Lila Tan
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Lila Tan Hui Ying[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 4 June 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Singapore | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Still Aerion WFC | ||
| Number | 3 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| -2020 | AKSIL FC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2023 | Lion City Sailors | ||
| 2024 | Albirex Niigata (S) | (5) | |
| 2025 | Still Aerion WFC | ||
| International career | |||
| 2021- | Singapore | 7 | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Lila Tan Hui Ying (born 4 June 2003) is a Singaporean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Still Aerion WFC and the Singapore women's national team.[3][4][5]
Early life and education
Tan was born to a Singaporean father, a business consultant, and a French mother, a corporate general manager.[6] Tan is the eldest child with three younger brothers.[6] She spent fourteen years in Shanghai, China before moving back to Singapore in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]
After moving back to Singapore, Tan studied at HWA International School.[6]
Career
Tan had a clothing brand, aiheartyou.[7]
Modelling career
Tan worked as a freelance model and then signed up with a modelling agency.[3][4] She was a 2021 Miss Universe Singapore finalist.[8]
Football career
Club career
As a youth player, Tan joined the youth academy of Chinese side AKSIL.[9] In 2022, she signed for Lion City Sailors (Women's Premier League) in Singapore.[10][11]
In 2024, Lila signed as a forward with Albirex Niigata (S) for the 2024 season.[2] She finished the season with 5 goals for the team.
In 2025, Lila signed with Still Aerion WFC and was featured in the WPL All-Stars squad against Brisbane Roar on 4 April 2025.[12]
International career
On the sports front, Lila was called up for trials with in 2020. She was later selected for the national team for the AFC Women's Asian Cup qualification matches held at Tajikistan in September 2021.[3]
International
International caps
| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 June 2022 | Jalan Besar Stadium, Singapore | Hong Kong | 0–4 (lost) | Friendly |
| 2 | 26 June 2022 | Jalan Besar Stadium, Singapore | Hong Kong | 0–1 (lost) | Friendly |
| 3 | 4 July 2022 | Biñan Football Stadium, Philippines | Malaysia | 0-0 (draw) | 2022 AFF Women's Championship |
| 4 | 12 July 2022 | Biñan Football Stadium, Philippines | Indonesia | 2–0 (won) | 2022 AFF Women's Championship |
| 5 | 10 Oct 2022 | Jalan Besar Stadium, Singapore | Indonesia | 1–2 (lost) | Friendly |
| 6 | 2 Apr 2023 | Chonburi Stadium, Thailand | Thailand | 0–6 (lost) | 2024 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament |
| 7 | 4 Apr 2023 | Chonburi Stadium, Thailand | Mongolia | 2-2 (draw) | 2024 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament |
References
- ^ "Twenty-three Lionesses named in squad for AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers". FAS. 8 Sep 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Lila Tan is coming to Albirex Niigata FC Singapore for 2024 season!". Albirex Niigata (S). 5 Mar 2024.
- ^ a b c "National footballer Lila Tan is not your average cool girl". tnp.straitstimes.com.
- ^ a b "'I compared myself with picture-perfect girls': Miss Universe Singapore finalist and national footballer on overcoming body dysmorphia". asiaone.com.
- ^ "Lila wants to be a role model, both on and off the pitch". unleashtheroar.com.sg.
- ^ a b c d Tan, Chelsia (2022-06-02). "National footballer Lila Tan is not your average cool girl". Her World Singapore. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
- ^ "7 Things I Can't Live Without: National Football Team Player Lila Tan". harpersbazaar.com.sg.
- ^ "Miss Universe Singapore 2021 Finalists Share Their Beauty Hacks, Fails & Holy Grail Products". femalemag.com.sg.
- ^ "Women".
- ^ "Miss Universe Singapore finalist Lila Tan shares her love for the beautiful game". youthopia.sg.
- ^ "Lioness Lila Tan shares Women's Premier League story with a message". themonitor.sg.
- ^ "Ratna picks WPL All-Stars squad for Brisbane Roar clash". FAS. 5 Mar 2025.