Nationality: Brazilian

DOB/Age: 17 October 2002 (24)

Previous Clubs: Cádiz CF (2021-2026)

A shot-stopper with sharp reflexes, excellent positioning and the ability to close down spaces quickly, the 1.92m Victor adds depth to the Sailors’ goalkeeping ranks after arriving from Spanish side Cádiz CF on a three-year contract in the off-season.

Victor first began his footballing journey in the academy of Brazilian giants Corinthians, before continuing his development in Italy with Hellas Verona’s youth setup. He subsequently moved to Cádiz, where he made more than 100 appearances for the club’s B and first teams, including 36 in LaLiga 2.

Victor was also named on the Cádiz first-team bench on five occasions during the 2023/24 LaLiga season.

The Brazilian enjoyed a breakthrough 2025/26 campaign as he established himself as Cádiz’s first-choice goalkeeper, recording nine clean sheets and 106 saves in 34 appearances.

His performances included a shutout in a 1-0 victory over eventual promotion winners Málaga CF and earned him the prestigious Manuel Jiménez Trophy, an accolade organised by Radio Cádiz Cadena SER to recognise the club’s most consistent performer of the season.

Victor was destined for greater things at Cádiz, but was eventually persuaded by the Sailors’ vision and ambitions to make the move to Singapore and he is now hungry to help the Sailors make a mark in Asia.

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 9 March 1998 (28)

Previous Clubs: Young Lions (2016-2019)

A shot-stopper with immense physical attributes and brilliant reflexes, Adib is a valuable member of the Sailors’ goalkeeping department.

His potential was evident from young, and he was called up to the Singapore national team for their games against Qatar and Yemen in 2019. Adib spent the first four years of his professional career with the Young Lions, before signing for the Sailors in 2020.

Adib made his first official start for the Sailors in May 2025 against Balestier Khalsa, and has also made appearances in gala friendlies against Borussia Dortmund and Tottenham Hotspur.

Nationality: Croatian

DOB/Age: 6 October 1997 (29)

Previous Clubs: C. Budejovice (2020), NK Rudes (2020-2021), NK Maribor (2021), Slaven Belupo (2021-2025)

Combining a commanding aerial presence with consistent shot-stopping ability, Ivan enjoyed a brilliant first season in Singapore in 2025/26. A league-high tally of 10 clean sheets in 19 games meant he became the first-ever Sailors goalkeeper to receive the SPL Golden Glove.

The 2.03m custodian joined the Sailors in July 2025 from Croatian top-tier side Slaven Belupo, where he built a reputation as one of the SuperSport HNL’s top shot-stoppers. He amassed 89 appearances over four seasons, with his most impressive coming in the 2024/25 campaign.

That season, Ivan kept 10 clean sheets in 35 matches across all competitions — including a standout performance in a goalless draw against Ivan Rakitić’s HNK Hajduk Split in January 2025 — and even captained Slaven on several occasions. His leadership and performances earned him a place in the HNL Team of the Season, as Slaven finished fifth — their best league finish in 12 years.

Nationality: Georgian

DOB/Age: 18 March 2005 (21)

Previous Clubs: Rio Ave (2023-2026), Académica de Coimbra (loan – 2025-2026)

Comfortable operating as both a traditional full-back and an advanced wing-back, Karse brings pace, dynamism and tactical intelligence to the Sailors’ defensive ranks. His attacking qualities will also add another dimension in the wide areas as the club navigates a demanding campaign across multiple competitions.

A product of Rio Ave’s esteemed academy, Karse progressed through the club’s youth ranks before making three appearances in the Portuguese top flight. He continued his development last season during a loan spell with Liga 3 outfit Académica de Coimbra, where he featured eight times.

Born in Portugal and eligible to represent both Portugal and Georgia, Karse has represented the latter up to the Under-21 level. Most recently, he made four appearances in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifiers between September and November 2025.

