Shahrom Kalam
Muhammad Shahrom bin Abdul Kalam (born 15 September 1985) is a Malaysian footballer who plays for Negeri Sembilan in Malaysia Premier League. He plays mainly as a centre-back but can also play as a right back.[3]
 Shahrom playing for Malaysia in 2017 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Muhammad Shahrom bin Abdul Kalam | ||
| Date of birth | 15 September 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia[1] | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[2] | ||
| Playing position(s) | Centre back / Right back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Negeri Sembilan | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004–2005 | Kuala Lumpur | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005–2006 | Kuala Lumpur | 17 | (2) |
| 2007–2008 | Shahzan Muda | 31 | (2) |
| 2008–2011 | Kuala Lumpur | 62 | (4) |
| 2012–2013 | Perak | 41 | (3) |
| 2014–2016 | Selangor | 53 | (5) |
| 2017 | Perak | 24 | (1) |
| 2018 | Felcra | 23 | (2) |
| 2019 | PKNS | 0 | (0) |
| 2020– | Negeri Sembilan | 0 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2011–2017 | Malaysia | 41 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20 December 2018 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 19 September 2017 | |||
Club career
Early career
Shahrom began his football career with under the strong guidance and encouragement of his parents and family, Abdul Kalam Suhaimi and Shariah Abdul Wahid and his 3 siblings. It was Shahrom's mother who first realised that Shahrom's intense passion to play football seriously when he was 7. Shahrom's mother acted as his unofficial coach, trainer and manager during his early days of playing football and he has never looked back since then. His mother who also managed and coached the rag tag street football team that Shahrom and a couple of his childhood friends were in.
Shahrom played all through his years in primary school years developing and polishing his talents. During his early secondary school years, Shahrom was recruited in Kuala Lumpur Football Academy which was based at the Cheras Football Stadium. His stint with Kuala Lumpur Football Academy opened many doors for Shahrom to polish his skills and talent on the field which ultimately resulted in him being recruited to join the illustrious Bukit Jalil Sports School.
Kuala Lumpur, Shahzan Muda, Selangor
Shahrom began his football career playing for Kuala Lumpur youth team before been promoted into the first team in 2005. Shahrom played for Malaysia Premier League side Shahzan Muda for 2007-08 season before returning to Kuala Lumpur in 2009.
On December 2011, Shahrom signed a contract with Perak.[4][5]
Shahrom joined Selangor in the 2014 Malaysia Super League after his contract was terminated by Perak. He was immediately named captain by Mehmet Durakovic. In 2015, he led his team to the final match of the 2015 Malaysia Cup after defeating Pahang 2–0 in the Shah Alam Stadium. And later to cliched the cup by beating Kedah in final with 2—0 in the same venue.
Perak
On 19 December 2016, Shahrom rejoins Perak for a second stint.[6][7][8][9] He made his Malaysia Super League debut for Perak in a 1–1 draw against Pahang in Perak Stadium.
Felcra
On 29 December 2017, Shahrom signed a contract with Malaysia Premier League club Felcra.[10] Shahrom played the role of Captain and during his stint rallied to elevate Felcra as one of the best team in Malaysian Premier League 2018 thus qualifying Felcra for Malaysia Super League 2019.[11] Felcra did not have the chance to prove their mettle in Malaysia Super League since the club was disbanded[12] after even after they qualified to move from Malaysia Premier League to the Super League.
International career
He made his debut for Malaysia national football team, when he enters the friendly match against Hong Kong as a substitute, on 3 June 2011.
Career statistics
Club
- As of 13 July 2018[13]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Shahzan Muda | 2007-08 | Malaysia Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | |||
| Kuala Lumpur | 2009 | Malaysia Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | Malaysia Super League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 25 | 0 | ||
| 2011 | Malaysia Super League | 21 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 1 | – | 31 | 1 | ||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | |||
| Perak | 2012 | Malaysia Super League | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | Malaysia Super League | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | |||
| Selangor | 2014 | Malaysia Super League | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| 2015 | Malaysia Super League | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | – | 30 | 1 | ||
| 2016 | Malaysia Super League | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 22 | 0 | |
| Total | 46 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 76 | 1 | ||
| Perak | 2017 | Malaysia Super League | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | – | 27 | 0 | |
| Total | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | – | – | 27 | 0 | ||
| Felcra | 2018 | Malaysia Premier League | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 15 | 2 | |
| Total | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 15 | 3 | ||
| Career Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | ||
Honours
References
- http://www.espnfc.com/player/224128/shahrom-kalam
- Shahrom Kalam: Overview http://faselangor.my/pemain/muhammad-shahrom-abdul-kalam
- Biodata Shahrom Kalam http://bloggerbolamalaysia.blogspot.my/2015/11/biodata-shahrom-kalam.html
- Senarai Pemain, Jurulatih & Pengurusan Perak FA 2012 http://www.seladang.net/2011/12/senarai-pemain-barisan-kejurulatihan-dan-pengurusan-perak-fa-2012
- Akmal Rizal dan Shahrom Kalam tekad julang satu piala https://duniasukan.com/akmal-rizal-dan-shahrom-kalam-tekad-julang-satu-piala
- Tugas saya bersama Perak belum selesai - Shahrom https://www.bharian.com.my/node/225741
- Shahrom, Hafiz sah milik Perak https://www.bharian.com.my/node/225488
- Shahrom rejoins Perak http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3896/malaysia/2016/12/20/30672842/transfer-round-up-safee-signs-with-pkns-shahrom-rejoins
- Perak snap up veteran Zaquan and will use him as striker https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2016/12/23/perak-snap-up-veteran-zaquan-and-will-use-him-as-striker/
- FELCRA kini diperkuat pemain kebangsaan, berpengalaman https://www.bharian.com.my/sukan/bola/2017/12/368408/felcra-kini-diperkuat-pemain-kebangsaan-berpengalaman
- "FELCRA FC kekal dalam Liga Super?". www.bharian.com.my. Retrieved 17 December 2018.
- "Felcra FC sah dibubarkan, MIFA ke Liga Super 2019?". FOX Sports Malaysia. 19 October 2018. Retrieved 17 December 2018.
- Shahrom Kalam at Soccerway
- "Abdul Kalam, Muhd Shahrom". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmerman. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
External links
- Shahrom Kalam at Soccerway
- Shahrom Kalam at National-Football-Teams.com
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Mohd Bunyamin Umar |
Selangor FA captain 2015 – 2016 |
Succeeded by Mohd Razman Roslan |