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Shakir Hamzah

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In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Hamzah is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Shakir.
Shakir Hamzah
Personal information
Full name Muhammad Shakir bin Hamzah[1]
Date of birth (1992-10-20) 20 October 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth Singapore
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Centre-back / Left-back
Team information
Current team
 Geylang International
Number 22
Youth career
National Football Academy
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2011 Courts Young Lions 30 (0)
2012–2015 LionsXII 73 (4)
2016–2017 Tampines Rovers 30 (4)
2018 Home United 21 (3)
2019–2020 Kedah Darul Aman 30 (5)
2021 Perak 13 (0)
2021–2023 Tanjong Pagar United 34 (5)
2024– Geylang International 1 (1)
International career‡
2012– Singapore 62 (4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 December 2022
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18 December 2021

Muhammad Shakir bin Hamzah (born 20 October 1992), better known as Shakir Hamzah or just Shakir, is a Singaporean professional footballer who plays either as a centre-back or left-back for Singapore Premier League club Geylang International and the Singapore national team.

Club career

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Young Lions

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Shakir began his career with Young Lions in the 2009 S.League after graduating from the National Football Academy.

LionsXII

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In December 2011, Shakir was named in the newly formed LionsXII squad for the 2012 Malaysia Super League. He played on the left side of defence as the Lions won the 2013 Malaysia Super League title.

In June 2013, Shakir served four days of detention for going absent without leave from his National Service. He had travelled away with the LionsXII squad for a Super League match with Pahang on 17 May without obtaining official approval.[2] He was suspended from all football activities by the Football Association of Singapore pending an investigation and was later fined S$4,000 and ordered to serve 30 hours of community service in football-related activities.[3][4]

Tampines Rovers

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Following the disbandment of the LionsXII, Shakir signed for S.League powerhouse Tampines Rovers on a two-year contract.[5][6]

Home United

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Shakir was released by Tampines following the conclusion of the 2017 S.League season due to disciplinary issues.[7] He was subsequently signed by Home United for the newly revamp 2018 Singapore Premier League season.[8]

Kedah Darul Aman

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On 12 December 2018, Shakir signed for Malaysia Super League club, Kedah Darul Aman for the 2019 season. His first season for the Malaysian side was a success; playing as a centre back, he scored 4 goals for the club and was named in the 2019 Malaysia Super League 'Team of the Season' while also helping his side advancing all the way to the 2019 Malaysia FA Cup Final.[9] Shakir won the 2019 Malaysia FA Cup in his first season with the club.[10]

Perak

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In December 2020, Shakir had joined Perak a year after joining Kedah Darul Aman.

In May 2021, Shakir left Perak after mutually consenting to termination of his contract due to Perak's financial problems.[11]

Tanjong Pagar United

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On 16 July 2021, Shakir officially signed for Tanjong Pagar United and return to Singapore Premier League. Shakir make his first appearance for Tanjong Pagar against Geylang International when Delwinder Singh was injured before the match and replaced him.[11] His debut appearance saw him scoring an own goal in a 3–1 defeat.[11]

Geylang International

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On 21 January 2024, Shakir joined Geylang International on a free transfer ahead of the 2024–25 Singapore Premier League season. On his official debut for the club on 10 May, he scored his goal in a 2–2 draw against Balestier Khalsa with a rocket towards the top right corner of the net.

International career

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Shakir was part of the 2013 Southeast Asian Games squad which won a bronze medal. He made his senior team debut starting in the first leg of the Causeway Challenge against Malaysia on 8 June 2012. He scored his first international goal in a 1–1 draw against Turkmenistan in a 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification match.[12] He followed up with his second international goal in a 3–2 friendly win over Maldives at the Singapore National Stadium. It was also his second consecutive international goal.[13]

On 13 June 2017, He was locally famous for trying to score from the side of the halfway line into the back of the net against Argentina.


On 10 September 2019, Shakir scored a volley with his weak foot to secure a famous 2–1 victory against Palestine at the Jalan Besar Stadium.


In June 2021, Shakir pulled out of the Singapore team before Singapore's World Cup qualifying match against Saudi Arabia.[14] Shakir responded that he had to return to Malaysia to handle legal matters moving his family from Malaysia to Singapore.[11]

Shakir was called up to the national team for the 2020 AFF Championship held in Singapore in 2021.[15] On 14 December 2021, Shakir scored the second goal against Timor-Leste in a 2-0 win during the group stage of the tournament.[15] During the final group match against Thailand on 18 December 2021, Shakir collided with Thitiphan Puangchan in the 11th minute.[16] Shakir was stretchered out and was substituted for the match.[16] He suffered various injuries and was ruled out for the rest of the tournament.[17]


After nearly a year being injured, Shakir returned to the national team playing in the friendly against Maldives on 17 December 2022 in which he was called up to the 2022 AFF Championship squad.

