Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 2 June 2007 (18)

Previous Club: Mattar Sailors

Shakira started playing football under the void deck at just six years old, influenced by her older brother.

Possessing reliable ball-handling skills and the ability to pull off acrobatic diving saves, Shakira — whose role model is England Women’s goalkeeper Mary Earps — hopes to one day establish herself as the undisputed first-choice goalkeeper for the Singapore National Women’s Team.

Having impressed in her first WPL season last term as she won the Golden Glove with seven clean sheets, Shakira will be looking to further demonstrate her ability in 2025.

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 29 June 1992 (33)

Previous Clubs: Petra Football Club, H20/ITE Dream Team, Tanjong Pagar United

Beatrice is a senior player in the National Women’s team, having been involved in multiple tournaments since her first call up in 2013, a privilege that she holds close to her heart.

While sports and academics are believed to be polar opposites in Singapore, it was studying that first pulled Beatrice into football – she was introduced to the game as a perfect study break while slogging in the period leading up to the ‘O’ Level examinations.

Beatrice was immediately hooked on the adrenaline football provided, playing at the junior college level before joining the Nanyang Technological University and representing Singapore at the 16th Asean University Games in 2012.

Winner of the WPL Golden Glove Award in 2022 and 2023, the experienced Beatrice remains an important cornerstone of the Sailors’ Women Team as she looks to impart her knowledge to the younger goalkeepers in the setup.

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 11 March 2002 (22)

Previous Club: South Avenue CSC

Sporting a scar on her forehead due to an old head injury, Umairah’s commitment and love for the Beautiful Game is clear – and she is determined to lead the Sailors Women to a third consecutive WPL title after being appointed as team captain at the start of 2024.

A no-nonsense centre-back who wears her heart on her sleeve, the youngster models her game after Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk and is inspired to lead her team in a similar fashion.

Picking up the game at the age of five when she joined her brothers in a small community football club, Umairah never looked back, going on to play for her primary and secondary schools.

Her recipe for success is calming herself down with deep breathing and visualising how she plays in the dressing room before the game begins.

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 29 January 2009 (15)

Previous Club: Tanjong Pagar United

Despite picking up football by chance when she was younger, Seri has developed into a fine full-back. Her tenacity and aggression have made her an important part of the Sailors Women’s team.

A player who enjoys and often wins her one-on-one duels, Seri’s impressive displays at club level have earned her call-ups to the national youth set-up with the U15 NDC Girls and the National U19 Women’s Team.

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 20 December 2001 (23)

Previous Clubs: Aerion FC

Having finished top scorer with eight Pannas to help the Sailors win the inaugural FAS Women’s Panna Challenge in 2020, Syazwani is blessed with skill and ball control. But playing as a defender, she has since worked on adding a touch of steel to her game by becoming more aggressive in 1v1 situations and committing to challenges.

Inspired by her football-loving dad, Syazwani picked up the sport at the age of five and honed her skills at Admiralty CSC. Syazwani simply cannot live without football – she is often found either kicking the ball in her home or just juggling whenever she has some free time.

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 21 February 2003 (21)

Previous Clubs: South Avenue SC

Playing at the void deck with her brothers at the age of nine sparked Khairunnisa’s love for football, and she went on to represent Singapore at various age-group levels, and eventually earned a call up to the senior National Team.

She may be tiny in size, but she more than makes it up with her heart and grit on the pitch. An adept reader of the game, she executes her tackles both aggressively and effectively on the right side of defence.

As someone who juggles her school commitments and part-time work with football, Nisa is hoping that her sacrifices and perseverance pay off as she continues to cement herself as a first-team regular for club and country.

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 31 July 2007 (17)

Previous Club: Mattar Sailors

Tia started playing football when she was in primary Three and fell in love with the Beautiful Game, hooked on the thrills of defending against opposition forwards. She is the second of three sisters who are all part of Lion City Sailors Girls’ Academy.

Mainly deployed as a right-back, Tia is blessed with skill, pace and is aggressive when it comes to defending 1v1 situations and committing to challenges.

Inspired by French footballer Sakina Karchoui, Tia wants to improve her game and play at a higher level in the future.

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 19 April 2009 (15)

Previous Club: Mattar Sailors

Coming through the Sailors’ Girls Academy youth pipeline since she was ten, Tyan played a vital role in the Mattar Sailors’ 2023 WNL run, where they finished as first runners-up. She has since been promoted to the WPL team in 2024.

Despite her youth, Tyan has established herself as an integral presence in the Sailors’ backline, and is known for her speed and aggression. She looks up to the senior centre-backs in the team, Sara and Umairah, and hopes to learn as much from them as possible.

