Silverfox Hustle #96 - Krishav Ram - Chasing a Dream in Portugal

Send us Fan MailWhat does it take for a 15-year-old Singaporean footballer to leave everything behind and chase his dreams in Portugal? Krishav Ram opens up about his journey from local academies to signing with Portuguese club Boavista FC.The young central midfielder shares how his football journey began at age five with JSSL before progressing through LFA (now LCS Academy), where coaches recognized his potential and pushed him to play with older teams. With a Liverpool-loving father as his first coach and a supportive family network behind him, Krishav developed technical skills that would eventually catch the eye of European clubs.After several training stints abroad, including sessions with Feyenoord and Sporting Braga, Krishav and his family made the life-changing decision to relocate to Portugal. The transition wasn't easy – from navigating language barriers and adapting to a more physical style of play to missing Singaporean chicken rice and maintaining friendships across time zones. Perhaps most touching is how his father transformed from someone who "couldn't even make tea" to cooking chicken curry for his son.Krishav offers fascinating insights into the differences between Singaporean and Portuguese youth football, particularly the emphasis on quick, two-touch play through the middle and tactical flexibility that sees players regularly switching positions. While he admits the physical aspects of European football initially challenged him, he's adapted by playing smarter and embarking on strength training.His perseverance has paid off with a recent signing at Boavista FC, where he'll soon compete against older players. Despite the challenges, Krishav remains grateful for the opportunity and encourages other talented young Singaporeans to consider similar paths if they're truly dedicated.