Best of Singapore Premier League feted at FAS Awards Night 2023

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 YearMaxime LestienneLion City Sailors FCMaxime Lestienne
Seia KunoriAlbirex Niigata FC (S)
Ryoya TaniguchiBalestier Khalsa FC
AIA Young Player of the YearSeia KunoriAlbirex Niigata FC (S)Seia Kunori
Hakeme YazidBrunei DPMM FC
Abdul Rasaq AkeemLion City Sailors FC
POLAR Mineral Water Coach of the YearKazuaki YoshinagaAlbirex Niigata FC (S)Kazuaki Yoshinaga
Peter de RooBalestier Khalsa FC
Gavin LeeTampines Rovers FC
SELECT Goal of the YearN.A.Tanjong Pagar United FCKhairul Amri (vs Hougang United, 6 April 2023)
SPL Golden BootN.A.Lion City Sailors FCMaxime Lestienne
SPL Golden GloveN.A.Tampines Rovers FCSyazwan Buhari
SINGAPORE POOLS Fair Play AwardN.A.N.A.Albirex Niigata FC (S)
 AIA SPL Team of the Year       N.A. Tampines Rovers FCSyazwan Buhari
Albirex Niigata FC (S)Asahi Yokokawa
Albirex Niigata FC (S)Koki Kawachi
Tampines Rovers FCMilos Zlatkovic
Lion City Sailors FCDiego Lopes
Balestier Khalsa FCRyoya Taniguchi
Tampines Rovers FCKyoga Nakamura
Lion City Sailors FCMaxime Lestienne
Albirex Niigata FC (S)Seia Kunori
Brunei DPMM FCHakeme Yazid
Lion City Sailors FCShawal Anuar

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