Harimau Muda A
Harimau Muda A, or Malaysia national under-22 football team also known as Malaysia U-22, represents Malaysia in international football competitions such as AFC Youth Championship, Champions Youth Cup and as well as any other under-22 international football tournaments. It is controlled by the Football Association of Malaysia. The team is considered to be the feeder team for the Malaysia U-23 and senior national football teams. It is for players aged 21 and less until the aged of 19 while Harimau Muda B is in charged of the under-19 players. Harimau Muda A will participate in the 2012 S. League replacing Young Lions.
The team is aimed at developing Malaysian youth players and will not recruit any foreign nationals in its squad.
The name "Harimau Muda" means "Young Tigers" in English.
Formation
On October 19, 2007 FAM decided to include Malaysia U-21 as one of the team in 2007–08 Premier League Malaysia and will be known as Harimau Muda (Young Tigers).[1] Due to international duties, the Malaysia national U-21 team were needed to participate in the 2010 AFC U-19 Championship qualification. In local competition, they participated in the Premier League and the FA Cup.
The Harimau Muda were split in to 2 teams on July 2009, Harimau Muda A and Harimau Muda B. The Harimau Muda B were sent to Zibo, China to participate in the 2010 AFC U-19 Championship qualification and Harimau Muda A was to participate in the Premier League and FA Cup.
During the 2010 season, Harimau Muda A went to a training camp in Zlaté Moravce, Slovakia for 8 months while Harimau Muda B participated in the 2010 Malaysia Premier League.
After the stint in Slovakia, Harimau Muda A joined the 2011 Super League Malaysia replacing KL PLUS FC and Harimau Muda B continued to play in the Malaysia Premier League. Harimau Muda A finished 5th while Harimau Muda B played their worst season being in the bottom 3. However, they managed to avoid relegation and will continue to play in the Malaysia Premier League.
For the 2012 season, Harimau Muda A swapped places with the Young Lions of Singapore, which is made up of the Singapore's national under-23 team. Young Lions will replace Harimau Muda A in the Super League while the Harimau Muda A will replace the Young Lions in the S. League.[2] Harimau Muda B will continue to participate in the Malaysia Premier League.
Competition records
Honours
Competitive records
FIFA World Youth Championship Record
- **Red border color indicates tournament was held on home soil.
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AFC Youth Championship Record
AFC Youth Championship Record |
Year |
Round |
Position |
GP |
W |
D |
L |
GS |
GA |
1959 |
Runners-up |
2/4 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
14 |
2 |
1960 |
Runners-up |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1961 |
Round 1 |
5/10 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
15 |
7 |
1962 |
Fourth Place |
4/10 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
11 |
6 |
1963 |
Round 1 |
5/12 |
5 |
3 |
0 |
2 |
10 |
6 |
1964 |
Unknown |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1965 |
Third Place |
3/10 |
5 |
3 |
0 |
2 |
6 |
7 |
1966 |
Quarter Final |
5/12 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
8 |
3 |
1967 |
Round 1 |
14/14 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
10 |
1968 |
Runners-up |
2/12 |
7 |
4 |
0 |
3 |
9 |
15 |
1969 |
Quarter Final |
5/15 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
4 |
8 |
1970 |
Unknown |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1971 |
Quarter Final |
5/16 |
4 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
6 |
1972 to
1974 |
Unknown |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1975 |
Round 1 |
15/19 |
4 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
7 |
1976 |
Round 1 |
14/15 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
9 |
1977 |
Round 1 |
8/13 |
3 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
1978 |
Round 1 |
14/18 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
9 |
1980 to
2002 |
Did not qualify |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2004 |
Quarter Final |
8/16 |
4 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
2006 |
Round 1 |
15/16 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
7 |
2008 |
Did not qualify |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2010 |
Qualification |
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Total |
- |
3 Runners-up |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- **Red border color indicates tournament was held on home soil.
AFF Youth Championship Record
- **Red border color indicates tournament was held on home soil.
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Squad
Current squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Former players
Under K. Rajagopal on 2004 - 2006
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
2012 Transfers
Transfers (In)
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Transfers (Out)
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
For recent transfers, see List of Malaysian football transfers 2012
Coaching staff
Manager |
Afandi Hamzah |
Assistant manager |
vacant |
Head coach |
Ong Kim Swee |
Assistant coach |
Hassan Sazali Waras |
Fitness coach |
Rustov Bozik |
Goalkeeping coach |
Yong Wai Hwang |
Physiotherapist |
Mohd Nasrul Ahmad Tajuddin |
Kitman |
Shukrie Haimie |
Coaches
See also
References
External links
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