# Jacob Mahler

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**Jacob William Mahler** (born 10 April 2000) is a professional [footballer](/source/Association_football) who plays either as a [defensive midfielder](/source/Midfielder#Defensive_midfielder) or [centre-back](/source/Defender_(association_football)#Centre-back) for [Singapore Premier League](/source/Singapore_Premier_League) club [Tampines Rovers](/source/Tampines_Rovers_FC). Born in Denmark, he represents the [Singapore national team](/source/Singapore_national_football_team).

## Club career

### Young Lions

A youth product of the [National Football Academy](/source/National_Football_Academy_(Singapore)) in Singapore, Mahler moved to [Young Lions](/source/Young_Lions_FC) in 2018.[1] Mahler made his professional debut for Young Lions in a 1–3 [Singapore Premier League](/source/Singapore_Premier_League) lost to [Geylang International](/source/Geylang_International_FC) on 4 July 2018.[2]

Mahler was named the club captain from the [2019 season](/source/2019_Singapore_Premier_League) onwards.[3]

### Madura United

On 19 May 2023, Mahler joined [Indonesia Liga 1](/source/Liga_1_(Indonesia)) club, [Madura United](/source/Madura_United_F.C.) becoming the 10th Singaporean to play in the Indonesian top-flight league.[4] On 23 July 2023, Mahler scored his first goal for the club against [Persis Solo](/source/Persis_Solo) coming from a set piece cross from [Francisco Rivera](/source/Francisco_Israel_Rivera).[5] Mahler was named in three consecutive "Team of the Week" from gameweek 4 to gameweek 6.

### Muangthong United

On 5 July 2024, Mahler moved to [Thai League 1](/source/Thai_League_1) club [Muangthong United](/source/Muangthong_United_F.C.). On 25 August, he made his debut for the club in a 2–0 win over [Ratchaburi](/source/Ratchaburi_F.C.). Mahler missed the entire season due to injuries.

### Tampines Rovers

On 29 June 2025, Mahler returned to Singapore to sign with [Tampines Rovers](/source/Tampines_Rovers_FC).

## International career

Mahler made his professional debut for the [Singapore national team](/source/Singapore_national_football_team) in a friendly 2–0 win over [Fiji](/source/Fiji_national_football_team) on 11 September 2018.[6] He scored his first goal for Singapore when he collected his second cap against [Cambodia](/source/Cambodia_national_football_team) on 16 October 2018 in an eventual 1–2 win.[7][8]

Mahler made his [AFF Championship](/source/AFF_Championship) debut in the [2018 campaign](/source/2018_AFF_Championship) on 9 November, with a 1–0 loss over [Philippines](/source/Philippines_national_football_team).[9][10]

In 2022, Mahler was called up the for [2021 SEA Games](/source/2021_SEA_Games) in [Hanoi](/source/Hanoi), [Vietnam](/source/Vietnam).[11] He was named captain but was later withdrawn from the team after he suffered an [anterior cruciate ligament](/source/Anterior_cruciate_ligament) tear during his club's match in the [2022 season](/source/2022_Singapore_Premier_League).[12]

After a five years absence, on 8 September 2023, Mahler made his return to the senior squad in the starting line up against [Tajikistan](/source/Tajikistan_national_football_team).

On 12 October 2023, Mahler scored his second international goal against [Guam](/source/Guam_national_football_team) in the [2026 FIFA World Cup qualification](/source/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_first_round).[3]

On 21 March 2024, Mahler equalised the scoreline to 2–2 during the [2026 FIFA World Cup qualification](/source/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_second_round) match against [China](/source/China_national_football_team).

