2020 Kelantan F.C. season

The 2020 season was Kelantan's 75th year in their history and second season in the Malaysia Premier League since 2019 following relegation 2018 season. Along with the league, the club also participated in the Malaysia FA Cup and the Malaysia Cup.

Kelantan
2020 season
PresidentShaari Mat Hussin
Head coachYusri Che Lah
StadiumSultan Muhammad IV Stadium
Malaysia Premier League6th
Malaysia FA CupCancelled
Malaysia CupRound of 16
Top goalscorerLeague: Felix Odili (4)
All: Felix Odili (4)
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Events edit

On 22 February 2020, the club launched their Jerseys and kits.[1]

On 2 March 2020, the club has announced that Christopher Jackson injured and unable to play anytime soon.[2] Lazarus Kaimbi joined the club from Sri Pahang.[3]

On 13 July 2020, Kang Seung-jo left the club for K2 League club Gyeongnam.[4]

On 15 August 2020, the club launched new jerseys after former main sponsor After Image withdrew their sponsorship. Stechmad Sdn Bhd became club's new main sponsor afterwards.[5]

On 3 September 2020, Norizam Tukiman completed his purchased of the club from Kelantan Football Association for a reported RM6.8 million.[6][7]

On 29 September 2020, the club has been officially approved for the privatization by Football Association of Malaysia.[8]

On 3 October 2020, Kelantan draw 2-2 over Negeri Sembilan in league match.[9]

On 8 December 2020, five players have confirmed to leave the club.[10]

Players edit

First-team squad edit

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK   MAS Fikri Che Soh
2 DF   JPN Masaki Watanabe
3 DF   MAS Afiq Azuan
5 DF   MAS Shahrul Nizam
6 DF   MAS Farisham Ismail
7 MF   MAS Khairul Rizam
8 MF   MAS Wan Zaharulnizam
9 FW   NAM Lazarus Kaimbi (3rd-captain)
10 MF   KOR Kang Seung-jo
11 FW   NGA Felix Chidi Odili
12 MF   MAS Hakimi Abdullah
13 DF   MAS Azwan Aripin
14 DF   MAS Wan Afiq Kasbi
15 DF   MAS Khairul Asyraf
No. Pos. Nation Player
17 MF   MAS Danial Ashraf
18 DF   MAS Syaiful Alias
20 MF   MAS Nazrin Nawi (captain)
22 GK   MAS Arif Abdullah
23 FW   MAS Afiq Saluddin
25 MF   MAS Azrul Ahmad (vice-captain)
26 MF   MAS Nik Azli
27 MF   MAS Juzaerul Jasmi
28 MF   MAS Amirul Shafik
29 MF   MAS Imran Samso
30 GK   MAS Faridzuean Kamaruddin
33 MF   MAS Nik Akif
61 FW   MAS Muslim Kamaruddin
62 DF   MAS Syahadan Pauzi

Competitions edit

Malaysia Premier League edit

League table edit

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
4 Kuching 11 5 1 5 17 19 −2 16
5 Johor Darul Ta'zim II[a] 11 4 3 4 20 17 +3 15
6 Kelantan 11 5 3 3 14 11 +3 15[b]
7 Selangor II[a] 11 4 1 6 17 23 −6 13
8 Kelantan United 11 4 0 7 13 19 −6 12
Updated to match(es) played on 31 October 2020. Source: MFL
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored.
Notes:
  1. ^ a b Johor Darul Ta'zim II, Perak II, Selangor II and Terengganu II cannot be promoted from Malaysia Premier League and play in Malaysia Cup as Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. , Perak FA, Selangor F.C. and Terengganu FC (their parent clubs) remain in Malaysia Super League and play in Malaysia Cup. Should the team be relegated to Malaysia Premier League or will not play in Malaysia Cup, Johor Darul Ta'zim II, Perak II, Selangor II and Terengganu II will have to drop to Malaysia M3 League or will play in Malaysia Cup.
  2. ^ Kelantan have been docked three points following the club’s failure to comply with FIFA’s decision.

