Jacob Mahler Explained

Jacob Mahler
Full Name:Jacob Mahler
Birth Date:10 April 2000
Birth Place:Copenhagen, Denmark
Height:1.85 m
Position:Defensive midfielder, centre-back
Currentclub:Muangthong United
Clubnumber:8
Youthyears1:2017
Youthclubs1:National Football Academy
Years1:2018–2023
Clubs1:Young Lions
Caps1:73
Goals1:9
Years2:2023–2024
Clubs2:Madura United
Caps2:34
Goals2:1
Years3:2024–
Clubs3:Muangthong United
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Nationalyears1:2015
Nationalteam1:Singapore U16
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2017
Nationalteam2:Singapore U19
Nationalcaps2:11
Nationalgoals2:2
Nationalyears3:2018
Nationalteam3:Singapore U23
Nationalcaps3:21
Nationalgoals3:1
Nationalyears4:2018–
Nationalteam4:Singapore
Nationalcaps4:12
Nationalgoals4:3
Club-Update:31 May 2024
Ntupdate:21 November 2023

Jacob Mahler (born 10 April 2000) is a professional footballer who plays either as a defensive midfielder or a centre-back for Thai League 1 club Muangthong United. Born in Denmark, he represents the Singapore national team.

Club career

Young Lions

A youth product of the National Football Academy in Singapore, Mahler moved to Young Lions in 2018.[1] Mahler made his professional debut for Young Lions in a 1–3 Singapore Premier League lost to Geylang International on 4 July 2018.[2]

Mahler was named the club captain from the 2019 season onwards.[3]

Madura United

On 19 May 2023, Mahler joined Indonesia Liga 1 club, Madura United becoming the 10th Singaporean to play in the Indonesian top-flight league.[4] On 23 July 2023, Mahler scored his first goal for the club against Persis Solo coming from a set piece cross from Francisco Rivera.[5] Mahler was named in three consecutive "Team of the Week" from gameweek 4 to gameweek 6.

Muangthong United

On 5 July 2024, Mahler moved to Thai League 1 club Muangthong United.

International career

Mahler made his professional debut for the Singapore national football team in a friendly 2–0 win over Fiji on 11 September 2018.[6] He scored his first goal for Singapore when he collected his second cap against Cambodia on 16 October 2018 in an eventual 1–2 win.[7] [8]

Mahler made his AFF Championship debut in the 2018 campaign on 9 November, with a 1–0 loss over Philippines.[9] [10]

In 2022, Mahler was called up the for 2021 SEA Games in Hanoi, Vietnam.[11] He was named captain but was later withdrawn from the team after he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear during his club's match in the 2022 season.[12]

After a five years absence, on 8 September 2023, Mahler made his return to the senior squad in the starting line up against Tajikistan.

On 12 October 2023, Mahler scored his second international goal against Guam in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.

On 21 March 2024, Mahler equalised the scoreline to 2–2 during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification match against China.

Personal life

Mahler was born in Copenhagen, Denmark to a Danish father and Singaporean mother. His family moved to Jakarta, Indonesia due to his parents work but soon returned to Singapore when he was four.

He attended St. Joseph's Institution (SJI)[13] before graduating from Temasek Polytechnic (TP) with a Diploma in Aerospace Electronics.

Mahler is a big fan of Manchester United and had cited that he used to emulate the playing style of his favourite player, Paul Scholes.

Career statistics

Club

ClubSeasonS.LeagueSingapore CupSingapore League CupAsiaTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Young Lions201720000020
20181000000100
20192430000243
20201430000143
20211230000123
202270000070
202340000040
Total739000000739
ClubSeasonLeagueCup 1Cup 2AsiaTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Madura United2023–243410000341
Total341000000341
2024–250000000000
Total1000000010
Career Total1071000000010710

International

Scores and results list Singapore's goal tally first.[14]

International caps

No Date Venue Opponent Result Competition
612 October 2023National Stadium, Singapore2–1 (won)2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
717 October 2023GFA National Training Center, Guam1–0 (won)2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
8 16 November 2023 Seoul World Cup Stadium, Korea 0-5 (lost) 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
9 21 November 2023 National Stadium, Singapore 1-3 (lost) 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
10 21 March 2024 National Stadium, Singapore 2-2 (draw) 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
11 26 March 2024 Tianjin Olympic Center, China 1-4 (lost) 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification

International goals

No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 16 October 2018 Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia 1–1 2–1
2.12 October 2023National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore2–02–12026 FIFA World Cup qualification
3. 21 March 2024 National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore 2–22–2 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

Madura United

Singapore U22

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Football Association of Singapore. www.fas.org.sg.
  2. Web site: Young Lions vs. Geylang International - 4 July 2018 - Soccerway. int.soccerway.com.
  3. News: Lee . David . 2023-10-16 . Indonesian stints give boost to Lions Jacob Mahler and Song Ui-young . 2024-02-26 . The Straits Times . en . 0585-3923.
  4. Web site: Sultan . Aldi . 2023-05-19 . Madura United tambah komposisi pemain asing usai daratkan Jacob Mahler . 2024-01-30 . Antara News . id.
  5. Web site: Francisco Israel Rivera Jacob Mahler Gol, Persis Solo Tertinggal Madura United di Liga 1 Hari Ini . 2024-01-30 . Tribunpontianak.co.id . id-ID.
  6. Web site: Singapore coach Fandi Ahmad: "Big Lungs" Mahler is a true professional at 18. 13 September 2018.
  7. News: Singapore survive Phnom Penh scare to seal 2-1 victory over Cambodia. 2018-10-16. FourFourTwo. 2018-10-16. en-SG. https://web.archive.org/web/20181016180916/https://www.fourfourtwo.com/sg/features/singapore-survive-phnom-penh-scare-seal-2-1-victory-over-cambodia. 2018-10-16. dead.
  8. Web site: Singapore Ratings vs Cambodia: Ikhsan, Safuwan shine in Phnom Penh victory. 2018-10-17. FourFourTwo. en-SG. 2018-10-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20181018201812/https://www.fourfourtwo.com/sg/features/singapore-ratings-vs-cambodia-ikhsan-safuwan-shine-phnom-penh-victory. 2018-10-18. dead.
  9. Web site: 2018-11-05 . Singapore announce their 23 man squad for the AFF Suzuki Cup Goal.com . 2024-02-26 . www.goal.com . en.
  10. Web site: Fandi 'disappointed' not to get draw after Lions defeat in Philippines - Football Association of Singapore . 2024-02-26 . www.fas.org.sg . en-US.
  11. Web site: 2022-04-19 . Singapore men's U23 football provisional squad for SEA Games announced, including 4 overaged players Youthopia . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20220419105314/https://youthopia.sg/read/singapore-mens-u23-football-provisional-squad-for-sea-games-announced-including-4-overaged-players/ . 19 April 2022 . 2024-02-26 .
  12. Web site: 2022-05-06 . SEA Games: Footballers realistic about gold-medal hopes, will take a game at a time . 2024-02-26 . Yahoo News . en-SG.
  13. Web site: Breakthrough year for teen footballer Mahler, Latest Singapore Football News - The New Paper. Dilenjit. Singh. www.tnp.sg.
  14. Web site: Mahler, Jacob. National Football Teams. 23 October 2018.