29 Facts About Khairul Amri

Mohammad Khairul Amri bin Mohammad Kamal was born on 14 March 1985 and is a Singaporean former footballer who plays as a striker or winger.

Khairul Amri is known for his pace, sharp dribbling skills and his powerful shot with either foot.

Khairul Amri is the older brother of Khairul Nizam who was a former footballer who played as a winger or striker for Singapore Premier League club Tanjong Pagar United FC.

Khairul Amri went on to captain the Young Lions team in 2007 after then-captain Baihakki Khaizan left to join Geylang International.

League season, Khairul Amri moved to Tampines Rovers and capped off the season by winning the S-League's Young Player of The Year.

In 2010, Khairul Amri moved overseas for the first time to join Indonesian football club Persiba Balikpapan.

Khairul Amri substantiated his decision to join the Indonesian side on the fact that it was a rare opportunity, not just for him to prove himself overseas as a footballer, but to expand the profile of Singaporean football.

Khairul Amri made a dream start to his foreign stint as he managed to score on his debut appearance.

Khairul Amri finished his only season with Persiba Balikpapan with 9 goals in 23 matches.

Khairul Amri had originally been slated to stay for a longer period with Persiba Balikpapan.

In November 2011, Khairul Amri agreed to join the LionsXII squad and played for the club in the 2012 Malaysia Super League.

Khairul Amri finished the season as the club second highest scorer with 8 goals in 27 appearances behind Sharil Ishak who scored 14 goals in 31 appearances.

Khairul Amri returned to the LionsXII setup for the 2014 Malaysia Super League season.

Khairul Amri scored seven goals in 24 appearances for his team.

Khairul Amri opted to sign for his former side in the end, joining the Stags for a third time.

Khairul Amri came off the bench and scored the winner and his first goal of the season during the Stags' first game of the 2017 AFC Cup campaign.

Khairul Amri has committed his future to the club by signing a three-year extension, starting from the 2018 season.

However, Khairul Amri decided to leave the Stags for Malaysia, after catching the eye of Pahang-based club, Felda United who were impressed by the veteran who had scored 8 goals in the opening months of the Stags' 2019 campaign.

Khairul Amri ended his 2022 campaign with 6 goals and 3 assists in 24 appearance for the club.

Khairul Amri represented Singapore at the international level, and has been capped at the U23, U18, U16 and senior levels.

Khairul Amri made his senior team debut against Oman in 2004.

Khairul Amri scored in his first start in the first leg of the 2004 AFF Championship final against Indonesia.

Khairul Amri scored the late winner in the second leg of the final against Thailand, helping Singapore to clinch their third AFF Championship title.

Khairul Amri was part of the Singapore national under-23 team that took part in the 2007 Southeast Asian Games in Korat, Thailand that won a bronze medal.

In 2011, Khairul Amri was unable to participate in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers because of the injury he sustained when he was playing for his club.

Khairul Amri was in the winning squad of the 2012 AFF Championship, scoring a free-kick 30 yards from goal against Laos, Philippines and netting against Thailand in the final.

Khairul Amri had a productive year in 2014, scoring 7 in 12 appearances for Singapore.

Khairul Amri was selected as part of the Singapore Selection squad for The Sultan of Selangor's Cup to be held on 6 May 2017.

Khairul Amri is the older brother of forward Khairul Nizam who plays for Home United and Singapore, and both have previously played alongside each other at LionsXII.