Mardi Mirza Abdullah

Muhammad Mardi Mirza bin Abdullah, formerly known as Mardi Anak Bujang (born 19 October 1984) is a Bruneian footballer currently playing for Kasuka FC and the Brunei national team as a midfielder.

Mardi Mirza
Personal information
Full name Muhammad Mardi Mirza bin Abdullah Bujang
Date of birth (1984-10-19) 19 October 1984
Place of birth Seria, Brunei
Height 1.69 m (5 ft 6 1⁄2 in)[1]
Playing position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Kasuka FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003–2015 QAF FC
2008–2009 → DPMM (loan) (0)
2015 Jerudong FC (4)
2016– Kasuka FC (10)
National team‡
2005 Brunei U21
2006–2015 Brunei 10 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 3 March 2020
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 26 April 2016

Mardi spent most of his footballing career at QAF FC,[2] with a brief spell on loan at DPMM FC in 2008.[3][4] He moved to Jerudong FC after QAF FC waived entry to the 2015 Brunei Super League.[5] At the start of the 2016 season, he moved to newly promoted Kasuka FC.[6]

International career

Mardi first played for Brunei on 2 April 2006 against Sri Lanka in a 0–1 defeat.[7] He scored his first goal for the national team in a 2–3 win against Timor-Leste on 12 November later that year.[8] His club side QAF FC were representing Brunei for the 2006 AFC Challenge Cup and 2007 AFF Championship qualification.[9][10] Previously, Mardi played for the Brunei Under-21s at the 2005 Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy.[11]

International goals
GoalDateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.12 November 2006Panaad Stadium, Bacolod City, Philippines Timor-Leste2–13–22007 AFF Championship qualification

Personal life

Mardi's twin brother Hardi Bujang is also a Bruneian footballer, making their international debuts at the same match. Mardi went on loan to DPMM FC during Hardi's stint, which means they have played together at QAF FC, DPMM FC, Jerudong FC and the national team. Having both on the field has caused trouble and confusion to referees on one occasion at least.[12]

Mardi, a Bruneian Iban, converted to Islam in April 2009.[2]

References
  1. :: DPMM FC Statistics ::
  2. "QAF FC midfielder converts to Islam". Borneo Bulletin. 1 May 2009. Retrieved 21 May 2015.
  3. "DPMM sack 2 Malaysian players". The Brunei Times. 23 January 2008. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 21 May 2015.
  4. "Marhazif just can't stop scoring". The Brunei Times. 22 May 2008. Archived from the original on 7 March 2016. Retrieved 21 May 2015.
  5. "Indera SC ready to defend DST Super League crown". The Brunei Times. 27 March 2015. Archived from the original on 14 April 2016. Retrieved 21 May 2015.
  6. "Wijaya bulldoze past Jerudong". Borneo Bulletin. 21 March 2016. Archived from the original on 19 April 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
  7. "Sri Lanka vs. Brunei 1 - 0". Soccerway.com. Retrieved 21 May 2015.
  8. "Winning Start By Brunei In AFF Championship". Borneo Bulletin. 13 November 2006. Archived from the original on 1 December 2008. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
  9. "QAF FC For AFF Challenge". Borneo Bulletin. 7 February 2007. Archived from the original on 1 December 2008. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
  10. "Brunei get green light to play". The Brunei Times. 10 March 2009. Archived from the original on 27 January 2016. Retrieved 21 May 2015.
  11. "ASEAN U-21 Championship 2005 (Piala Hassanal Bolkiah)". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 22 June 2005. Retrieved 21 May 2015.
  12. "QAF FC Still Without A Win". Borneo Bulletin. 5 January 2013. Retrieved 26 April 2016.


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