Mohd. Safiq Rahim

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Safiq Rahim
Personal information
Full nameMohammad Safiq Bin Rahim
Date of birth (1987-07-05) July 5, 1987
Place of birthKuala Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia
Height1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)
Playing positionAttacking midfielder
Club information
Current clubJohor Darul Takzim
Number8
Youth career
2003–2007Bukit Jalil Sports School
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2007–2009Selangor78(18)
2009–2010KL PLUS7(5)
2010–2012Selangor196(68)
2013–Johor Darul Takzim22(4)
National team‡
2004–2006Malaysia U-205(0)
2007–2010Malaysia U-2326(5)
2007–Malaysia42(10)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 30, 2013.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of October 30, 2013

Mohammad Safiq Rahim (born July 5, 1987 in Kuala Selangor, Selangor) is a Malaysian footballer who is currently playing for Johor Darul Takzim FC. He is also a member of Malaysia national, Malaysia U-23 and former Malaysia U-20 squad.

Safiq previously played for Selangor helping them to win the 2010 Super League and the 2010 Malaysia Charity Shield. Presently, he captains the Malaysian national team.

Club career

Selangor

Safiq began his career for Selangor in the Selangor FA President's Cup. He was the captain and was one of the key players for the team mate. Safiq was later promoted to the Senior team

KL Plus

Safiq left Selangor in 2009 and joined KL Plus. Safiq managed 7 appearances and scored 5 goals. He was also the team vice captain, with NorHafiz Zamani Misbah the team captain. Safiq left KL Plus after only playing for one season.

Return to Selangor

Safiq rejoined Selangor in 2010. He was made captain in early 2011 after captain, Mohd Amri Yahyah was injured for half of the season. Safiq was part of the Selangor team that won the 2010 Super League and the 2010 Malaysia Charity Shield.

On 30 June 2011, Indonesian club, Persib Bandung announced that they would give him a contract for the 2011–12 Indonesia Super League season.[1] Safiq later chose not to join Persib Bandung.

On August 2011 after the 2011 Malaysia Cup, Safiq was given a three-week trial from the Welsh club, Cardiff City FC with the help from the Cardiff owner, Datuk Chan Tien Ghee.[2][3] Malaysian striker, Mohd Safee Mohd Sali was also given a trial by Chan Tien.[4] Safiq officially underwent his 3 week trial on November 24, 2011 and ended on 11 December 2011.[5][6]

Johor Darul Takzim

Safiq joined Johor DT for 2013 season. He made his debut and scored in the opening match of 2013 Malaysia Super League against Pahang.

International career

Safiq has represented Malaysia since 2005. He earned his first full international cap against Myanmar in the 2007 ASEAN Football Championship. Since then he only made appearances with the under-23 national team. He scored his first international senior goal in an unofficial match against Zimbabwe on July 12, 2009.

He was a member of the Malaysian squad that won the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup. It was the first time in history that Malaysia won the AFF Suzuki Cup title.

On 13 and 16 July 2011, Safiq captained the Malaysia XI in their matches against Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC. Malaysia XI lost 0-4 against Arsenal. Just before the stroke of half time against Liverpool, with Malaysia trailing 0-1, Safiq scored from a free-kick to equalise for Malaysia. Despite a spirited comeback, Malaysia XI went on to lose 3-6 i to Liverpool. He scored two goals from free kick against Singapore on June 8 and June 12 consecutively. He scored another goal, again from a free kick against Hong Kong. On November 28, he scored the opening goal in a match against Laos in the 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup.

International goals

Senior team
# Date Venue Opponent Result Score Competition
1. February 9, 2011 Shah Alam Stadium, Shah Alam  Hong Kong 2–0 (W) 1 Friendly
2. June 29, 2011 National Stadium, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur  Chinese Taipei 2–1 (W) 1 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)
3. July 3, 2011 Taipei Municipal Stadium, Republic of China  Chinese Taipei 2–3 (L) 1 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)
4. November 13, 2011 Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati, India  India 1–1 (D) 1 Friendly
5. June 8, 2012 Jalan Besar Stadium, Singapore  Singapore 2–2 (D) 1 Friendly
6. June 12, 2012 Shah Alam Stadium, Shah Alam  Singapore 2–0 (w) 1 Friendly
7. October 16, 2012 Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok  Hong Kong 3–0 (w) 1 Friendly
8. November 28, 2012 National Stadium, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur  Laos 4–1 (w) 1 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup
9. March 17, 2013 Shah Alam Stadium, Shah Alam  Saudi Arabia 1–4 (L) 1 Friendly
10. October 9, 2013 Shenzhen Stadium, Shenzen  United Arab Emirates 1–3 (L) 1 Friendly

Honours

Club

Selangor FA
  • Malaysian Charity Shield: 2009, 2010
  • Malaysian Super League: 2009, 2010
  • Malaysian FA Cup: 2009

International

References

  1. ↑ Wow, Kapten Timnas Malaysia Siap Berkostum Persib Retrieved at 30 June 2011
  2. ↑ Malaysia captain Safiq Rahim set for Cardiff City trial Retrieved at 27th August 2011 from Goal.com
  3. ↑ Safiq ke Eropah (MALAY) Retrieved at 26th August 2011 from Kosmo! Online
  4. ↑ Safee sambut tawaran percubaan dua minggu di Cardiff (MALAY) Retrieved at 7 September 2011 from Arena.my
  5. ↑ Malaysia captain Safiq Rahim given three-week trial at Cardiff City Retrieved at 23 November 2011 from WalesOnline.co.uk
  6. ↑ Safiq: Usaha keras yang berbaloi Retrieved at 1 December 2011 from Astro Arena

External links

Johor Darul Takzim F.C. – current squad
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