Since 1967, Malaysian football clubs have actively participated in prestigious Asian association football competitions organized by the Asian Football Confederation, including the AFC Champions League, the Asian Cup Winners' Cup, and the AFC Cup.
Selangor was the first Malaysian club to participate in Asian football competitions, making their debut in the 1967 Asian Champion Club Tournament. They achieved an impressive result, finishing as runners-up after a narrow 2-1 loss to Hapoel Tel Aviv (Israel) in the final.
In 2015, Johor Darul Ta'zim made history by becoming the first Malaysian club to win the continental club championship through the AFC Cup. [1] Their remarkable journey culminated in a 1-0 victory against Istiklol (Tajikistan) in the final, marking a significant milestone for Malaysian football on the Asian stage. [2]
Participations | ||
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Team | Qualified | 24-25 |
Johor Darul Ta'zim | 1 time | |
Year | Team | Progress | Score | Opponents | Venue(s) |
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2024–25 | Johor Darul Ta'zim | TBD in League Stage | N/A | Shanghai Port, Shanghai Shenhua, Gwangju, Ulsan HD, Shandong Taishan, Buriram United, Central Coast Mariners, Pohang Steelers |
Participations | ||
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Team | Qualified | 24-25 |
Selangor | 1 time | GS |
Year | Team | Progress | Score | Opponents | Venue(s) |
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2024–25 | Selangor | 3rd in Group Stage | N/A | Muangthong United, Dynamic Herbs Cebu, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors |
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Team | Qualified | 1967 | 1969 | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 85–86 | 1986 | 1987 | 88–89 | 89–90 | 90–91 | 1991 | 92–93 | 93–94 | 94–95 | 1995 | 96–97 | 97–98 | 98–99 | 99–00 | 00–01 | 01–02 | 02–03 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 23–24 | |
Johor Darul Ta'zim (Johor F.C.) | 10 times | QS | QS | QS | QS | QS | GS | GS | GS | R16 | GS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kedah | 2 times | QS | QS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kuala Lumpur (Federal Territory) | 2 times | GS | GS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Malacca | 1 time | QS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pahang | 3 times | GS | QS | QS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Perak | 3 times | GS | GS | QS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PKNK F.C. | 1 time | QS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Selangor | 6 times | RU | GS | GS | QS | R16 | QS |
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Team | Qualified | 90–91 | 91–92 | 92–93 | 93–94 | 94–95 | 1995 | 96–97 | 97–98 | 98–99 | 99–00 | 00–01 | 01–02 | ||
Kuala Lumpur | 1 time | QF | |||||||||||||
Pahang | 1 time | R1 | |||||||||||||
Sabah | 1 time | R2 | |||||||||||||
Sarawak | 2 times | R1 | QF | ||||||||||||
Telekom Melaka | 1 time | R1 | |||||||||||||
Year | Team | Progress | Score | Opponents | Venue(s) |
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1990–91 | None entered | ||||
1991–92 | None entered | ||||
1992–93 | None entered | ||||
1993–94 | Sarawak | First Round | w/o | Cảng Sài Gòn | Withdrew |
1994–95 | Kuala Lumpur | Quarter-Finalist | 3-5 | Telephone Org. Thailand | 1-2 in first match 2-3 in second match |
1995 | Sabah | Second Round | 1–7 | Bellmare Hiratsuka | 1–2 in first match 0–5 in second match |
1996–97 | Pahang | First Round | 1–5 | Mastrans Bandung Raya | 0–1 in first match 1–4 in second match |
1997–98 | Melaka Telekom | First Round | 1-2 | Royal Thai Air Force | 0-0 in first match 1-2 in second match |
1998–99 | Sarawak | Quarter-Finalist | 2-14 | Kashima Antlers | 2–4 in first match 0-10 in second match |
1999–2000 | None entered | ||||
2000–01 | None entered | ||||
2001–02 | None entered |
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Team | Qualified | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 23–24 | |
FELDA United | 1 time | GS | ||||||||||||||||||||
Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. | 5 times | GS | W | SF | ASF | GS | ||||||||||||||||
Kedah Darul Aman | 3 times | QF | R16 | X [a] | ASF | |||||||||||||||||
Kelantan | 3 times | QF | R16 | GS | ||||||||||||||||||
Kuala Lumpur City | 1 time | RU | ||||||||||||||||||||
Negeri Sembilan | 2 times | GS | GS | |||||||||||||||||||
Pahang | 3 times | GS | GS | QF | ||||||||||||||||||
