Shi Jiayi
Shi Jiayi ( born 2 September 1983) is a naturalized Singaporean former footballer who played as a midfielder. Club career. Born in Shanghai, China, Shi started his career at Shanghai state's Football Academy. He moved to Singaporean's Sinchi FC in 2003. He made an immediate impact with the Young Lions after joining from Sinchi FC during the mid-season transfer window in 2004. A positive, hardworking midfielder, his performances earned him a nomination for the S.League Young Player of the Year award that season. He plays for Home United FC is captain as of 2011 season. After  the end of the 2012 S.League season, Shi signed for the protector's uniform rivals - Warriors FC. Shi scored his first goal of the 2015 S.League season in the second league game of the season, guiding the Warriors to a 3–1 victory over Harimau Muda and sending his club to the top of the table. At the end of the season, Shi were released from the club and returned to China, retiring from professional football. International career. Shi made his debut for the Singapore national football team on 11 October 2005 against Cambodia. He was an integral part of the  team during the 2007 AFF Championship in which Singapore defeated Thailand 3–2 in the Finals. He scored his first international goal against Palestine. Personal life. Shi was awarded Singapore citizenship in 2005. Honours. Club. Home United Warriors FC International. Singapore