Mafry Balang

Mafry Balang
Personal information
Full nameMafry Balang
Date of birth26 March 1984
Place of birthSipitang, Sabah, Malaysia
Height1.74 m (5 ft 8 12 in)
Playing positionDefender , Midfielder
Club information
Current team
Penang FA
Youth career
2002–2004Sabah FA President's Cup Team
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2005–2006Sabah FA6(0)
2006–2007Malacca FA16(0)
2007–2012Sabah FA46(4)
2012Kelantan FA (loan)10(0)
2013–2014Sarawak FA32(0)
2015Penang FA
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 6 December 2013.
† Appearances (Goals).

Mafry Balang (born on 26 March 1984 in Sipitang, Sabah) is a footballer who plays for Penang FA in Malaysia Premier League, mainly as a central defender, although he can operate occasionally as a defensive midfielder.[1] Mafry spent most of his career with Sabah FA (five years). Nicknamed 'Iron Man' by Sabahawk fan supporter due to his tough-tackler, Mafry is a versatile player who can play anywhere on defence, including a more defensive minded midfield role.

Club career

Mafry helps Sabah FA qualified to the 2010 Malaysia Super League under Manager Gary Phillips. He can plays in various position as defender, centre back and defensive midfielder. The Sabahawks fans called him "Iron Man". He is also co-captain for the Sabah FA.[2]

After the meetings held by Sabah FA management, they made the final decision to released Mafry Balang with 13` other players for the 2013 Malaysian league.[3][4]

He had joined Kelantan FA as a loan player for 2012 Malaysia Cup campaign with Afiq Azmi and Mohd Aslam Haja Najmudeen. They had helped Kelantan FA grab the 2012 Malaysia Cup throphy for the second times.[5][6]

For the 2013 Malaysia Premier League, he had joined Sarawak FA.

After spending two seasons with Sarawak, Mafry joins Penang FA for the upcoming 2015 season. He is also accompanied by his Sarawak teammate, who is Sani Anuar Kamsani.

Honours

Clubs

Kelantan FA
Sarawak FA

References

  1. "Mafry bin Balang - Goal.com". Rs.goal.com. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
  2. "Malaysia - M. Balang - Profile with news, career statistics and history". Soccerway. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
  3. Sports247. "Football: Sabah drops 12 players". Sports247.my. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
  4. http://www.newsabahtimes.com.my/nstweb/fullstory/63147
  5. "Football Every Day » A journey through Kelantan’s dramatic rise in Malaysian football". Football.thestar.com.my. 25 October 2012. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
  6. "Kelantan grab Malaysia Cup - Top News - New Straits Times". Nst.com.my. 21 October 2012. Retrieved 29 November 2012.

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