Putri Syaliza
Putri Syaliza Sazali (born 17 March 2003) is a Singaporean footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Oakland Golden Grizzlies.
Youth Career
In 2017, Putri single handedly cliched the 'C' Division Girls football title for Queensway Secondary School by scoring 42 goals in 7 games. [1]
College Career
In 2021, Syaliza joined Cumberland University in the United States, but was unable to play for the team due to matriculation issues.[2] She transferred to Eastern Florida State College, helping the team win its first-ever National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I National Championship.[3]
Club Career
In 2022, Syaliza signed for Thai side Chonburi, becoming the first Singaporean women's footballer to play in Thailand.
International Career
At the age of fourteen, Syaliza debuted for the Singapore women's national football team, where she scored during a 2–0 win over the Maldives, becoming the youngest debutant and scorer in Singaporean football.[4]
Syaliza played in the SEA Games for Singapore.
International goals
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 5 March 2018 | National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore |  Maldives |
1–0 | 2–0 | Friendly |
| 2. | 16 July 2024 | Jalan Besar Stadium, Jalan Besar, Singapore |  Macau |
2–0 | 9–0 | |
| 3. | 8–0 | |||||
| 4. | 5 December 2024 | New Laos National Stadium, Vientiane, Laos |  Timor-Leste |
1–0 | 1–0 | 2024 AFF Women's Cup |
Personal life
Syaliza has three siblings and her mother has worked as a bus driver.[5]
References
- ^ "14-year-old Secondary 3 girl scores goal in S'pore women's football international debut". mothership.sg. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ Kwek, Kimberly (10 April 2022). "Lionesses Putri and Danelle step out of comfort zone in pursuit of dream". The Straits Times. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
- ^ "Putri Syaliza - Youthopia article".
- ^ "Putri Syaliza - Channel News Asia article".
- ^ "Putri Syaliza - The New Paper article".