Muslim Ahmad

Mohamad Muslim bin Ahmad (born 25 April 1989) is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays for and captains Malaysia Super League club Sri Pahang as a centre-back.

In this Malay name, there is no family name. The name Ahmad is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Mohamad Muslim.

Muslim Ahmad
Muslim Ahmad on 2 October 2011
Personal information
Full name Mohamad Muslim bin Ahmad[1]
Date of birth (1989-04-25) 25 April 1989
Place of birth Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
Height 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 Sri Pahang
Number 24
Youth career
2006–2007 Terengganu U-19
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2009 Harimau Muda 24 (0)
2009–2011 Harimau Muda A 20 (0)
2011–2012 Terengganu 36 (2)
2013 Johor Darul Ta'zim 5 (0)
2014–2015 PDRM 36 (3)
2016 Kelantan 17 (0)
2017– Sri Pahang 65 (3)
International career‡
2008–2011 Malaysia U-21 19 (1)
2009–2013 Malaysia U-23 20 (0)
2009–2015 Malaysia 28 (0)
Medal record
Malaysia U-23
Sea Games
Gold medal – first placeSea Games 2011Football
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of May 9, 2021
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of June 16, 2015

Club career

Terengganu

Muslim Ahmad left Harimau Muda A to return to his home team Terengganu as the defender prepares to combine the chase for domestic honours with a glittering international career. Having established himself with the national team, the 22-year-old Muslim felt the time is right to leave the sheltered life at Wisma FAM and embark on a new path in his career. Muslim, who has two Sea Games gold medals and an AFF Cup winners' medal in his collection, now aims to help FA Cup winners Terengganu advance past the first round of the AFC Cup, win the Super League and Malaysia Cup when the new season starts.

Muslim made his first league debut against Perak. The match ended with Terengganu suffer a narrow defeat 1–0. Muslim plays his first AFC Cup match against Vietnamese side, Sông Lam Nghệ An. Terengganu marks the first win on the AFC Cup debut with 1–0 wins. On 22 August 2012, Muslim made his Malaysia Cup debut against Kelantan. Muslim help Terengganu to open their campaign with a shocking victory 2–0.

On 19 September 2012, Muslim left Terengganu after being released by the club.

Johor Darul Ta'zim

On 4 November 2012, Malaysia Super League club, Johor Darul Ta'zim confirmed that Muslim would join the club.[2] He made his debut against Pelita Bandung Raya in a friendly match. Muslim scored in his debut after being assisted by teammate Simone Del Nero. He plays another friendly game against Woodlands Wellington with 5–1 win.

PDRM

Muslim signed with PDRM for the 2015 season but was released at the end of the league campaign.

Kelantan

On 5 December 2015, Muslim was revealed as Kelantan's new player for 2016 season.

Sri Pahang

On 15 January 2017, Muslim signed a contract with Sri Pahang.[3] At Sri Pahang Muslim serves as the club's captain.[4]

International career

Muslim began his career with playing for Harimau Muda A. He is the captain of Harimau Muda A. Muslim Ahmad is a Malaysian national football player. He has played for the Malaysia national football team, and in summer 2009 he played twice against Manchester United in their pre season tour of the Far East.

Muslim and 25 other players, who play for Harimau Muda A, were chosen to participate in a training camp in Slovakia. During his time in the training camp, Muslim and his teammate, Gary Steven Robbat were given a trial from the Slovakian team FC ViOn Zlaté Moravce on 30 March. FC ViOn Zlaté Moravce Coach Ľubomír Moravčík Promised Muslim and Gary a professional contract for the next 2010–2011 season. Later, FC ViOn Zlaté Moravce lost interest in Muslim and Gary due to internal problems in the club.

In November 2010, Muslim was called up to the Malaysia national squad by coach K. Rajagopal for the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup. Malaysia won the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup title for the first time in their history.

Muslim was only 19 when made his senior international debut in 2009. His first tournament action was at 2009 Sea Games. Muslim helps Malaysia to win their fifth Sea Games gold medal. Muslim also played at 2010 Asia Games. Muslim led Malaysia to qualify for the second round of the 2010 Asia Games as one of the best four third-placed teams after a lapse of 32 years. Muslim was called by Malaysia coach, Dato K. Rajagopal to play at 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup. Malaysia won the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup title for the first time in their history under the management of Dato K. Rajagopal.

Career statistics

Club
As of 21 July 2018
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup League Cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Terengganu 2012 Malaysia Super League 212306060––362
Total 212306060––362
Johor Darul Ta'zim 2013 Malaysia Super League 000000002121
Total 000000002121
Kelantan 2016 Malaysia Super League 17030200000220
Total 17030200000220
Pahang 2017 Malaysia Super League 804010——130
2018 Malaysia Super League 1917081——342
2019 Malaysia Super League 000000——00
2020 Malaysia Super League 000000——00
2021 Malaysia Super League 000000——00
Total 261110100000381
Career total 000000000000

International
As of 16 June 2015.[5]
National teamYearAppsGoals
Malaysia 200940
201080
201140
201210
201300
201480
201540
Total280

Malaysia XI
# Date Location Head coach Opponent Result Goals
1 18 July 2009 National Stadium, Bukit Jalil K. Rajagopal Manchester United 2–3 (L)
2 20 July 2009 National Stadium, Bukit Jalil K. Rajagopal Manchester United 0–2 (L)
3 13 July 2011 National Stadium, Bukit Jalil K. Rajagopal Arsenal[6] 0–4 (L)
4 21 July 2011 National Stadium, Bukit Jalil Ong Kim Swee Chelsea[7] 0–1 (L)

Honours

International

Club

Harimau Muda

PDRM FA

Pahang FA

Individual

FAM Football Awards

  • Best Young Players:2009

References
  1. Muslim Ahmad Football Malaysia http://footballmalaysia.com/portal/player_details.php?userid=847
  2. "It's now Johor Darul Takzim FC". New Straits Times. 5 December 2012. Archived from the original on 6 December 2012. Retrieved 7 December 2012.
  3. "Pahang FA optimis kembali digeruni dengan kehadiran 15 pemain baharu". Astro Awani. 15 January 2017.
  4. "Sri Pahang jumpa KL City tanpa kapten". Berita Harian. 9 April 2021.
  5. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann, Ahmad, Mohd Muslim - National Football Teams
  6. Exclusive: Arsenal Set For Asia Retrieved at 21 April 2011
  7. Chelsea – 2011 Pre Season Tour Archived 10 January 2012 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved at 17 May 2011
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