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Full name | FAM-MSN Project Squad | ||
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Short name | FMP | ||
Founded | 10 December 2020 [lower-alpha 1] | ||
Ground | UiTM Stadium | ||
Capacity | 10,000 | ||
Coordinates | 3°3′56.484″N101°29′51.756″E / 3.06569000°N 101.49771000°E | ||
Owner | FAM NSC | ||
Manager | Mohd Joehari Mohd Ayub | ||
Head coach | Noor Zaidi Rohmat | ||
League | MFL Cup | ||
2023 | Group A: 7th of 8th Champions Round: Did not qualify | ||
The FAM-MSN Project, also known as the FAM-NSC Project is a football team located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Functioning under the direct oversight of two major sports organizations, the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and the National Sports Council of Malaysia (NSC), this team prioritizes the growth and advancement of football in the country.
Participating in the MFL Cup, the team has a role in developing national team players. Established in the year 2020, the team made its first appearance in the 2021 Malaysia Premier League. Their home base is the UiTM Stadium, based in the city of Shah Alam. [1] [2]
On 10 December 2020, the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and the National Sports Council (MSN) sealed a partnership, creating the FAM-MSN Project Squad. This collaboration was designed to provide a nurturing platform for emerging football talent, and its first significant milestone was competing in the 2021 Premier League. This strategic move underscored FAM and MSN's shared commitment to forging a clear career path for the products of the National Football Development Program (PPBN) and graduates from the esteemed Mokhtar Dahari Academy (AMD), facilitating their seamless progression to the senior stage of Malaysian football.
The squad's participation in the 2021 Premier League season served as a first step towards achieving a goal of producing biggest Malaysian talents. The FAM-MSN Project Squad gained valuable experience and demonstrated their commitment to investing in the future of the sport.
Former national player Yusri Che Lah was appointed to coach the side, which became the 11th team to play in the Premier League as one of the measures to expose them to competitive football throughout the season. This decision was made after a series of discussions and brainstorming between FAM and MSN over the past few months to ensure that the selected group of NFDP and AMD graduates do not miss out on competitive action at the age of 18–20. [1]
On 6 March 2021, FAM-MSN Project played their first match against Terengganu II at Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium, losing 0–4. The team scored their first goal three days later against Kelantan, though they ended up losing 1–2. Azhad Harraz scored the team's first and only goal in the match in the 7th minute. Eventually, he became the top scorer for the team in the first season, scoring 8 goals. In the 2021 season, the team scored 12 goals, with goal scorers including Azhad Harraz, Farris Izdiham, Izuddin Muhamad Asri, Ismat Imran, and Safwan Mazlan. The club won its first victory after 18 games, winning 1–0 against Kelantan United. [3]
The team badge's colors include yellow, black, neon white, medium Persian blue, dark midnight blue, and pigment red. The team's home colors are yellow and black only however.
On 1 March 2021, the FAM-MSN Project Squad officially announced KELME as the official sponsor of the FAM-MSN Project squad kit for a period of two years. A sponsorship agreement worth RM500,000 was signed. [4]
On 28 February 2023, the FAM-MSN Project Squad officially announced the brand Puma through Active Sports as the team's official jersey sponsor for the 2023 season. The sponsorship agreement worth RM 350,000.00 for one year was signed. [5]
Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor | Ref. |
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2021–2022 | ![]() | — | [6] |
2023 | ![]() | ![]() | [7] |
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Name | Position |
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![]() | Team manager |
![]() | Assistant team manager |
No. | Head coach | From | To | Ref. |
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1 | ![]() | 10 December 2020 | 10 December 2021 | [8] |
2 | ![]() | 1 January 2022 | 7 November 2022 | [9] |
3 | ![]() | 2 March 20231 | Present | [10] |
1 The date when the head coach coached the first game.
As of 2023, the FAM-MSN Project has completed three seasons. In total, they have won 6 out of the 52 matches played. In 2023, the team moved from the Premier League to the MFL Cup due to its status as a development team.
Season | League | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Pos | Top goalscorers | Goals |
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2021 | Premier League | 20 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 56 | −44 | 6 | 11th | ![]() | 8 |
2022 | Premier League | 18 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 33 | −23 | 8 | 10th | ![]() | 3 |
2023 | MFL Cup | 14 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 27 | −16 | 10 | 7th [lower-alpha 2] | ![]() ![]() | 2 |
Current players on the FAM-MSN Project squad are shown in italic.
Rank | Player | Period | Goals |
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1 | ![]() | 2021 | 8 |
2 | ![]() | 2021–2022 | 4 |
3 | ![]() | 2021–2022 | 2 |
![]() | 2022 | ||
![]() | 2023–present | ||
![]() | 2023–present |
Current players on the FAM-MSN Project squad are shown in italic.
Rank | Player | Period | Clean sheets |
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1 | ![]() | 2021–2022 | 3 |
2 | ![]() | 2021–present | 2 |
3 | ![]() | 2021 | 1 |
![]() | 2021–2022 | ||
![]() | 2023–present |
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