Muslim Ahmad

Mohamad Muslim bin Ahmad (born 25 April 1989, in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu) is a Malaysian footballer who plays for Malaysia Super League side 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, 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
Club information
Current team
 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– Pahang 29 (1)
National team‡
2008–2011 Malaysia U-21 19 (1)
2009–2013 Malaysia U-23 20 (0)
2009–2015 Malaysia 27 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of July 21, 2018
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of January 25, 2017

Muslim previously played for Harimau Muda A, Terengganu, Johor Darul Takzim and PDRM. He is a member of the Malaysia national team.

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.

Club career

Terengganu FA

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 FA. The match ended with Terengganu suffer a narrow defeat 1–0. Muslim plays his first AFC Cup match against Vietnam side, Sông Lam Nghệ An F.C.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 FA. Muslim help Terengganu to open their campaign with a shocking victory 2–0.

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

Johor Darul Ta'zim FC

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

PDRM FA

Muslim signs with PDRM FA for the 2015 season but was released near the end of the league campaign.

Kelantan FA

On 5 December 2015, he was revealed as Kelantan new player

International career

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 1817000——251
Total 261110100000381
Career total 000000000000

International
National teamYearAppsGoals
Malaysia 200930
201080
201140
201210
201300
201480
201540
Total270

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[3] 0–4 (L)
4 21 July 2011 National Stadium, Bukit Jalil Ong Kim Swee Chelsea[4] 0–1 (L)

Honours

International

Club

Harimau Muda

PDRM 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. Exclusive: Arsenal Set For Asia Retrieved at 21 April 2011
  4. Chelsea – 2011 Pre Season Tour Archived 10 January 2012 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved at 17 May 2011
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