Shi Jiayi

Shi Jiayi ( born 2 September 1983) is a retired professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Born in China, he represented the Singapore national team.

Shi made 69 appearances for the Singapore national team, scoring 8 goals including against a European powerhouse, Poland during the 2010 King's Cup.

Club career

Early career Born in Shanghai, China, Shi started his career at Shanghai State Football Academy.

Shi began his career in 2002 for Shanghai COSCO but didn't make a single appearance

Sinchi FC Shi moved to Singaporean's Sinchi FC in 2003.

Young Lions He made an immediate impact with the Young Lions after joining from Sinchi FC during the mid-season transfer window in 2004. A positive, hardworking midfielder, his performances earned him a nomination for the S.League 'Young Player of the Year' award.

Home United In 2007, Shi moved to Home United. He was name as the club captain for the 2011 season.

Warriors FC After the end of the 2012 S.League season, Shi signed for Warriors FC.

Shi scored his first goal of the 2015 S.League season in the second league game of the season, guiding the Warriors to a 3–1 victory over Harimau Muda and sending his club to the top of the table. At the end of the season, Shi was released from the club and returned to China, retiring from professional football.

International career Shi made his debut for the Singapore national team on 11 October 2005 against Cambodia.

He scored his first international goal with a brace in a 4–0 win during the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Palestine on 8 October 2007.

Shi was an integral part of the team during the 2007 AFF Championship in which Singapore defeated Thailand 3–2 in the Finals.

On 23 January 2010, Shi scored the only goal against European powerhouse Poland in 6–1 lost during the 2010 King's Cup

International goals

Personal life Shi was awarded Singapore citizenship in 2005.

On 4 January 2019, Shi took up FAS ‘C’ Coaching Certificate Course conducted in partnership with ITE College Central.

Honours Home United Singapore Cup: 2011

Warriors S.League: 2014 Singapore Charity Shield: 2015

Singapore AFF Championship: 2007, 2012