Malaysia national under-16 football team

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Malaysia U-16
Nickname(s) Harimau Muda
(Young Tigers)
Association Football Association of Malaysia
Confederation AFC (Asia)
Sub-confederation AFF (Southeast Asia)
Head coachNoor Zaidi Rohmat
Home stadium Bukit Jalil National Stadium
FIFA code MAS
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First international
Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 0–0 Malaysia Flag of Malaysia.svg
(Singapore; August 1980)
Biggest win
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(Yangon, Myanmar; 12 June 2000)
Biggest defeat
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(Phnom Penh, Cambodia; 18 July 2016)
AFC U-17 Asian Cup
Appearances6 (first in 2004 )
Best resultQuarter-final (2014)
ASEAN U-16 Boys' Championship
Appearances8 (first in 2002 )
Best resultChampions (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.

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History

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

The team's best performance in the AFF U-16 Youth Championship was 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 manage to pass the group stage. [1] [2] [3]

AFC U-16 Championship qualifying

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

The team qualifying will be determined after AFC U-16 Youth Championship 2018 result.

NFDP collaboration

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

ASEAN Confederation

Invited tournaments

Invited Tournament
YearTournamentResultGPWD*LGSGA
Flag of Singapore.svg 1980 Lion City Cup Round 15122312
Flag of Singapore.svg 1981 Lion City Cup 5005119
Flag of Singapore.svg 1982 Lion City Cup 410357
Flag of Singapore.svg 2005 Lion City Cup Runners-up5311113
Flag of Singapore.svg 2006 Lion City Cup 421133
Flag of Malaysia.svg 2012Frenz International CupFourth Place521284
Flag of Malaysia.svg 2014FAM-FRENZ Asia Champions TrophyChampions138324417
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2015 International Youth Championships421131
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2016Dream Come True TournamentRunners-up6510643
Flag of India.svg 2016 AIFF Youth Cup Fourth Place5023512
Flag of Japan.svg 2016Bari CupRunners-up5401205
Flag of Italy.svg Flag of Austria.svg Flag of Slovenia.svg 2017Tournament of NationsTenth Place510437
Flag of Japan.svg 2018JENESYS Japan-ASEAN TournamentFifth place4301162
Flag of Hong Kong.svg 2019Jockey Club Football TournamentChampions3300111
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2019CFA U-16 Youth Football TournamentChampions321052
Flag of North Macedonia.svg 2022UEFA U15 Development Tournament [8] Runners-up312053
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg 2025 FIFA Youth Series Fifth place310213
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2025Emerging Socceroos Championships [9] Tenth place6141107
TotalInvited Tournament: 18 TournamentsBest: Champions88401929218111

Results and fixtures

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2024

23 June ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship GS Malaysia  Flag of Malaysia.svg5–0Flag of East Timor.svg  Timor-Leste Surakarta, Indonesia
19:30 WIB
Report Stadium: Sriwedari Stadium
Referee: Lê Vũ Linh (Vietnam)
26 June ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship GS Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg2–0Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia Surakarta, Indonesia
15:00 WIB
Report Stadium: Sriwedari Stadium
Referee: Clarence Leow Hong Wei (Singapore)
29 June ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship GS Thailand  Flag of Thailand.svg3–1Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia Surakarta, Indonesia
15:00 WIB
Report Izzudin Soccerball shade.svg4'Stadium: Manahan Stadium
Referee: Du Jianxin (China)
15 October Friendly Malaysia  Flag of Malaysia.svg1–2Flag of Tajikistan.svg  Tajikistan Johor, Malaysia
Stadium: Taman Ungku Tun Aminah Mini Stadium
18 October Friendly Malaysia  Flag of Malaysia.svg1–1Flag of Tajikistan.svg  Tajikistan Johor, Malaysia
Stadium: Pasir Gudang Corporation Stadium
27 October 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification Malaysia  Flag of Malaysia.svg2–2Flag of Laos.svg  Laos Vientiane, Laos
19:00  UTC+7
Stadium: New Laos National Stadium
Referee: Ibrokhim Ismoilov (Uzbekistan)

