Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 2 June 2007 (19)

Previous Club: Mattar Sailors

Shakira started playing football under the void deck at just six years old, influenced by her older brother.

Possessing reliable ball-handling skills and the ability to pull off acrobatic diving saves, Shakira — whose role model is England Women’s goalkeeper Mary Earps — hopes to one day establish herself as the undisputed first-choice goalkeeper for the Singapore National Women’s Team.

Having impressed in her first WPL season last term as she won the Golden Glove with seven clean sheets, Shakira will be looking to further demonstrate her ability in 2025.

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 29 June 1992 (34)

Previous Clubs: Petra Football Club, H20/ITE Dream Team, Tanjong Pagar United

Beatrice is a senior player in the National Women’s team, having been involved in multiple tournaments since her first call up in 2013, a privilege that she holds close to her heart.

While sports and academics are believed to be polar opposites in Singapore, it was studying that first pulled Beatrice into football – she was introduced to the game as a perfect study break while slogging in the period leading up to the ‘O’ Level examinations.

Beatrice was immediately hooked on the adrenaline football provided, playing at the junior college level before joining the Nanyang Technological University and representing Singapore at the 16th Asean University Games in 2012.

Winner of the WPL Golden Glove Award in 2022 and 2023, the experienced Beatrice remains an important cornerstone of the Sailors’ Women Team as she looks to impart her knowledge to the younger goalkeepers in the setup.

Nationality: Singapore

DOB/Age: 23 October 2007 (19)

Previous Club: Geylang International

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 11 March 2002 (24)

Previous Club: South Avenue CSC

Sporting a scar on her forehead due to an old head injury, Umairah’s commitment and love for the Beautiful Game is clear – and she is determined to lead the Sailors Women to a third consecutive WPL title after being appointed as team captain at the start of 2024.

A no-nonsense centre-back who wears her heart on her sleeve, the youngster models her game after Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk and is inspired to lead her team in a similar fashion.

Picking up the game at the age of five when she joined her brothers in a small community football club, Umairah never looked back, going on to play for her primary and secondary schools.

Her recipe for success is calming herself down with deep breathing and visualising how she plays in the dressing room before the game begins.

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 1 January 2007 (19)

Previous Club: Mattar Sailors

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 20 December 2001 (25)

Previous Clubs: Aerion FC

Having finished top scorer with eight Pannas to help the Sailors win the inaugural FAS Women’s Panna Challenge in 2020, Syazwani is blessed with skill and ball control. But playing as a defender, she has since worked on adding a touch of steel to her game by becoming more aggressive in 1v1 situations and committing to challenges.

Inspired by her football-loving dad, Syazwani picked up the sport at the age of five and honed her skills at Admiralty CSC. Syazwani simply cannot live without football – she is often found either kicking the ball in her home or just juggling whenever she has some free time.

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 19 April 2009 (17)

Previous Club: Mattar Sailors

Coming through the Sailors’ Girls Academy youth pipeline since she was ten, Tyan played a vital role in the Mattar Sailors’ 2023 WNL run, where they finished as first runners-up. She has since been promoted to the WPL team in 2024.

Despite her youth, Tyan has established herself as an integral presence in the Sailors’ backline, and is known for her speed and aggression. She looks up to the senior centre-backs in the team such as Umairah Hamdan and Syazwan Ruzi, and hopes to learn as much from them as possible.

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 21 February 2003 (23)

Previous Clubs: South Avenue SC

Playing at the void deck with her brothers at the age of nine sparked Khairunnisa’s love for football, and she went on to represent Singapore at various age-group levels, and eventually earned a call up to the senior National Team.

She may be tiny in size, but she more than makes it up with her heart and grit on the pitch. An adept reader of the game, she executes her tackles both aggressively and effectively on the right side of defence.

As someone who juggles her school commitments and part-time work with football, Nisa is hoping that her sacrifices and perseverance pay off as she continues to cement herself as a first-team regular for club and country.

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 31 July 2007 (18)

Previous Club: Mattar Sailors

Tia started playing football when she was in primary Three and fell in love with the Beautiful Game, hooked on the thrills of defending against opposition forwards. She is the second of three sisters who are all part of Lion City Sailors Girls’ Academy.

Mainly deployed as a right-back, Tia is blessed with skill, pace and is aggressive when it comes to defending 1v1 situations and committing to challenges.

Inspired by French footballer Sakina Karchoui, Tia wants to improve her game and play at a higher level in the future.

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 26 June 2004 (22)

Previous Club: Geylang International

Nationality: Japanese

DOB/Age: 6 December 2005 (21)

Previous Club: Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 23 April 1992 (34)

Previous Clubs: Home United, Woodlands Wellington

A bit of a sports fanatic who dallied with badminton and track and field, Hui Xin gave football a go with friends when in primary school and was hooked by the camaraderie and team dynamics of football.

The sport took her on a journey of highs and lows that featured a Direct Schools Admission (DSA) entry into Victoria Junior College, stints with Home United – the previous iteration of the Lion City Sailors – and Woodlands Wellington.

A midfield enforcer who possesses superb playmaking abilities, Hui Xin is a real leader in this young Sailors side and her years of experience comes in handy to help guide the rising talents of the Singapore women’s game.

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.

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 4 August 2005 (21)

Previous Club: Geylang International

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.

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 16 August 2010 (16)

Year Promoted to Women’s Team: 2025

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 7 July 2004 (22)

Previous Club: Albirex Niigata (S)

Nationality: Japanese

DOB/Age: 13 March 2001 (25)

Previous Club: Toyo University, Omiya Ardija Ventus

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 16 September 2003 (23)

Previous Club: Mattar Sailors

A former competitive netballer, Raeka made the switch to football at 19 years old when she joined the Mattar Sailors.

She enjoyed an impressive debut season in the WNL, before being promoted to the Sailors’ WPL team in 2024. A hardworking striker who is clinical in front of goal, Raeka, who counts Wayne Rooney as her role model, can be relied upon to do it all — from defending and creating to scoring — for the team.

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 13 January 2004 (22)

Previous Club: Geylang International

Nationality: Malaysian

DOB/Age: 19 March 2003 (23)

Previous Club: Mattar Sailors