Wan Zaharulnizam Zakaria
Wan Zaharulnizam bin Wan Zakaria (born 8 May 1991) is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays as a winger.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth 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) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Melaka United | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2009–2010 | Kelantan U21 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2011 | Harimau Muda B | 34 | (12) |
| 2011–2013 | Harimau Muda A | 32 | (3) |
| 2014–2016 | Kelantan | 36 | (7) |
| 2017–2019 | Pahang | 51 | (4) |
| 2020 | Kelantan | 7 | (0) |
| 2021–2021 | Melaka United | 31 | (4) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2011–2012 | Malaysia U21 | 18 | (6) |
| 2011–2014 | Malaysia U23 | 16 | (6) |
| 2011– | Malaysia | 2 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 4, 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of January 25, 2017 | |||
Club career
Early career
Zaharul began his football career playing for Kelantan President's Cup team in 2010 at age 20, before been discovered by Ong Kim Swee to play for Harimau Muda. He has been in the Harimau Muda setup since 2010, beginning with Harimau Muda B and promoted to Harimau Muda A in 2011.
F.C. Ryūkyū
Malaysian media reported in early March 2012 that Zaharul, along with teammate Zack Haikal, were 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.[2] They successfully completed the 2-week trial with the Japanese club in July.[3][4]
In March 2013, Zack Haikal was officially offered a two-year contract, but Zaharul was not. Instead, 19-year-old Nazirul Naim was offered a contract instead.[5]
Kelantan
In November 2013, Zaharul signed two years contract with his hometown side Kelantan.
Pahang
In December 2016, Zaharul left Kelantan for Pahang. It was announced by his sports representative agency, MVP Sports Agency via their social media that Zaharul have joined Pahang for the 2017 season.[1] Zaharul made his league debut for Pahang in 5–0 win over T-Team on 27 January 2017.[6]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 4 September 2021[7]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Harimau Muda A | 2011 | Malaysia Super League | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 19 | 1 | |
| Total | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 19 | 1 | |||
| Harimau Muda A | 2012 | S. League | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 13 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 13 | 2 | |||
| Kelantan | 2014 | Malaysia Super League | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 19 | 7 |
| 2015 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 | - | 30 | 3 | |||
| 2016 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | - | 22 | 5 | |||
| Total | 36 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 71 | 15 | ||
| Pahang | 2017 | Malaysia Super League | 15 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 3 | - | 29 | 5 | |
| 2018 | 17 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 0 | - | 31 | 2 | |||
| 2019 | 19 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | - | 26 | 2 | |||
| Total | 51 | 4 | 19 | 2 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 9 | ||
| Kelantan | 2020 | Malaysia Premier League | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | ||
| Melaka United | 2021 | Malaysia Super League | 14 | 2 | – | 5 | 0 | – | 19 | 2 | ||
| 2022 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 0 | – | – | 19 | 2 | ||||
| Total | 31 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | – | 38 | 4 | |||
| Career total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
International career
Zaharulnizam made his international debut for the Malaysia national team in a friendly match with Australia, where Malaysia suffered 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 helped Malaysia to retain the men's football gold medal in the 2011 SEA Games.
Under-23
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 13 November 2011 | Gelora Bung Karno Stadium |  Cambodia | 4–1 | 4–1 (W) | 2011 SEA Games |
| 2. | 25 June 2012 | Bogyoke Aung San Stadium |  Philippines | 4–0 | 7–0 (W) | 2013 AFC U-22 Asian Cup qualification |
Personal life
Zaharul, is also known by his nickname 'Kecik' due to his small stature.
References
- "TRANSFER ROUND-UP: Zaharulnizam and Nurri join Pahang, Nazrin Nawi leaves JDT". Goal.com. 10 December 2016.
- Deol, Haresh (12 March 2012). "Kecik walks tall". Malay Mail. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
- "Wan Zack Haikal and Wan Zaharulnizam have started training with FC Ryukyu". Goal.com. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- "Sports | New Straits Times". Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 4 March 2014.
- "【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.
- "Dollah wants Pahang to continue fine form". Thestar.com.my. The Star Malaysia. 30 January 2017.
- "Wan Zaharulnizam Zakaria". Int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
External links
- Wan Zaharulnizam Zakaria at Soccerway