Lila Tan Hui Ying (born 4 June 2003) is a Singaporean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Manningham United Blues and the Singapore women's national team.
Early life and education Tan was born to a Singaporean father, a business consultant, and a French mother, a corporate general manager. Tan is the eldest child with three younger brothers. She spent fourteen years in Shanghai, China before moving back to Singapore in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
After moving back to Singapore, Tan studied at HWA International School.
Career Tan had a clothing brand, aiheartyou.
Modelling career Tan worked as a freelance model and then signed up with a modelling agency. She was a 2021 Miss Universe Singapore finalist.
Football career
Club career As a youth player, Tan joined the youth academy of Chinese side AKSIL. In 2022, she signed for Lion City Sailors (Women's Premier League) in Singapore.
In 2024, Lila signed as a forward with Albirex Niigata (S) for the 2024 season. 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. Lila proceed to score 7 goals for Still Aerion for the 2025 Women's Premier League season.
On 14 August 2026, Manningham United announced the signing of Lila from Still Aerion.
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.
International International caps No Date Venue Opponent Result Competition1 23 June 2022 Jalan Besar Stadium, Singapore 0–4 (lost) Friendly2 26 June 2022 Jalan Besar Stadium, Singapore 0–1 (lost) Friendly3 4 July 2022 Biñan Football Stadium, Philippines 0-0 (draw) 2022 AFF Women's Championship4 12 July 2022 Biñan Football Stadium, Philippines 2–0 (won) 2022 AFF Women's Championship5 10 Oct 2022 Jalan Besar Stadium, Singapore 1–2 (lost) Friendly6 2 Apr 2023 Chonburi Stadium, Thailand 0–6 (lost) 2024 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament7 4 Apr 2023 Chonburi Stadium, Thailand 2-2 (draw) 2024 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament
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