Victor Andrag

Victor Andrag (born 29 March 1976), is a Malaysian former footballer, chiefly associated with Kedah and a former captain of the team. He played as a centre back. During his career at Kedah, Victor has won every honour the club are eligible for with the exception of the AFC Cup. He is currently part of Aidil Shahrin's coaching staff at Kedah.

In this Indian name, the name Andrag is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Victor. The abbreviation "a/l" (anak lelaki) or "a/p" (anak perempuan), if used, means "son of" or "daughter of" in Malay respectively.
Victor Andrag
Victor with Kedah FA in 2008
Personal information
Full name Victor a/l Andrag
Date of birth (1976-03-29) 29 March 1976
Place of birth Kedah, Malaysia
Position(s) Centre back
Club information
Current team
 Kedah FA (assistant coach)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2001 Kedah Ansell FC 5 (0)
2002–2010 Kedah FA 130 (7)
National team
2002 Malaysia 2 (0)
Teams managed
2012–2013 Penang FA (assistant coach)
2014–2018 Kedah FA (youth)
2019– Kedah FA (assistant coach)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20 January 2007

Early life

Victor was raised in Bedong, a small town in Kedah and located 12 km to the north of Sungai Petani, to Andrag Narimuthu and Anamah Joseph. He was a 400 metres track athlete during his school years at the Sultan Abdul Hamid College, Alor Star. He started his football career with Kedah Ansell FC, a club based in Kulim.

Club career

One of the longest-serving players and highly experienced of the team starting from 2002, Victor was given the captain's armband after the departure of Akmal Rizal Ahmad Rakhli and Mohd Fauzi Nan. He was at the heart of the Kedah defence under Mohd Azraai Khor Abdullah though previous coach Jørgen Erik Larsen preferred to use him as a full-back. Victor's height and strength makes him a towering figure at the centre of the Kedah defence.

After retiring from playing professionally, Victor worked as assistant coach at Penang FA in 2012, assisting head coach János Krecska.[1] After Penang, he returned to Kedah FA as a youth coach.[2]In 2019, Victor was appointed assistant coach to Aidil Sharin Sahak at Kedah FA.

International career

For international stages he is also a part of Allan Harris team, Malaysia national football team during 2002 Tiger Cup. He only made two appearances in the tournament, against Laos and Vietnam.

Honours

Kedah

References
  1. http://hariapenang.blogspot.com/2011/12/senarai-penuh-pemain-pulau-pinang-2012.html
  2. http://www.sinarharian.com.my/ultras/liga-malaysia/kedah-makin-mantap-victor-1.307602


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