The 2026–27 season season is Tampines Rovers's 9th season in the Singapore Premier League, their 31st consecutive season at the top level of Singapore football and 81st year in existence as a football club. It is also the club's fourthseason to be known as BG Tampines Rovers as part of a three-year collaboration with Thailand's BG Pathum United, until the end of the 2025–26 season.
Tampines Rovers will also participate in this season's editions of the Singapore Cup, AFC Champions League Two and the ASEAN Club Championship.
Season preview William Phang had stepped down from his position within the club at the end of last season and had since left the club. Club Legend, Nazri Nasir has been appointed as the new head coach on a 1-year contract. Former Selangor Assistant Coach, Jun Marques Davidson has joined the club as Assistant Coach. It isn't just homecoming for Nazri Nasir, but former Youth Goalkeeper Coach, Ng Wei Xian has returned to the club to be the senior team goalkeeper coach. The club appointed Nazri Nasir as head coach for the season, marking its sixth coaching appointment in 13 months.Source 10
Tampines Rovers also competed in the 2026–27 AFC Champions League Two and were drawn in Group G alongside Japan's FC Machida Zelvia, China's Shanghai Shenhua and Cambodia's Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng.
Ahead of the 2026–27 season, Trent Buhagiar left the club. Glenn Kweh joined Lion City Sailors FC, while Shuya Yamashita joined Young Lions FC on a permanent transfer. Joel Chew also joined Young Lions on loan.Source 11
Meanwhile, Kenshin Yamazaki joined from Fujieda MYFC, Yuma Kimura joined from Renofa Yamaguchi FC, and Shodai Yokoyama joined from Geylang International FC. Later, Nabel Yoshitaka Furusawa joined on loan from Kashiwa Reysol, while Irfan Fandi signed a short-term contract after playing in Thailand.Sources 12–14
In August 2026, the club announced a three-year partnership with FC Machida Zelvia. The partnership runs from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029 and aims to implement joint programmes in football business, share knowledge, and create domestic and international business opportunities.Source 15
Ahead of the season, Tampines Rovers travelled to Indonesia after being invited to participate in the 2026 Piala Presiden. They faced Persib Bandung, Arema and DPMM.
On 6 September 2026, Tampines Rovers faced Lion City Sailors in the Singapore Community Shield. They lost 2–0 after Ilhan Fandi scored in the 17th and 26th minutes. Tampines created several chances, including a Seiga Sumi effort that struck the crossbar, but failed to score.Sources 16–17
On 11 September 2026, Tampines Rovers began their Singapore Premier League campaign with a 2–0 win over Balestier Khalsa FC. Tajeli Salamat's own goal gave Tampines the lead in the 28th minute, before Hide Higashikawa headed in Shodai Yokoyama's cross in the 86th minute to seal the victory.
On 17 September 2026, Tampines Rovers played Shanghai Shenhua in their opening Group G match of the 2026–27 AFC Champions League Two. Xu Haoyang gave Shanghai Shenhua the lead in the 19th minute before Faris Ramli equalised in the 33rd minute. Yang Shuai scored the winning goal in the 62nd minute as Tampines lost 2–1.Source 18
Squad
Singapore Premier League / Singapore Premier League 2
