Wan Zaharulnizam Zakaria
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Wan Zaharulnizam bin Wan Zakaria | ||
| Date of birth | 8 May 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Tumpat, Kelantan, Malaysia | ||
| Height | 1.66 m (5 ft 5 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Winger | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Kelantan FA | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2009–2010 | Kelantan FA President Cup | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2010–2011 | Harimau Muda B | 34 | (12) |
| 2011–2013 | Harimau Muda A | 48 | (13) |
| 2014– | Kelantan FA | 19 | (3) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2011–2012 | Malaysia U-21 | 18 | (6) |
| 2011–2014 | Malaysia U-23 | 16 | (6) |
| 2011– | Malaysia | 2 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 4 August 2014. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Wan Zaharulnizam Zakaria (born 8 May 1991 in Tumpat, Kelantan) is a Malaysian footballer currently playing for Kelantan FA. He is an exciting prospect. He is known for his ability in dribble and can play as right or left midfielder.
Career
Wan Zaharulnizam, or better known by his nickname 'Kecik' due to his small stature, has been in the Harimau Muda's setup since 2010, beginning with Harimau Muda B and promoted to Harimau Muda A in 2011.
FC Ryukyu trial
Malaysian media reported in early March 2012 that Wan Zaharulnizam, along with teammate Wan Zack Haikal Wan Noor is to attend trial with Japan Football League side F.C. Ryūkyū after impressing the Japanese side talent spotter during Malaysia's 2-0 defeat to Japan in the 2012 Olympic qualifiers match in Tosu.[1] They successfully completed the 2-week trial with the Japanese club in July.[2][3]
In March 2013, Wan Zack Haikal Wan Noor was officially offered a two year contract, but Wan zaharulnizam did not. Instead, 19 year old Nazirul Naim Che Hashim was offered a contract instead.[4]
Kelantan FA
Wan Zaharulnizam later decided returns to his home ground and joins Kelantan FA with two years contract.
International career
Zaharulnizam made his international debut for the Malaysia national team in a friendly match with Australia, where Malaysia suffers a heavy 5-0 defeat, on 7 October 2011.
He is also a member of the Malaysia U-23 team, who were competing in the 2012 Olympic qualifiers. He also helps Malaysia to retain the men's football gold medal in the 2011 SEA Games.
International goals
Under-23
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 13 November 2011 | Gelora Bung Karno Stadium |  Cambodia | | 4-1 (W) | 2011 SEA Games |
| 2. | 25 June 2012 | Bogyoke Aung San Stadium |  Philippines | | 7-0 (W) | 2013 AFC U-22 Asian Cup qualification |
Honours
Malaysia U-23
- Southeast Asian Games Gold Medal (1) : 2011
- Pestabola Merdeka (1): 2013
- SCTV Cup (1): 2012
Harimau Muda A
- International U-21 Football Tournament Thanh Nien Cup (1) : 2012
References
- ↑ Haresh Deol (12 March 2012). "Kecik walks tall". Malay Mail. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
- ↑ http://www.goal.com/en/news/1276/south-east-asia/2012/07/22/3257082/malaysian-pair-wan-zack-haikal-and-wan-zaharulnizam-have-started-
- ↑ http://www.nst.com.my/sports/soccer/football-wan-zack-is-good-enough-for-europe-1.130645
- ↑ "【お知らせ】マレーシアU-23代表選手２名（ワンザック・ナイム）ＦＣ琉球へ入団". FC Ryukyu Official. 31 March 2013. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
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