Lila Tan Hui Ying (born 4 June 2003) is a Singaporean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Lion City Sailors and the Singapore women's national team.[1][2][3]
Early life and education edit
Tan was born to a Singaporean father, a business consultant, and a French mother, a corporate general manager.[4] Tan is the eldest child with three younger brothers.[4] She spent fourteen years in Shanghai, China before moving back to Singapore in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.[4]
After moving back to Singapore, Tan studied at Hillside World Academy.[4]
Career edit
Tan had a clothing brand, aiheartyou.[5]
Modelling career edit
Tan worked as a freelance model and then signed up with a modelling agency.[1][2] She was a 2021 Miss Universe Singapore finalist.[6]
Football career edit
Club career edit
As a youth player, Tan joined the youth academy of Chinese side AKSIL.[7] In 2022, she signed for Lion City Sailors in Singapore.[8][9]
International career edit
On the sports front, Lila was called up for trials with in 2020. She was later selected for the national team for the AFC Women's Asian Cup qualification matches held at Tajikistan in September 2021.[1]
International edit
International caps edit
| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 June 2022 | Jalan Besar Stadium, Singapore |  Hong Kong |
0–4 (lost) | Friendly |
| 2 | 26 June 2022 | Jalan Besar Stadium, Singapore | Hong Kong |
0–1 (lost) | Friendly |
| 3 | 4 July 2022 | Biñan Football Stadium, Philippines |  Malaysia |
0-0 (draw) | 2022 AFF Women's Championship |
| 4 | 12 July 2022 | Biñan Football Stadium, Philippines |  Indonesia |
2–0 (won) | 2022 AFF Women's Championship |
| 5 | 10 Oct 2022 | Jalan Besar Stadium, Singapore | Indonesia |
1–2 (lost) | Friendly |
| 6 | 2 Apr 2023 | Chonburi Stadium, Thailand |  Thailand |
0–6 (lost) | 2024 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament |
| 7 | 4 Apr 2023 | Chonburi Stadium, Thailand |  Mongolia |
2-2 (draw) | 2024 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament |
References edit
- ^ a b c "National footballer Lila Tan is not your average cool girl". tnp.straitstimes.com.
- ^ a b "'I compared myself with picture-perfect girls': Miss Universe Singapore finalist and national footballer on overcoming body dysmorphia". asiaone.com.
- ^ "Lila wants to be a role model, both on and off the pitch". unleashtheroar.com.sg.
- ^ a b c d Tan, Chelsia (2022-06-02). "National footballer Lila Tan is not your average cool girl". Her World Singapore. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
- ^ "7 Things I Can't Live Without: National Football Team Player Lila Tan". harpersbazaar.com.sg.
- ^ "Miss Universe Singapore 2021 Finalists Share Their Beauty Hacks, Fails & Holy Grail Products". femalemag.com.sg.
- ^ "Women".
- ^ "Miss Universe Singapore finalist Lila Tan shares her love for the beautiful game". youthopia.sg.
- ^ "Lioness Lila Tan shares Women's Premier League story with a message". themonitor.sg.
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