The winners of the Singapore Premier League Team of the Year at the FAS Awards Night 2023, 23 November 2023
SINGAPORE, 23 NOVEMBER 2023 – The seventh edition of the Football Association of Singapore (FAS)Awards Night marking the end of the 2023 domestic football season, was held at Orchard Hotel on 23 November 2023. This prestigious annual event, held amidst an atmosphere of excitement and anticipation, aims to honour the brightest talents of the year and honour the achievements of members of the football fraternity.
Lion City Sailors winger Maxime Lestienne with the three trophies that he won at the FAS Awards Night 2023,
23 November 2023
The coveted AIA Singapore Premier League (SPL) Player of the Year award was claimed by Maxime Lestienne, who dazzled the entire season with several stellar performances for Lion City Sailors. Not only was he instrumental in setting up scoring opportunities for his teammates with 21 assists, but his haul of 25 goals also earned him the Golden Boot award as well. Albirex Niigata (S)’s prolific forward Seia Kunori was named AIA Young Player of the Year while his coach, the seasoned Kazuaki Yoshinaga, secured his fourth POLAR Mineral Water Coach of the Year award, solidifying his position as one of the most successful coaches in this category.
Albirex Niigata (S) Coach Kazuaki Yoshinaga won his fourth Coach of the Year award at the FAS Awards Night 2023,
23 November 2023
Tanjong Pagar United forward Khairul Amri’s stunning strike against Hougang United earned him the SPL Goal of the Season award, while Syazwan Buhari received the SPL Golden Gloves for his outstanding displays in goal for Tampines Rovers. The AIA SPL Team of the Year featured exceptional talents such as Hakeme Yazid (Brunei DPMM), Ryoya Taniguchi (Balestier Khalsa), and Asahi Yokokawa (Albirex Niigata (S)), celebrating their outstanding skills and performances throughout the 2023 season.
Tanjong Pagar forward Khairul Amri won the Goal of the Year award at the FAS Awards Night 2023,
23 November 2023
A distinguished judging panel, comprising the 2023 monthly awards panel, head coaches, and captains from the nine SPL clubs, played a crucial role in selecting the nominees and eventual winners.
Full list of SPL award recipients for FAS Awards Night 2023:
Singapore Premier League | |||
Award | Nominee | Club/Affiliation | Recipient |
AIA Player of the Year | Maxime Lestienne | Lion City Sailors FC | Maxime Lestienne |
Seia Kunori | Albirex Niigata FC (S) | ||
Ryoya Taniguchi | Balestier Khalsa FC | ||
AIA Young Player of the Year | Seia Kunori | Albirex Niigata FC (S) | Seia Kunori |
Hakeme Yazid | Brunei DPMM FC | ||
Abdul Rasaq Akeem | Lion City Sailors FC | ||
POLAR Mineral Water Coach of the Year | Kazuaki Yoshinaga | Albirex Niigata FC (S) | Kazuaki Yoshinaga |
Peter de Roo | Balestier Khalsa FC | ||
Gavin Lee | Tampines Rovers FC | ||
SELECT Goal of the Year | N.A. | Tanjong Pagar United FC | Khairul Amri (vs Hougang United, 6 April 2023) |
SPL Golden Boot | N.A. | Lion City Sailors FC | Maxime Lestienne |
SPL Golden Glove | N.A. | Tampines Rovers FC | Syazwan Buhari |
SINGAPORE POOLS Fair Play Award | N.A. | N.A. | Albirex Niigata FC (S) |
AIA SPL Team of the Year
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N.A.
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Tampines Rovers FC | Syazwan Buhari |
Albirex Niigata FC (S) | Asahi Yokokawa | ||
Albirex Niigata FC (S) | Koki Kawachi | ||
Tampines Rovers FC | Milos Zlatkovic | ||
Lion City Sailors FC | Diego Lopes | ||
Balestier Khalsa FC | Ryoya Taniguchi | ||
Tampines Rovers FC | Kyoga Nakamura | ||
Lion City Sailors FC | Maxime Lestienne | ||
Albirex Niigata FC (S) | Seia Kunori | ||
Brunei DPMM FC | Hakeme Yazid | ||
Lion City Sailors FC | Shawal Anuar |