Khairul Amri

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Khairul Amri
Personal information
Full name	Khairul Amri Mohamad
Date of birth	March 15, 1985 (1985-03-15) (age 23)
Place of birth	Singapore
Height	171 cm
Playing position	Midfield/Striker
Club information
Current club	Young Lions
Number	12
Senior clubs1
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
2004-	Young Lions	72 (29)
National team2
2004-	Singapore	24 (5)
1 Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of Feburuary 2,2007. 2 National team caps and goals correct as of Feburuary 2,2007. * Appearances (Goals)

Khairul Amri (born March 15, 1985) is a Singaporean footballer who plays as a striker for Young Lions in Singapore's S.League.

[edit] Club career

A National Football Academy graduate, Amri is a player in the Singapore national football team. He was amongst the top scorers in the 2006 season of the S.League. He has scored many goals from free kicks.

The 2006 S.League season has been a breakthrough season for the youngster, scoring more than 20 goals in all competitions, including a 4-bagger in a Malaysia FA Cup match.

Khairul Amri is currently playing for the Young Lions.

[edit] International career

Amri has scored for Singapore in the 2004 Tiger Cup.

In the 2007 ASEAN Football Championship, he netted a goal and made six assists for his striking partner Noh Alam Shah in the 11-0 win against Laos. He became an overnight national hero^{[citation needed]} when he scored the crucial late winner in the second leg of the final against Thailand, allowing Singapore to clinch their 3rd ASEAN Football Championship title.

[edit] Style of play

His key attributes are pace, sharp dribbling skills and a powerful shot with either foot.