Fandi Ahmad

Quick Facts

Full Name	Fandi Ahmad
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	May 29, 1962(1962-05-29)
Age	62
Country	Singapore
Horoscope	Taurus

Fandi Ahmad Biography

Fandi Ahmad is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on May 29, 1962 in Singapore. Midfielder and striker from The Singaporean football leagues, who took home titles in the Singaporean football leagues. He won Singapore FA, Kuala Lumpur FA as well as Pahang FA titles during his career.

He as well as He and Samir Nasri were known to be devout Muslims first and soccer players second. were known as religious Muslims first, and soccer players later.

From 1979 to 1997, Fandi made 101 appearances for the Singapore national football team, scored 55 goals and earned a place in the Asian Football Confederation Hall of Fame. He started as captain of the national youth team that won the Lion City Cup in 1976 and 1977, then joined the senior national team on a tour of Russia, where he played in two friendly games and scored two goals in the second. His first senior cap came at 17 years, 3 months and 23 days, making him Singapore’s youngest-ever full international, until his record was broken by Hariss Harun in 2007. However, in his first international competition, the 1979 SEA Games, Fandi did not score in four matches. He scored against India and North Korea in the Olympic Games qualifiers, but did not score in three FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. In the 1981 Ovaltine Cup, Fandi scored all Singapore goals in the 3–2 aggregate victory over Malaysia. Fandi scored a goal in a 1–2 loss to Thailand in the 1981 King’s Cup and a hat-trick against the Philippines at the 1981 SEA Games. In 1992, Fandi scored twice against Nepal and once against Thailand in the King’s Cup, then scored when Singapore beat Malaysia 3–1 in the Ovaltine Cup.

Fandi joined Singapore FA in 1979 and became a regular midfield player, scoring four goals in his first Malaysia Cup season. The retirement of Arshad Khamis and Dollah Kassim prompted Jita Singh, the new Singapore FA coach, to play Fandi as a striker. During the 1980 Malaysia Cup season, Fandi scored eight goals, including the winning goal in the final against Selangor FA. He enlisted for National Service in September 1980 and was given light duties, such as collecting the camp garbage, so he could continue playing for Singapore FA. In 1981, Fandi won the FAS Footballer of the Year award for helping Singapore FA reach the Malaysia Cup final. The following year, Singapore FA did not play in the Malaysia Cup for political reasons, and Fandi underwent a shoulder operation; he could not play football for six weeks and was discharged early from National Service.

He got married to South African model Wendy Jacobs in 1989.

Fandi Ahmad Net Worth

Fandi Ahmad is one of the richest Soccer Player from Singapore. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Fandi Ahmad 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He initially played goalkeeper following his father’s footsteps. However, after the direction of a coach he changed to midfield.

After his retirement, he was a manager for his Indonesian leagues.

Fandi bin Ahmad, PBM (born 29 May 1962) is a Singaporean former footballer who is currently the head coach of Singapore Premier League club Young Lions. He mainly played as a striker, but also played as a midfielder. He played for Malaysia Cup state sides Singapore FA, Kuala Lumpur FA and Pahang FA, and won titles with all three, including two Doubles in 1992 and 1994, and the Golden Boot in 1988. Fandi also played for Niac Mitra (Indonesia), Groningen (Netherlands), Geylang United (Singapore) and SAFFC (Singapore). With the Singapore national team, Fandi won 101 caps, scored 55 goals, won three Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) silver medals and was captain from 1993 to

1997. He managed SAFFC, Pelita Raya (Indonesia) and Johor Darul Takzim (Malaysia), served as assistant national coach and runs the Fandi Ahmad Academy. As a 1994 winner of the Pingat Bakti Masyarakat (state medal), the first Singaporean footballer to play in Europe, the first Singaporean millionaire sportsperson and first Singaporean sportsperson to have a published biography, Fandi has been called a national legend. He has five children with his wife, South African model Wendy Jacobs, and his father is Ahmad Wartam, a former national goalkeeper. Fandi was ranked sixth in a list of Singapore’s 50 Greatest Athletes of the Century by The Straits Times in

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Who is Fandi Ahmad Dating?

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Fandi rejoined Singapore FA after it was relegated to the second tier of the Malaysian League. Singapore FA was promoted and reached the Malaysia Cup final in 1993, and finished the 1994 season as Malaysia Cup and Malaysian League champions. Captain Fandi played in 39 of Singapore FA’s 41 games in the double-winning season, was the top scorer with 26 goals and was voted Player of the Season; he was also awarded a state medal, the Pingat Bakti Masyarakat (Public Service Medal). The following season, Singapore FA withdrew from the Malaysia Cup and a fully professional Singaporean league, the S.League, was formed. In its inaugural season in 1996, Fandi captained Geylang United and was the joint top scorer with 11 goals, including the equaliser that confirmed Geylang as league champions. The Asian Football Confederation declared him the Player of the Month of June 1996. Geylang was given special dispensation to pay Fandi thrice the S.League salary cap. His playing career concluded with three seasons at SAFFC, during which they won two S.League titles and two Singapore Cups. Because of injuries, Fandi was limited to mainly short substitute appearances, but he continued to score crucial goals, notably two against Cambodian side Royal Dolphins in the Asian Club Championship, until his retirement in 1999.

Facts & Trivia

Fandi Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Singapore. Fandi Ahmad celebrates birthday on May 29 of every year.

Fandi is a devout Muslim, avoids scandals, does not smoke or drink, and is often described as humble, filial and compassionate. He married South African model Wendy Jacobs in 1996 and the couple have five children, namingly sons Irfan, Ikhsan, Ilhan, Iryan and a daughter Iman; the eldest two are youth footballers (Irfan Fandi and Ikhsan Fandi) who impressed at trials at Arsenal, Chelsea and Milan. His second son Ikhsan is currently playing his football in Norway for 1. divisjon club Raufoss IL.

What is Fandi Ahmad doing now?

Fandi was ranked sixth in a list of Singapore’s 50 Greatest Athletes of the Century by The Straits Times in 1999. His children, most notably Ikhsan, Ilhan and Irfan, are also professional footballers. He is currently the technical adviser of Malaysia Super League club Sri Pahang.

When did Fandi Ahmad retire?

Retired Joined: Jan 1, 2000 Contract expires: – Video Player is loading. This is a modal window.

How old is Fandi Ahmad?

60 years (May 29, 1962)

Why did Fandi Ahmad leave Groningen?

In 1984, Fandi renewed his contract with Groningen, but his second season with the club was not a happy one due to injuries, loss of form and a poor working relationship with the coach. His contract was not renewed for another season, and Fandi left Groningen in early 1985.

Who is Fandi Ahmad son?

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