Nationality: Brazilian

DOB/Age: 4 January 1995 (31)

Previous Clubs: São Paulo (2015-2018), Mallorca B (loan – 2015-2016), Granada B (loan – 2016-2017), Atlético Goianiense (loan – 2018), FC Famalicão (2018-2020), Varzim S.C. (loan – 2019-2020), Estoril (2020-2021), Rio Ave (2021-2023), Moreirense (loan – 2022-2023), Suwon FC (2023), Muaither SC (2023-2024), Công An Hà Nội FC (2024-2026)

Standing at an imposing 1.87m, Hugo is a quality addition to the Sailors with his physicality, aerial dominance and composure in the backline.

A former Brazil Under-20 international, Hugo joined the Sailors in the off-season following a successful three-year spell with Vietnamese side Công An Hà Nội FC, where he played an integral role in one of the country’s most successful teams in recent years. During his time there, the club lifted three trophies across two seasons — including the 2025/26 V.League 1 title — and also finished runners-up in the 2024/25 ASEAN Club Championship (ACC) Shopee Cup.

Hugo also brings a wealth of overseas experience, having plied his trade in Spain, Portugal, South Korea and Qatar. Remarkably, he won three consecutive Liga Portugal 2 titles between 2020 and 2023 with three different clubs — Estoril, Rio Ave, and Moreirense — and has amassed more than 100 appearances in Portugal’s second tier.

Nationality: Croatian

DOB/Age: 6 November 1993 (33)

Previous Clubs: SD Huesca (2019-2020 – loan), Aris Thessaloniki (2020-21), FC Cartagena (2021 – loan, 2022-23), Real Salt Lake (2021), Albacete Balompié (2023-2024)

The nickname El Sicario – a Spanish term that translates to “The Hitman” in English – says it all about Toni, who takes no prisoners with his no-holds barred playing style at the heart of defence.

He brings significant experience from the Spanish second-tier, having amassed a century of appearances in LaLiga 2. The majority of these came in FC Cartagena colours, while he was also part of SD Huesca’s 2019/20 title-winning side that earned promotion to LaLiga the following season.

In a storied playing career to date, Toni has also played in top-tier competitions such as USA’s Major League Soccer with Real Salt Lake and the UEFA Europa League with Greek club Aris Thessaloniki, in addition to being capped once at the international level with Croatia.

Strong in the air and equally comfortable playing the ball out of defence, Toni has been a beacon of excellence for the Sailors since joining in February 2024. Named in the SPL Team of the Year for the past two seasons, he deservedly earned a contract extension and will be looking to do more of the same in the 2026/27 campaign.

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 5 June 1997 (29)

Previous Clubs: Home United (2016), Hougang United (2017, 2020-2022), Young Lions (2019)

Having established himself as one of Singapore’s finest young defenders across two separate spells at Hougang United, Lionel has taken his game to a whole next level since joining the Sailors in 2023 and is now a lynchpin for the Singapore national team.

The 1.84m defender is a key cog in the Sailors’ backline with his robust and no-nonsense style of defending. Having already chalked up than 100 appearances for the club in the past three seasons, Lionel’s experience and tip-top physical condition will stand him in good stead for yet another good campaign with the club.

Nationality: Singaporean 

DOB/Age: 19 November 1990 (36)

Previous Clubs: Young Lions (2007-2011), LionsXII (2012-2013), Johor Darul Ta’zim (2014-2021), Home United (2017 – loan)

As one of Singapore’s most successful footballers of all time, Hariss is undoubtedly the heartbeat of the Sailors. The all-conquering midfielder joined the club in 2021 after a successful eight-year spell at Malaysia Super League (MSL) side Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT), where he led them to six league titles, as well as to a historic AFC Cup victory in 2015.

A natural leader who can play in the middle of the park as well as in central defence, the Lions skipper continues to inspire everyone around him with his exemplary attitude and ability to rally the troops.

