Machan F.C.

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Machan
Logo Machan F.C.png
Full nameMachan Football Club
Short nameMFC
Founded5 September 2022;2 years ago (5 September 2022)
Ground Hang Tuah Stadium
Azman Hashim Stadium
Sarawak State Stadium
Capacity1,000
5,000
26,000
Head coachMohd Shukri Ismail
League Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League
2024–25 Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League, 14th of 15

Machan Football Club, simply known as the Machan F.C., is a Malaysian professional football club based in Sibu, Machan, Kanowit District, Sarawak. It plays in the second-tier Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League. The club's primary home ground is 5,000 capacity Azman Hashim Stadium.

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History

Founded in 2022, Machan FC debuted in the Malaysian football scene by participating in the third-tier Al-ikhsan Cup in 2023, finishing third and earning promotion to the Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League for the 2024–25 season. However, their inaugural season in the A1 league proved challenging, finishing 14th out of 15 clubs. Notably, they suffered a heavy 10–1 defeat to Kuala Lumpur Rovers F.C. on November 17, 2024, marking the highest-scoring match of the season. Despite these setbacks, Machan FC managed to secure victories, including 5–0 over PIB Shah Alam on December 20. [1] [2] [3]

Players

Current squad

As of 1 August 2025 [4]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer
1 GK Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Firdaus Rashidi
3 DF Flag of South Korea.svg  KOR Seungwon Jung
4 DF Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Naqib Sharipuddin
7 MF Flag of South Korea.svg  KOR Jonghyun Kim
8 MF Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Shyamierul Razmee
9 MF Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Ridzuan Mohd Rozali
10 MF Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Alif Romli
11 FW Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Affendi Mohd Sofi
12 FW Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Akhir Bahari (captain)
16 MF Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Sabri Abdul Rahman
18 GK Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Solehin Mamat
20 DF Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Midhyaf Mifdhal
No.Pos.NationPlayer
29 MF Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Danish Irfan Nor Azmi
30 MF Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Za'im Hakim Zakaria
31 DF Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Kama Edyka Azhar
33 MF Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Fikri Mohamed Shah
66 DF Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Alif Ezzahan
70 DF Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Zarif Syamil Zamani
73 FW Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Zahir Syakil Zamani
74 DF Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Azizan Ab Khalid
82 GK Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Izzul Azry Abu Mansor
88 DF Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Fahrurrozi Suhirman
99 FW Flag of Brazil.svg  BRA John Kennedy

Technical staff

PositionName
Team manager Flag of Malaysia.svg Mohd Fairuz Azwad Mohd Zauwawi
Assistant team manager Flag of Malaysia.svg Mohd Shahareen bin Abdullah
Head coach Flag of Malaysia.svg Mohd Shukri Ismail
Fitness Coach Flag of Malaysia.svg Rashid Mahmud
Physiotherapist Flag of Malaysia.svg Muhammad Rozairen Hairudin
Media officer Flag of Malaysia.svg Muhammad Ali Iskandar
Kitman Flag of Malaysia.svg Muhammad Shukri Abdullah

Source: [5]

Season by season record

SeasonDivisionPosition Malaysia Cup Malaysian FA Cup Malaysian Charity Shield Regional Top scorer (all competitions)
2023 Liga M4 Semi-finalistDNQDNQ Flag of Malaysia.svg Rozaimi Rahman (7)
2024–25 Liga A1 14thDNQDNQ Flag of Malaysia.svg Azafrul Farish Azman (5)
ChampionsRunners-upThird place Promoted Relegated

Honours

League

Gold medal icon.svgWinners (1): 2022
Bronze medal icon.svgThird place (1): 2023

Cups

References

  1. "Machan FC mohon sertai Liga M3". sarawakcrocs.
  2. "16 pasukan meriahkan MBSB Bank Championship 2024/25". Flash Sukan.
  3. "Machan FC sah beraksi dalam Liga M3 2024". Suara Sarawak.
  4. "Machan FC 2025-26 Player List". Football Association of Malaysia.
  5. "Machan FC Officials". FAM. Retrieved 1 August 2025.