Malaysian University F.T.

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Malaysian University
Malaysian University F.T.png
Full nameMalaysian University Football Team
Nickname(s)University Tigers
Short nameMUFT
Founded2021;3 years ago (2021)
Ground UKM Bangi Stadium, Bangi, Selangor
Capacity550
Owner Ministry of Higher Education (Malaysia)
PresidentDato' Dr Pekan Ramli
Head coachRidzuan Bin Abu Shah
League Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League
2023 M3 League, 6th

Malaysian University Football Team also known as MUFT, is a football club currently competing in Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League. [1]

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The team is under the jurisdiction of higher education institutions of Malaysia, Ministry of Higher Education (Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT)).

History

The club was founded in 2021, and participated in 2022 Malaysia M3 League, finishing 9th.

MUFT participated in their first ever Malaysia FA Cup where they was drawn against Malaysia Super League club, PDRM. On 12 June 2024, MUFT recorded their first ever win against a first tier league team and also shocked the entire nation in a 3–0 win over PDRM

Kit manufacturer and shirt sponsor

SeasonManufacturerSponsor
2022 Lotto
2023 Ma7ch MBSB Bank
2024– Let's Play

Players

First-team squad

As of 28 May 2024 [2]

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

No.Pos.NationPlayer
1 GK Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Amar Haziq Fadzli
6 FW Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Wan Erffan Daniel
7 DF Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Zharif Nazhan Refli
8 MF Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Wan Aqil Hakimi
9 MF Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Syafiq Aiman Rozaiman
9 MF Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Zulkarnain Nasir
10 MF Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Syahir Abdul Rahman
11 DF Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Amirul Fazly Zamri
12 DF Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Arif Danial Zawawi
13 GK Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Syed Irfan Syafiq
15 MF Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Haziq Putra Pekan
16 MF Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Saiful Iskandar Adha
17 MF Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Hadi Mohamad
No.Pos.NationPlayer
18 FW Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Nazrin Aiman Azmi
19 MF Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Alief Najmi Radzi
20 MF Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Darwisy Abdullah
21 MF Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Adam Amirul Danish
22 DF Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Hausen Shwahiri
23 FW Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Nashran Elias
24 DF Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Akmal Afnan Shahridzan
25 DF Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Tuan Ahmad Muqris
26 DF Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Vickie Owen Marinus
27 DF Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Zahrul Nizam Zamri
28 DF Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Nik Akmal Rezal
30 GK Flag of Malaysia.svg  MAS Ashraf Fadhil

Club staff

PositionName
Manager Flag of Malaysia.svg Mohd Farid Dewan
Assistant manager
Head coach Flag of Malaysia.svg Ridzuan Abu Shah
Assistant coach Flag of Malaysia.svg Khairil Abu Zahar
Goalkeeping coach Flag of Malaysia.svg Ashazar Yahya
Fitness coach Flag of Malaysia.svg Syafik Salleh
Team doctor Flag of Malaysia.svg Rahmani Jaffar
Physiotherapist Flag of Malaysia.svg Tasnim Abu Mansor
Media officer Flag of Malaysia.svg Sharifah Nassilatulsima Syed Alias, Noor Farahliana Dahalin
Team analyst Flag of Malaysia.svg Khairul Fitri Ahmad
Masseur Flag of Malaysia.svg Kamal Hassan
Kitman Flag of Malaysia.svg Farouk Baharin

Season by season record

SeasonDivisionPosition Malaysia Cup Malaysian FA Cup Malaysian Charity Shield Regional Top scorer (all competitions)
2022 Liga M3 9th placeDNQDNQ Flag of Malaysia.svg Ahmad Hijazi (3)
2023 Liga M3 6th placeDNQDNQ Flag of Malaysia.svg Saiful Iskandar Adha (6)
2024–25 Liga A1 Semi-Pro TBDTBD Quarter-finals

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References

  1. "Team info=AFL". Amateur Football League.
  2. "Player list 2024". Football Association of Malaysia.