Shi Jiayi (Chinese: 施佳懿 born 2 September 1983) is a naturalized Singaporean former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.[1] Shi began his career in 2002 for Shanghai COSCO but didn't make a single appearance before transferring to Singaporean club Sinchi FC. In 2004, he moved to Young Lions before joining Home United (now Lion City Sailors) in 2007. After spending five seasons there, he signed for Warriors FC in 2013, before retiring two years later.
Shi made 69 appearances for the Singapore national team, scoring 8 goals.
Club career
Born in Shanghai, China, Shi started his career at Shanghai State Football Academy. He moved to Singaporean's Sinchi FC in 2003.
He made an immediate impact with the Young Lions after joining from Sinchi FC during the mid-season transfer window in 2004. A positive, hardworking midfielder, his performances earned him a nomination for the S.League Young Player of the Year award. He captained Home United FC for the 2011 season. After the end of the 2012 S.League season, Shi signed for Warriors FC.
Shi scored his first goal of the 2015 S.League season in the second league game of the season, guiding the Warriors to a 3–1 victory over Harimau Muda and sending his club to the top of the table.[2] At the end of the season, Shi was released from the club and returned to China, retiring from professional football.[3]
