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SINGAPORE – Shariff Samat was a footballer who wore his heart on his sleeve and gave everything on the pitch each time he played.
This was the common refrain among former teammates and friends who paid tribute to the ex-Singapore international, who died on Monday (Feb 10) at the age of 36.
The Straits Times understands that his sudden death was due to a heart attack. He left behind his wife and a four-year-old daughter.
Shariff, the son of former Singapore captain Samad Allapitchay, made over 100 appearances in the S-League – now known as the Singapore Premier League (SPL) – for Sembawang Rangers, Home United, Young Lions, Tampines Rovers, Hougang United, Woodlands Wellington and Geylang International.
He earned his only cap with the Lions in 2013 when he played the last 20 minutes in a friendly against Myanmar, and won a bronze medal with the Under-23 team at the 2007 SEA Games in Thailand.
The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) said on its SPL Twitter account that it is “deeply saddened to learn about the passing of former player Shariff Samat”.
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