Khairul Amri
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Khairul Amri is a Singaporean
professional soccer player who plays for Football Association of Singapore
in the Malaysia Super League and the Singapore national football team
.
He was named the first ever Lions’ Player of the Year for his performance in the 2006 season on 4 January 2007.
club Young Lions
.
A National Football Academy graduate, he is a player in the Singapore national football team, affectionately known as the Lions
. He was amongst the top scorers in the 2006 season of the S.League
and many of his goals have come from free kicks
.
The 2006 S.League season was a breakthrough season for the youngster, scoring more than 20 goals in all competitions, including a 4-bagger in a Malaysia FA Cup match. He captained the Young Lions team in 2007 after then-captain Baihakki Khaizan
left for Geylang United.
In the middle transfer window of the 2008 season, Khairul Amri moved to Tampines Rovers and capped off the season winning the S-League's Young Player of The Year. He sustained a metatarsal injury in the 88th minute of the third-place play-offs of the Singapore Cup 2008
against his former club, the Young Lions
, which ruled him out for two months.
In 2010 he joined Persiba Balikpapan
. He finish his first season with 11 goals in 29 matches. During his second season with Persiba Balikpapan
, Khairul Amir tore one of his leg muscle and was sideline for 7-8 months. He finish his second season with 2 goals in 6 matches.
In November 2011, Amir argee to join Singapore Lions
soccer team that is going to participate in the 2012 Malaysia Super League.
in his first start for the national team in the first leg of the final of the 2004 Tiger Cup
against Indonesia
. A few month later, he scored the opener in the 2-0 victory in the 2007 Asian Cup qualifiers against Asian Champions, Iraq
with a freekick. He repeated the feat again in their next meeting although Singapore lost 4-2 this time.
In the 2007 ASEAN Football Championship
, he netted a goal and made six assists for his striking partner Noh Alam Shah in the 11-0 win against Laos
. He became an overnight national hero when he scored the crucial late winner in the second leg of the final against Thailand
, allowing Singapore to clinch their 3rd ASEAN Football Championship title.
He was part of the Singapore Under-23 team that took part in the 2007 Southeast Asian Games
in Korat
, Thailand
that won a bronze medal.
During the Singapore Cup 2008
third place play-offs against the Young Lions
, Khairul Amri sustained a metatarsal injury in the 88th minute and was sidelined for about two months, ruling him out of the 2008 AFF Suzuki Cup, as well as the first two matches of the 2011 AFC Asian Cup
Final Qualifying round against Iran
(away) and Jordan
(home).
In 2011 , Khairul Amri was unable to participate in the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)
because of the injury he sustain when he is playing for his club.
He has been capped for Singapore at senior, U23, U18 and U16 levels.
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
professional soccer player who plays for Football Association of Singapore
Football Association of Singapore
The Football Association of Singapore is the governing body of football in Singapore. It was founded in 1952. Prior to that, the Singapore Amateur Football Association, founded in 1892, was the governing body for football in Singapore...
in the Malaysia Super League and the Singapore national football team
Singapore national football team
The Singapore national football team is the national association football team of Singapore. The team comes under the organization of the Football Association of Singapore...
.
He was named the first ever Lions’ Player of the Year for his performance in the 2006 season on 4 January 2007.
Club career
He has previously played for the S.LeagueS.League
The S.League is the top men's professional association football league in Singapore. The league was launched in 1996 and currently involves 12 clubs.-History:...
club Young Lions
Young Lions (Singapore football team)
The Courts Young Lions are an under-23 football team from Singapore. Most of the members of the squad are players from Singapore's national under-23 team. The team comes under the direct control of the Football Association of Singapore , but is managed as a football club and has competed in...
.
A National Football Academy graduate, he is a player in the Singapore national football team, affectionately known as the Lions
Singapore national football team
The Singapore national football team is the national association football team of Singapore. The team comes under the organization of the Football Association of Singapore...
. He was amongst the top scorers in the 2006 season of the S.League
S.League
The S.League is the top men's professional association football league in Singapore. The league was launched in 1996 and currently involves 12 clubs.-History:...
and many of his goals have come from free kicks
Direct free kick
A direct free kick is a method of restarting play in a game of association football following a foul. Unlike an indirect free kick, a goal may be scored directly against the opposing side without the ball having first touched another player.-Award:...
.
The 2006 S.League season was a breakthrough season for the youngster, scoring more than 20 goals in all competitions, including a 4-bagger in a Malaysia FA Cup match. He captained the Young Lions team in 2007 after then-captain Baihakki Khaizan
Baihakki Khaizan
Baihakki Khaizan is a centre-back for Medan Chiefs in Liga Primer Indonesia and former captain for Young Lions.-Club career:He has previously played for S.League clubs Young Lions....
left for Geylang United.
