Players of the Month April 2025

Borussia Academy celebrates and recognizes players who demonstrate values and behaviours such as:

• RESPECT TOWARDS OTHERS

• GIVING THEIR BEST

• COURAGE & GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP

• SUPPORTING TEAMMATES

Say hello to our outstanding April 2025 Player of the Month winners: Timothee Gormand, Jithin Sudeep, Oscar Walter, Kolja Becker, Rayann Dabral, Lawrie ‘Johnny’ Gordon, Ryan Murray, Louie Moriarty, Jonathan Matthes, Louis-Alexandre Muller, Theodor Klingenberg, Heng Wei Jun

Missed the awards/photo session? No worries! We’ll hand over your child’s award during the next training session and update the photos accordingly.

Meet our Players

B7/8/9 NL - Timothee Gormand

B9 Div 2 - Jithin Sudeep

B9 Div 4 - Oscar Walter

B10 Div 2 - Kolja Becker

B10 Div 3 - Rayann Dabral

B11 YCL - Johnny Gordon

B11 Div 2 - Ryan Murray

B12 Div 5 - Louis-Alexandre Muller

B12 YCL - Louie Moriarty

B13 Div 1 - Theodor Klingenberg

B12 Div 3 - Jonathan Matthes

B16 Div 1 - Heng Wei Jun

We are Borussia!

Players of the Month February 2025

Borussia Academy celebrates and recognizes players who demonstrate values and behaviours such as:

• RESPECT TOWARDS OTHERS

• GIVING THEIR BEST

• COURAGE & GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP

• SUPPORTING TEAMMATES

Say hello to our outstanding February 2025 Player of the Month winners: Alexandra Wong, Gustavo Zoppei Serer, Peter Fernandez, Jun Kelly, Aidan Kapsalis, Easton MacBay, Frederik-Alexander Thurow, Xander Cherry, Cuali Spencer, James Clark, Caspar Bauer, Johan Groth

Missed the awards/photo session? No worries! We’ll hand over your child’s award during the next training session and update the photos accordingly.

Meet our Players

B7/8/9 NL - Alexandra Wong

B9 Div 2 - Gustavo Zoppei Serer

B9 Div 4 - Peter Fernandez

B10 Div 2 - Jun Kelly

B10 Div 3 - Aidan Kapsalis

B11 YCL - Easton MacBay

B11 Div 2 Frederik Thurow

B12 Div 5 - James Clark

B12 YCL - Xander Cherry

B13 Div 1 - Caspar Bauer

B12 Div 3 - Cuali Spencer

B16 Div 1 - Johan Groth

We are Borussia!

Players of the Month September 2024

Borussia Academy celebrates and recognizes players who demonstrate values and behaviours such as:

• RESPECT TOWARDS OTHERS

• GIVING THEIR BEST

• COURAGE & GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP

• SUPPORTING TEAMMATES

Say hello to our outstanding September 2024 Player of the Month winners: Mark-Erik Thurow, Max O’Connell, Lasse Spiegel, Jun Kelly, Marc Hsu, Levi Evan Tan, Sebastian Rusi, Max Cookson, Isaac Soh, Samuel Takahashi-Dooley, Zadreya Freida, Lai Yanda, Natalie Lim, Laurence Balzereit, Mohammad Aqif Alfiyan

Missed the awards/photo session? No worries! We’ll hand over your child’s award during the next training session and update the photos accordingly.

Meet our Players

B6/7 NL - Mark-Erik Thurow

B8 Div 1 - Max O’Connell

B8 Div 4 - Lasse Spiegel

B9 Div 2 - Jun Kelly

B9 Div 3 – Marc Hsu

B8/9 NL - Levi Evan Tan

B10 Div YCL - Sebastian Rusi

B11 Div 3 – Samuel Takahashi-Dooley

All Girls Team - Natalie Lim

B10 Div 3 - Max Cookson

B11 Div 5 - Zadreya Freida

B12 - Laurence Balzereit

B11 YCL - Isaac Soh

B10/11 NL - Lai Yanda

B16 - Mohammad Aqif Alfiyan

We are Borussia!

Part 4 Welcome to the team - transfers and new players (10/2024)

Part 4 of our ‘welcome to the team’ new players!

