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Shahril playing for LionsXII in 2012
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mohammad Shahril bin Ishak | ||
| Date of birth | 23 January 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | Singapore | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder, forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2002 | National Football Academy | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003–2006 | Young Lions | 101 | (20) |
| 2007–2010 | Home United | 98 | (42) |
| 2011 | Persib Bandung | 7 | (1) |
| 2012 | Medan Chiefs | 32 | (5) |
| 2012–2013 | LionsXII | 40 | (18) |
| 2013–2016 | Johor Darul Ta'zim II | 75 | (23) |
| 2017 | Warriors | 24 | (10) |
| 2018–2021 | Lion City Sailors | 48 | (23) |
| 2021–2022 | Hougang United | 8 | (0) |
| Total | 539 | (190) | |
| International career | |||
| 2003–2018 | Singapore | 146 | (14) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Mohammad Shahril bin Ishak (born 23 January 1984) is a retired professional footballer from Singapore. He played as a midfielder or forward. Shahril was once the captain of the Singapore national football team. He made history by becoming the first Singaporean to win three AFF Championship titles.
Shahril was part of the first group of players at the National Football Academy in 2000. He joined with other famous players like Baihakki Khaizan, Hassan Sunny, and Khairul Amri.
He led Singapore to win four titles in the AFF Championship, which was a first for any nation. Shahril also won the 'Most Valuable Player' award at the 2012 AFF Championship. In 2013, he was named the AFF 'Player of the Year' (Men) and was included in the ASEAN Football Federation Best XI. He also won the 'Player of the Year' award in the 2010 S.League and was part of the 2018 Singapore Premier League 'Team of the Year'. Shahril even scored goals against European teams like Norway and Azerbaijan.
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Club Career Highlights
Starting with Young Lions
Shahril began his professional career with the Young Lions in 2003. This was a new team in the 2003 S.League season. After playing for four seasons, he moved to Home United in 2007.
Playing for Home United
Shahril joined Home United at the start of the 2007 season. He played his last game for them on 21 September 2010. In that game, he scored two important goals against Tampines Rovers. He finished his last season with 17 goals, making him the third-highest scorer in the 2010 S.League. He also won the S.League Player of the Year award that year.
Adventures in Indonesia
In 2010, Shahril signed a one-year contract with Persib Bandung, an Indonesian team. He played alongside his Singapore national teammate, Baihakki Khaizan. In February 2011, he moved to Medan Chiefs, another Indonesian club. He scored 8 goals in 32 matches for Medan Chiefs.
Returning to Singapore with LionsXII
Shahril came back to Singapore in December 2011 to play for the new club, LionsXII. During his time there, he helped the team win the 2013 Malaysia Super League title. He was the club's top scorer in 2013, with 17 goals in 34 games.
Time with Johor Darul Ta'zim II
After the 2013 season, Shahril signed a four-year contract with Johor Darul Ta'zim II in Malaysia. He became the captain of his new club in 2014. He played as a central midfielder and helped his team finish 5th. He scored 7 goals and made 8 assists that season. He continued as captain in 2015, helping the team to another 5th-place finish. Overall, he scored 23 goals in 75 games for JDT II between 2014 and 2016.
Playing for Warriors FC
In 2017, Shahril returned to Singapore to play for Warriors FC in the S.League, joining Baihakki Khaizan again. He scored his first goal for the club in a 4–3 win. He also scored two goals in a 2–2 draw against Home United. Despite his age, Shahril had a great season, scoring 11 goals in 24 league games.
Back to Home United (Lion City Sailors)
Shahril returned to Home United for the 2018 Singapore Premier League season. In 2020, Home United changed its name to Lion City Sailors. In his first season with the Sailors, Shahril played 9 times and scored 3 goals.
Final Years with Hougang United
In January 2021, Shahril joined Hougang United. He helped them win the 2022 Singapore Cup, which was the club's first-ever trophy. On 21 February 2023, Shahril announced his retirement from football at the age of 39.
International Career Achievements
Shahril was known as a very creative midfielder for Singapore. He made his international debut at just 19 years old against Maldives in March 2003. He quickly became a key player for the national team.
He was part of the "NFA Gang of Four," a group of players who had played together since they were teenagers. Shahril played a big part in Singapore winning the 2004 AFF Championship and the 2007 AFF Championship. He also played in the 2005 SEA Games and the 2006 Asian Games.
In 2007, he helped the Singapore Under-23 team win a bronze medal at the 2007 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand. Shahril has played for Singapore at many levels, including senior, U23, U18, and U16.
In August 2010, Shahril was named the new captain of the national team. He led the Lions in the AFF Suzuki Cup that December. He scored a penalty goal in a 2–2 draw against Azerbaijan national football team in February 2011. Shahril is also a member of the FIFA Century Club, meaning he played over 100 international games. As captain, he was very important in Singapore's 2012 AFF Championship win. He scored 4 goals in 7 games to help the Lions win their 4th title.
Personal Life
Shahril is the founder of inlovebytns, a clothing brand. He manages the brand with his wife, Nur Hidayah. The business started in 2013 as "The Number Seventeen," which was a nod to Shahril's jersey number. Shahril designs all the clothes for his brand.
Honours and Awards
Club Trophies
- LionsXII
- Malaysia Super League: 2013
- Hougang United
- Singapore Cup: 2022
International Trophies
- Singapore
- AFF Championship: 2004, 2007, 2012
- Southeast Asian Games bronze medal: 2007
Individual Awards
- S.League 'Player of the Year': 2010
- Tiger Beer Goal of the Year: 2010
- AFF Championship Most Valuable Player: 2012
- AFF 'Player of the Year' (Men): 2013
- ASEAN Football Federation Best XI: 2013
- ASEAN All-Stars: 2014
- Singapore Premier League 'Team of the Year': 2018
See also
- List of men's footballers with 100 or more international caps