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 15 February 2000 (26)

Previous Clubs: Tampines Rovers (2018), Warriors FC (2019), Young Lions (2020-2022), Chiangmai FC (2022-2023), BG Pathum United (2023-2024), Albirex Niigata (S) (2024-2025), FK Riteriai (2025), Kanchanaburi Power FC (2025-2026)

Known for his dynamism down the flanks, strong one-on-one defending, and relentless work rate, Ryhan adds quality and depth to the Sailors’ defensive ranks following his move from Thai League 1 side Kanchanaburi Power in the off-season.

The energetic full-back returns home after gaining valuable overseas experience in both Thailand’s top flight and Lithuania over the past few years. Last season, he made 25 appearances for Kanchanaburi in Thai League 1, contributing two goals and three assists.

A Singapore national team regular, Ryhan also featured in the 2023/24 AFC Champions League with fellow Thai side BG Pathum United.

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 13 April 2001 (25)

Previous Clubs: Young Lions (2019-2020, 2024-25)

A modern full-back who is as capable of supporting the attack as he is at defending, Nur Adam has come very far since winning the Dollah Kassim award in 2018. While his talent has never been in doubt, it is Nur Adam’s excellent mental strength and will to succeed that sets him apart from his peers.

After showcasing his potential by winning the SPL Young Player of the Year award in the Sailors’ first title-winning season in 2021, Nur Adam returned to feature for Young Lions two seasons ago whilst being in National Service before returning to the club in 2025.

Since then, he has picked up where he left off  – reclaiming his spot in the Singapore national team and is determined to kick on from last season’s brilliant displays.

Nationality: Australian

DOB/Age: 28 July 1992 (33)

Previous Clubs: Preston North End (2010-2017), Bristol City (2017-2020), Sunderland (2020 – loan, 2020-2023), Rotherham United (2023 – loan)

An old-school robust centre-back who wears on his heart on his sleeve, Bailey is undoubtedly one of the leading figures of the team and is a perfect role model for the younger players in the squad.

Bailey joined the Sailors in the 2023 SPL mid-season transfer window after departing Sunderland, where he was a cult hero of the Black Cats’ faithful during his three-and-a-half years on Wearside. Those years saw Sunderland enjoy much success, winning their first trophy since 1973 as they lifted the 2020/21 Papa John’s Trophy (EFL) at Wembley, before earning promotion into the English second-tier – the Sky Bet Championship – in 2022.

He has been a sterling success since arriving in Singapore, being named in the SPL Team of the Year for the past two seasons with his rock-solid defensive displays and consistent goal threat.

Bailey also has 29 caps for the Australia national team – he was part of the Socceroos’ 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign in Qatar that saw them qualify from a group that featured France, Denmark and Tunisia, before falling to Lionel Messi’s Argentina, the eventual tournament winners, in the Round of 16.

Nationality: Portuguese

DOB/Age: 27 July 2003 (23)

Previous Clubs: F.C. Famalicão (2021-2025)

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 vital cog in 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 in July 2025.

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 25 April 1996 (30)

Previous Clubs: JEF United Chiba (2015-2017), YSCC Yokohama (loan – 2015 & 2017, 2018), FC Ryukyu (2016), Albirex Niigata (S) (2019), Tampines Rovers (2020-2025), Bangkok United (2025-2026)

A classy midfield operator with a sweet left foot, Kyoga joined the Sailors in January 2026 from Thai League 1 side Bangkok United and helped the team retain both domestic trophies in the Singapore Premier League (SPL) and the Singapore Cup.

The move to the Sailors marked a return to Singapore football for Kyoga, where he established himself after beginning his professional career in Japan’s J3 League. He spent the previous six seasons in the SPL, making his debut in 2019 with Albirex Niigata (S), before clocking up the majority of his domestic league appearances with Tampines Rovers over the next five years.

Kyoga then left for Bangkok United in June 2025, where he made 17 appearances in all competitions before joining the Sailors.

Over the years, Kyoga has endeared himself to the local football fraternity with his relentless work rate, warm personality and deep affinity with Singapore, which is underlined by his desire to represent the national team. The Chiba native – who played for Japan at the 2013 FIFA Under-17 World Cup – was granted Singapore citizenship in October 2024, and has since become a Lions regular, playing an influential role in the nation’s historic qualification for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup on merit.

