Hafiz Rahim (19 November 1983 – 9 July 2020) was a Singaporean

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who played as a

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Club career

Hafiz had previously played for S.League club

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and

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International career

Hafiz earned his first international cap against Thailand on 24 August 2011. He scored his only international goal against

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on 7 June 2013.

Career statistics

International

International goals

Honours

International

Singapore *

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: 2012

Personal life

Hafiz died on 9 July 2020 during a motorcycle accident when the speeding lorry knocked him down at Tampines Ave 8, at the age of 36. Hafiz was unconscious when conveyed to Changi General Hospital (CGH), where he subsequently died. He was married and had three children.

References

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