Matches edit

29 February 2021 1 Kelantan 1–1 Kuala Lumpur
MYT (UTC+8)
10 March 2021 2 Kelantan 2–0 Kelantan United
MYT (UTC+8)
13 March 2021 3 Terengganu II 2–1 Kelantan
MYT (UTC+8)
22 August 2021 4 UKM 1–5 Kelantan
MYT (UTC+8)
29 August 2021 5 Kelantan 0–3 Penang
MYT (UTC+8)
5 September 2021 6 Selangor 0–0 Kelantan
MYT (UTC+8)
12 September 2021 7 Kelantan 1–0 Perak II
MYT (UTC+8)
20 September 2021 8 Kuching 2–0 Kelantan
MYT (UTC+8)
25 September 2021 9 Kelantan 1–0 Sarawak United
MYT (UTC+8)
3 October 2021 10 Kelantan 2–2 Negeri Sembilan
MYT (UTC+8)
9 October 2021 11 Johor Darul Ta'zim II 0–1 Kelantan
MYT (UTC+8)

Malaysia Cup edit

8 November 2020 Round of 16 UiTM 3–2 Kelantan
MYT (UTC+8)

Statistics edit

Appearances and goals edit

No. Pos Nat Player Total League Malaysia Cup
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Goalkeepers
1 GK   MAS Fikri Che Soh 6 0 5 0 1 0
22 GK   MAS Arif Abdullah 1 0 1 0 0 0
30 GK   MAS Faridzuean Kamaruddin 5 0 5 0 0 0
Defenders
2 DF   JPN Masaki Watanabe 8 0 8 0 0 0
3 DF   MAS Afiq Azuan 3 0 3 0 0 0
5 DF   MAS Shahrul Nizam 11 0 10 0 1 0
6 DF   MAS Farisham Ismail 2 0 0+2 0 0 0
13 DF   MAS Azwan Aripin 9 0 7+1 0 1 0
14 DF   MAS Wan Afiq Kasbi 3 0 3 0 0 0
15 DF   MAS Khairul Asyraf 10 0 6+3 0 1 0
18 DF   MAS Syaiful Alias 4 0 2+2 0 0 0
62 DF   MAS Syahadan Pauzi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Midfielders
7 MF   MAS Khairul Rizam 3 0 0+2 0 1 0
8 MF   MAS Wan Zaharulnizam 7 0 5+2 0 0 0
12 MF   MAS Hakimi Abdullah 10 3 6+3 3 1 0
17 MF   MAS Danial Ashraf 10 3 5+4 1 1 2
20 MF   MAS Nazrin Nawi 6 1 3+3 1 0 0
25 MF   MAS Azrul Ahmad 10 0 8+2 0 0 0
26 MF   MAS Nik Azli 3 0 0+3 0 0 0
27 MF   MAS Juzaerul Jasmi 1 0 0+1 0 0 0
28 MF   MAS Amirul Shafik 11 1 6+4 1 1 0
29 MF   MAS Imran Samso 8 0 6+1 0 1 0
33 MF   MAS Nik Akif 12 2 11 2 1 0
Forwards
9 FW   NAM Lazarus Kaimbi 12 2 10+1 2 1 0
11 FW   NGA Felix Chidi Odili 11 4 10+1 4 0 0
23 FW   MAS Afiq Saluddin 0 0 0 0 0 0
61 FW   MAS Muslim Kamaruddin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Players transferred out during the season
10 MF   KOR Kang Seung-jo 1 0 1 0 0 0

Last updated: 9 October 2020
Source: Competitions

References edit

  1. ^ "Kelantan sudah lengkap". Berita Harian. 22 February 2020.
  2. ^ "Kelantan Terpaksa Lepaskan Christopher Jackson". SemuanyaBOLA. 2 March 2020.
  3. ^ "Lazarus Kaimbi Kembali Ke Saingan Liga Malaysia". Vocket FC. 2 March 2020.
  4. ^ "Pemain import Kelantan FA angkat kaki sebelum Liga Malaysia bersambung". Football Tribe. 13 July 2020.
  5. ^ "Kelantan sekali lagi lancar jersi musim 2020". Football Tribe. 15 August 2020.
  6. ^ "Nafas baharu Kelantan". Sinar Harian. 4 September 2020.
  7. ^ "Lega pasukan Kelantan ada pemilik baharu". Kosmo!. 3 September 2020.
  8. ^ "FAM Luluskan Penswastaan Pasukan Kelantan FC, 3 Lagi Pasukan 'Terhumban' Ke Liga M3 2021?". Vocket FC. 30 September 2020.
  9. ^ "Kelantan, Negeri Sembilan kongsi mata". Utusan Malaysia. 3 October 2020.
  10. ^ "Lima Pemain Kelantan FC Angkat Kaki". Bawang Viral. 8 December 2020.