Sahil Suhaimi

Sahil Suhaimi
Mohamad Sahil bin Suhaimi (born 8 July 1992) is a Singaporean professional footballer who plays as a forward or midfielder for Singapore Premier League club Hougang United and the Singapore national team. He was best known for outstanding performances during his time at LionsXII.
Club career
Young Lions
Sahil Suhaimi made his S.League debut as a 17-year-old against Étoile FC in 2010 as a midfielder and impressed against the more physical French side but National Service restricted further appearances.
Breakthrough
During the 2012 Inaugural Nexlions Cup in December 2012, the then 20-year-old Sahil made appearances for Singapore U23 against Liverpool's and Manchester United's U23 teams, where he scored the team's only goal in their tournament against Manchester United. Despite rumours of Warriors FC scouting Sahil during the tournament, the Courts Young Lions signed Sahil while Warriors FC signed Sufian Anuar from LionsXII instead.
It proved to a breakthrough for Sahil as he impressed after signing for the Courts Young Lions during the football season in 2013. Even during friendlies, Sahil scored in both games against Malaysian giants Johor Darul Ta'zim who boasted a side with former Italian, Spanish and Malaysian internationals, in both home and away games which ended 1–1 for the Young Lions. Throughout the 2013 S.League season, Sahil impressed with his flair, technical ability, dribbles and his willing attitude to pressure opposing defenders."
LionsXII
Having impressed during the 2014 S.League Season, Sahil was signed up to the LionsXII for the 2015 Malaysian Super League Season. He made his competitive debut as a substitute in the opening game of the season and scored with a brilliantly taken freekick. On 28 February 2015, Sahil then went on to notch a brace in the LionsXII's opening game of the 2015 Malaysia FA Cup, after coming as a half-time substitute, to help the Lions win 4–0 against Kedah United and send the Singaporean outfit into the Round of 16. The Lions then went on to win the 2015 Malaysia FA Cup in a 3–1 win against Kelantan in the finals, where Sahil had scored the final two goals during the 82nd and 92nd minute. Sahil managed to score 7 goals (4 from the Malaysia FA Cup and 3 in league matches) in 26 appearances for the LionsXII, despite making most of his appearance from the substitute bench.
Geylang International
In December 2015, after the disbandment of LionsXII, Sahil joined Geylang International for the 2016 S.League season. He scored his first goal for the Eagles in a 1–1 draw against Brunei DPMM.
Tampines Rovers
Sahil has signed for Tampines Rovers for the 2017 S.League season but was not registered in the club S.League squad, but only for the 2017 AFC Cup squad as he was in negotiations with overseas clubs when the Stags finalised their roster for the league campaign.
Trials at Burnley
On 8 April 2017, Sahil joined Burnley of the English Premier League for a month long training stint which he became the third Singaporean to train with an English Premier League club after Lionel Lewis and Shahril Jantan.
Sarawak FA
After returning from England, on 23 May 2017, Sahil secured a move to Sarawak FA as one of their foreign players ahead of the 2017 Malaysia Super League season playing alongside former Tampines Rovers striker, Mateo Roskam. He make 12 appearances for the Borneo club, scoring two goals in the process. On 15 July 2017, He scored his first goal for the club in a 3-1 defeat to Johor Darul Ta'zim.
Warriors FC
On 6 February 2018, Sahil joined Warriors FC making 51 appearances for the club.
Hougang United
On 6 January 2020, Sahil joined Hougang United. During the 2022 AFC Cup group stage match, he scored a brace against Laos club, Young Elephants FC in a 3-1 victory. In the 2022 Singapore Cup 1st leg of the semi-finals fixture, he scored a brace against league champions, Albirex Niigata (S) which Sahil went on to win the 2022 Singapore Cup with Hougang in their first ever piece of silverware in the club history.
International career
Youth
2013 Southeast Asian Games
During the 2013 SEA Games, Sahil played a key role as the Singapore U23 team won the Bronze, and finished as joint top scorers in the tournament.
2015 Southeast Asian Games
Sahil was once against selected to play for Singapore U23 in the 2015 Southeast Asian Games. Coach Aide selected him as part of the squad along with stars Irfan Fandi. However, he disappointed throughout the tournament only managing to find the net once against Cambodia in a breakaway, as Singapore were knocked out in the group stages after losing 0-1 to Indonesia and Myanmar 1-2. He had also missed several opportunities notably against The Philippines in a 2-0 win which one of the effort was saved and had 2 shots hit the bar, several slightly over the bar.
Senior
Sahil earned his first international cap against Laos on 10 October 2013, as a substitute in the second half after Singapore national team head coach, Bernd Stange was impressed with Sahil's performance.
On 6 September 2014, Sahil scored his first international goal against Papua New Guinea at the Hougang Stadium.
Career statistics
Club
. Caps and goals may not be correct.
Young Lions and LionsXII are ineligible for qualification to AFC competitions in their respective leagues.
Career total excludes LionsXII matches.
International caps
International goals
Scores and results list goal tally first.
U23 International goals
Statistics accurate as of match played 5 March 2014
Honours
Club
Hougang United
Singapore Cup: 2022
International
Singapore
Southeast Asian Games:
Bronze Medal: 2013
References
External links
Jakartacasual.blogspot.sg
Goal.com
Todayonline.com
Goal.com
News.asiaone.com
1992 births
Living people
Singaporean men's footballers
Singapore men's international footballers
Singapore Premier League players
Singaporean people of Malay descent
Men's association football forwards
Young Lions FC players
LionsXII players
Footballers at the 2014 Asian Games
SEA Games bronze medalists for Singapore
SEA Games medalists in football
Competitors at the 2013 SEA Games
Asian Games competitors for Singapore