Malek Awab was a Singaporean footballer in the 1980s and 1990s.
Malek Awab also holds the record for the most number of international caps for his country, Singapore (121 caps).
Representing the Lions in midfield, Malek was often seen running tirelessly for 90 minutes of the game, closing down on opposition players and making cutting runs into the opponents half. Together with Fandi Ahmad, Abbas Saad and V. Sundramoorthy, they formed the backbone of the Singapore team that won the Malaysia Cup in 1994.
Awab played for the Kuala Lumpur FA side that won the Malaysia Cup in 1988.[1]
Married to seamstress Sharifah Nazihah.
1st international: King's Cup, Bangkok, 1980.
Kuala Lumpur FC, 1987-1991
Home United FC, 2000
Final game: Tiger Cup, 1996.
| Preceded by Au Yeong Pak Kuan |
Singapore Captain 1985-1986 |
Succeeded by Razali Saad |