Keen to fulfill your real-life fantasy of playing football on the field and earning a handsome salary at the same time?
Well, this is it. Your time to be Singapore’s very own Lionel Messi Nicklas Bendtner.
According to a job advertisement by local football team Lion City Sailors, the establishment is currently looking for a football player who can play as a striker. And apparently…
They’re willing to pay up to a whopping $12,000 per month, if you’re capable of filling the boots.
Be right back, I’m off to bend it like Beckham Bendtner.
S’pore Premier League Club Has an Opening for Footballer with Monthly Pay Up to $12k
Lest you’re unaware, Lion City Sailors is formerly known as Home United Football Club, and is a recognised force in the local football industry.
And lest you’re unaware, Singapore Premier League is formerly known as S-League, our very own professional soccer league that every footballer in Singapore wanted to play in.
It was bought over by the parent company of Shopee (yes, that Shopee), and has since gone through a makeover.
They’ve also made multiple signings, including the likes of established Singaporean internationals Hassan Sunny, Shahdan Sulaiman and Gabriel Quak.
However, despite their clear intention for “war”, they’ve been off to a rather bumbling start, with a loss and draw recorded to date. And perhaps that’s why they’re on the lookout for further reinforcements…
With a salary to match.
Reader Bao: Wait, soccer players get paid to play?
Of course. If you’re good enough.
According to Mothership, a job advertisement by Lion City Sailors has been posted on the MyCareersFuture website, requesting for a seasoned football player who can play as a striker.
And lest you’re wondering, the recruitment notice is reportedly genuine.
Apart from a high level of fitness, mentality and professionalism, potential candidates must also have played at least five years as a full-time professional football striker, and have a proven goalscoring record in professional-level domestic and continental competitions sanctioned by FIFA, UEFA and/or AFC.
Prior development in a professional academy setup, as well as a willingness to be a role model for younger players, are also required.
Replacement
Just recently, it was announced that the club has parted ways with their star striker Andy Pengelly, who had returned to his family in Australia amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.
He made two appearances for the club, and wrote his name into history books when he scored the revamped establishment’s first-ever goal.
Several local strikers have since been brought up for discussion, with Khairul Ami being one of them. The striker came off the bench to score the winner and his first goal of the season during the Tampines Rover’s opening game of the 2017 AFC Cup campaign.
However, he’s currently plying his trade in Malaysia, which may leave things to be desired.
And so, with that said, it’s time to pursue your footballing dreams.
Right here, right now.
“But I don’t have five years’ worth of working experience,” you say. “And the only goals I have scored are in local futsal matches with the nearby Ah Long and Ah Beng. How?”
Well, should you have such concerns, fret not;
Because just as age is just a number…
Requirements are also just lines on paper.
So step out there in your store-bought futsal shoes, because it’s time to…
Be the football player you’ve always dreamed to be.
P.s. Please take the last few sentences with a large grain of salt. We are not responsible for any rejections or dismissals from the club’s interviewing process.
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