Samad Allapitchay
# Samad Allapitchay

Samad Allapitchay (born 1950) is a former Singapore national football team captain who played for National Football League sides Geylang International and Tampines Rovers, and the Singapore Lions in the Malaysia Cup as a centre-back.

Samad was known as a hard-tackling, no-nonsense defender with a penchant for bulldozing his way from defence to attack. He was once dubbed "The Rock of Gilbratar" by his national team coach Mick Walker.

## Personal life

Samad is married to Norizan Aljunied. His youngest son is Tampines Rovers and Singapore international defender Shariff Samat.

## Honours

### Club

Singapore Lions

* Malaysia Cup: 1977, 1980
