Singapore Premier League’s move to raise foreign player quota sparks concerns in football fraternity

Singapore Premier League’s move to raise foreign player quota sparks concerns in football fraternity

Clubs will be able to field up to seven foreigners per match, up from six - marking the greatest number of foreign players allowed since the league was launched in 1996.

Concerns grow over rise in foreign player quota in Singapore Premier League

On 2 July 2025, the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) announced a set of sweeping changes to the Singapore Premier League (SPL), including an increase in the foreign player quota from six to seven per match. This marks the highest number of foreign players allowed in the league since its inception in 1996. The move is part of FAS’s broader strategy to enhance the SPL’s competitiveness and attract more spectators and investment. The changes…