Say hello to our new players and wish them best of luck for the season ahead!

Meet our new Players

Marvin - B9 Div3, No14

Jamal Musiala fan Marvin is joining us as Right Midfielder / Central Attacking Midfielder. Borussia Academy Singapore is his first club and we are thrilled to have him - welcome to Borussia 💚

Adam - B11 Div5, No57

Say hello to our new left Midfielder Adam. Borussia Academy is Adam’s first football academy. He’s a big supporter of FC Barcelona and Neymar fan. Welcome to Borussia 💚

Jun - B16 Div2, No12

Transferring from BFA and joining us as a Defensive Midfielder is Jun. Jun’s favourite team is Bohemian fc and his favourite player is Xherdan Shaqir. Welcome to the team Jun, it’s great to have you 💚

Mohammed - B16 Div2, No25

Centre Back Mohammed is re-inforcing our B16 Div 2 team. An Arsenal supporter and Mesut Özil fan, Mohammed is joining Borussia as his first Academy. Welcome to the team and welcome to Borussia, Mohammed 💚

Finlay - B16 Div2, No17

Welcome back Finlay! After a brief stint with Barca Academy, we’re thrilled to have Finlay back at Borussia as Right Wing. His favourite club is Bayern Munich and favourite player Saka. Great to have you back Finlay 💚

Alexander - B9 Div 3, No16

Welcoming a new player to our B9 Div 3 team: Alexanders is joining us from Vivokicks as a striker. His favourite team is FC Liverpool. Welcome to Borussia - thrilled to have you Alexander 💚

We are Borussia!

Part 3 Welcome to the team - transfers and new players (09/2024)

Part 3 of our ‘welcome to the team’ new players!

Say hello to our new players and wish them best of luck for the season ahead!

Meet our new Players

Zadreya Freida - B11 Div5, No82

Transferring from CUFA, right midfielder Freida is joining our B11 Div5 team. Her favourite team is FC Liverpool and Mo Salah is her favourite player. Thrilled to have you - welcome to Borussia 💚

Emmett - B11 Div5, No45

Say hello to our new centre mid player Emmett. Borussia Academy is Emmett’s first football academy. He’s a big supporter of Real Madrid and Lionel Messi fan. Welcome to Borussia 💚

Harry - B11 Div5, No22

Hello Harry! Harry is joining us as a Midfielder, transferring from Elite Soccer (Cambodia). His favourite clubs are Man City & Phnom Penh Crown. Welcome to the team Harry, it’s great to have you 💚

Ben - B11 Div5, No12

Ben is joining our B11 Div 5 JSSL team as a left Midfielder, transferring from CUFA. His favourite club is Man City. Welcome to the team and welcome to Borussia, Harry 💚

Leander - B11 Div3, No12

Leander is joining our B11 Div3 team as our last line of defence - our goalkeeper. Leander is transferring from EFS and his favourite club is Werder Bremen. Great to have you - welcome to Borussia 💚

Kimon - B11 Div 3, No11

Welcoming a new player to our B11 Div 3 team: Kimon is joining us from EFS as a right midfielder. His favourite team is Werder Bremen too. Welcome to Borussia - thrilled to have you Kimon 💚

Benjamin - B9 Div3, No23

Hi there Benjamin! Joining his very first football academy, Benjamin is supporting our B9 Div3 JSSL squad. A Real Madrid and Toni Kroos fan, his favourite position to play is centre back. Welcome to Borussia, Benjamin 💚

Cole - B8 Div4, No 18

Welcoming Cole to his first ever football academy. Cole’s favourite position to play is center attacking Midfielder and he’s a supporter of Brighton and Hove and Cole Palmer fan. Welcome to our B8 Div4 JSSL team and welcome to Borussia. 💚

Carter - B11 Div5, No9

Welcoming Carter to the B11 Div 5 JSSL team and his very first football academy. Carter is joining the team as a left midfielder. His favourite club is Real Madrid - welcome to Borussia 💚

Elliott - B8 Div4, No55

Arsenal and Lionel Messi fan Elliot is joining his very first football Academy. Welcome to our B8 Div4 JSSL team and welcome to Borussia, Elliot - we’re thrilled to have you on board. 💚

Krithik - B11 Puma YCL, No23

Midfielder Krithik is joining our B11 Puma YCL team, transferring from Lion City Sailors. He’s a Cristiano Ronaldo and FC Liverpool fan. Great to have you with us Krithik - welcome to Borussia 💚

We are Borussia!