Others

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Singapore Selection Squad

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Shakir was part of the Singapore Selection squad for The Sultan of Selangor's Cup held on 6 May 2017.[18]

Personal life

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Shakir is the son of former Singapore left-back Hamzah Haron.[8] His older brother is ex-LionsXII teammate Shahir Hamzah.[19]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of 20 August 2021.[20] Caps and goals may not be correct.
Club Season S.League Singapore Cup Singapore
League Cup 		Asia Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Young Lions 2010 18 0 4 0 1 0 — 23 0
2011 12 0 — — — 12 0
Total 30 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 35 0
Club Season Malaysia
Super League 		Malaysia
FA Cup 		Malaysia Cup Asia Total
LionsXII 2012[21] 9 0 3 0 0 0 — 12 0
2013[22] 14 1 0 0 8 0 — 22 1
2014[23] 17 1 2 0 0 0 — 19 1
2015 ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? — ?? ??
Total 40 2 5 0 8 0 0 0 53 2
Club Season S.League Singapore Cup Singapore
League Cup 		Asia Total
Tampines Rovers 2016 20 2 4 0 0 0 6 0 30 0
2017 10 2 2 0 0 0 4 0 16 2
Total 30 4 6 0 0 0 10 0 46 2
Home United 2018 21 3 5 0 0 0 10 1 36 4
Total 21 3 5 0 0 0 10 1 36 4
Club Season Malaysia
Super League 		Malaysia
FA Cup 		Malaysia Cup Asia Total
Kedah FA 2019 20 4 7 0 10 1 — 37 5
2020 10 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 11 2
Total 30 5 7 0 11 2 0 0 48 7
Perak 2021 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0
Total 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0
Club Season SPL Singapore Cup Singapore
League Cup 		Asia Total
Tanjong Pagar United 2021 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 1
2022 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 6 0
2023 21 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 24 4
Total 33 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 39 5
Geylang International 2024–25 14 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 3
Total 14 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 3
Career total 212 22 32 0 20 2 20 1 284 23
  • Young Lions and LionsXII are ineligible for qualification to AFC competitions in their respective leagues.
  • Young Lions withdrew from the Singapore Cup and Singapore League Cup in 2011 due to scheduled participation in the 2011 AFF U-23 Youth Championship.

International statistics

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Singapore national team
Year Apps Goals
2012 1 0
2013 6 0
2014 5 0
2015 8 0
2016 10 0
2017 6 1
2018 9 1
2019 4 1
Total 49 3