Perak | 2 times | QF | GS | |||||||||||||||||||
Perlis | 1 time | GS | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sabah | 1 time | ASF | ||||||||||||||||||||
Selangor | 5 times | QF | GS | R16 | GS | GS | ||||||||||||||||
Terengganu | 2 times | R16 | X [a] | GS | ||||||||||||||||||
Match won | Match drawn | Match lost |
FELDA United results | ||||
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Season | Round | Result | Opponent | Venue |
2017 AFC Cup | Group Stage | 1–2 | Tampines Rovers | Jalan Besar Stadium, Singapore |
1–1 | Hà Nội | Shah Alam Stadium, Shah Alam | ||
0–0 | Ceres–Negros | Panaad Park and Stadium, Bacolod | ||
3–0 | Ceres–Negros | Shah Alam Stadium, Shah Alam | ||
1–3 | Tampines Rovers | Tun Abdul Razak Stadium, Jengka | ||
1–4 | Hà Nội | Mỹ Đình National Stadium, Hanoi |
Melaka results | ||||
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Season | Round | Result | Opponent | Venue |
1987 Asian Club Championship | Qualifying Round | 1-0 | MS ABDB | Senayan Stadium, Jakarta |
0-0 | Tiong Bahru CSC | |||
1-5 | Bangkok Bank | |||
0-2 | Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian |
Negeri Sembilan results | ||||
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Season | Round | Result | Opponent | Venue |
2004 AFC Cup | Group Stage | 6–0 | Island | Perak Stadium, Ipoh |
2–4 | East Bengal | Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata | ||
0–1 | Geylang United | Mong Kok Stadium, Hong Kong | ||
1–2 | Geylang United | Hàng Đẫy Stadium, Hanoi | ||
0–1 | Island | Hàng Đẫy Stadium, Hanoi | ||
2–1 | East Bengal | Mong Kok Stadium, Hong Kong | ||
2007 AFC Cup | Group Stage | 0–0 | Hòa Phát Hà Nội | Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium, Paroi |
2–2 | Victory | Rasmee Dhandu Stadium, Malé | ||
0–2 | Sun Hei | Mong Kok Stadium, Hong Kong | ||
1–0 | Sun Hei | Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium, Paroi | ||
0–0 | Hòa Phát Hà Nội | Hàng Đẫy Stadium, Hanoi | ||
1–1 | Victory | Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium, Paroi |
Perlis results | ||||
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Season | Round | Result | Opponent | Venue |
2006 AFC Cup | Group Stage | 2–3 | Home United | Bishan Stadium, Singapore |
6–0 | New Radiant | Tuanku Syed Putra Stadium, Kangar | ||
0–0 | Xiangxue Sun Hei | Mong Kok Stadium, Hong Kong | ||
1–2 | Xiangxue Sun Hei | Tuanku Syed Putra Stadium, Kangar | ||
1–0 | Home United | Tuanku Syed Putra Stadium, Kangar | ||
0–0 | New Radiant | Rasmee Dhandu Stadium, Malé |
PKNK FC (Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Kedah FC) results | ||||
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Season | Round | Result | Opponent | Venue |
1996–97 Asian Club Championship | First Round | 1-1 | Kota Ranger | Darul Aman Stadium, Alor Setar |
1–5 | Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium, Bandar Seri Begawan |
Sabah results | ||||
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Season | Round | Result | Opponent | Venue |
1995 Asian Cup Winners' Cup | First Round | 3–0 | An Giang | Likas Stadium, Kota Kinabalu |
0–1 | An Giang Stadium, Long Xuyên | |||
Second Round | 1–2 | Bellmare Hiratsuka | Likas Stadium, Kota Kinabalu | |
0–5 | Hiratsuka Stadium, Hiratsuka | |||
2023–24 AFC Cup | Group Stage | 3–1 | Hougang United | Likas Stadium, Kota Kinabalu |
5–0 | PSM Makassar | Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Gianyar | ||
2–3 | Hải Phòng | Lạch Tray Stadium, Hải Phòng | ||
4–1 | Hải Phòng | Likas Stadium, Kota Kinabalu | ||
4–1 | Hougang United | Jalan Besar Stadium, Singapore | ||
1–3 | PSM Makassar | Likas Stadium, Kota Kinabalu | ||
ASEAN Zonal Semi-Final | 0–3 | Macarthur | Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney |
Sarawak results | ||||
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Season | Round | Result | Opponent | Venue |
1993–94 Asian Cup Winners' Cup | First Round | w/o | Kota Ranger | |
1998–99 Asian Cup Winners' Cup | First Round | 1-1 | Ho Chi Minh City Customs | Thống Nhất Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City |
1–5 | Sarawak State Stadium, Kuching | |||
Second Round | 0-1 | Yangon City Development | Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon | |
0-3* | ||||
Quarter-Final | 2-4 | Kashima Antlers | Sarawak State Stadium, Kuching | |
0–10 | Kashima Soccer Stadium, Kashima |
* Yangon City Development were unable to field a team for the second leg to player illness.
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