over the Maldives on 9 April 2002. However, he only managed to grab the "No. 18" jersey from fellow keeper Hassan Sunny in 2004 and since then, he has regularly kept goal for the country in international tournaments. He represented the Singapore national team in the Tiger Cup, South-east Asia's premier football tournament. He made his name in Tiger Cup 2004, when his impeccable performances between the sticks helped Singapore to a memorable triumph. He was subsequently named the tournament's MVP for his performance during the Cup. Lewis has played in three SEA Games, in 2001, 2003 and 2005. Lewis was nominated for the prestigious 2006 Asian Footballer of the Year award, making him the only ASEAN player and only goalkeeper among the nominees and the first Singapore nominee in the award's history. While playing for Singapore in the 2006 King's Cup against Thailand, he was knocked unconscious after a clash with Thai forward, Kiatisuk Senamuang. A post-match medical report indicated that the injury was not serious. Personal life A graduate of Nanyang Polytechnic, Lewis later studied at Novation Business School in 2005. He graduated with an advanced diploma certificate in Sports and Leisure Management. In 2008, Lewis completed his degree in Sports Management from University of Wolverhampton. Lewis currently works at the Nanyang Polytechnic Student Affair Office. Lewis is married to Jenny Lam, a former flight stewardess. Together they have a daughter and a son. Endorsements In 2010, Lionel signed a contract with Puma, after previously being sponsored by Adidas. Lionel's partnership with YEO’S blossomed over the years and soon he became the ambassador of H-TWO-O and has been actively involved in their advertising campaigns. He is the first S.League player to be featured in a TV commercial which was produced outside of Singapore. Lionel is also one of the brand ambassadors of Europe's leading sports nutrition company, Maximuscle, here in Singapore. Honours Club Geylang United S.League: 2001 Home United Singapore Cup: 2005, 2011 International Singapore ASEAN Football Championship: 2004, 2007 Individual Tiger Cup MVP: 2004 References Sven Goran Eriksson has a Singapore goalkeeper currently training with his squad Lionel training with Man City https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMy5aco4SV8 External links Player profile: RedSports interview with Lionel Lewis 1982 births Living people Singaporean footballers Geylang International FC players Singapore Premier League players Singaporean police officers Singapore international footballers Home United FC players Nanyang Polytechnic alumni Association football goalkeepers Young Lions FC players Footballers