2025

18 May FIFA Youth Series Malaysia  Flag of Malaysia.svg0–1Flag of Paraguay.svg  Paraguay Zurich, Switzerland
11:00  UTC+2 Report Rolon Soccerball shade.svg53'Stadium: FIFA headquarters
Referee: Manuel Pfister (Switzerland)
19 May FIFA Youth Series Malaysia  Flag of Malaysia.svg0–2Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia Zurich, Switzerland
11:00  UTC+2 Report
Stadium: FIFA headquarters
Referee: Luca Talarico (Switzerland)
21 May FIFA Youth Series 5th place play-off Guatemala  Flag of Guatemala.svg0–1Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia Zurich, Switzerland
16:30  UTC+2 Report Iman Soccerball shade.svg90+1'Stadium: FIFA headquarters
Referee: Ersin Nesimi (Switzerland)
6 July2025 Emerging Socceroos Championships Victoria White Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2–0Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia Melbourne, Australia
14:00  UTC+10 Report Stadium: The Home of the Matildas Field 4
7 July2025 Emerging Socceroos Championships Malaysia  Flag of Malaysia.svg1–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Capital Football Melbourne, Australia
11:30  UTC+10 Amsyar Soccerball shade.svg13' Report Villatobas Soccerball shade.svg28'Stadium: The Home of the Matildas Field 1
8 July2025 Emerging Socceroos Championships Malaysia  Flag of Malaysia.svg1–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Queensland Maroon Melbourne, Australia
13:00  UTC+10 Fahim Akmal Soccerball shade.svg32' Report Skinner Soccerball shade.svg24'Stadium: The Home of the Matildas Field 2
9 July2025 Emerging Socceroos Championships play-off quarter-finals Malaysia  Flag of Malaysia.svg5–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tasmania Melbourne, Australia
11:40  UTC+10 Report Stadium: The Home of the Matildas Field 4
10 July2025 Emerging Socceroos Championships play-off semi-finals Malaysia  Flag of Malaysia.svg2–2
(3–2 p)
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10:00  UTC+10 Report
Stadium: The Home of the Matildas Field 4
Penalties
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11 July2025 Emerging Socceroos Championships 9th & 10th place play-offs Queensland White Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1–1
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08:20  UTC+10 Cargill Soccerball shade.svg30' Report Yusuf Nasrullah Soccerball shade.svg35'Stadium: The Home of the Matildas Field 3
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24 November2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification Malaysia  Flag of Malaysia.svgvFlag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong Hanoi, Vietnam
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26 November2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification Macau  Flag of Macau.svgvFlag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia Hanoi, Vietnam
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28 November2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification Malaysia  Flag of Malaysia.svgvFlag of Singapore.svg  Singapore Hanoi, Vietnam
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30 November2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification Vietnam  Flag of Vietnam.svgvFlag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia Hanoi, Vietnam
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Players

Current squad

The following players were called up for the 2025 Commbank Emerging Socceroos Championships in Melbourne, Australia. [10]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
11 GK Adam Nurfakrullah Mohd Fadli(age 15) Flag of Malaysia.svg SMK Gambang
111 GK Ahmad Airil Ridzman Ahmad Ridzalman(age 15) Flag of Malaysia.svg SMK Taman Desa Skudai
181 GK Muhammad Que Hairiel Wahfie Saiful Ramdhan(age 15) Flag of Malaysia.svg SMK Putrajaya Presint 14 (1)

22 DF Muhammad Adam Haikal Muhammad Afifi(age 15) Flag of Malaysia.svg SMK Gambang
32 DF Zazuan Asyraff Jefferi(age 15) Flag of Malaysia.svg SMK Gambang
52 DF Dawud Imran Rozlin(age 15) Flag of Malaysia.svg SMK Gambang
122 DF Muhammad Fareez Danial Fadzly(age 15) Flag of Malaysia.svg SMK Taman Desa Skudai

43 MF Adam Muqri Muhaizam(age 15) Flag of Malaysia.svg SMK Gambang
53 MF Mohd Aiman Haqimi Mohd Sanusi(age 15) Flag of Malaysia.svg SMK Gambang
73 MF Amsyar Mohd Zulfadli(age 15) Flag of Malaysia.svg SMK Gambang
83 MF Muhammad Haziq Zamin(age 15) Flag of Malaysia.svg SMK Gambang
133 MF Mohamad Fahim Akmal Zulkarnain(age 15) Flag of Malaysia.svg SMK Taman Desa Skudai
143 MF Muhammad Zahirul Haq Mohd Rizal(age 15) Flag of Malaysia.svg SMK Taman Desa Skudai
153 MF Muhammad Aniq Thaqif Hairulnizam(age 15) Flag of Malaysia.svg Sekolah Sukan Tunku Mahkota Ismail

