Wan Zaharulnizam Zakaria

Wan Zaharulnizam
Personal information
Birth name Wan Zaharulnizam bin Wan Zakaria
Date of birth (1991-05-08) 8 May 1991
Place of birth Tumpat, Kelantan, Malaysia
Height 1.66 m (5 ft 5 1⁄2 in)
Playing position Winger
Club information
Current team
 Pahang
Number 8
Youth career
2009–2010 Kelantan
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2011 Harimau Muda B 34 (12)
2011–2013 Harimau Muda A 32 (3)
2014–2016 Kelantan 36 (7)
2017– Pahang 34 (3)
National team‡
2011–2012 Malaysia U21 18 (6)
2011–2014 Malaysia U23 16 (6)
2011– Malaysia 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of July 1, 2018
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of January 25, 2017

Wan Zaharulnizam bin Wan Zakaria (born 8 May 1991 in Tumpat, Kelantan) is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays for Pahang and Malaysia national team as a winger.[1] He is an exciting prospect. He is known for his ability to dribble.

Career

Early career

Zaharul began his football career playing for Kelantan President's Cup team in 2010 at age 20 before been discovered by Ong Kim Swee to play in Harimau Muda. Zaharul, or better known by his nickname 'Kecik' due to his small stature, has been in the Harimau Muda's setup since 2010, beginning with Harimau Muda B and promoted to Harimau Muda A in 2011.

F.C. Ryūkyū

Malaysian media reported in early March 2012 that Zaharul, along with teammate Zack Haikal is to attend trial with Japan Football League side F.C. Ryūkyū after impressing the Japanese side talent spotter during Malaysia's 2–0 defeat to Japan in the 2012 Olympic qualifiers match in Tosu.[2] They successfully completed the 2-week trial with the Japanese club in July.[3][4]

In March 2013, Zack Haikal was officially offered a two-year contract, but Zaharul did not. Instead, 19-year-old Nazirul Naim was offered a contract instead.[5]

Kelantan

In November 2013, Zaharul signed two years contract with his hometown side Kelantan.

Pahang

On December 2016, Zaharul left Kelantan for Pahang. It was announced by his sports representative agency, MVP Sports Agency via their social media that Zaharul have joined Pahang for the 2017 season.[1] Zaharul made his league debut for Pahang in 5–0 win over T-Team on 27 January 2017. Made no impact on the team for 2017 season, hence 2018 should not be much different. [6]

Career statistics

Club

As of 1 July 2018[7]
Club Season League Cup League Cup Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Harimau Muda A 2011 Malaysia Super League 1910000-191
Total 1910000-191
Harimau Muda A 2012 S. League 1320000-132
2013 000000-00
Total 1320000-132
Kelantan 2014 Malaysia Super League 32515163197
2015 1826160-303
2016 1532052-225
Total 367132163637115
Pahang 2017 Malaysia Super League 1527052-274
2018 1716100-232
Total 3231315200506
Career total 83111831636312220

International career

Zaharulnizam made his international debut for the Malaysia national team in a friendly match with Australia, where Malaysia suffers a heavy 5–0 defeat, on 7 October 2011.

He is also a member of the Malaysia U-23 team, who were competing in the 2012 Olympic qualifiers. He also helps Malaysia to retain the men's football gold medal in the 2011 SEA Games.

Under-23

#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.13 November 2011Gelora Bung Karno Stadium Cambodia
4–1
4–1 (W)2011 SEA Games
2.25 June 2012Bogyoke Aung San Stadium Philippines
4–0
7–0 (W)2013 AFC U-22 Asian Cup qualification

Honours

Club

Kelantan

International

Harimau Muda A
Malaysia U-23

Individual

References

  1. 1 2 "TRANSFER ROUND-UP: Zaharulnizam and Nurri join Pahang, Nazrin Nawi leaves JDT". www.goal.com. Goal. 10 December 2016.
  2. ↑ Deol, Haresh (12 March 2012). "Kecik walks tall". Malay Mail. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
  3. ↑ http://www.goal.com/en/news/1276/south-east-asia/2012/07/22/3257082/malaysian-pair-wan-zack-haikal-and-wan-zaharulnizam-have-started-
  4. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 4 March 2014.
  5. ↑ "【お知らせ】マレーシアU-23代表選手２名（ワンザック・ナイム）ＦＣ琉球へ入団". FC Ryukyu Official. 31 March 2013. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
  6. ↑ "Dollah wants Pahang to continue fine form". www.thestar.com.my. The Star Malaysia. 30 January 2017.
  7. ↑ "Wan Zaharulnizam Zakaria". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
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