The Sunday Times, Feb 15, 1998 Above all, he was a hero. On the pitch, Fandi Ahmad was genius personified. Off it, he showed a kindness and humility that endeared him to eight and 80-year-olds. Singaporeans have seen him grow from skinny kampung boy to regional soccer star to devoted family man. UNDATED : Starting young ... Fandi (bottom row, third from left) with his first team, the King Of Tigers. 1983 : Fond farewell ... Fandi throws his No. 17 jersey to fans at the National Stadium before leaving for Dutch club FC Groningen. 1985 : He joined Federal Territory (now called KLFA). 1989 : Fandi was given the boot - The Golden Boot, that is, for being Malaysia Cup's top scorer. 1993 : Book him ... Autographing a biography of him written by Straits Times journalist Wilfred Yeo. 1996 : Congratulations ... Fandi and Nur Sarah's wedding was a national celebration. 1998 : Fandi : The Next Generation ... Fandi, wife Nur Sarah and six-month-old son Irfan celebrating Hari Raya Puasa. Subject: Fandi Ahmad Previous Copyright © 1998 Singapore Press Holdings. All Rights Reserved.