## Personal life

Mahler was born in [Copenhagen](/source/Copenhagen), Denmark to a Danish father and Singaporean mother.[3] His family moved to [Jakarta](/source/Jakarta), [Indonesia](/source/Indonesia) due to his parents work but soon returned to Singapore when he was four.[3]

He attended [St. Joseph's Institution](/source/St._Joseph's_Institution,_Singapore) (SJI)[13] before graduating from [Temasek Polytechnic](/source/Temasek_Polytechnic) (TP) with a Diploma in Aerospace Electronics.[13]

Mahler is a big fan of [Manchester United](/source/Manchester_United_F.C.) and had cited that he used to emulate the playing style of his favourite player, [Paul Scholes](/source/Paul_Scholes).[3]

## Career statistics

### Club

Club Season League National Cup League Cup Continental Total Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Young Lions 2017 2 0 0 0 0 0 — 2 0 2018 10 0 0 0 0 0 — 10 0 2019 24 3 0 0 0 0 — 24 3 2020 14 3 0 0 0 0 — 14 3 2021 12 3 0 0 0 0 — 12 3 2022 7 0 0 0 0 0 — 7 0 2023 4 0 0 0 0 0 — 4 0 Total 73 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 73 9 Madura United 2023–24 34 1 0 0 0 0 — 34 1 Total 34 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 34 1 Muangthong United 2024–25 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 Total 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 Tampines Rovers 2025–26 10 1 0 0 1 0 14 [a] 0 25 1 Total 10 1 0 0 1 0 14 0 25 1 Career Total 118 11 0 0 1 0 14 0 133 11

1. 9 in AFC Elite 2, 5 in Shopee Cup

### International

- *Scores and results list Singapore's goal tally first.*[14]

#### International caps

No Date Venue Opponent Result Competition 6 12 October 2023 National Stadium, Singapore GUM 2–1 (won) 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification 7 17 October 2023 GFA National Training Center, Guam GUM 1–0 (won) 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification 8 16 November 2023 Seoul World Cup Stadium, Korea South Korea 0-5 (lost) 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification 9 21 November 2023 National Stadium, Singapore Thailand 1-3 (lost) 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification 10 21 March 2024 National Stadium, Singapore China 2-2 (draw) 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification 11 26 March 2024 Tianjin Olympic Center, China China 1-4 (lost) 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification

#### International goals

No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 16 October 2018 Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Cambodia 1–1 2–1 Friendly 2. 12 October 2023 National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore GUM 2–0 2–1 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification 3. 21 March 2024 National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore China 2–2 2–2 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification

## Honours

**Madura United**

- [Liga 1](/source/Liga_1_(Indonesia)) runner-up: [2023–24](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_Liga_1_(Indonesia))

**Singapore U22**

- [Merlion Cup](/source/Merlion_Cup): [2019](/source/2019_Merlion_Cup)

## References

1. ["Football Association of Singapore"](https://web.archive.org/web/20190501213242/http://www.fas.org.sg/competitions/surprise-package-jacob-mahler-determined-seize-young-lions-opportunity). *www.fas.org.sg*. Archived from [the original](http://www.fas.org.sg/competitions/surprise-package-jacob-mahler-determined-seize-young-lions-opportunity/) on 1 May 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2018.

1. ["Young Lions vs. Geylang International - 4 July 2018 - Soccerway"](https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2018/07/04/singapore/sleague/young-lions/geylang-united-fc/2753218/). *int.soccerway.com*

1. Lee, David (2023-10-16). ["Indonesian stints give boost to Lions Jacob Mahler and Song Ui-young"](https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/indonesian-stints-give-boost-to-lions-jacob-mahler-and-song-ui-young). *The Straits Times*. [ISSN 0585-3923](https://www.worldcat.org/issn/0585-3923). Retrieved 2024-02-26.

1. Sultan, Aldi (2023-05-19). ["Madura United tambah komposisi pemain asing usai daratkan Jacob Mahler"](https://www.antaranews.com/berita/3547182/madura-united-tambah-komposisi-pemain-asing-usai-daratkan-jacob-mahler) (in Indonesian). *Antara News*. Retrieved 2024-01-30.

