Malaysia national under-16 football team
Nickname(s) | Harimau Muda (Young Tigers) |
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Association | Football Association of Malaysia |
Confederation | AFC (Asia) |
Sub-confederation | AFF (Southeast Asia) |
Head coach | Spain Javier Jorda Ribera |
Home stadium | Bukit Jalil National Stadium |
FIFA code | MAS |
First international | |
Singapore 0–0 Malaysia Malaysia (Singapore; August 1980) | |
Biggest win | |
Guam 0–15 Malaysia Malaysia (Yangon, Myanmar; 12 June 2000) | |
Biggest defeat | |
Bahrain 6–0 Malaysia Malaysia (Singapore; August 1980) Malaysia Malaysia 0–6 Thailand (Kathmandu, Nepal; 1992) Malaysia Malaysia 0–6 Laos (Canberra, Australia; 9 October 2009) Australia 7–1 Malaysia Malaysia (Phnom Penh, Cambodia; 18 July 2016) | |
AFC U-17 Asian Cup | |
Appearances | 6 (first in 2004 ) |
Best result | Quarter-final (2014) |
ASEAN U-16 Boys' Championship | |
Appearances | 8 (first in 2002 ) |
Best result | Champions (2013, 2019) |
The Malaysia national under-16 football team (also known as Malaysia Under-16 or Malaysia U-16) represents Malaysia in international football competitions in ASEAN U-16 Boys' Championship, AFC U-17 Asian Cup and FIFA U-17 World Cup, as well as any other under-17 international football tournaments. The players in the current team mainly consist of players with age within 15 to 16 years old where the oldest players will be below the age requirement of 17 years old when the next U-17 tournament started.
History
[edit ]The team is considered to be the feeder team for the Malaysia national under-19 football team. It is for players aged 16 and less. Also in existence are national teams for Under-22s (Under-21s and Under-20s), Under-19s and Under-15s. As long as they are eligible, players can play at any level, hence it is possible for one to play for the U-16s, senior side and then again for the U-16s.
AFF U-16 Youth Championship
[edit ]The team best performance in the AFF U-16 Youth Championship is by winning the 2013 edition in Myanmar.
Players was called up for international duty with the international selection as the team will represent the nation in the 2016 AFF U-16 Youth Championship in July 2016. The team did not managed to pass the group stage.[1] [2] [3]
AFC U-16 Championship qualifying
[edit ]Malaysia achieved their best ever quarter-final appearance in 2014 edition before being eliminated by Australia after a narrow 1–2 defeat. The team continued to show their improvement at youth level by advancing to the 2016 competition with three wins from four during their qualifying campaign under the guidance of coach P. Somasundram. The team targeting for reaching the semi-finals and qualify for the World Cup.[4]
The team participated in the 2016 edition in Group C alongside South Korea, Oman, and Iraq.[5] [6] They were eventually knocked out of the campaign after failing to get past the group stage, being defeated 0–3 by both Oman and South Korea, before managing a 1–1 draw with Iraq, thus ending their chances to qualify for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
FIFA U-17 World Cup qualifying
[edit ]The team qualifying will be determined after AFC U-16 Youth Championship 2018 result.
NFDP collaboration
[edit ]After a recent slump in performance of national team, Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and National Football Development Programme (NFDP) has collaborated to increase the quality of grassroots football development in Malaysia in order to produce better players for the national team.[7] The current target is to produce players which will represent Malaysia in Under 17 World Cup competition in near future.[7]
International records
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World Cup[edit ]
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Asian Confederation[edit ]
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ASEAN Confederation
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Invited tournaments
[edit ]Invited Tournament | ||||||||
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Year | Tournament | Result | GP | W | D* | L | GS | GA |
Singapore 1980 | Lion City Cup | Round 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
Singapore 1981 | Lion City Cup | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 19 | |
Singapore 1982 | Lion City Cup | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 7 | |
Singapore 2005 | Lion City Cup | Runners-up | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 3 |
Singapore 2006 | Lion City Cup | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | |
Malaysia 2012 | Frenz International Cup | Fourth Place | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 4 |
Malaysia 2014 | FAM-FRENZ Asia Champions Trophy | Champions | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 44 | 17 |
China 2015 | International Youth Championships | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
China 2016 | Dream Come True Tournament | Runners-up | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 64 | 3 |
India 2016 | AIFF Youth Cup | Fourth Place | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 12 |
Japan 2016 | Bari Cup | Runners-up | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 5 |
Italy Austria Slovenia 2017 | Tournament of Nations | Tenth Place | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
Japan 2018 | JENESYS Japan-ASEAN Tournament | Fifth place | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 2 |
Hong Kong 2019 | Jockey Club Football Tournament | Champions | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
China 2019 | CFA Football Tournament | Champions | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
North Macedonia 2022 | UEFA U15 Development Tournament[8] | Runners-up | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
Total | Best: Champions | Invited Tournament: Ten Tournament |
Results and fixtures
[edit ]Win Draw Lose
2024
[edit ]Players
[edit ]Current squad
[edit ]The following players were called up for the training camp ahead of the 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification.[9]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1GK | Ahmad Zidan Ahmad Fazly | (2008年07月17日) 17 July 2008 (age 16) | Malaysia Mokhtar Dahari Academy | |||
1GK | Muhammad Naqqiudin Zamzuri | (2008年09月15日) 15 September 2008 (age 16) | Malaysia Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV | |||
1GK | Muhammad Alif Hakimi Zamri | (2008年03月09日) 9 March 2008 (age 17) | Malaysia Perlis Singa Muda | |||
1GK | Kaveen Shanmugesh Waran | 16 | Australia Perth SC | |||
2DF | Adam Mustaqim Ahmad Amran | (2007年02月16日) 16 February 2007 (age 18) | Malaysia Mokhtar Dahari Academy | |||
2DF | Aisy Aqasha Noorazhar | (2008年03月05日) 5 March 2008 (age 17) | Malaysia Mokhtar Dahari Academy | |||
2DF | Muhammad Faizi Hafiz Hishamuddin | (2008年12月02日) 2 December 2008 (age 16) | Malaysia Mokhtar Dahari Academy | |||
2DF | Muhammad Ilhaam Azani Mohd Azamin | (2008年02月12日) 12 February 2008 (age 17) | Malaysia Mokhtar Dahari Academy | |||
2DF | Muhammad Amar Imran Uzaini Ashadi | (2008年06月30日) 30 June 2008 (age 16) | Malaysia Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV | |||
2DF | Muhammad Aman Shah Azlan | (2008年08月19日) 19 August 2008 (age 16) | Malaysia SSTMI | |||
3MF | Muhammad Awal Wafiy Ahmad Syukri | (2008年01月09日) 9 January 2008 (age 17) | Malaysia Mokhtar Dahari Academy | |||
3MF | Tengku Hasyri Shah Meerza Tengku Hazman | (2008年08月10日) 10 August 2008 (age 16) | Malaysia Mokhtar Dahari Academy | |||
3MF | Mikail Hamidi Zulrafhan | (2008年02月03日) 3 February 2008 (age 17) | Malaysia Mokhtar Dahari Academy | |||
3MF | Adam Hakimi Mohd Zaki | (2008年07月02日) 2 July 2008 (age 16) | Malaysia Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV | |||
3MF | Haziq Aziz Ahyok Abdul Qayyum | (2008年01月18日) 18 January 2008 (age 17) | Malaysia Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV | |||
3MF | Muhammad Fahmi Nor Farizamal | (2008年02月28日) 28 February 2008 (age 17) | Malaysia Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV | |||
3MF | Muhammad Rizzqin Uqail Mohd Sany | (2008年06月25日) 25 June 2008 (age 16) | Malaysia Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV | |||
3MF | S. Chittesh | (2008年01月09日) 9 January 2008 (age 17) | Malaysia Selangor FC | |||
4FW | Izzuddin Afif Nazarudin | (2008年03月01日) 1 March 2008 (age 17) | Malaysia Mokhtar Dahari Academy | |||
4FW | Muhammad Naqif Firhad Mohd Shafarin | (2008年01月25日) 25 January 2008 (age 17) | Malaysia Mokhtar Dahari Academy | |||
4FW | Aisy Mirza Azri | (2008年05月11日) 11 May 2008 (age 16) | Malaysia Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV | |||
4FW | Mohamad Fadhlul Hadi Zulkarnain | (2008年04月01日) 1 April 2008 (age 16) | Malaysia Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV | |||
4FW | Arayyan Hakeem Norizam | (2008年09月13日) 13 September 2008 (age 16) | Malaysia Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV | |||
4FW | Muhammad Faris Asyraf Fandi | (2009年02月10日) 10 February 2009 (age 16) | Malaysia Perlis Singa Muda | |||
4FW | Kim Johan Nyo Tegnander | (2009年02月03日) 3 February 2009 (age 16) | Norway FK Jerv |
