新加坡队长，兼职地产经纪人？！踢球收入有限？！

Singapore national team captain, Harun, recently gave an interview to "Phoenix Sports," discussing his side gig as a real estate agent and other topics.

"I indeed have a part-time job, which I started just last year. It's essential for athletes to plan for their post-retirement life. After retiring, one has to decide on a new career path. My wife is a real estate agent and has taught me a lot. Becoming a sales champion was a stroke of luck. Balancing training and accompanying clients to view properties is challenging. Sometimes, clients want to view properties when I'm in training, so I ask my colleagues to assist them. Clients understand my schedule, but occasionally, it can be tricky, especially during away games. Some clients can be demanding, but it's part of the job. I'm not just a spokesperson for a real estate agency; in Singapore, real estate brokerage is tightly regulated, requiring a license to operate. I genuinely hold a valid license. Currently, I haven't retired yet, but if you can't find me, you can contact my wife. However, real estate sales are genuinely my responsibility. I started playing football at 17, and before this part-time job, I only focused on football. Now, this part-time job adds balance to my life. Since becoming a broker, I feel like my perspective has broadened, and it seems like I'm playing better. Of course, playing football also helps me as a real estate agent; some clients are my teammates and fans. Some people think being a real estate agent is just about making money, but that's not true; you're there to assist clients. Ultimately, it's about using your expertise and market understanding to help clients make informed decisions."

"It's true; goalkeeper Hassan sells snacks in the market. Singapore's labor market is competitive, and living costs are high. From a young age, Singaporeans are taught to take responsibility for themselves. In Singaporean football, our income is very limited compared to Europe, making us practical in planning for post-retirement income sources. We're instilled with a sense of responsibility to take care of our families from a young age. This responsibility drives us as footballers; it's not just about money; we genuinely love football. At 40, after playing for 20 years, we still have a genuine passion for the game. We also have to ensure we have a career after retirement."

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"I believe we need to be realistic; it's challenging to replicate Europe's football market in Singapore. Singapore's football standard is far below Europe's; it's a small country with a small population, and our national team ranks only 156th. It's normal for players to earn less here. If Asian players have the ability, like Wu Lei who went to Spain, they can receive higher salaries. However, if they choose to play locally, increasing income is challenging; we need to face reality."

"If Singapore were to rally around a sport to unite the nation, it would likely be football. I've been to other places like China, Thailand, and Europe, where there are many passionate fans, but the pressure on teams is higher. If we don't perform well, fans will criticize us, but if we do, their support is unconditional. Professional players should accept this; if you can accept fans' love, you should also accept their criticism. It's not about performing well every time, but even when we don't, we should have the desire to do better. We've won championships at the Southeast Asian Games and the Football Championship. When we go to distant away games, only two Singaporean fans cheer for us, but at our home ground, there are 3000 Chinese fans; it's a stark contrast. But even with just two fans, seeing them cheer so passionately motivates us to give our all for the game."

In summary, Harun's insights shed light on the challenges and realities faced by Singaporean footballers, highlighting the importance of planning for post-retirement careers and the unique dynamics of the football landscape in Singapore.