1. ["Francisco Israel Rivera Jacob Mahler Gol, Persis Solo Tertinggal Madura United di Liga 1 Hari Ini"](https://pontianak.tribunnews.com/2023/07/23/francisco-israel-rivera-jacob-mahler-gol-persis-solo-tertinggal-madura-united-di-liga-1-hari-ini) (in id-ID). *Tribunpontianak.co.id*. Retrieved 2024-01-30.

1. ["Singapore coach Fandi Ahmad: "Big Lungs" Mahler is a true professional at 18"](https://web.archive.org/web/20180920083921/https://www.foxsports.com.my/football/aff-suzuki-cup-football/11404/singapore-coach-fandi-ahmad-big-lung-mahler-is-a-true-professional-at-18/). 13 September 2018. Archived from [the original](https://www.foxsports.com.my/football/aff-suzuki-cup-football/11404/singapore-coach-fandi-ahmad-big-lung-mahler-is-a-true-professional-at-18/) on 20 September 2018. Retrieved 20 September 2018.

1. ["Singapore survive Phnom Penh scare to seal 2-1 victory over Cambodia"](https://web.archive.org/web/20181016180916/https://www.fourfourtwo.com/sg/features/singapore-survive-phnom-penh-scare-seal-2-1-victory-over-cambodia) (in en-SG). *FourFourTwo*. 2018-10-16. Archived from [the original](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/sg/features/singapore-survive-phnom-penh-scare-seal-2-1-victory-over-cambodia) on 2018-10-16. Retrieved 2018-10-16.

1. ["Singapore Ratings vs Cambodia: Ikhsan, Safuwan shine in Phnom Penh victory"](https://web.archive.org/web/20181018201812/https://www.fourfourtwo.com/sg/features/singapore-ratings-vs-cambodia-ikhsan-safuwan-shine-phnom-penh-victory) (in en-SG). *FourFourTwo*. 2018-10-17. Archived from [the original](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/sg/features/singapore-ratings-vs-cambodia-ikhsan-safuwan-shine-phnom-penh-victory) on 2018-10-18. Retrieved 2018-10-18.

1. ["Singapore announce their 23 man squad for the AFF Suzuki Cup | Goal.com"](https://www.goal.com/en/news/singapore-announce-their-23-man-squad-for-the-aff-suzuki-cup/k93efqsms98b1mwqtzo9cgfo5). *www.goal.com*. 2018-11-05. Retrieved 2024-02-26.

1. ["Fandi 'disappointed' not to get draw after Lions defeat in Philippines - Football Association of Singapore"](https://www.fas.org.sg/fandi-disappointed-not-get-draw-after-lions-defeat-philippines). *www.fas.org.sg*. Retrieved 2024-02-26.

1. ["Singapore men's U23 football provisional squad for SEA Games announced, including 4 overaged players | Youthopia"](https://web.archive.org/web/20220419105314/https://youthopia.sg/read/singapore-mens-u23-football-provisional-squad-for-sea-games-announced-including-4-overaged-players/). 2022-04-19. Archived from [the original](https://youthopia.sg/read/singapore-mens-u23-football-provisional-squad-for-sea-games-announced-including-4-overaged-players/) on 19 April 2022. Retrieved 2024-02-26.

1. ["SEA Games: Footballers realistic about gold-medal hopes, will take a game at a time"](https://sg.news.yahoo.com/sea-games-footballers-realistic-gold-medal-hopes-010717183.html) (in en-SG). *Yahoo News*. 2022-05-06. Retrieved 2024-02-26.

1. Singh, Dilenjit. ["Breakthrough year for teen footballer Mahler, Latest Singapore Football News - The New Paper"](https://www.tnp.sg/sports/singapore-football/breakthrough-year-teen-footballer-mahler). *[The New Paper](/source/The_New_Paper)*

1. ["Mahler, Jacob"](https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/71988/Jacob_Mahler.html). National Football Teams. Retrieved 23 October 2018.

## External links

- [71988](/source/71988_national_football_team)

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