A Malaysian professional footballer who played as a midfielder and earned 12 international caps for the Malaysia national team between 2002 and 2007. He's remembered for his stint with Selangor FA in the Malaysian Super League.
Santokh Singh, a retired Malaysian football player, is widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders in the history of Malaysian football. Born on June 22, 1952, in Setapak, Santokh etched his name in the annals of Malaysian sports, earning numerous accolades and breaking records that still stand today.
Santokh's illustrious career spanned over a decade, during which he played for the Selangor FA team from 1972 to 1985, winning an impressive nine Malaysia Cups as captain. His partnership with Soh Chin Aun was particularly noteworthy, earning them the reputation of being the most solid defense in the Malaysian team.
On the international stage, Santokh represented Malaysia in the 1970s and 1980s, participating in the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games qualification, although he did not feature in the finals due to Malaysia's boycott of the tournament. He was also part of the Malaysian team that secured the bronze medal at the 1974 Asian Games in Tehran, despite not playing due to injury.
Santokh's achievements on the field earned him numerous accolades. In 1999, the Asian Football Confederation recognized his remarkable feat of representing Malaysia 145 times, inducting him into the AFC Century Club. In 2004, he was inducted into the Olympic Council of Malaysia's Hall of Fame.
In 2011, Santokh was bestowed the honor of the Panglima Mahkota Wilayah by the Yang Dipertuan Agong of Malaysia, which bears the title Datuk. The Sultan of Selangor also honored him with the Order of Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah in the same year.
Santokh's legacy extends beyond his playing days. In 2014, FourFourTwo listed him among the top 25 Malaysian footballers of all time. In 2020, Goal.com selected him as part of the best Malaysia XI of all time.
As a testament to his enduring impact on Malaysian football, Santokh's story serves as an inspiration to aspiring footballers, cementing his place as one of the greatest Malaysian footballers of all time.
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