Part 2 Welcome to the team - transfers and new players (09/2024)

Part 2 of our ‘welcome to the team’ new players!

Say hello to our new players and wish them best of luck for the season ahead!

Meet our new Players

Colin - B11 Puma, No49

Transferring from JSSL, Colin is joining our B11 Borussia Academy Puma Champions League Squad. A Man U supporter and Garnacho fan, Colin is strengthening our Defence. Thrilled to have you - welcome to Borussia 💚

Shaffi - B11 Puma, No1

Say hello to our last line of defence and new number 1 guarding our Youth Champions League goal. Shaffi is transferring from JSSL and joining our B11 Puma Team. Welcome to Borussia 💚

Isaac - B11 Puma, No6

Hello Isaac! Isaac is joining us as a Midfielder, transferring from JSSL. Another Man U supporter and fan of Bruno Fernandes. Welcome to the team Isaac, it’s great to have you 💚

Koshi - B11 Puma, No9

Koshi is joining our B11 Puma Champions League Team as striker. A Man U and Messi fan, Koshi is transferring from JSSL/ MITASC. Welcome to Borussia 💚

Jun - B9 Div2, No4

Jun is joining our B9 Div2 team as Left Wing. June is transferring from F17 Academy. He is a Tottenham supporter and Ronaldo fan. Great to have you - welcome to Borussia 💚

Max - B10 Div 3, No7

Welcoming a new player to our B10 Div3 team: Max is joining us from Newton Youth in New England/USA. His favourite team is Everton and he is a Jude Bellingham fan. Max’s position is Midfield/Defence. Welcome to Borussia 💚

Jared - B16 Div 2, No19

Hi there Jared! Joining our most senior team - B16 Div2 - is new Right Back and Center Back Jared, a Bayern Munich supporter and Joshua Kimmich fan. Welcome to Borussia, Jared 💚

Joao - B16 Div2, No21

Joao is bringing the Samba to our B16 Div 2 team. A Real Madrid and Cristiano Ronaldo fan, Joao is joining us as Striker. Great to have you with us - welcome to Borussia 💚

Aqif - B16 Div2, No11

Transferring from Tanjong Pagar United, Aqif is joining our young gentlemen’s team B16 Div2 as Center Attacking Midfielder/Left Back.. He’s a Chelsea supporter and fan of N’Golo Kante. Welcome to Borussia 💚

We are Borussia!

Welcome to the team - transfers and new players PART 1 (09/2024)

Last season we had to bid farewell to a number of talented players within our competitive teams due to their relocation abroad. We are very pleased to announce that we managed to recruit fantastic new players to complete our squads.

Many of these new players already joined our Johor teams and had the chance to meet & most importantly play alongside their new teammates.

A warm welcome again to parents and players alike.

Meet our new Players

Carmelina - B10 Puma, No14

Transferring from JSSL and previously Lion City Sailors, Carmelina is joining our B10 Borussia Academy Puma Champions League Squad. Her favourite position to play is Right Wing or Right Back. Welcome to Borussia 💚

Aariz - B10 Puma, No1

Say hello to our new number 1 guarding our Youth Champions League goal with passion and skills. Aariz is transferring from Albirex and joining our B10 Puma Team. Welcome to Borussia 💚

Easton - B10 Puma, No25

Midfielder & Defender Easton is joining our B10 Puma Team, coming to us from Anza. Did you know that his favourite football player is the captain of the US soccer team, Christian Pulisic? Welcome to Borussia 💚

Sebastian - B10 Puma, No22

Sebastian R. is joining our B10 Puma Champions League Team. His favourite position to play is Midfielder and his favourite football player Lionel Messi. Sebastian is joining us from Anza. Welcome to Borussia 💚

Jonny - B10 Puma, No23

Hey Jonny, or shall we say Mr Beep test champion? A warm welcome to outstanding athlete Jonny who is joining our B10 Puma Team, transferring from Island City. Welcome to Borussia 💚

Elton - B8 JSSL Div 1, No15

Welcoming a new player to our B8 team: Elton is a striker who can play either right or left wing and has very good close control dribbling. Transferring from Barca Academy Singapore. Welcome to Borussia 💚

Harrison - B12 JSSL Div 1, No3

After taking a brief break from the beautiful game, we’re thrilled to have Harry back at Borussia and with his mates. He will be a great addition to our B12 Div 1 defence. Welcome back to Borussia 💚

We are Borussia!

