7 Goals.
1 Night.
Infinite Potential.

Meet Lim You, the 14-year-old Malaysian striker who announced herself to the world at the Srikandi Merdeka Cup 2026.

14Years Old
7Goals vs Saudi
#21Jersey
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Lim You, 14-year-old Malaysian football striker wearing the national team jersey

Malayan Tigress U-17

The Lethal Lefty

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Biography

Quick facts about Malaysia's teenage football sensation.

Lim You celebrating on the pitch

Lim You in action for Malaysia U-17

Player Profile
Full NameLim You (林悠)
Age14 years old
NationalityMalaysian-American
BornTaiwan
ParentsFrom Johor, Malaysia
PositionForward / Striker
Jersey Number#21
Height165cm
Strong FootLeft
Current TeamMalayan Tigress U-17
CoachFairuz Montana Zainal Abidin
Youth AcademyXF Academy (United States)
NicknameThe Lethal Lefty

Since I was young, my father often trained my left foot because there aren't many left-footed players and it is almost like a special advantage. I am lucky to be left-footed.

— Lim You

Her Story

From the US to Malaysia

Lim You was born in Taiwan to Malaysian parents from Johor. Her football journey began in the United States at XF Academy, where she developed the lethal left foot that would later make headlines worldwide.

In 2026, she was called up to the Malayan Tigress U-17 squad alongside fellow dual-heritage players Sofia Jeanne Lacasse and Dishanna Pillay.

The Breakout

At the Srikandi Merdeka Cup 2026 in Indonesia, Lim You delivered a historic performance — scoring 7 goals in a 9-0 victory over Saudi Arabia, becoming the first Malaysian female player to achieve this feat in an official international match.

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Lim You shooting with her left foot

Six of her seven goals came from outside the box

Latest News

Lim You in action against Saudi Arabia

Seven-Goal Sensation

Lim You scored 7 goals as Malaysia U-17 thrashed Saudi Arabia 9-0 to reach the Srikandi Merdeka Cup semi-finals. A historic first for Malaysian women's football.

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Lim You graphic with Malaysia flag

Semi-Final Bound

Malaysia finished as Group A runners-up and advanced to the semi-finals. Lim You will face Thailand next in a crucial knockout match.

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Lim You match action

The Salah Comparison

Fans have compared her lethal left foot to Mohamed Salah. At just 14, she is only beginning her international career.

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Media Coverage

"Just 14, footballer Lim You steals show with seven goals as Tigress reach semis"

Fourteen-year-old forward Lim You stole the spotlight with seven goals as the Malayan Tigress Under-17s thrashed Saudi Arabia 9-0 in their final Group A match at the Srikandi Merdeka Cup in Kudus, Indonesia.

— The Star Malaysia, August 19, 2026

"Lim You: 'Dad turned my left foot into a weapon of destruction'"

The 14-year-old stole the spotlight after scoring seven goals against Saudi Arabia. "Since I was young, my father often trained my left foot because there aren't many left-footed players and it is almost like a special advantage."

— New Straits Times, August 20, 2026

"Meet Lim You, The 14-Year-Old Malaysian Star Who Just Scored Seven Goals Against Saudi Arabia"

Lim is only 14, but she has already spent much of her young football career developing in the United States at XF Academy before representing Malaysia internationally.

— The Rakyat Post, August 19, 2026

Quick Facts

🌍 Background

Taiwanese-born with Malaysian-American heritage. Parents from Johor, Malaysia. Developed at XF Academy in the United States.

⚽ Position

Forward / Striker. Left-footed. Wears #21 for the Malayan Tigress U-17 national team. Known for powerful long-range shooting.

🏆 Achievement

First Malaysian female player to score 7 goals in an official international match. Fans compare her left foot to Mohamed Salah.

💬 Personality

Remarkably humble. Credits teammates for assists. Excited, not pressured, by the big stage. Dreams of bringing trophies home to Malaysia.