Standby list
[edit ]The following players were named in the standby list in the event of changes in the original lineup.[10]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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4FW | Muhammad Nur Hakim Mohamad Irwan | (2008年04月11日) 11 April 2008 (age 16) | Malaysia Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV | |||
1GK | Muhammad Fareeq Hakimi Mohd Fauzi | (2008年07月27日) 27 July 2008 (age 16) | Malaysia Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV | |||
2DF | Mohamad Khairie Khairul Anuar | (2008年01月28日) 28 January 2008 (age 17) | Malaysia Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV | |||
Muhammad Hafiz Aiman Sulaiman | Malaysia Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV | |||||
4FW | Muhammad Izham Aiman Khairul | (2008年01月01日) 1 January 2008 (age 17) | Malaysia Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV | |||
Aqhyl Faiesal Ahmad Famy | Malaysia Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV | |||||
3MF | Ahmad Danial Azaz Ahmad | (2008年03月27日) 27 March 2008 (age 17) | Malaysia Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV | |||
4FW | Jeremy Datoon | (2008年05月04日) 4 May 2008 (age 16) | Malaysia Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV | |||
4FW | Muhammad Alif Qayyum Mohd Faizul | Malaysia Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV | ||||
Muhammad Aqimi Hailmi | Malaysia Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV | |||||
4FW | Mohamad Iman Danish Mohd Shukor | (2009年03月26日) 26 March 2009 (age 16) | Malaysia Mokhtar Dahari Academy | |||
2DF | Muhammad Nabil Mohd Nadzmi | (2008年11月23日) 23 November 2008 (age 16) | Malaysia Mokhtar Dahari Academy | |||
3MF | Muhammad Iman Irfan Muhammad Hapis | (2008年06月09日) 9 June 2008 (age 16) | Malaysia Mokhtar Dahari Academy | |||
1GK | Adrian Muslim Sufian | (2008年05月13日) 13 May 2008 (age 16) | Malaysia Mokhtar Dahari Academy | |||
3MF | Ahmad Aqil Rayyan Ahmad Faizal | (2008年05月01日) 1 May 2008 (age 16) | Malaysia Mokhtar Dahari Academy | |||
4FW | Mohd Ashrif Hazeem Disam | (2008年11月27日) 27 November 2008 (age 16) | Malaysia Mokhtar Dahari Academy | |||
4FW | Muhammad Fahrin Danny Abdul Fatah | (2008年04月06日) 6 April 2008 (age 16) | Malaysia MISC-Touchtronics FC | |||
3MF | Pravinash Ravindran | (2008年05月23日) 23 May 2008 (age 16) | Malaysia MISC-Touchtronics FC | |||
3MF | Muhamad Shahiman Muhd Nasir | (2008年02月10日) 10 February 2008 (age 17) | Malaysia SSTMI | |||
2DF | Mohamad Darwish Aiman Anuar | (2008年09月27日) 27 September 2008 (age 16) | Malaysia SSTMI | |||
3MF | Mohammad Irfan Khairi Mohamad Fitri | (2008年08月07日) 7 August 2008 (age 16) | Malaysia Perlis Singa Muda | |||
2DF | Muhammad Azrul Amri Lokman | (2008年07月11日) 11 July 2008 (age 16) | Malaysia PDRM F.C. | |||
2DF | Muhammad Adam Fitri Anwar Saddat | (2008年10月06日) 6 October 2008 (age 16) | Malaysia SMK Kampong Chengal | |||
1GK | Mohamad Syafiz Hafizie Mohamad Fadlie | (2008年03月07日) 7 March 2008 (age 17) | Malaysia SMK Tabuan Jaya | |||
4FW | Muhammad Ariq Budrishah Ezwandy | (2008年08月15日) 15 August 2008 (age 16) | Malaysia SMK Tun Hussein Onn |
Coaching staff
[edit ]Malaysia national football team Coaching staff | ||||
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Roles | Names | |||
Head coach | Spain Javier Jordi Ribera | |||
Assistant head coach | Malaysia Amirizdwan Taj | |||
Assistant head coach | Malaysia Efendi Malek | |||
Assistant coach | Malaysia V. Kavi Chelvan | |||
Goalkeeping coach | Malaysia Nasril Nourdin | |||
Fitness coach | Malaysia Khairal Afiq |
Malaysia national football team management and supporting staff | ||||
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Roles | Names | |||
Team Manager | Malaysia A. Christopher Raj | |||
Kitman | Malaysia Suhardi Abang Usop | |||
Team Admin | Malaysia Muhammad Aiqal Rasman | |||
Performance analyst | Malaysia Mohd Aimerul Mat Nuar | |||
Physiotherapist | Malaysia Chin Chee Yong | |||
Masseur | Malaysia Zahari Mazlan | |||
Team Doctor | Malaysia Ridzuan Azmi | |||
Media Officer | Malaysia Vincent Wong Yew Sing |
Coaching history
[edit ]- Malaysia S. Balachandran (2013–2014)[11] [12] [13] [14] [15]
- Malaysia Somasundram a/l Periasamy (2015–2016)[16]
- Malaysia Lim Teong Kim (2017–2018)[17]
- Malaysia P. Maniam (2019)
- Malaysia Osmera Omaro (2022–2024)
- Spain Javier Jordi Ribera (2024–present)
Honours
[edit ]Regional
[edit ]Others
[edit ]- Lion City Cup:
- 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up (2): 2005, 2006
See also
[edit ]- Malaysia national football team