94 FW Muhammad Syaifullah Mahruzi(age 15) Flag of Malaysia.svg SMK Gambang
104 FW Ahmad Yusuf Nasrullah Ahmad Ramli(age 15) Flag of Malaysia.svg SMK Gambang
164 FW Naim Musaddiq Mohd Sabri(age 15) Flag of Malaysia.svg SMK Ibrahim Fikri
174 FW Muhammad Adam Zafri Mohmad Mahadir(age 15) Flag of Malaysia.svg Sekolah Sukan Bukit Jalil

Recent call-ups

The following players were previously called up to the squad.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Aiman Khaufly Hanafi(age 16) Flag of Malaysia.svg Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV 2025 FIFA Youth Series
GK Muhammad Syafiq Hidayat Ismail Abdullah(age 16) Flag of Malaysia.svg Mokhtar Dahari Academy 2025 FIFA Youth Series
GK Muhammad Zarif Altaf Mohd Zahidi(age 16) Flag of Malaysia.svg Mokhtar Dahari Academy 2025 FIFA Youth Series
GK Muhammad Faierul Aieman Mohd Fauzi (2010-05-31) 31 May 2010 (age 15) Flag of Malaysia.svg Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV
GK Hugo John Ng Yien-Li (2009-01-03) 3 January 2009 (age 16) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Football South Australia

DF Muhammad Alief Farhan Mohd Faizal(age 15) Flag of Malaysia.svg Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV 2025 FIFA Youth Series
DF Tan Zheng Hang (2010-12-23) 23 December 2010 (age 14) Flag of Malaysia.svg Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV 2025 FIFA Youth Series
DF Muhammad Faiz Naufal Zuhairi(age 16) Flag of Malaysia.svg Mokhtar Dahari Academy 2025 FIFA Youth Series
DF Muhammad Nabil Ikhwan Mohd Zaidi(age 16) Flag of Malaysia.svg Mokhtar Dahari Academy 2025 FIFA Youth Series
DF Muhammad Nurikhwan Hazeem Mohd Fadhil(age 16) Flag of Malaysia.svg Mokhtar Dahari Academy 2025 FIFA Youth Series
DF Nourrul Ezzery Mohamad Nor Lizam(age 16) Flag of Malaysia.svg Mokhtar Dahari Academy 2025 FIFA Youth Series
DF Tengku Ahmad Darwis Tengku Daud(age 16) Flag of Malaysia.svg Mokhtar Dahari Academy 2025 FIFA Youth Series
DF Aiden Ang (2009-06-05) 5 June 2009 (age 16) Flag of the United States.svg San Jose Earthquakes
DF Reyess Shaqeel Emir (2009-01-16) 16 January 2009 (age 16) Flag of England.svg Eton College

MF Aqhyl Faiesal Ahmad Famy(age 16) Flag of Malaysia.svg Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV 2025 FIFA Youth Series
MF Carrick Spiri(age 16) Flag of Malaysia.svg Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV 2025 FIFA Youth Series
MF Arfan Haziq Ahmad Marzuki(age 16) Flag of Malaysia.svg Mokhtar Dahari Academy 2025 FIFA Youth Series
MF Muhammad Amirul Haziq Mazlam(age 16) Flag of Malaysia.svg AMD Future Football Academy 2025 FIFA Youth Series
MF Muhammad Iman Irfan Muhammad Hapis (2008-06-09) 9 June 2008 (age 17) Flag of Malaysia.svg Mokhtar Dahari Academy 2025 FIFA Youth Series
MF Muhammad Syazani Yussairi Yusnazairi(age 16) Flag of Malaysia.svg Mokhtar Dahari Academy 2025 FIFA Youth Series
MF Muhammad Ariq Darius Mohd Fharied (2010-01-31) 31 January 2010 (age 15) Flag of Qatar.svg Al-Rayyan
MF Raushan Muazz Zaidi (2009-02-23) 23 February 2009 (age 16) Flag of Malaysia.svg Raisuri Warriors
MF Aiman Mohd Fadly(age 15) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Manningham United Blues
MF Zubayr Mohd Rafiz Azwar(age 16) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Subiaco AFC
MF Hezekiah Yu(age 16) Flag of Australia (converted).svg FC Bulleen Lions