Outstanding Players 2024 (POTM, POTY, most improved players)

We are extremely proud to announce the winners of our outstanding player awards: players of the year 2024, most improved players 2024 and players of the month May 2024. We have seen you give your best and grow both on and off the pitch and are grateful for having you on the team.

• RESPECT TOWARDS OTHERS

• GIVING THEIR BEST

• COURAGE & GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP

• SUPPORTING TEAMMATES

Say hello to our outstanding players!

PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2024 WINNERS: Nico S., Julius-Maximilian T., Caiden M., Aidan K., Gabriel B., Max B., Louis M., Jonathan M., Sylvester J., Theodore K.-T., Anish v. D.

MOST IMPROVED PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2024 WINNERS: John L., Harvey T., Dominic K., Mateusz M., Marc H., Keon S., Noah O’C., Frederik-Alexander T., Nelson B., Isaac J., Oliver T., Sean W., Weiwei Y., Laurence B., Zeno S.

PLAYERS OF THE MONTH MAY 2024: Tian-You X., Gustavo Z.-S., Alexander M., Michael L., Viggo M., William J., Adrian M., Zachary W., Adam T., Milo M., Cuali S., Samir G., Zadreya F., Hugo K., Danish L.

Meet our Players

Weiwei Y.

Most improved 2024, Girls Team

Zachary W.

POTM May, U10 Div 4

Viggo M.

POTM May, U9 Div 3

Isaac J.

Most improved 2024, U11 Div 4

Samir G.

POTM May, U10/11 NL

Aidan K.

POTS 2024, U9 Div3

Alexander M.

POTM May, U8 Div4

Gabriel B.

POTS 2024, B10 Div 1

Noah O’C.

Most improved 2024, B10 Div 1

Gustavo Z.-S.

POTM May, B8 Div 1

Max B.

POTS 2024, B10 Div 4

Cuali S.

POTM May, B11 Div 5

Michael L.

POTM May, B9 Div2

Nelson B.

Most improved 2024, U11 Puma YCL

Mateusz M.

Most improved 2024, B9 Div 2

Theodor K.-T.

POTS 2024, B12 Div 1

Hugo K.

POTM May, B12 Div 1

Julius T.

POTS 2024, U8 Div 4

Frederik T.

Most Improved 2024, B10 Div4

Laurence B.

Most Improved 2024, B12 Div1

Zeno S.

Most improved 2024, B16

Louie M.

POTS 2024, U11 YCL

Adam T.

POTM May, U11 Puma YCL

Cayden M.

POTS 2024, B9 Div2

Dominic K.

Most improved 2024, U8 Div 4

Nico S.

POTS 2024, B8 Div1

We are Borussia!

Players of the Month FEBRUARY 2024

Borussia Academy celebrates and recognizes players every month who demonstrate values and behaviours such as:

• RESPECT TOWARDS OTHERS

• GIVING THEIR BEST

• COURAGE & GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP

• SUPPORTING TEAMMATES

Say hello to our outstanding February 2024 Player of the Month winners:

Gustavo S., Julius T., Fabian U., Sebastian C., Albert R., Max B., James C., H. Ting Yi, Andres V., Helen M., Eino T., Chuanzi H., Jasper S., Ervin P., John L.

Meet our Players

Gustavo S.

Always gives 100% effort in training

Julius T.

Respectful to all players and coaches

Fabian U.

Punctual and attends every training session

Sebastian C.

Encouraging to his teammates

Albert R.

Works hard every training

Max B.

100% effort in training and games

James C.

Plays with a smile every training and game

Helen M.

Gives her best at every session.

Jasper S.