Named in the SPL Team of the Year for four seasons (2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023), Kyoga is the heartbeat of the Sailors’ midfield with his creativity, vision and composure.

Nationality: Dutch

DOB/Age: 29 June 1996 (30)

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

Having shone with a series of scintillating displays in the past two seasons, fans will be delighted to learn that Bart has extended his contract with the Sailors till 2028.

A versatile attacking midfielder who has the ability to play on either flank, or centrally in between the lines, he first 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.

Then in 2025/26, he carried in the same vein with his tally of eight goals and 11 assists across 20 league appearances earning him a deserved nomination for the SPL Player of the Year.

Prior to arriving in Singapore, Bart honed his craft in the Dutch Eredivisie for around a decade. He rose to prominence at PSV, winning the 2017/18 Eredivisie title and featuring in the UEFA Champions League with the Dutch giants. Then he had two spells with Utrecht where he accumulated 130 domestic league appearances, 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.

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 26 March 2000 (26)

Previous Clubs: Young Lions (2021-2022), Tampines Rovers (2023-2026)

Known for his relentless work rate, tireless running, and ability to progress play, the 26-year-old is a dynamic addition to the Sailors following his move from fellow SPL side Tampines Rovers in the off-season.

The left-footed winger registered 16 goals and 22 assists across three seasons with the Stags. In the recent 2025/26 campaign, he underlined his pedigree on the continental stage by scoring away against South Korean giants Pohang Steelers in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League Two while representing Tampines, before netting a superb brace for Singapore against regional rivals Thailand in an international friendly.

Able to play on either flank, Glenn will give the Sailors greater depth and flexibility in the wide areas.

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 8 November 1993 (33)

Previous Clubs: Home United (2012-2019), Nongbua Pitchaya (2023), Persebaya Surabaya (2023-2024)

Song’s name has been synonymous with the club, from our previous iteration as Home United to the modern-day Lion City Sailors.

The South Korean-born midfielder first played an integral role in the Sailors’ initial rise between 2020 to 2022, carving out a reputation for scoring in critical matches. Some of his most notable goals include the opener in a 4-1 win over Balestier Khalsa that secured the club’s first-ever SPL title in 2021, as well as the strike that inspired the Sailors to a historic 3-0 win over Daegu FC in the Asian Football Confederation Champions League (ACL) – the first time a Singaporean club had beaten a K-League outfit.

Following stints in Thailand and Indonesia, Song returned home in 2024 and has continued to show why he is such a valued member of the squad. In the 2024/25 season, he starred with crucial goals in the ACL Two – including a stunning hat-trick against Port FC – to lead the club to a first final in a major Asian club competition.

Now a veteran and a proud Singaporean, he will continue to impart his experience to the younger players embedded in the squad while spearheading the Sailors’ ambition to be one of the best clubs in the region.

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 16 December 1998 (28)

Previous Clubs: Young Lions (2015-2018), Home United (2019), Young Lions (2020-2021)

An elegant midfield playmaker who always seems to have an extra yard of space on the ball and has the vision to produce defence-splitting passes, Hami has long been viewed as one of the most accomplished local midfielders since making his professional debut in 2016.

He has already chalked up than 200 professional club appearances under his belt and is now going into his 12th season in the Singapore Premier League.

Hami first enjoyed an excellent 2019 season with Home United – the former iteration of the Sailors – scoring the decisive penalty to help the club win the Community Shield, and also netting a long-range scorcher on his AFC Cup debut.

Hami has since kicked on to be a regular in the Singapore national team and has been a lynchpin in the Sailors’ engine room. He was undoubtedly one of the Sailors’ best performers in the historic 2024/25 season, in which he excelled in the unfamiliar position at right wing-back.

He also starred in 2025/26, scoring the decisive first goal in a showpiece final against Tampines Rovers to help the Sailors win three straight Singapore Cups.