In the middle transfer window of the 2008 season, Khairul Amri moved to Tampines Rovers and capped off the season winning the S-League's Young Player of The Year. He sustained a metatarsal injury in the 88th minute of the third-place play-offs of the Singapore Cup 2008
Singapore Cup 2008
-First knockout round:The draw for the first knockout round was held on Friday, 5 April 2008 in Singapore. The first round matches started on 6 May.-----------------------------Quarter finals:First Legs----------------...
against his former club, the Young Lions
Young Lions
Young Lions may refer to:* Young Lions , an album by Adrian Belew* Young Lions , an under-23 football team* Young Lions , an Australian police drama* "Young Lions", a song by Constantines...
, which ruled him out for two months.
In 2010 he joined Persiba Balikpapan
Persiba Balikpapan
Persiba, an acronym for Persatuan Sepak Bola Indonesia Balikpapan is an Indonesian football club based in Balikpapan, Indonesia. In media, the tautology Persiba Balikpapan is often used and to distinguish the club with another club with the same acronym, Persiba Bantul.Beruang Madu is the club's...
. He finish his first season with 11 goals in 29 matches. During his second season with Persiba Balikpapan
Persiba Balikpapan
Persiba, an acronym for Persatuan Sepak Bola Indonesia Balikpapan is an Indonesian football club based in Balikpapan, Indonesia. In media, the tautology Persiba Balikpapan is often used and to distinguish the club with another club with the same acronym, Persiba Bantul.Beruang Madu is the club's...
, Khairul Amir tore one of his leg muscle and was sideline for 7-8 months. He finish his second season with 2 goals in 6 matches.
In November 2011, Amir argee to join Singapore Lions
Singapore Lions
The Singapore Lions is the name given to a representative team of footballers representing the Football Association of Singapore in domestic competitions run by the Football Association of Malaysia...
soccer team that is going to participate in the 2012 Malaysia Super League.
International career
Amri scored for SingaporeSingapore national football team
The Singapore national football team is the national association football team of Singapore. The team comes under the organization of the Football Association of Singapore...
in his first start for the national team in the first leg of the final of the 2004 Tiger Cup
2004 Tiger Cup
The 2004 Tiger Cup was jointly hosted by Vietnam and Malaysia from 7 December to 16 January 2005 and participated by the national football teams of Southeast Asia....
against Indonesia
Indonesia national football team
The Indonesia national football team represents Indonesia in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Indonesia . Prior to independence in 1945, the team competed as the Dutch East Indies national football team. Under this name, Indonesia was the first Asian team to...
. A few month later, he scored the opener in the 2-0 victory in the 2007 Asian Cup qualifiers against Asian Champions, Iraq
Iraq national football team
The Iraqi national football team represents Iraq in international football and is controlled by the Iraq Football Association. They won the 2007 Asian Football Confederation Asian Cup tournament.-The Golden Generation:...
with a freekick. He repeated the feat again in their next meeting although Singapore lost 4-2 this time.
In the 2007 ASEAN Football Championship
2007 ASEAN Football Championship
The 2007 ASEAN Football Championship was the 6th ASEAN Football Championship, hosted by Singapore and Thailand....
, he netted a goal and made six assists for his striking partner Noh Alam Shah in the 11-0 win against Laos
Laos national football team
The Laos national football team is the national team of Laos and is controlled by the Lao Football Federation. A member of the AFC, Laos has developed regional rivalries with Thailand and Burma.-History:...
. He became an overnight national hero when he scored the crucial late winner in the second leg of the final against Thailand
Thailand national football team
The Thailand national football team represents Thailand in international football competition and is governed by the Football Association of Thailand. The team has a history of success in Southeast Asian competition, with three ASEAN Football Championship titles and nine senior-level Southeast...
, allowing Singapore to clinch their 3rd ASEAN Football Championship title.
He was part of the Singapore Under-23 team that took part in the 2007 Southeast Asian Games
2007 Southeast Asian Games
The 24th Southeast Asian Games was held in Nakhon Ratchasima , Thailand from December 6 to December 15, 2007....
in Korat
Korat
Korats are a slate blue-grey shorthair domestic cat with a small to medium build and a low percentage of body fat. Their bodies are semi-cobby, and surprisingly heavy for their size. They are intelligent, playful, active cats and form strong bonds with people. Among Korats' distinguishing...
, Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
that won a bronze medal.
During the Singapore Cup 2008
Singapore Cup 2008
-First knockout round:The draw for the first knockout round was held on Friday, 5 April 2008 in Singapore. The first round matches started on 6 May.-----------------------------Quarter finals:First Legs----------------...
third place play-offs against the Young Lions
Young Lions
Young Lions may refer to:* Young Lions , an album by Adrian Belew* Young Lions , an under-23 football team* Young Lions , an Australian police drama* "Young Lions", a song by Constantines...