Never gives up

H. Ting Yi

Attentive to what his coaches teach him

Eino T.

Applies what is being taught in the session

Ervin P.

Improved a lot over the last few months

Andres V.

Attends training regularly and punctually

Chuanzi H.

Positive presence around his teammates

John L.

Eager to learn

We are Borussia!

Players of the Month JANUARY 2024

Borussia Academy celebrates and recognizes players every month who demonstrate values and behaviours such as:

• RESPECT TOWARDS OTHERS

• GIVING THEIR BEST

• COURAGE & GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP

• SUPPORTING TEAMMATES

Say hello to our outstanding January 2024 Player of the Month winners:

Joshua O., Ishan R., Ricardo V., Oscar W., Mateusz M., Aidan K., Mahdi S., Anna S., Amelia G., Nelson B., Isaac J., Oliver T., Maximilian K., Zeno S.

Meet our Players

Joshua O.

Always pays attention and tries his best

Ishan R.

Applies what he learns at training every week

Ricardo V.

Respectful to his teammates

Oscar W.

Always plays with the biggest smile

Mateusz M.

Takes coaches’ feedback in his stride, works to improve on it

Aidan K.

Cheerful and committed player

Mahdi S.

Eager to learn

Nelson B.

Gives his all for the team

Maximilian K.

Respectful, punctual and plays with commitment

Anna S.

Helpful to her teammates & coaches

Isaac J.

Willing to play every position, gives his best

Zeno S.

Encouraging to his teammates

Amelia G.

Attentive & applies what she learns

Oliver T.

Plays fairly and wholeheartedly

We are Borussia!

Outstanding Players 2023 (POTY, POTM, most improved player)

We are extremely proud to announce the winners of our outstanding player awards: players of the year 2023, most improved players 2023 and players of the month November 2023. We have seen you give your best and grow both on and off the pitch and are grateful for having you on the team.

• RESPECT TOWARDS OTHERS

• GIVING THEIR BEST

• COURAGE & GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP

• SUPPORTING TEAMMATES

Say hello to our outstanding players!

PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2023 WINNERS: Bella H., Sebastian C., Max O’C., Gabriel B., Caspar B., Alp Y., Cayden M., Zachary W., Ferdinand L., Brett P.

MOST IMPROVED PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2023 WINNERS: Ben H., Julius-Maximilian T., Aden L., Julian R., Adam T., Noah W., Hossen C., Mateusz M., Samuel T.-D., Raphael B.

PLAYER OF THE MONTH NOVEMBER 2023: Jake M., Noah O’C., Matheus L., Eshan M., Riku K., Konstantin T., Riley H., Lasse S., Everett S., Brody B.

Meet our Players

Sebastian C.

Player of the Year 2023

Likes to express himself & shares ideas with his team and coach.

Max O’C.

Player of the Year 2023

Always very disciplined & enjoys playing football.

Bella H.

Player of the Year 2023

Has a great passion for playing football.

Gabriel B.

Player of the Year 2023

Several superb goals and assists that cinched wins for the team.

Cayden M.

Player of the Year 2023

Always makes sure he motivates the team.

Zachary W.

Player of the Year 2023

Leading by example, never giving up, 100% trying his best.

Alp Y.

Player of the year 2023

Works hard & is everywhere helping teammates in attack & defence.

Caspar B.

Player of the Year 2023

Embodies the never say die spirit of the Borussia Team.

Ben H.

Most improved Player 2023

Never afraid if things go wrong & always puts the team first.

Aden L.

Most improved Player 2023

Great attitude & just wants to play great football.

Hossen C.

Most improved Player 2023

Improved massively on how to play from the back as a goalie.

Matheus L.

POTM November 2023

Reads the game very well, esp during matches.

Riku K.

POTM November 2023

Always listens to coaches & trains with a smile.

Brett P.

Player of the Year 2023

Matchwinner for the team with crucial goals and assists.

Raphael B.

Most improved Player 2023

Improved his abilities despite playing against players 1-2 years older.

Brody B.

POTM November 2023

Always wants to give 100% without any questions.

Julius T.

Most improved Player 2023

Always smiling and helping his teammates succeed.

Julian R.

