’ driving force in the engine room this season after signing a two-year contract with the club.

Giovanni arrives with considerable European experience, having amassed more than 100 appearances in France’s Ligue 2 across three clubs, while also featuring close to 30 times in Germany’s 2. Bundesliga.

Of his 116 Ligue 2 appearances, 53 came for boyhood club Nancy, where he made his professional debut in 2018. He also went on to represent Rodez AF and Red Star FC in the same division.

Giovanni moved to Germany to join Fortuna Düsseldorf in August 2024, scoring twice as the club finished sixth in the 2. Bundesliga. The former France Under-19 international then returned home to join Red Star on loan last season, featuring in 27 of a possible 31 league matches and helping the Parisian club finish fourth, just four points shy of automatic promotion to Ligue 1.

Bobby

Post author By Lion City Sailors
Post date September 2, 2026

Nationality: Dutch

DOB/Age: 14 February 1999 (27)

Previous Clubs: Lazio (2019-2022), Cádiz CF (loan – 2020-2021), ADO Den Haag (loan – 2021), Crotone (loan – 2022), Go Ahead Eagles (2022-2025), Amedspor (2025), Manisa F.K. (2025-2026)

A dynamic left-footed player who can operate on the right wing or as a second striker, Bobby is an exciting addition to the Sailors with his explosiveness, direct running and knack for navigating tight spaces.

Bobby honed his craft at some of Europe’s most prestigious academies, having developed within the youth systems of Ajax Amsterdam, FC Barcelona, and Liverpool. During his time with the Reds, he featured regularly at Under-18 and Under-23 level, representing the club in competitions such as the UEFA Youth League and Premier League 2.

He subsequently gained valuable senior experience across Europe, playing in Italy’s Serie A with Lazio and Spain’s LaLiga with Cádiz CF, while also featuring in the UEFA Europa League.

The Nigerian-born attacker, who represented the Netherlands up to Under-20 level, has also amassed close to 90 appearances in the Dutch Eredivisie, underlining his pedigree at the highest levels of European football.

Bobby arrived in Singapore in August 2026 after spending the past one-and-a-half seasons in Turkey, and has his sights set on helping the Sailors become one of the best clubs in Asia.