, Khairul Amri sustained a metatarsal injury in the 88th minute and was sidelined for about two months, ruling him out of the 2008 AFF Suzuki Cup, as well as the first two matches of the 2011 AFC Asian Cup
2011 AFC Asian Cup
The 2011 AFC Asian Cup finals were held in Qatar on 7–29 January 2011. It was the fifteenth time the tournament has been held, and the second time it has been hosted by Qatar, the other being the 1988 AFC Asian Cup...
Final Qualifying round against Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
(away) and Jordan
Jordan
Jordan , officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan , Al-Mamlaka al-Urduniyya al-Hashemiyya) is a kingdom on the East Bank of the River Jordan. The country borders Saudi Arabia to the east and south-east, Iraq to the north-east, Syria to the north and the West Bank and Israel to the west, sharing...
(home).
In 2011 , Khairul Amri was unable to participate in the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)
2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)
The Asian Football Confederation section of the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification sees teams competing for berths in the final tournament in Brazil...
because of the injury he sustain when he is playing for his club.
He has been capped for Singapore at senior, U23, U18 and U16 levels.
Goals for Senior National Team
| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 13, 2004 | Singapore Singapore Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the... , Singapore Singapore Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the... |
2–0 | Won | 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) Listed below are the dates and results for the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for Asia.44 Asian teams are affiliated with FIFA, but Cambodia, Philippines, Bhutan and Brunei decided not to take part, and Myanmar was banned from the competition, so a total of 39 teams took part, competing... |
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| 2 | December 15, 2004 | Hanoi Hanoi Hanoi , is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city. Its population in 2009 was estimated at 2.6 million for urban districts, 6.5 million for the metropolitan jurisdiction. From 1010 until 1802, it was the most important political centre of Vietnam... , Vietnam Vietnam Vietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –... |
3–0 | Won | 2004 Tiger Cup 2004 Tiger Cup The 2004 Tiger Cup was jointly hosted by Vietnam and Malaysia from 7 December to 16 January 2005 and participated by the national football teams of Southeast Asia.... |
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| 3 | January 8, 2005 | Jakarta Jakarta Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre... , Indonesia Indonesia Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an... |
3–1 | Won | 2004 Tiger Cup | |
| 4 | February 3, 2006 | Kuwait City Kuwait City -Suburbs:Although the districts below are not usually recognized as suburbs, the following is a list of a few areas surrounding Kuwait city:Al-Salam ""السلام"" -Economy:... , Kuwait Kuwait The State of Kuwait is a sovereign Arab state situated in the north-east of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south at Khafji, and Iraq to the north at Basra. It lies on the north-western shore of the Persian Gulf. The name Kuwait is derived from the... |
2–2 | Draw | Friendly | |
| 5 | February 22, 2006 | Singapore, Singapore | 2–0 | Won | 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualification 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualification The 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualification was held in late 2005 and the final qualification round was held from February to November 2006 with 25 nations participating.... |
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| 6 | October 11, 2006 | Al Ain City, UAE |  Iraq |
2–4 | Lost | 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualification |
| 7 | January 7, 2007 | Singapore, Singapore | 4–1 | Won | Friendly | |
| 8 | January 15, 2007 | Singapore, Singapore | 11–0 | Won | 2007 ASEAN Football Championship 2007 ASEAN Football Championship The 2007 ASEAN Football Championship was the 6th ASEAN Football Championship, hosted by Singapore and Thailand.... |
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| 9 | February 4, 2007 | Bangkok Bangkok Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom... , Thailand Thailand Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the... |
1–1 | Draw | 2007 ASEAN Football Championship |
Style of play
His key attributes are pace, sharp dribbling skills and a powerful shot with either foot.International
- ASEAN Football Championship: 2007
- Southeast Asian GamesSoutheast Asian GamesThe Southeast Asian Games , is a biennial multi-sport event involving participants from the current 11 countries of Southeast Asia...
Bronze Medallist: 1006
Individual
- S.League People's Choice Award: 2006
- Lions’ Player of the Year: 2006
- YEO'S Young Player of the Year: 2008
External links
- http://www.sleague.com/Web/Main.aspx?ID=,887925d1-1861-49fe-945d-b5b80365ea9e&NLT=300&AID=ff90addc-82c0-4c8e-9227-dc690ca26ac2
- http://www.sleague.com/Web/Main.aspx?ID=,68e68380-9e0b-44b2-8a32-d06df7470ca6&NLT=300&AID=59542e54-3457-4612-9a60-607790eb39ad
- http://www.national-football-teams.com/v2/player.php?id=8090
- http://www.soccerway.com/players/khairul-amri/24522/
- http://data2.7m.cn/Player_Data/48455/en/index.shtml