Most improved Player 2023

Learned how to play a new position and excelled in it.

Jake M.

POTM November 2023

Gives 100% and is respectful to teammates and coaches.

Riley H.

POTM November 2023

Always there & applying what has been taught.

Konstantin T.

POTM November 2023

Always gives it 100%!

Mateusz M.

Most improved Player 2023

Improved his skills over the year with flying colours.

Lasse S.

POTM November 2023

Great attitude, wants to help his team as much as possible.

Adam T.

Most improved Player 2023

Patient with his work ethic, loves working with teammates.

Noah W.

Most improved Player 2023

Saved the team with crucial saves and blocks during matches.

Noah O’C.

POTM November 2023

Listens to coaches’ instructions and always gives his best.

Eshan M.

POTM November 2023

Took on a new position and enjoys his training.

Ferdinand L.

Player of the Year 2023

Very committed whatever the result.

Samuel T.-D.

Most improved Player 2023

More confident in his abilities & not shying away from responsibilities.

Everett S.

POTM November 2023

Although new to the game has adapted well in training & matches.

We are Borussia!

Players of the Month October 2023

Borussia Academy celebrates and recognizes players every month who demonstrate values and behaviours such as:

• RESPECT TOWARDS OTHERS

• GIVING THEIR BEST

• COURAGE & GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP

• SUPPORTING TEAMMATES

Say hello to our outstanding October 2023 Player of the Month winners:

Hossen C., Luca d.G., Anna S., Benjamin B., Jonah G., Harvey T., Aden L., Julius-Maximilian T., Rohan G., Adam T.

Meet our Players

Hossen C. 

What football team do you support?  Liverpool
What is your favourite position?  Right Wing

Luca d.G. 

What football team do you support?  Inter Milan
What is your favourite position?  Striker

Anna S.

What football team do you support?  Ajax
What is your favourite position?  Centre Mid

Benjamin B.

What football team do you support?  Liverpool
What is your favourite position?  Striker

Jonah G.

What football team do you support?  Bayern
What is your favourite position?  Left back

Harvey T.

What football team do you support?  Aston Villa
What is your favourite position?  Right Midfield

Aden L.

What football team do you support?  Man U
What is your favourite position?  Left Midfield

Julius-Maximilian T.

What football team do you support?  Borussia (woohoo!)
What is your favourite position?  Striker

Adam T.

What football team do you support?  Whitecaps FC
What is your favourite position? Right Wing.

Rohan G.

What football team do you support?  Arsenal
What is your favourite position?  Center Midfield

We are Borussia!

Players of the Month September 2023

Borussia Academy celebrates and recognizes players every month who demonstrate values and behaviours such as:

• RESPECT TOWARDS OTHERS

• GIVING THEIR BEST

• COURAGE & GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP

• SUPPORTING TEAMMATES

Say hello to our outstanding September 2023 Player of the Month winners:

Kolja B., Bella H. Oscar O., Ferederik-Alexander T., Anand D., Louie M., Isaac J., Brett P., Laurence B.

Let’s hear from our star players.

We asked them about their favourite football teams and which position they enjoy playing most.

Meet our Players

Kolja B., B8 Div 2 

What football team do you support?  Eintracht Frankfurt
What is your favourite position?  Goal keeper

Bella Sanni H., B8 Div 3 

What football team do you support?  Borussia Mönchengladbach (way to go Bella!)
What is your favourite position? Centre Midfield

Oscar O., B7 Div 2

What football team do you support? Bayern Munich
What is your favourite position? Goal keeper

Frederik-Alexander T., B9 Div 4

What football team do you support? None (Really? ;-)
What is your favourite position? Striker

Anand D., B9 Div 1

What football team do you support?  Liverpool
What is your favourite position? Goal keeper

Louie M., B10 Div 1

What football team do you support?  Tottenham
What is your favourite position? Left Wing, Right Wing and Striker

Isaac J., B10 Div 4

What football team do you support?  Everton
What is your favourite position? Goal keeper

Brett P., B14 Div 3

What football team do you support? PSV Eindhoven
What is your favourite position? Centre midfield

Laurence B., B11, Div 1

What football team do you support? PSG
What is your favourite position?  Right Back

We are Borussia!