Hafiz Rahim facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Hafiz Rahim | ||
| Date of birth | 19 November 1983 | ||
| Date of death | 9 July 2020 (aged 36) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Tampines Rovers Football Club | ||
| Number | 21 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003–2004 | Geylang United | ||
| 2004–2005 | Singapore Armed Forces | ||
| 2006–2011 | Geylang United | 66 | (9) |
| 2012 | Gombak United | 21 | (4) |
| 2013–2015 | Home United | 1 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | Warriors | 0 | (0) |
| 2017 | Tampines Rovers Football Club | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| 2011–2020 | Singapore | 9 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21:53, 7 January 2014 (UTC) |
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Hafiz Rahim (born November 19, 1983 – died July 9, 2020) was a talented footballer from Singapore. He was known for playing as a forward, which means he was one of the main players who tried to score goals for his team. Hafiz Rahim also proudly represented his country, playing for the Singapore national football team.
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Hafiz Rahim: A Football Star
Hafiz Rahim was a well-known footballer in Singapore. He played in a position called "forward." A forward's main job is to score goals for their team. Hafiz Rahim was a skilled player who made a big impact on the field.
Playing for Singapore
One of the biggest honors for any footballer is to play for their national team. Hafiz Rahim achieved this dream. From 2011, he was a part of the Singapore national football team. He played in 9 matches for his country and even scored 1 goal. Representing Singapore was a special part of his career.
Club Career Highlights
Hafiz Rahim played for several football clubs during his career. He started playing professionally in 2003.
- Geylang United: He played for Geylang United (now known as Geylang International) in two different periods. His first time was from 2003 to 2004. He returned to the club from 2006 to 2011. During his second time with Geylang, he played in 66 games and scored 9 goals. This was a significant part of his career.
- Other Clubs: Hafiz Rahim also played for other teams. These included Singapore Armed Forces (2004–2005), Gombak United (2012), Home United (2013–2015), and Warriors (2016–2017). Towards the end of his career, he also played for Tampines Rovers in 2017. Each club helped him grow as a player.
Remembering Hafiz Rahim
Hafiz Rahim passed away on July 9, 2020, at the age of 36. He died in a car accident in Singapore. His passing was a sad moment for the football community in Singapore. He is remembered as a dedicated player who gave his best on the field.