FW Arayyan Hakeem Norizam (2009-09-13) 13 September 2009 (age 15) Flag of Malaysia.svg Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV 2025 FIFA Youth Series
FW Muhammad Faris Asyraf Fandi (2009-02-10) 10 February 2009 (age 16) Flag of Malaysia.svg Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV 2025 FIFA Youth Series
FW Mohamad Iman Danish Mohd Shukor (2009-03-26) 26 March 2009 (age 16) Flag of Malaysia.svg Mokhtar Dahari Academy 2025 FIFA Youth Series
FW Putera Luqman Hafiz (2010-05-27) 27 May 2010 (age 15) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Malvern City
FW Liam Mikail Thulin (2009-03-05) 5 March 2009 (age 16) Flag of Sweden.svg AIK Fotboll
FW Kim Johan Nyo Tegnander (2009-02-03) 3 February 2009 (age 16) Flag of Norway.svg FK Jerv

Coaching staff

Malaysia national football team Coaching staff
RolesNames
Head coach Flag of Malaysia.svg Noor Zaidi Rohmat
Assistant head coach Flag of Malaysia.svg Amirizdwan Taj
Assistant head coach Flag of Malaysia.svg Efendi Malek
Assistant coach Flag of Malaysia.svg V. Kavi Chelvan
Goalkeeping coach Flag of Malaysia.svg Nasril Nourdin
Fitness coach Flag of Malaysia.svg Khairal Afiq
Malaysia national football team management and supporting staff
RolesNames
Team Manager Flag of Malaysia.svg A. Christopher Raj
Kitman Flag of Malaysia.svg Suhardi Abang Usop
Team Admin Flag of Malaysia.svg Muhammad Aiqal Rasman
Performance analyst Flag of Malaysia.svg Mohd Aimerul Mat Nuar
Physiotherapist Flag of Malaysia.svg Chin Chee Yong
Masseur Flag of Malaysia.svg Zahari Mazlan
Team Doctor Flag of Malaysia.svg Ridzuan Azmi
Media Officer Flag of Malaysia.svg Vincent Wong Yew Sing

Coaching history

Honours

Regional

Others

See also

Notes

      References

      1. "Skuad Somasundram Sasar Separuh Akhir Kejuaraan B-16 AFF 2016" (in Malay). Football Association of Malaysia. 9 July 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
      2. 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.
      3. 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.
      4. "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.
      5. Khairul Nizam (31 May 2016). "Cabaran sukar pasukan bawah 16 tahun Malaysia". Fourth Official. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
      6. "Malaysia layak ke pusingan akhir Kejohanan B16 AFC 2016" (in Malay). Football Association of Malaysia. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
      7. 1 2 "Perjalanan ke Piala Dunia b-17 bermula tahun depan". Bernama (in Malay). Sinar Harian. 18 December 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
      8. "U15: Macedonia won the UEFA development tournament". Macedonian football. Archived from the original on 9 October 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
      9. "2025 CommBank Emerging Championships". Football Australia. Retrieved 12 July 2025.
      10. "SIARAN MEDIA: SENARAI AKHIR 18 PEMAIN SKUAD HARIMAU MALAYA B-15 KE KEJOHANAN EMERGING SOCCEROOS 2025 DI MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA" (in Malay). Football Association of Malaysia. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
      11. "AFF U16 FINAL: Malaysia Lift First-Ever Crown". ASEAN Football Federation. 2 September 2013. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
      12. "Malaysia crowned ASEAN U16 champions". Asian Football Confederation. 4 September 2013. Archived from the original on 24 September 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
      13. Eric Samuel (1 October 2013). "Coach wants U16 squad to scale greater heights". The Star. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
      14. Suryati Mohd Nor (2 December 2014). "B16 Tahun: Jurulatih Balachandran Akui Letak Jawatan, Masalah Peribadi" (in Malay). mStar. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
      15. 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.
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      17. Syafiq Aznan (27 September 2018). "FAM sack National Under-16 coach Teong Kim". New Straits Times. Retrieved 27 September 2018.

      Head-to-head record

      The following table shows Malaysia's head-to-head record in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup.