Most of us would have heard about Unleash the Roar project that was announced by Singapore’s Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Mr Edwin Tong in parliament two months ago. It aims to “to create opportunities for more young Singaporean boys and girls to undergo sustained and structured high-quality football training, with talent pathways for those who wish to play professionally.”
Recently, it was announced that Benjamin Tan is going to be part of the project. Just who is Benjamin Tan?
Benjamin Tan started out as an FAS competitions executive. He then rose through the ranks and charted out a career in the region’s footballing scene.
2010 – 2014: Head of Club Competitions, Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
2014 – 2016: Deputy Director of Development and Planning, Football Association of Singapore (FAS)
2016 – 2021: Deputy Chief Executive, Thai League and Director of Club Licensing, Football Association of Thailand (FAT)
In his time time in Thailand, he has helped raised the profile of Thai clubs and made the Thai League to be the best in the region earning them four spots in the AFC Champions League. In comparison, Singapore only has one spot in the competition.
If Benjamin could not only raise the profile of the Singapore Premier League as he did with the Thai League, as well as the amateur leagues (SFL, IWL) where hidden talents could be found, we think he is indeed one of the many RIGHT people whom should come onboard with the Unleash the Roar project.
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