Quah Kim Lye
# Quah Kim Lye

Quah Kim Lye (born 1943) is a former Singapore national football team captain who played for National Football League side Tampines Rovers and the Singapore Lions in the Malaysia Cup as a striker.

Born to father Quah Heck Hock and mother Lau Ah Noi, Quah, the fifth child among 11 children, is a member of the noted footballing family which has produced fellow Singapore internationals such as brothers Kim Beng, Kim Swee, Kim Siak and Kim Song. Along with his brothers, he was discovered by famed national team coach Choo Seng Quee.

## Football career

### International career

During the 1966 Asian Games, Quah scored a hat-trick in a 5-0 victory against South Vietnam, which allowed Singapore to qualify for the quarter-finals.

In 1971, Quah retired from the national football team after disagreements with the Football Association of Singapore.

In 1973, Quah was persuaded by his brother, Quah Kim Song, national football coach, Michael Walker and his wife to rejoin the national team to compete at the 1973 SEAP Games held in Singapore. During the semi-final match with South Vietnam, he suffered a left knee injury in the last 10 minutes and was substituted out. The match ended in a 1-1 draw and went to the penalty shootout which Singapore lost 5-3.

## Other career

Quah worked at Singapore Pools for 32 years till he retired.

## Personal life

Quah underwent a heart bypass surgery in May 2012.

