Lim Tong Hai

Lim Tong Hai
Personal information
Date of birth (1969-05-14) 14 May 1969
Place of birth Singapore
Position(s) Centre-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1989 Jurong Town
1990–1993 Geylang International
1994–1995 Singapore FA
1996–2001 Tanjong Pagar United
2002–2003 Geylang United
International career
1989–1999 Singapore 47 (1)
Managerial career
Geylang United (Head of Development)
2006–07 Geylang United
2008 Geylang United
2010–2012 Geylang United (Team manager)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Lim Tong Hai (born 14 May 1969) was a centre-back for the Singapore national football team from 1989 to 1999. He held various backroom roles at former club Geylang United after retiring from his playing career until his departure in 2012. Lim is widely considered one of the greatest defenders in Singapore's history. He was renowned for his marking, awareness and ability to anticipate a threat from the opposition. A precise tackler and an imposing defensive presence, Lim was also known for his aerial ability, strength, man-marking and tactical knowledge