- Malaysia women's national football team
- Malaysia national under-23 football team
- Malaysia national under-22 football team
- Malaysia national under-19 football team
Notes
[edit ]References
[edit ]- ^ "Skuad Somasundram Sasar Separuh Akhir Kejuaraan B-16 AFF 2016" (in Malay). Football Association of Malaysia. 9 July 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
- ^ Zulhilmi Zainal (15 July 2016). "Ten-man Malaysia U16 set up must-win group match against Myanmar after beating Singapore". Goal.com. Archived from the original on 4 April 2018. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
- ^ Zulhilmi Zainal (19 July 2016). "Australia U16 simply too strong for Malaysia U16". Goal.com. Archived from the original on 4 April 2018. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
- ^ "AFC U-16 Championship – Group C: MD1 Preview". Asian Football Confederation. 15 September 2016. Archived from the original on 16 September 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
- ^ Khairul Nizam (31 May 2016). "Cabaran sukar pasukan bawah 16 tahun Malaysia". Fourth Official. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
- ^ "Malaysia layak ke pusingan akhir Kejohanan B16 AFC 2016" (in Malay). Football Association of Malaysia. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
- ^ a b "Perjalanan ke Piala Dunia b-17 bermula tahun depan". Bernama (in Malay). Sinar Harian. 18 December 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
- ^ "U15: Macedonia won the UEFA development tournament". Macedonian football. Archived from the original on 9 October 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- ^ "SIARAN MEDIA: SENARAI 25 PEMAIN HARIMAU MALAYA B-16 KE KEM LATIHAN PUSAT MENJELANG KELAYAKAN PIALA ASIA B-17 2025 DI LAOS".
- ^ "SIARAN MEDIA: SENARAI 25 PEMAIN HARIMAU MALAYA B-16 KE KEM LATIHAN PUSAT MENJELANG KELAYAKAN PIALA ASIA B-17 2025 DI LAOS".
- ^ "AFF U16 FINAL: Malaysia Lift First-Ever Crown". ASEAN Football Federation. 2 September 2013. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
- ^ "Malaysia crowned ASEAN U16 champions". Asian Football Confederation. 4 September 2013. Archived from the original on 24 September 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
- ^ Eric Samuel (1 October 2013). "Coach wants U16 squad to scale greater heights". The Star. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
- ^ Suryati Mohd Nor (2 December 2014). "B16 Tahun: Jurulatih Balachandran Akui Letak Jawatan, Masalah Peribadi" (in Malay). mStar. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
- ^ Nik Afiq (4 December 2014). "Balachandran has left the Malaysia under 16 team and decided to join Frenz United as their new head coach". Goal.com. Archived from the original on 4 April 2018. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
- ^ K. Rajan (21 September 2015). "Under-16 football coach aiming for better results in AFC Finals". The Star. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
- ^ Syafiq Aznan (27 September 2018). "FAM sack National Under-16 coach Teong Kim". New Straits Times. Retrieved 27 September 2018.
External links
[edit ]- Harimau Malaysia (National Team)
- FIFA profile: Malaysia / Fixtures & Results
- Football Association of Malaysia
Head-to-head record
[edit ]The following table shows Malaysia's head-to-head record in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup.
Opponent | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
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Australia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 000.00 |
India | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 000.00 |
Iran | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | −5 | 000.00 |
Iraq | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +0 | 000.00 |
Japan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | −6 | 000.00 |
Kuwait | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 000.00 |
Laos | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 100.00 |
Oman | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | −2 | 050.00 |
South Korea | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | −4 | 000.00 |
Tajikistan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 100.00 |
Thailand | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | −4 | 033.33 |
United Arab Emirates | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 000.00 |
Yemen | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | −1 | 050.00 |
Total | 19 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 21 | 41 | −20 | 026.32 |