No. Name Nationality Date of Birth (Age) Last club Contract Since Contract End Goalkeepers 24 Syazwan Buhari (C) Geylang International 2018 2027 28 Zharfan Rohaizad Lion City Sailors 2026 2027 30 Haziq Amirudin Tampines Rovers U17 2025 2027 43 Luthfi Sufaiqish Sailors Development U17 2025 2027 52 Jarec Ng Rui Le Tampines Rovers U21 2025 2027 Defenders 2 Raoul Suhaimi Young Lions 2025 2027 5 Amirul Adli Negeri Sembilan 2024 2027 6 Jacob Mahler Muangthong United (T1) 2025 2027 16 Dylan Fox FC Lahti (F1) 2025 2027 17 Amirul Haikal Young Lions 2021 2027 23 Irfan Najeeb Young Lions 2021 2027 26 Takeshi Yoshimoto FC Ryukyu (J3) 2025 2027 32 Erfan Nurhan Fazly Tanjong Pagar United 2026 2027 55 Kegan Phang Tampines Rovers U21 2023 2027 56 Zeeshan Iskandar Tampines Rovers U21 2022 2027 71 Irfan Fandi Port 2026 2026 73 Adly Nufail 18 Tampines Rovers U21 2025 2026 77 Sky Yeo Sze Kai 18 Tampines Rovers U21 2025 2027 Midfielders 8 Shah Shahiran Young Lions 2023 2027 11 Shodai Yokoyama Geylang International 2026 2027 15 Ong Yu En Young Lions 2022 2027 21 Iman Hakim Tampines Rovers U21 2021 2027 27 Anton Yen Goh Tampines Rovers U17 2022 2027 33 Seiga Sumi Fagiano Okayama (J1) 2025 2027 49 Yuki Kobayashi Iwate Grulla Morioka (J4) 2026 2027 78 Qylfie Ryan Bin Fazlie 18 Tampines Rovers U21 2025 2026 81 Yuma Kimura Renofa Yamaguchi 2026 2027 88 Koya Kazama JEF United Chiba (J2) 2025 2027 Forwards 9 Nabel Yoshitaka Furusawa Kashiwa Reysol 2026 2027 10 Faris Ramli (VC) Lion City Sailors 2023 2027 14 Aaryan Ishmael Tampines Rovers U17 2026 2027 18 Kenshin Yamazaki Fujieda MYFC (J2) 2026 2027 25 Hide Higashikawa Tochigi City (J3) 2025 2028 29 Rasul Ramli Young Lions 2025 2027 31 Dahri Daud Woodlands Lions 2026 2027 34 Ryyan Aaron Khan 2026 2027 37 Naufal Mohammad Tampines Rovers U21 2023 2027 47 Matthias Josaphat Koesno Young Lions 2022 2027 Players loaned out during season 12 Joel Chew Young Lions 2022 2027 Players on National Service 80 Kieran Tan Yi An Tampines Rovers U21 2024 2026 Caelan Cheong Tze Jay Tampines Rovers U21 2022 2025 Nicolas Michael Beninger Tampines Rovers U21 2022 2025 Jovan Ang Tampines Rovers U21 2022 2025 19 Caden Lim Zheng Yi Tampines Rovers U21 2025 2027 Players who left during season 7 Seia Kunori Bangkok United 2026 2027
Remarks: FP U21 These players are registered as U21 foreign players.
Women
No. Name Nationality Date of Birth (Age) Last club Contract Since Contract End Goalkeepers 1 Nurul Atiqah Salihin JSSL Singapore 2022 202618Nurul Haziqah23 Lion City Sailors2026202619Beatrix Ong-Pratt15 JSSL Singapore20262026 23 Izzati Safwanah 30 Singapore Khalsa 2025 2026 Defenders 2 Nursabrina Iskandar 23 Geylang International FC 2025 20263Jia Samra15 JSSL Singapore202620265Kinley Melski (VC)15 JSSL Singapore20262026 11 Darvina Halini (C) 38 Police SA 2024 2026 13 Shaniz Qistina Tiong Bahru FC 2025 2026 14 Sharifah Amira 30 Police SA 2024 2026 16 Aqilah Salihin (VC) JSSL Youth 2023 202620Nava Mueller15 JSSL Youth2026202621Sophie Lee17 JSSL Youth2026202624Erika Seah19 JSSL Youth20262026 Midfielders 4 Vivian Eng Yan Ran 36 Balestier Khalsa FC 2024 20266Maya Stephen16 JSSL Youth20262026 7 Shazana Ashiq Balestier Khalsa FC 2024 2026 12 Fitrizah Fitri 23 Tanjong Pagar United FC 2025 202615Maya Muller17 JSSL Youth20262026 17 Siti Nor Aqilah Geylang International FC 2024 202622Mia Thomson16 JSSL Youth2026202633Lucinda Ratcliffe15 JSSL Youth20262026 Forwards8Cristina Clavel16 JSSL Youth202620269Victoria Hudson16 JSSL Youth20262026 10 Nahwah Aidilreza Geylang International FC 2025 2026 25 Lyra Ayaana Rippon 15 JSSL Singapore 2025 2026 Players who left mid-season Ananya Pande 15 JSSL Youth 2025 2025 Erlysha Qistina Tiong Bahru FC 2025 2025 Iffah Amrin (Vice-Captain) 22 Home United FC 2023 2025 Anna Seng 17 JSSL Singapore 2023 2025 Mio Irisawa 15 JSSL Singapore Fathimah Syaakirah 4 September 2004 (age 21) Hougang United FC 2025 2025 Isabella Rose Edwards 15 Balestier Khalsa U13 2025 2025 Syakirah Jumain 24 Tiong Bahru FC 2025 2025 Fatin Nur Syarafana Binte Alias 28 2025 2025 Siti Asyura 22 2025 2025 Ruby Alexandra Brooks 16 JSSL Singapore 2025 2025 Maisarah Ramat 32 Albirex Niigata FC (S) 2025 2025 Zoey Chua 18 Temasek Polytechnic 2024 2024 Lucie Lefebvre 16 JSSL Singapore 2025 2025 Nurmanissa Soria 41 Police SA 2024 2025
