Faris Ramli

Faris Ramli, born Muhammad Faris bin Ramli on 24 August 1992 in Singapore, is a professional footballer who plays as a winger or attacking midfielder for BG Tampines Rovers in the Singapore Premier League and represents the Singapore national team. Known for his pace, dribbling, and chance creation, Faris has been a consistent presence in Southeast Asian football for over a decade. He was named the Singapore Premier League Player of the Year in 2019, a highlight of a career that has also included a Malaysia Super League title with LionsXII in 2013 and a stint in the Thai League 1 with Pahang FA.

Faris's club career has taken him through several of Singapore's top sides, and he has earned more than 50 caps for his country, scoring in international friendlies and qualifying matches. His versatility allows him to play on either flank or through the middle, and his work rate has made him a favourite among coaches and fans. Off the pitch, he is known for his community involvement, participating in youth clinics and charity matches. As of 2026, Faris remains a key figure for both Tampines Rovers and the national team, bringing experience and leadership to a young squad. [edit]

Born and raised in Singapore, Faris Ramli came up through the country's youth development system, which funnels the most promising talents into the Young Lions, the Football Association of Singapore's developmental side competing in the S.League. His first major step onto a bigger stage came in 2012, when he reached the top 52 of Nike's 'The Chance,' a global talent search that drew thousands of hopefuls from around the world. He narrowly missed the final 16, which were selected in Barcelona, but the experience gave him a taste of international scouting standards and sharpened his ambition to make it as a professional.

That same year, Faris began his senior career with the Young Lions, gaining valuable first-team minutes in the S.League. His performances there caught the attention of LionsXII, the Singapore-based team that competed in the Malaysia Super League, and he made the move in 2013. It was a pivotal season: LionsXII won the league title, and Faris's contributions on the wing helped establish him as one of the more exciting young attackers in the region. His form with LionsXII also earned him a call-up to the Singapore national team later that year, setting the stage for the next phase of his career. [edit]

Faris Ramli's breakthrough came in 2013, when he helped LionsXII win the Malaysia Super League title in his first season with the club. That success opened the door to the Singapore national team, where he has been a regular since his debut that year. After two seasons with LionsXII, he joined Home United in 2016, enjoying a productive spell that included goals and assists in both domestic competitions and the AFC Cup. His form in Singapore attracted interest from abroad, and in 2018 he signed with Pahang FA of the Thai League 1, becoming one of a small group of Singaporeans to play in Thailand's top flight.

Faris returned to Singapore in 2019 and was named the Singapore Premier League Player of the Year, the individual highlight of his career. He continued with Home United (later renamed Lion City Sailors) until 2022, when he moved to BG Tampines Rovers. There, he has remained a key player, contributing regularly in the SPL and AFC Cup. As of the 2025/26 season, his market value is estimated at €125,000, and he continues to feature for the national team, with more than 50 caps to his name. [edit]

Faris Ramli is known for his pace, dribbling, and ability to create chances, traits that have made him a dependable winger for club and country. His work rate and willingness to track back have endeared him to coaches, while fans appreciate his direct style and versatility across the front line. Off the pitch, he is seen as a community-minded player, frequently taking part in youth clinics and charity matches. His social media presence is modest but engaged; his main Instagram account has around 37,000 followers, and his bio proudly notes his SPL Player of the Year award and national team duty. Faris does not court controversy, and his secondary account's tagline, 'Finding peace, not drama,' suggests a deliberate, low-key approach to his public life. [edit]

Faris Ramli's supporters are a quiet but devoted bunch, without a formal fandom name or organized campaigns, no coordinated billboards or charity drives, just a steady hum of engagement across his social media. His Instagram, with roughly 37,000 followers, and his official Facebook page serve as the gathering spots where fans track his journey, from training camps in Japan to matchday updates. That connection is mutual: he's been voted Fan's Player of the Year, a recognition he proudly acknowledges, and his posts often carry a warm, appreciative tone.