Statistics accurate as of match played 5 March 2014

International caps

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No Date Venue Opponent Result Competition
5 6 February 2013 King Abdullah Stadium, Amman, Jordan  Jordan 0-4 (lost) 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification
6 4 June 2013 Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon, Myanmar  Myanmar 2-0 (won) Friendly
7 7 June 2013 New Laos National Stadium, Vientiane, Laos  Laos 5-2 (won) Friendly
8 6 September 2013 TEDA Soccer Stadium, Tianjin, China  China 1-6 (lost) Friendly
9 15 November 2013 Shahid Dastgerdi Stadium, Tehran, Iran  Syria 0-4 (lost) 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification
10 4 February 2014 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Jordan 1-3 (lost) 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification
11 5 March 2014 Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, Oman  Oman 1-3 (lost) 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification
12 7 November 2014 Bahrain National Stadium, Manama, Bahrain  Bahrain 0-2 (lost) Friendly
13 23 November 2014 National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Thailand 1-2 (lost) 2014 AFF Suzuki Cup
14 29 November 2014 National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Malaysia 1-3 (lost) 2014 AFF Suzuki Cup
15 26 March 2015 80th Birthday Anniversary Stadium, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand  Thailand 0-2 (lost) Friendly
16 31 March 2015 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Guam 2-2 (draw) Friendly
17 28 August 2015 Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar  Qatar 0-4 (lost) Friendly
18 3 September 2015 Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, Oman  Syria 0-1 (lost) 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round
19 8 October 2015 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Afghanistan 1-0 (won) 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round
20 13 October 2015 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Cambodia 2-1 (won) 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round
21 12 November 2015 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Japan 0-3 (lost) 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round
22 17 November 2015 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Syria 1-2 (lost) 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round
23 24 March 2016 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Myanmar 2-1 (won) Friendly
24 29 March 2016 Takhti Stadium (Tehran), Tehran, Iran  Afghanistan 2-1 (won) 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round
25 28 July 2016 Phnom Penh Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia  Cambodia 1-2 (lost) Friendly
26 1 September 2016 Bahrain National Stadium, Manama, Bahrain  Bahrain 1-3 (lost) Friendly
27 11 October 2016 Mong Kok Stadium, Mongkok, Hong Kong  Hong Kong 0-2 (lost) Friendly
28 9 November 2016 Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia  Syria 0-2 (lost) Friendly
29 13 November 2016 Bishan Stadium, Bishan, Singapore  Cambodia 1-0 (won) Friendly
30 19 November 2016 Philippine Sports Stadium, Bocaue, Philippines  Philippines 0-0 (draw) 2016 AFF Suzuki Cup
31 22 November 2016 Philippine Sports Stadium, Bocaue, Philippines  Thailand 0-1 (lost) 2016 AFF Suzuki Cup
32 25 November 2016 Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila, Philippines  Indonesia 1-2 (lost) 2016 AFF Suzuki Cup
33 23 March 2017 Al Ahly SC Stadium, Doha, Qatar  Afghanistan 1-2 (lost) Friendly
34 28 March 2017 Bahrain National Stadium, Riffa, Bahrain  Bahrain 0-0 (draw) 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round
35 10 June 2017 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Chinese Taipei 1-2 (lost) 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round
36 13 June 2017 Singapore Sports Hub, Kallang, Singapore  Argentina 0-6 (lost) Friendly
37 31 August 2017 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Hong Kong 1-1 (draw) Friendly
38 5 September 2017 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Turkmenistan 1-1 (draw) 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round
39 23 March 2018 Singapore Sports Hub, Kallang, Singapore  Maldives 3-2 (won) Friendly
40 27 March 2018 Taipei Stadium, Taipei, Taiwan  Chinese Taipei 0-1 (lost) 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round
41 7 September 2018 Bishan Stadium, Bishan, Singapore  Mauritius 1-1 (draw) Friendly
42 11 September 2018 Bishan Stadium, Bishan, Singapore  Fiji 2-0 (won) Friendly
43 12 October 2018 Bishan Stadium, Bishan, Singapore  Mongolia 2-0 (won) Friendly
44 9 November 2018 Singapore Sports Hub, Kallang, Singapore  Indonesia 1-0 (won) 2018 AFF Championship
45 13 November 2018 Panaad Stadium, Bacolod, Philippines  Philippines 0-1 (lost) 2018 AFF Championship
46 21 November 2018 Singapore Sports Hub, Kallang, Singapore  East Timor 6-1 (won) 2018 AFF Championship
47 25 November 2018 Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand  Thailand 0-3 (lost) 2018 AFF Championship
48 8 June 2019 Singapore Sports Hub, Kallang, Singapore  Solomon Islands 4-3 (won) Friendly
49 11 June 2019 Singapore Sports Hub, Kallang, Singapore  Myanmar 1-2 (lost) Friendly
50 5 Sept 2019 National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Yemen 2-2 (draw) 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round
51 10 Sept 2019 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Palestine 2-1 (won) 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round
52 3 June 2021 King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia  Palestine 0-4 (lost) 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round
55 5 December 2021 National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Myanmar 3-0(won) 2020 AFF Championship
56 8 December 2021 National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Philippines 2-1(won) 2020 AFF Championship
57 14 December 2021 National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  East Timor 2-0(won) 2020 AFF Championship
58 18 December 2021 National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Thailand 0-2(lost) 2020 AFF Championship
59 17 December 2022 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Maldives 3-2(lost) 2020 AFF Championship
60 24 December 2022 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Myanmar 3-2(won) 2022 AFF Championship
63 16 June 2023 National Stadium, Singapore  Papua New Guinea 2-2 Friendly

International goals

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Scores and results list Singapore's goal tally first.[24]
No Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 5 September 2017 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Turkmenistan 1–0 1–1 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification
2. 23 March 2018 National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Maldives 3–1 3–2 Friendly
3. 10 September 2019 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Palestine 1–0 2–1 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
4. 14 December 2021 National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  East Timor 2–0 2–0 2020 AFF Championship

U19 International caps

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No Date Venue Opponent Result Competition
1 7 November 2009 Jalak Harupat Stadium, Bandung, Indonesia  Indonesia 1-0 (won) 2010 AFC U-19 Championship qualification
2 9 November 2009 Jalak Harupat Stadium, Bandung, Indonesia  Hong Kong 1-2 (lost) 2010 AFC U-19 Championship qualification
3 12 November 2009 Jalak Harupat Stadium, Bandung, Indonesia  Australia 0-8 (lost) 2010 AFC U-19 Championship qualification
4 14 November 2009 Jalak Harupat Stadium, Bandung, Indonesia  Japan 0-2 (lost) 2010 AFC U-19 Championship qualification
5 17 November 2009 Jalak Harupat Stadium, Bandung, Indonesia  Chinese Taipei 3-1 (won) 2010 AFC U-19 Championship qualification

Honours

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Club

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LionsXII

Kedah

Individual

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References

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