K. Nanthakumar
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Nanthakumar a/l Kaliappan | ||
Date of birth | 13 October 1977 | ||
Place of birth | Perak, Malaysia | ||
Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Playing position | Defensive Midfielder, Centre Back | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | MISC-MIFA (Fitness coach) | ||
Youth career | |||
1998 | Perak President's Cup Team | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1998–2004 | Perak FA | 89 | (5) |
2005 | MPPJ FC[1] | 7 | (0) |
2006–2008 | Perak FA[2] | 41 | (2) |
2008–2010 | Selangor FA[3] | 22 | (2) |
2010–2012 | Perak FA[4] | 31 | (1) |
2013 | Kelantan FA | 7 | (0) |
2014 | Negeri Sembilan FA | 17 | (0) |
2015–2017 | MISC-MIFA | ?? | (1) |
National team‡ | |||
2002–2010 | Malaysia | 37 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 28 January 2018 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 5 December 2013 |
Nanthakumar Kaliappan (born 13 October 1977) or better known as K. Nanthakumar is a former Malaysian footballer. He played as a defensive midfielder. He was a member of the Malaysian national team. He is now currently a fitness coach for MISC-MIFA
Club career
He is renowned for his physical appearance which is always quoted to overshadow many strikers in the Malaysian League as well as at international stage.
Kelantan
In late 2012, Nanthakumar has signed contract to play for Kelantan. Although he already 35 years old but Kelantan think that they may use his experiences and skills to strengthen the team.[5][6][7][8][9]
International career
Nanthakumar has represented Malaysia since the 2002 Tiger Cup. From then onwards, he has been a regular on the national team. He has helped Malaysia to finish third in the 2004 Tiger Cup and even made a semi final appearance during the 2007 ASEAN Football Championship. He was also part of the 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying squad.[10][11]
References
- ↑ http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2005&dt=1202&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Sukan&pg=su_02.htm
- ↑ http://www.yob4ever.com/v2/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=274
- ↑ http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2006/5/11/sports/14213414&sec=sports%5Bpermanent+dead+link%5D
- ↑ http://www.seladang.net/2010/05/tm-liga-super-plus-fc-vs-perak-result-2
- ↑ http://my.news.yahoo.com/exclusive-k-nanthakumar-confident-success-kelantan-2013-184300440--sow.html
- ↑ http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3902/exclusives/2012/12/27/3629707/exclusive-k-nanthakumar-confident-of-success-with-kelantan
- ↑ http://football.thestar.com.my/2012/12/29/kelantans-subra-backs-nantha-to-replace-him-in-defence%5Bpermanent+dead+link%5D
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 3 July 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 3 July 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
- ↑ K. Nanthakumar – FIFA competition record (archive)
- ↑ "K. Nanthakumar". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmerman.
External links
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