In the grand scheme of global fame, Faris Ramli does not currently hold a placement in iFANN's published rankings. The Global Fame Engine has evaluated him, but he remains unranked, outside the Global Top 1,000 and any Top-100 scope list. It's a status that reflects his standing as a regional star rather than a worldwide household name, yet within Southeast Asian football, his reputation is substantial.

His fame is built on a decade of consistent excellence, the 2019 Singapore Premier League Player of the Year award, a Malaysia Super League title, and a rare Singaporean presence in the Thai League 1. Media coverage and fan recognition in the region are strong, even if the global metrics don't yet place him among the world's most famous athletes.[edit]

Faris Ramli's Wikipedia article exists in 11 languages, including Arabic, German, Japanese, and Vietnamese, reflecting his reach beyond Singapore. His secondary Instagram account, @farisramly, carries the bio 'Finding peace, not drama,' a glimpse into his low-key personal approach. He is a Nike athlete, as confirmed by his main Instagram bio, which also lists his 2019 SPL Player of the Year award. Faris has shown versatility throughout his career, playing on either flank or through the middle, and he was one of the few Singaporeans to play in the Thai League 1 when he joined Pahang FA in 2018.

A story fans still retell is the 2021 AFF Suzuki Cup semi-final penalty miss against Indonesia, when the Indonesian captain publicly mocked him, a moment that became a touchstone in the Singapore-Indonesia rivalry, remembered as much for the taunt as for Faris's quiet resilience. In 2022, he faced Borussia Dortmund in a friendly with Lion City Sailors, a landmark occasion for Singaporean club football despite the 2-7 scoreline. More recently, after an injury-plagued 2025 season, he earned a national team recall, with the Straits Times noting 'normal service resumes.'[edit]

Public information about Faris Ramli's family is limited, as he tends to keep his personal life private. His full name, Muhammad Faris bin Ramli, follows the patronymic naming convention common in Singapore. No details about his parents, siblings, or whether he has children have been shared in accessible sources. He has not publicly discussed his household or upbringing, preferring to focus his public persona on football. [edit]

Faris Ramli has worked with several clubs and teammates throughout his career. At LionsXII, he was part of the squad that won the 2013 Malaysia Super League title. He later spent productive seasons with Home United (now Lion City Sailors) and had a brief spell with Pahang FA in Thailand. Since 2022, he has been a regular with BG Tampines Rovers, and he has played alongside many current and former Singapore internationals in the national team. [edit]

Faris Ramli has kept his romantic life out of the public eye. As of 2026, there are no confirmed reports of him being married, engaged, or in a relationship. His secondary Instagram account, @farisramly, includes the bio 'Unattached since Oct ''24,' which some fans have interpreted as a reference to his relationship status, though it could equally refer to his club situation. No credible sources have linked him to any partner, and he appears to be single. Singaporean footballers often maintain privacy in such matters, so the absence of public information should not be taken as definitive. [edit]

iFANN currently estimates Faris Ramli's net worth at $250,000. This figure is based on his career earnings as a professional footballer in the Singapore Premier League and Thai League 1, where salaries are modest by global standards. As a national team regular and SPL Player of the Year winner, he likely earns at the upper end of the SPL salary range, with an annual club salary estimated between SGD 100,000 and SGD 150,000. He also receives match fees and bonuses from the national team, though exact amounts are not public. In addition to his playing income, Faris has a sponsorship deal with Nike, as confirmed by his Instagram bio, which adds to his earnings. Over a career spanning more than a decade, his cumulative earnings across clubs like Young Lions, LionsXII, Home United, Pahang FA, and Tampines Rovers, combined with national team duties and endorsements, lead to the current estimate.[edit]

Faris Ramli's most significant individual honour came in 2019, when he was named the Singapore Premier League Player of the Year. He was also part of the LionsXII squad that won the Malaysia Super League title in 2013. No other major individual awards are documented in available sources. [edit]