Elijah Lim Teck Yong[1][2] (born 8 May 2001) is a Singaporean professional footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Singapore Premier League club Balestier Khalsa. Able to play in wide positions, Elijah has appeared as a central midfielder, left midfielder and left winger in his career, making him a versatile player.
 Elijah playing for Young Lions in 2023 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Elijah Lim Teck Yong | ||
| Date of birth | 8 May 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Singapore | ||
| Position(s) | Winger, midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Balestier Khalsa | ||
| Number | 49 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018-2019 | Tampines Rovers | 2 | (0) |
| 2020 | Balestier Khalsa | 5 | (0) |
| 2021–2023 | Geylang International | 13 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Young Lions | 28 | (3) |
| 2023– | Balestier Khalsa | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2023– | Singapore U23 | 4 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 April 2023 | |||
Club career
editYouth
editElijah studied at the Singapore Sports School where he play for the school team. In 2016, he was chosen for a week-long training stint with Japanese club, Matsumoto Yamaga where he trained with the academies players.[3][4]
Tampines Rovers
editOn 3 January 2018, Elijah signed his first professional contract with Singapore Premier League club, Tampines Rovers from Singapore Sports School.[5]
Balestier Khalsa
editElijah signed with Balestier Khalsa at the start of the 2020 Singapore Premier League season but only made 5 appearances before having his contract mutually terminated due to COVID-19.[6]
Geylang International
editElijah signed with Geylang International ahead of the 2021 Singapore Premier League season.[6] He had a 37% tackle rate for his team in the Singapore Premier League, the highest in Geylang.[7][6]
He soon left the club in September 2021 to serve national service.[8]
Young Lions
editElijah then joined Young Lions ahead of the 2022 Singapore Premier League season where he also underwent his compulsory National Service. He scored his first goal for the Young Lions in a 4–4 draw against his former club,Balestier Khalsa, with the goal also being his first professional goal in his career.[9][10] Elijah came close to scoring again in a 2–2 draw to Brunei DPMM during the 2023 season but saw the ball rebound off the crossbar. During the 4–3 defeat to Tanjong Pagar United,[11] Lim was involved with all 3 goals scored by the Young Lions as he scored two goals from close range and was integral in the build up to the third goal. However his team came short as they lost in dramatic fashion to a late goal.[12][13]
He departed the team following his completion of national service and remained as a free agent until October.
Return to Balestier Khalsa
editOn 19 October 2023, Balestier Khalsa announced the return of Elijah to the club which he will don the number 49.[14]
International career
editYouth
editElijah made his Singapore U23 debut in a 1–0 lost to Hong Kong in the 2023 Merlion Cup. Elijah was then selected for the 25-man preliminary squad for the upcoming 2023 SEA Games later in the year.[15]
Career statistics
editClub
edit- As of 23 May 2021.[16]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Tampines Rovers | 2018 | Singapore Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Singapore Premier League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Balestier Khalsa | 2020 | Singapore Premier League | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Geylang International | 2021 | Singapore Premier League | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Young Lions | 2022 | Singapore Premier League | 13 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| 2023 | Singapore Premier League | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 2 | |
| Total | 28 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 3 | ||
| Balestier Khalsa | 2023 | Singapore Premier League | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career total | 49 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 3 | ||
Notes
International statistics
editU23 International caps
edit| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 March 2023 | Jalan Besar Stadium, Jalan Besar, Singapore |  Hong Kong |
0–1 (lost) | Friendly |
| 2 | 29 April 2023 | Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |  Thailand |
1–3 (lost) | 2023 SEA Games |
| 3 | 3 May 2023 | Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |  Vietnam |
1–3 (lost) | 2023 SEA Games |
| 4 | 6 May 2023 | Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |  Laos |
0–0 (draw) | 2023 SEA Games |
| 5 | 11 May 2023 | Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |  Malaysia |
0-7 (lost) | 2023 SEA Games |
Honours
editTampines Rovers
References
edit- ^ "Elijah Lim Teck Yong". www.teamsingapore.sg. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Singapore - E. Lim - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ "NFA six shine in two friendlies in Japan".
- ^ "National Football Academy U-14 players, Nur Adam Abdullah, Elijah Lim and Hamizan Hisham, who are in Japan for a training stint with J-League side Matsumoto Yamaga FC". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "New Signinga | We would like to welcome Zakri Ee, Hamizan Hisham and Elijah Lim to the club!". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- ^ a b c Jayakumar, Vikram (19 June 2021). "Electric Elijah! Meet Geylang International's Spark in Midfield". SoccerKakis. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ "😤 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 tackles in the #SPL so far:". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ "All the best to Wayne Chew, Harith Kanadi, Elijah Lim and Nur Luqman who will serve Singapore 🇸🇬 in national service soon 💚". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Singapore Premier League - 😃 A 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 ever professional goal for Elijah Lim #SPL Young Lions | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ "😃 A 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 ever professional goal for Elijah Lim #SPL". www.twitter.com. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ Jaguars BACK on a VICTORY trail! | 2023 SPL: Young Lions vs Tanjong Pagar United, retrieved 1 August 2023
- ^ "2023 Singapore Premier League Matchweek 15: Roundup - Football Association of Singapore". spl.sg. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ "HALF-TIME Young Lions 3-1 Tanjong Pagar #SPL". www.twitter.com. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Welcome to Balestier Khalsa Football Club, Elijah Lim!!". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ "Football Association of Singapore - The 25 in the provisional Under-22 squad for the upcoming SEA Games". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ Elijah Lim at Soccerway. Retrieved 3 February 2021.