Zafuan Azeman

Muhammad Zafuan bin Azeman (born 10 June 1999) is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Malaysia M3 League club Perlis United.

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

Zafuan Azeman
Personal information
Full name Muhammad Zafuan bin Azeman[1]
Date of birth (1999-06-10) 10 June 1999
Place of birth Kangar, Perlis, Malaysia[1]
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Perlis United
Number 10
Youth career
Bukit Jalil Sports School
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018 Kedah 2 (0)
2019 Perlis 20 (4)
2019–2020 Angthong 12 (1)
2021–2022 Penang 3 (0)
2021 → Kelantan United (loan) 6 (1)
2023 Uthai Thani 4 (0)
2023– Perlis United 4 (1)
International career
2017 Malaysia U18 3 (1)
2017–2018 Malaysia U19 6 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 July 2023

Early career

Zafuan Azeman started his youth career with Bukit Jalil Sports School.

Club career

Kedah

In November 2017, Zafuan signed a one-year contract for Kedah in the Malaysia Super League. Under the management of Ramón Marcote Pequeño, he made 2 appearances with the club and didn't scored any goal for Kedah.

Perlis FA

In January 2019, Zafuan signed for Malaysia Premier League side Perlis. He joined the team from Kedah on a free transfer. In the 2019 season, he made 20 appearances for the club and score 4 goals for Perlis

Angthong

In September 2019, Zafuan signed a two-year contract with Angthong in the Thai League 3; following financial issues, his contract was terminated on 11 May 2020.[2]

Penang

Zafuan returned to Malaysia on 10 January 2021, joining Penang ahead of the 2021 Malaysia Super League.[3] On 20 March 2021, Zafuan made his debut with Malaysia Super League side Penang F.C. in a 0-2 win over Selangor F.C. in the Malaysia Super League. Zafuan made his team debut when he came on as a substitute in the 92nd minute replacing Casagrande (footballer).

Under the management of Tomáš Trucha, he made 3 appearances with Penang F.C. before joining Kelantan United on the 2nd transfer window.

Kelantan United

On 25 May 2021, Zafuan joined fellow Malaysia Premier League club Kelantan United on loan from Penang F.C..[4] He made 6 appearances with the club and score 1 goal for Kelantan United. He collected a total of 305 minutes played for the club.[5]

Uthai Thani

In January 2023, Zafuan joined Uthai Thani in the Thai League 2.[6]

On 15th January 2023, Zafuan made his Thai League 2 debut by coming off the bench in Uthai Thani 1-1 draw against Chiangmai United F.C.. He got subbed in 79th minutes replacing Kittisak Phutchan. On 27th May 2023, Uthai Thani won the Final Thai League 2 Playoff in a 5-2 aggregate against Customs United. Uthai Thani successfully promoted to the next season of 2023–24 Thai League 1.

Perlis United

In 2nd June 2023, a Malaysia M3 League side Perlis United signed Zafuan Azeman when the Malaysia League 2nd transfer window opened.[7] He left Uthai Thani after the club got promoted to 2023–24 Thai League 1.

International career

Malaysia U-18

In 2017, Zafuan Azeman got his first international called up for Malaysia U-18. With the Malaysia U-18 squad, he made 3 appearances and scored 1 goal with the national team.

Malaysia U-19

In 2018, Zafuan was called up for Malaysia U-19 squad for 2018 AFF U-19 Youth Championship on July 2018 and 2018 AFC U-19 Championship on October 2018. He made 6 appearances with the team and scored 1 goal for Malaysia U-19.

Career statistics

Club
As of the 10 June 2023.
Club Season League Cup League Cup Continental[nb 1] Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Kedah 2018 Malaysia Super League 2000000020
Total2000000020
Perlis 2019 Malaysia Premier League 164202000204
Total160202000204
Angthong 2019 Thai League 3 70211000100
2020-21 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Total90211000121
Penang 2021 Malaysia Super League 1020000030
2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total1020000030
Kelantan United 2021 Malaysia Premier League 3031000061
Total3031000061
Uthai Thani 2022–23 Thai League 2 4010000050
Total 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
Perlis United 2023 Malaysia M3 League 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career Total3951023000527
Notes
  1. Includes cup competitions such as the AFC Champions Cup, and AFC Cup

Honours

Malaysia U19

References
  1. "Zafuan Azeman". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
  2. Azharie, Farah (11 May 2020). "Ang Thong FC end Zafuan's contract | New Straits Times". NST Online. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
  3. "Zafuan Azeman Sah Sertai Pulau Pinang". VOCKET FC (in Malay). 10 January 2021. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
  4. "Zafuan Azeman Tinggalkan Penang, Sertai Kelantan United". Vocket FC. 25 May 2021.
  5. "Zafuan Azeman statistic with Kelantan United FC". facebook.com. 29 November 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
  6. "Uthai thani New Signings!". facebook.com. 6 January 2023. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  7. "Perlis United New Signings!". facebook.com. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 6 June 2023.


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