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 24 September 2008 (16)

Previous Club: Tanjong Pagar United

When Qarissa was in primary school, her teacher spotted her playing football during recess, and the rest is history. Versatile in both midfield and defence, Qarissa initially started as an attacker.

Much like her idol Lisandro Martinez, Qarissa is a composed yet aggressive player, calm under pressure and fearless in tackles. She is also a regular starter for the senior national team and credits her success to her supportive father.

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 23 April 1992 (32)

Previous Clubs: Home United, Woodlands Wellington

A bit of a sports fanatic who dallied with badminton and track and field, Hui Xin gave football a go with friends when in primary school and was hooked by the camaraderie and team dynamics of football.

The sport took her on a journey of highs and lows that featured a Direct Schools Admission (DSA) entry into Victoria Junior College, stints with Home United – the previous iteration of the Lion City Sailors – and Woodlands Wellington.

A midfield enforcer who possesses superb playmaking abilities, Hui Xin is a real leader in this young Sailors side and her years of experience comes in handy to help guide the rising talents of the Singapore women’s game.

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 24 July 2006 (18)

Previous Club: Albirex Niigata (S)

Sarah, affectionately known as Sarahz, began her football journey playing void-deck football with boys at just five years old.

Now at 18, she is a rising star whose love for the game makes all her problems disappear as soon as she steps onto the field. Having featured in Albirex’s WPL team for the past two years, Sarahz decided to make the move to the Sailors in 2024 and has already a key player with the team.

Drawing inspiration from her favourite player, Chloe Kelly, Sarahz is a versatile talent, known for her trickery on the wings, creativity in midfield and keen eye for goal.

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 16 March 2004 (21)

Previous Club: BG Tampines Rovers

Nurhidayu, more commonly known as Ayu, is known for her soft-heartedness off the field.

On it, however, Ayu transforms into a fearless midfielder who reads the game well and is fully committed and brave in the tackle. After suffering an unfortunate ACL injury, Ayu made her comeback with the Sailors Women this season and is determined to make up for lost time, alongside her younger sister Natasha.

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 28 November 2008 (16)

Previous Club: Mattar Sailors

Sporting the iconic #7 jersey, Cara models her game after her idol, Cristiano Ronaldo. Blessed with speed and flair, Cara is a joy to watch when she takes on players down the flanks.

Cara, who started playing football at the age of seven, made her debut for the WPL team at just 14, and received her first senior national cap just a year later!

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 16 September 2003 (21)

Previous Club: Mattar Sailors

A former competitive netballer, Raeka made the switch to football at 19 years old when she joined the Mattar Sailors.

She enjoyed an impressive debut season in the WNL, before being promoted to the Sailors’ WPL team in 2024. A hardworking striker who is clinical in front of goal, Raeka, who counts Wayne Rooney as her role model, can be relied upon to do it all — from defending and creating to scoring — for the team.

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 14 October 2009 (15)

Previous Club: JSSL, ActiveSG, Mattar Sailors

Inspired by watching her brothers play football, Liyana picked up the sport when she was just three, and has not stopped playing since.

A forward with incredible technique, she often dances her way past opponents, much like her favourite player, Neymar Jr. As one of the youngest players in the team, Liyana hopes to learn as much as she can from the senior players, while also putting on a show for the fans when she steps onto the pitch.

Fun fact: Her first birthday present was a football!

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 1 March 2009 (15)

Previous Club: Mattar Sailors

Blessed with natural athleticism, Yuvika always felt an affinity for football, which is evident in her technique on the ball. A pacy winger, Yuvika enjoys taking players on down the flanks and is a skilled crosser.

Following a promising season with Mattar Sailors, Yuvika was promoted to the Sailors Women’s team this season, where her dazzling dribbling skills and confidence on the ball have caught the eye.

Nationality: Singaporean

DOB/Age: 29 July 2002 (22)

Previous Clubs: Warriors FC, Tanjong Pagar United

When she first gave football a shot as a nine-year-old, the sport gave her a sense of achievement and purpose, gifts Dorcas grabbed with both hands. And she has not looked back.

Dorcas saw little success with Chinese dance, ballet and badminton, before jumping into football, and within two weeks, she became the only lower primary student representing her school in national competitions.

Three years later as a 12-year-old Dorcas was called up to the National Under-14 side, in what was the start of her journey into the senior Lioness side.

The 20-year-old forward models her game after Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney – bringing hunger and determination to the pitch, assets that drove the Sailors to success in their debut WPL season in 2022 as she ended the season as the league’s third-highest scorer with seven goals and was amongst the nominees for the WPL Young Player of the Year award.

Well and truly regaining her top form after a successful recovery from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, Dorcas is now a key player for club and country once again.