Song Ui-young

At the age of 13, Song began training with the school team of Cheong Wang Middle School. In the final year of middle school, Song was made the team captain and his head coach also put in a recommendation during his graduation for him to attend his high school education at Yeouido High School, which was known for its affiliations with K.League Classic club Suwon Samsung Bluewings.[5]

By the recommendation of his coach from Yeouido High School, Song left South Korea at the age of 19 to pursue footballing opportunities in Singapore. Song's move to Singapore was eased by the presence of Home United's assistant coach Baek Jong-seok, whom he shared an apartment with. Song subsequently joined Home United's youth team, which participates in the Prime League.[5]

Song briefly joined J.League Division 2 side Roasso Kumamoto in 2011. During his one season stint with the Japanese side, he made a total of 18 competitive appearances for the team, with 12 of the 19 appearances coming off the bench. He scored 2 goals for the Japanese side.

Following his short spell with Roasso Kumamoto, Song returned to South Korea, where he joined Suwon City to partake in the Korea National League for the 2012 season. Song made a total of 14 competitive appearances with 8 appearances coming off the bench for his club. He scored 2 decisive goals against Cheonan City and Chungju Hummel to secure a 1–2 and 2–1 win respectively for his side.[6]

Song moved abroad afterwards to join Home United's youth team in the Prime League, before being promoted to join the first team which competed in the S.League. On 12 July 2012, Song made his debut appearance for the Protectors in the uniformed derby against Warriors FC. He played a total of 46 minutes in his first competitive match for the club, which subsequently ended in a 0–3 loss for his side.

Former Home United coach Philippe Aw who managed the Singapore Selection side for the 2016 Sultan of Selangor Cup, selected Song in the 18-man squad for the cup tie that took place at the Shah Alam Stadium on 7 May 2016. He came on as a substitute in the 56th minute, and played the remainder of the match which eventually ended 1-1 (3-4 on penalties) in a win for the Singapore Selection team.[7]

Song often spearhead the attacking players in the false nine position. Alongside Shahril Ishak, he enjoyed a prolific start to the 2018 Singapore Premier League campaign before encountering an injury that ruled him out for the latter half of the season. Song also played a pivotal role in helping the club to a second-place finish, scoring a total of 20 goals over the entire season, securing Home United with a play-off slot for the AFC Champions League as well as its highest ever AFC Cup finish in the quarter-finals. On 1 November 2018, it was reported that Song had rejected interest from Indonesian giants Persija Jakarta. Despite being offered a deal worth US$20,000 per month from the Indonesian club, Song chose to remain with Home United, stating his hopes of representing Singapore internationally in the future. He also signed a two-year contract extension with the Singapore-based club.[8]

On 14 February 2020, Home United was purchased, privatised and officially renamed as Lion City Sailors by Singaporean billionaire, Forrest Li.[9] Song remained with the rebranded side, representing the club for the 2020 Singapore Premier League season.

• Singapore Premier League
  • Runner-up: 2013, 2018
• Singapore Cup
  • Winner: 2013
  • Runner-up: 2014, 2015