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.

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 4 March 2004 (22)

Year Promoted to First Team: 2023

The first from the Sailors Academy to sign a professional contract with the Sailors, Asis made headlines in July 2024 by securing a loan move to Portuguese Primeira Liga side C.F. Estrela da Amadora – making him the first Singaporean in history to sign a professional football contract with a top-flight club in Portugal.

He subsequently moved to FC Vizela where he featured predominantly in the Liga Revelação U-23, before returning to Singapore in May 2026 following the conclusion of his loan spell with the club. Those experiences have stood him in good stead, as he looks to build on his budding potential.

With superb close control and the ability to play defence-splitting passes, Asis has the attributes to be a top attacking midfielder for the Singapore National Team in the coming years.

His talent was evident from a young age, having attracted the likes of Feyenoord and Galatasaray at the age of 12. Having honed his craft in the club’s Academy for a few years, he then enjoyed a breakthrough 2023 in which he skippered the club’s Under-21s with several creditable performances and made his first team bow that July at just 19 years old.

Now armed with European experience under his belt, Asis will be eager to showcase his improvement for the Sailors in the 2026/27 season.

Nationality: Guadeloupean

DOB/Age: 8 January 2000 (26)

Previous Clubs: Guingamp (2017-2022), FC Bastia-Borgo (loan – 2020), Grenoble (2022-2023), CSKA Sofia (2023-2026), FC Zürich (loan – 2025-2026)

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.

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.

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.

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 29 April 1991 (35)

Previous Clubs: Geylang International (2014-2019), Hougang United (2020-2022)

A rare talent who was nurtured in and plucked from Singapore’s amateur leagues, Shawal’s rise has been well documented in recent years and the proverbial late bloomer is not ready to stop just yet.

A nippy forward with an uncanny eye for goal, he has contributed much to the Sailors’ rise since joining in 2023 – on the back of a brilliant 2022 season where he inspired Hougang United to win their first-ever trophy in the Singapore Cup.

He enjoyed a remarkable 2024/25 campaign with the club, scoring a career-high 27 goals – including eight strikes in the AFC Champions League Two which meant he finished the tournament’s second-highest goalscorer. No local players have scored more in the SPL in the past two seasons, and Shawal is ready to plunder more in 2026/27.

Nationality: German

DOB/Age: 25 February 1992 (34)

Previous Clubs: Werder Bremen (2010-2012, 2016-2018), FC St. Pauli (2012-2016, loan – 2017), VVV-Venlo (loan – 2017-2018), BB Erzurumspor (2018), PEC Zwolle (2019-2020, 2022-2024), Sparta Rotterdam (2020-2022)

Known for his astute positioning and relentless pressing, Lennart has been a prolific success since arriving at the Sailors in May 2024. His record of 56 goals over the past two seasons meant he is already the club’s second-highest scorer of all-time and he will look to deliver even more in the 2026/27 season.

The German possesses genuine European pedigree, with over 200 appearances in Dutch football, including 173 in the top-tier Eredivisie.

His goal-scoring prowess was already evident through his tally of 54 goals across three different clubs – PEC Zwolle, VVV-Venlo, and Sparta Rotterdam – from 2017 to 2024. Lennart, who has also represented Germany at the Under-20 level, previously played in the top two German divisions before making the move to the Netherlands in 2017.

His most storied and unique achievements was winning the 2018 FIFA Fair Play Award. He received the accolade after making a blood donation to facilitate a stem cell transplant for a leukaemia patient, missing a game for VVV-Venlo against PSV Eindhoven in the process. The selfless act garnered widespread praise, and prompted a surge in donors stepping forward to contribute in the Netherlands.