Coaching staff Position NameRef.Chairman Shungo SakamotoVice-Chairman / Sporting Director Tadanari LeeGeneral Manager Ryo Toyoda Men's Team SPL Head Coach Nazri Nasir Assistant Coach SPL2 Head Coach Jun Marques Davidson Goalkeeper Coach Team Manager Ng Wei Xian Fitness Coach Jens Eiberger Video Analyst Club Doctor Dr Dinesh SirisenaSports Trainer Danial Feriza Seishen RatnagopalSYL U19 Head Coach Robert EziakorSYL U17 Head Coach Azfar Zainal AbidinSYL U15 Head Coach Rudy BenicioSYL U13 Head Coach Faizal ZainuddinPhysiotherapist Nurul Ain Hassan Rahulpaskaran Shoban Isaac Tan Daniel Tan Calvin Chua Sarita MokLogistics Officer Goh Koon HiangWomen's TeamTeam Manager Syed Amirul HaziqHead Coach Hafeez ShahniAssistant Coach Irwan Shah Rudy Ali
Azfar Zainal AbidinSports Trainer Vivian EngGoalkeeper Coach Tham Yong JunPhysiotherapist Tan Junn Faye Tessa Seow
Sarita Mok
Transfers In
Preseason
DatePositionPlayerTransferred fromRef First team 31 May 2026 DF Amirul Adli Negeri Sembilan (M1) Loan Return DF Andrew Aw Young Lions Loan Return 1 June 2026 FW Hide Higashikawa Tochigi City (J2) Undisclosed 2-years contract till 2028 7 June 2026 FW Kenshin Yamazaki Fujieda MYFC (J2) Season loan 9 June 2026 MF Shodai Yokoyama Geylang International Free 11 June 2026 MF Seiga Sumi Fagiano Okayama Free 16 June 2026 MF Yuma Kimura Renofa Yamaguchi (J3) Season loan 3 July 2026 GK Zharfan Rohaizad Lion City Sailors Free 4 July 2026 FW Seia Kunori Bangkok United Free 23 July 2026 DF Shoma Sato One Taguig Free FW Soshi Kadowaki FC Jurong Free 14 September 2026 DF Irfan Fandi Port Free 18 September 2026 FW Nabel Yoshitaka Furusawa Kashiwa Reysol Season loan U23 Women
Out Preseason DatePositionPlayerTransferred ToRef First team 31 May 2026 FW Hide Higashikawa Tochigi City End of loan 6 June 2026 FW Talla Ndao Muang Loei United Free 8 June 2026 DF Takeshi Yoshimoto N.A. Free 10 June 2026 MF Seiga Sumi Fagiano Okayama End of loan 15 June 2026 DF Shuya Yamashita Young Lions Free 17 June 2026 GK Kasey Rogers Yokohama FC Free GK Danial Iliya Free FW Zikos Chua Balestier Khalsa Free 23 June 2026 FW Taufik Suparno Tanjong Pagar United Free 27 June 2026 FW Glenn Kweh Lion City Sailors Free 2 years contract till Jun-28 30 June 2026 DF Shaddiq Mansor Balestier Khalsa Free MF Aaditya Aprameya Lion City Sailors Free FW Jasper Chen Hong-An Lion City Sailors Free FW Lim Zheng Wu Indian Hills CC Free 4 July 2026 DF Andrew Aw FC Jurong Free 5 July 2026 FW Trent Buhagiar Uthai Thani Free 31 July 2026 MF Rae Peh Young Lions Free 7 August 2026 FW Seia Kunori Matsumoto Yamaga Undisclosed 30 August 2026 MF Joel Chew Young Lions Loan till Dec-2026 Academy Women
National Services
Preseason DatePositionPlayerTransferred ToRef First team U231 October 2024 DF Jovan Ang SAFSA NS till November 2026 MF Caelan Cheong Tze Jay SAFSA NS till November 2026 FW Nicolas Michael Beninger SAFSA NS till November 20264 September 2026 DF Caden Lim Zheng Yi SAFSA NS till August 2028
Extension and retained
First Team Position Player Ref DF Dylan Fox 2-years contract signed June 2025 till June 2027 MF Yuki Kobayashi 1.5 years contract signed Jan 2026 till June 2027 MF Koya Kazama 2-years contract signed June 2025 till June 2027 GK Syazwan Buhari DF Jacob Mahler DF Amirul Haikal DF Irfan Najeeb
Friendlies Pre-season
President Cup
Others
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Appearances and goals