The Johor Darul Ta'zim FC midfielder is no stranger to being captain, and wearing the Southern Tigers armband is another feather to his cap. Thread 1/10

Hariss Harun is also the Singapore captain and has captained various sides throughout his career from a very young age, something that the 27-year-old believes has helped him mature into the player he is today.

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Hariss reflects on the captaincy, including how it is like captaining the leading football club of a country that has a rivalry with his own nation.

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"Being captain of Singapore for the past few years is an honour and this year, 'the Boss' (HRH Mejar General Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim, Crown Prince of Johor) and coach entrusted and gave me the privilege of wearing the armband at JDT," said Hariss. Thread 4/10

"I understand the history between the two countries, but we can put aside the 'colour of our passports'. I have thought about being Singaporean and being captain of JDT but that's the beauty of football, these things happen. Thread 5/10

"I have been captain for teams since my school days and that has had an impact. I learnt from a young age that I needed to be a role model and that has been with me ever since. Now I try instilling it in the people around me." Thread 6/10

Hariss has been a mainstay at JDT since 2014, protecting the back-four and giving stability to the midfield as the club scaled to the top. JDT have won a record five consecutive Malaysia Super League titles, the 2015 AFC Cup and five domestic Cups since 2014. Thread 7/10

Hariss is looking forward to the 2019 season where JDT will become the first Malaysian club to play in the AFC Champions League, the continent's leading tournament. Thread 8/10

"I was just 24 when I came here to improve my game and help the team achieve things... the project was still in its early days. JDT has helped me in many ways. Thread 9/10

"Next year is massive for the club with the Champions League. A club of this stature must consistently play at that level, which is a huge step up," said Hariss. Thread 10/10