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Fandi Ahmad is a Singaporean football legend who played as a striker and midfielder for Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. He also coached several clubs and the national team, and received the Public Service Medal in 1994.
Fandi Ahmad, né le 29 mai 1962 à Singapour, est un footballeur international singapourien. Il évoluait au poste d'attaquant. Il se reconvertit ensuite en entraîneur. Il détient le record du nombre de buts inscrits en sélection nationale (55 buts).
29 mai 2022 · The Singapore legend, who turned 60 on Sunday, shares his life stories in Fandi: Honour & Sacrifice. Read more at straitstimes.com.
- It Wasn't All Sunshine and Rainbows
- Life Was Different Back Home
- First Foray Into European Football
- The Ajax Offer
- Second Chance
- An Unforgettable Goal
- Looking Past The "What If's"
Before arriving at Groningen, Fandi wasn't training as often as he usually did. It was the month of Ramadan, and the devout Muslim had been fasting. "I lost a lot of weight and energy," the now 60-year-old told Mothership. Eager to impress, Fandi pushed himself hard in his first months of training with his new team. Understanding that European foot...
Although Fandi took everything in stride, his experience at the start of his European stint was a stark contrast to his already established career back home. Fandi was well-loved by Singaporeans from all walks of life, having been part of the team that won the Malaysian Cup in 1980. While at FC Groningen, he vied with Koeman for the team's right-wi...
At the time, Ajax boasted the likes of Johan Cruyff — who was at the tail end of his playing career but still an intelligent on-field presence — and emerging stars Marco Van Basten and Frank Rijkaard. If that wasn't daunting enough, Fandi arrived in Holland barely speaking any Dutch. He immediately felt out of place among the country’s people and c...
Fandi also managed to impress Ajax's coaches, and he was rewarded with the offer of a three-year contract. However, he had another offer from Indonesian club Niac Mitra. From an outsider's point of view, it might be obvious which offer Fandi should've gone for. But he famously rejected Ajax's offer and went to Indonesia instead. Fandi's decision wa...
FC Groningen was Fandi's second chance at European glory and he was determined to make the most out of it. Three months after he'd signed for the club, Fandi finally made his league debut for Groningen against the Go Ahead Eagles on Oct. 16, 1983; an injury to Koeman had forced coach Han Berger's hand. With his rehabilitated quadricep slathered in ...
On Oct. 19, 1983, Groningen was up against Italian heavyweights Internazionale — Inter Milan — in the second round of the UEFA Cup. It was the first time the Dutch team had ever qualified for the competition, and they were considered the underdogs in the tie. An early goal to Groningen coupled with some swashbuckling counterattacking football showe...
It's easy to look back at Fandi's career and become preoccupied with the "what ifs", as his talent and skills rightfully demand. But if we concentrate on the what-ifs, we'll miss his extraordinary life for what it is. This was a sentiment that Durga Poonambalam, the author of Fandi's latest biography, also stressed. She told Mothership: Because for...
Fandi Ahmad ancien joueur de Singapour Avant-centre récemment à {nom complet du club} * 29 mai 1962 à Singapore, Singapour
29 mai 2022 · The local football legend and FAS head of elite youth shares his gratitude and ambitions as he celebrates his birthday. He also reveals his secrets to staying young and fit, and his plans to coach a club in the region.
1 janv. 2000 · Fandi Ahmad is a former centre-forward who played for Singapore and FC Groningen. He is also the father of four professional footballers and the manager of Pahang club.