Nationality: Croatian

DOB/Age: 7 August 1995 (31)

Previous Clubs: Istra 1961 (2012-2015), Pomorac Kostrena (loan – 2012-2013), NK Domžale (2015-2017), AS Trenčín (2017-2019), FC Nantes (loan – 2019), NK Osijek (2019-2023), Puskás Akadémia (loan – 2020-2021), Erzgebirge Aue (loan – 2021-2022), Debrecen (2023), Zalaegerszeg (2023-2024), Umm Salal (2024-2026)

An all-round centre-forward who can shoot with either foot and has the ability to bring teammates into play, the 1.90m Antonio will add further firepower to the Sailors’ frontline after arriving at the club in the off-season.

Antonio comes with a wealth of international experience, having built an extensive career across seven countries — Croatia, Slovenia, Slovakia, France, Hungary, Germany and Qatar — and tested himself in a variety of competitive environments. His résumé includes appearances in Germany’s 2. Bundesliga, France’s Ligue 1 and the UEFA Europa League qualifying rounds.

At international level, Antonio has represented Croatia at both Under-19 and Under-20 level.

Notably, he scored eight goals in 19 UEFA Europa League qualifying appearances for three different clubs between 2016 and 2019. These included a remarkable four-goal haul across two legs against Dutch giants Feyenoord, which helped Slovak side AS Trenčín secure a shock 5-1 aggregate victory in the third qualifying round in August 2018.

Antonio subsequently earned a move to French top-flight side FC Nantes the following January, before joining Hungarian side Zalaegerszeg for the 2023/24 season, where he recorded 15 goals and eight assists in 29 appearances to finish as the league’s second-highest scorer.

Antonio spent the past two seasons in Qatar with Umm Salal SC, where he continued to demonstrate his goalscoring qualities by contributing 26 goals and nine assists across 53 appearances.

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 8 November 2002 (24)

Previous Clubs: Young Lions (2019-2022), Albirex Niigata (S) (2022), KMSK Deinze (2023-2024), BG Pathum United (2024-2026), Buriram United (loan – 2025-2026)

One of Singapore’s brightest footballing talents, Ilhan returned home to sign for the Sailors in the off-season after valuable spells in Belgium and Thailand.

He signed for Belgian second-tier side KMSK Deinze in December 2022, before joining BG Pathum United in July 2024. His impressive performances saw him named Young Player of the Tournament in the 2024/25 ASEAN Club Championship (ACC) Shopee Cup, before he spent last season on loan with Buriram United.

The move marks a homecoming for the third son of Singapore football legend Fandi Ahmad, as Ilhan returns to the league where he first announced himself. He was named Singapore Premier League (SPL) Young Player of the Year in 2022 after scoring 17 goals to finish as the league’s top local scorer and help Albirex Niigata (S) lift the league title, earning his move overseas soon after.

He as also underlined his growing stature on the international stage. In Singapore’s decisive AFC Asian Cup qualifier away to Hong Kong in November 2025, he came off the bench with the Lions trailing 1-0 to set up Shawal Anuar’s equaliser, before unleashing a stunning long-range winner to seal a famous comeback and send Singapore to the Asian Cup on merit for the first time.

Known for his intelligent movement, technical quality, and ability to combine with those around him, Ilhan offers far more than goals alone. Comfortable operating across the frontline, he links play effectively, creates chances for teammates, and possesses the composure to make a difference in decisive moments.

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 16 June 2001 (24)

Previous Clubs: Young Lions (2019-2022)

A burly forward with outstanding strength and a powerful shot in his armoury, Rasaq is one of the best young local strikers in the country at the moment and is determined to kick on this campaign.

He has shown potential from a young age, representing Singapore at various youth levels and scoring in his first year as a full-fledged professional in 2019 before impressing with the Young Lions in 2022. That earned him the move to the Sailors, where he enjoyed a spectacular first season with the Sailors – scoring a career-high 10 goals to finish as the SPL’s joint-top local scorer along with teammate Shawal Anuar in 2023.

Injury slightly curtained his progress last year, but Rasaq has shown the mental fortitude to bounce back from setbacks. An impressive loan spell at Albirex Niigata (S) for the second half of last season saw him rediscover his goalscoring instincts and that will stand him in good stead in 2026/27.