Mohd Norhafiz Zamani Misbah

Norhafiz Zamani Misbah

Baddrol Bakhtiar (left) with Mohd Norhafiz Zamani Misbah (right)
Personal information
Date of birth15 July 1981
Place of birthMalacca, Malaysia
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Playing positionDefender
Club information
Current team
Kelantan FA
Number2
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2001-2004Negeri Sembilan42(5)
2005-2008Pahang20(5)
2009-2010KL PLUS FC39(2)
2011-2014Negeri Sembilan FA48(1)
2015-Kelantan FA0(0)
National team‡
2001-Malaysia84(2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17 February 2009.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 7 October 2011

Norhafiz Zamani Misbah (born on 15 July 1981) is a Malaysian footballer who will be playing for Kelantan FA as a defender. He is a member of the Malaysia national football team. He is still a favourite among Negeri Sembilan FA supporters. He won the Malaysia FA Cup with Negeri Sembilan FA in 2003, and is widely considered as one of the better Malaysian defenders in recent years.

Career

He made his first appearance in professional football with Negeri Sembilan FA. He was one of the players who won a silver medal at the 2001 SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur. That game, Malaysia lost to big rival Thailand 0-1.After winning that silver medal, he returned to his club Negeri Sembilan FA with a big name. He is usually named for Malaysia's international squad to play with their opponents.

He moved to 'Real Madrid Malaysia' Pahang FA with a high-profile transfer after spending many years with Negeri Sembilan FA. Pahang FA was delighted with his signing and said 'Zamani is Malaysia's best defender this time'. He made superb performances with his new club.He played in the ASEAN Club Championship with other clubs in ASEAN like Singaporean club Tampines Rovers FC.

He wants to move to another club after underperformance with Pahang FA. He said that he wants to move because Pahang FA have more difficulties after his former teammate, Indra Putra Mahayuddin moved to Selangor FA. He is considering his future at Pahang FA. He later transfer to KL PLUS FC.

Norhafiz joined Negeri Sembilan FA for the 2011 Super League Malaysia season.

For 2015 , he will make a move to Kelantan FA.

International career

Zamani was call up for an international friendly match against five times World Cup winners Brazil in 2002. He was selected as one of four defenders to mark Brazilian stars such as Ronaldo and Barca's Ronaldinho.

In the 2007 Asian Cup, he was named by manager Norizan Bakar as Malaysia captain. He was disappointed with Malaysia losing all their group matches at home. He said that Malaysia have to do something to have hope of playing in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

After bad performances in the 2007 Asian Cup, he was recalled by Malaysian coach B. Sathianathan as one of three senior players to play in the Merdeka Cup. With a combination of 3 senior players and U-23 players Malaysia won this memorable trophy. Malaysia defeated Myanmar 3-1 in the final.

In the 2008 Merdeka Tournament, Norhafiz help Malaysia to reach the final but his missed shot during the penalty shoot out against Vietnam make Malaysia losing 6-5 on penalty.

In November 2010, Malaysia coach, K. Rajagobal called up Norhafiz for the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup, but he was later ruled up by injury during the 2010 Asian Games. He was later replaced by Mohd Razman Roslan.

Malaysia XI

Norhafiz also appeared for the Malaysia League XI. He was selected by coach as defender in the Malaysia squad in a preseason friendly against Manchester United. At the inaugural Premier League Asia Trophy that involved two more English clubs Birmingham City FC and Newcastle United FC. After losing to Chelsea FC in the opening game, Malaysia contested for the 3rd place against Birmingham City FC. After the game which Malaysia lost, then manager of Birmingham City FC (Steve Bruce) was asked to single out a Malaysian player which had impressed him, his answer was Norhafiz Zamani Misbah. He featured and captained the Malaysia XI in the 2 match friendly against Manchester United in July 2009.

Norhafiz captained Malaysia League XI match against Chelsea FC in 21 July 2011. He captained Malaysia League XI lost 0-1.

International goals

# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 12 October 2003 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia  Bahrain 2-2 Draw 2004 AFC Asian Cup qualification
2. 24 March 2007 Colombo, Sri Lanka  Sri Lanka 1-4 Won Friendly

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