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Lila Tan, 21
ELLE Singapore
|April 2025
The national footballer gets a kick out of breaking expectations and barriers.

Four years ago, Lila Tan was a bright-eyed 18-year-old, balancing modelling with professional football, eager to make her mark in both careers. Today, the midfielder who plays for Still Aerion WFC (Women’s Football Club), has blossomed into a self-assured young woman who knows exactly what she wants from life and isn’t afraid to pursue it.

This story is from the April 2025 edition of ELLE Singapore.
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