DATUK SANTOKH SINGH

National Footballer, Olympian

Santokh Singh was a Malaysian footballer who played for Selangor FA and the national team in the 1970s and 1980s. He was a successful captain and defender who won many trophies and medals, including 9 Malaysia Cups, 2 Southeast Asian Games gold medals, and a bronze medal in the 1974 Asian Games. He also qualified for the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games, but did not play due to Malaysia's boycott. He was recognized by the AFC as one of the most capped players in Asia, and was inducted into the OCM Hall of Fame. He is considered one of the best Malaysian footballers of all time by various media outlets.

As a legendary footballer, Santokh has received several awards and recognitions for his achievements. He was conferred the Panglima Mahkota Wilayah by the Yang Dipertuan Agong of Malaysia and the Order of Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah by the Sultan of Selangor in 2011. He also served as a reference for a character in the 2016 film "Ola Bola" that depicted the glory of Malaysian football.

Although Santokh Singh has retired from playing football, he is still very much involved in the sport. He currently focuses with developing football players amongst the younger generation.