Shi Jiayi Explained

Shi Jiayi should not be confused with Shao Jiayi.

Shi Jiayi
Fullname:Shi Jiayi
Birth Date:2 September 1983
Birth Place:Shanghai, China
Height:1.79 m
Position:Midfielder
Youthclubs1:Shanghai State Football Academy
Years1:2002
Years2:2003–2004
Years3:2004–2006
Years4:2007–2012
Years5:2013–2015
Clubs1:Shanghai COSCO
Clubs2:Sinchi FC
Clubs3:Young Lions
Clubs4:Home United
Clubs5:Warriors FC
Caps1:0
Caps2:27
Caps3:66
Caps4:102
Caps5:55
Goals1:0
Goals2:10
Goals3:13
Goals4:30
Goals5:7
Totalcaps:267
Totalgoals:84
Nationalyears1:2005–2012
Nationalteam1:Singapore
Nationalcaps1:69
Nationalgoals1:8

Shi Jiayi (born 2 September 1983) is a Singaporean retired professional footballer who played as a midfielder.[1] Born in China, he represents the Singapore national team.

Shi made 69 appearances for the Singapore national team, scoring 8 goals including against an 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.[2] At the end of the season, Shi was released from the club and returned to China, retiring from professional football.[3]

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

Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
18 October 2007 4–0 Won 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualification
2Won 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualification
39 December 2008 2–0 Won 2008 AFF Championship
423 January 2010 1–6 Lost 2010 King's Cup
54 November 2010 1–1 Draw Friendly
67 June 2011Singapore, Singapore4–0WonFriendly
723 July 2011 Singapore, Singapore 5–3 Won 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualification
828 July 2011 1–1 Draw 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualification

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

Warriors

2014

2015

Singapore

2007, 2012

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hermes. 23 September 2018. Football: Foreign talent hunt back on the table for FAS The Straits Times. 23 February 2022. www.straitstimes.com. en.
  2. Web site: S.League Review: Tampines, Warriors maintain 100 percent record. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150924045013/http://www.fourfourtwo.com/sg/news/sleague-review-tampines-warriors-maintain-100-percent-record. 24 September 2015. 6 March 2015.
  3. Web site: 2007 Alam Shah-Inspired Singapore: Where are they now?. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20180117190742/https://www.fourfourtwo.com/sg/features/2007-alam-shah-inspired-singapore-where-are-they-now?page=0%2C2. 17 January 2018. 17 January 2018.