Johor Darul Takzim F.C.
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| Full name | Kelab Bolasepak Johor Darul Takzim |
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| Nickname(s) | Harimau Selatan |
| Founded | 1972 as PKENJ FC, 1996 as Johor FC |
| Ground | Larkin Stadium, Johor Bahru (capacity: 30,000) |
| Chairman |  Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim |
| Manager |  Fandi Ahmad |
| League | Malaysian Super League |
| 2012 | 9th |
Johor Darul Takzim Football Club (Malay: Kelab Bolasepak Johor Darul Takzim) also simply known as Johor Darul Takzim and familiarly as Johor DT or JDT, is a professional football club based in Johor Bahru, Johor. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League. The club has played at Pasir Gudang before moved to Larkin Stadium after the takeover.
History
JDT was founded in 1972 as Kelab Bolasepak Perbadanan Kemajuan Ekonomi Negeri Johor (PKENJ FC) and participated in state football competitions before entering the Malaysian football league in 1988 in FAM Cup, later then changed its name to Johor FC in 1996. In 1994 and 1995, the club won 2 consecutive FAM Cup titles as PKENJ FC and was the runner-up in 1996 as Johor FC.
From 1997 until 2001, Johor FC was promoted to the second tier Malaysian football league, the Malaysian Premier League (which was then known as the Premier-Two League), and won the title in 2001. The club earned promotion to the Super League in 2006/07 season after FAM's decision to expand the league to 14 teams and was respectively regular top 6 finish in the league until 2010 season. The club was the first club team in Malaysian football league to enter Malaysian Cup in 2000, which was previously dominated by State Football Associations,[1] after defeated ATM FA by aggregate in second-round of qualification. The club also participated in AFC Cup in 2009 replacing Negeri Sembilan FA who qualified did not enter the competition.
In 2012, Johor FC was takeover by Johor Football Association (PBNJ) and change the club's name to Johor Darul Takzim.[2][3]
Season
Pre-season
Before the 2013 Malaysia Super League starts, JDT entered the Crown Prince of Johor Cup. They won 5–1 to Singapore club, Woodlands Wellington.[4] In the final, JDT lose to Johor FA 2–1 at Larkin Stadium.[5] On 14 December 2012, Daniel Guiza and Muslim Ahmad scored in 2–0 win in a friendly match against Pelita Bandung Raya FC at Larkin Stadium.[6] Four days later, JDT won 2–1 to Malaysian FAM League team, Pos Malaysia FC.[7]
2013
JDT starts their season with 3–2 lose against Pahang FA despite 1st half leading.[8] On 11 January, Aidil Zafuan scored for JDT in 1–0 win over nine-man Perak FA at the Larkin Stadium, Johor Bahru.[9] Daniel Guiza scored an 40 metre freekick equaliser against Kelantan FA in 1–1 draw at Sultan Mohammad IV Stadium, Kota Bharu.[10] On 27 January, JDT announced they will have five friendly matches during three-week break.[11] JDT won 3–0 in the first friendly over Singapore S-League club side Hougang.[12] Daniel Guiza blast 5 goals in the second friendly against H20 Dream Team in Singapore.[13] JDT beat Geylang United 1–0 before registering a 3–0 win over Singapore Armed Forces. In the last friendly, Norshahrul Idlan Talaha helped the team to secure 1–1 draw with Young Lions.[14]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sozxYw3sj_E/
Honours
Domestic
| Title | Winners | Runners-up |
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| Division 2/Premier 2/Premier League |
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| FAM Cup |
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Performance in AFC competitions
- AFC Cup: 1 appearance
Stadium
As Johor FC, the club used to play at Pasir Gudang Municipal Council's Stadium as its home. With support of 2,000 spectators for every match at the Pasir Gudang Municipal Council's Stadium, Johor FC held its reputation as a formidable club in Super League. But after the takeover, now known as Johor Darul Takzim, the club is currently playing at Tan Sri Dato Haji Hassan Yunos Stadium in Johor Bahru, Malaysia to cover supporters from nowhere. The capacity of the stadium is 30,000 people and opened in 1991. It was named after former Menteri Besar of Johor, Tan Sri Dato Hj. Hassan Yunus.[18]
Current squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Transfer 2013
In
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Out
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Current coaching staff
| Position | Name |
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| Manager | Fandi Ahmad |
| Assistant Manager | YBHG. Datuk Hj.Abd Latif HJ.Bandi |
| Head Team Coach | Fandi Ahmad |
| Assistant Coach | Ismail Ibrahim |
| Second Assistant Coach | Mohd Hamzani Omar |
| Fitness Coach | Azmi Mohamed |
| Goalkeeping coach | Khairul Azman Mohamed |
| Physiotherapist | Mohamad Syafiq Zakaria |
| Physiotherapist | Rosfarawadi Ismani Ismail |
References
- ^ http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2000&dt=0809&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Sukan&pg=sp_03.htm
- ^ "Johor plan to be dominant force in local football". The Star. 26 October 2010. Retrieved 2012-12-07.
- ^ "It's now Darul Takzim FC". New Straits Times. 5 December 2012. Retrieved 2012-12-07.
- ^ http://www.sports247.my/2012/12/keep-your-feet-on-the-ground-warns-fandi/
- ^ http://www.sports247.my/2012/12/johor-stun-favourites-to-lift-trophy/
- ^ http://www.sports247.my/2012/12/zaquan-fighting-to-regain-his-confidence
- ^ http://www.terowonginformasi.my/2012/12/persahabatan-pra-musim-2013-darul_18.html
- ^ http://football.thestar.com.my/2013/01/09/pahang-stun-moneybags-johor-darul-takzim-in-kuantan/
- ^ http://football.thestar.com.my/2013/01/12/malaysias-moneybags-get-first-win-over-nine-man-perak/
- ^ http://www.sports247.my/2013/01/guiza-saves-johor-darul-takzim/
- ^ http://www.sports247.my/2013/01/johor-darul-takzim-line-up-five-friendlies-during-break/
- ^ http://www.sports247.my/2013/01/guiza-back-in-action-after-injury/
- ^ http://www.sports247.my/2013/02/guiza-blasts-five-goals-in-friendly/
- ^ http://www.sports247.my/2013/02/norsharul-sees-red-in-draw/
- ^ a b "Malaysia – List of Second Level Champions". rsssf.com. Retrieved 2012-12-23.
- ^ a b "Malaysia – List of Cup Winners". rsssf.com. Retrieved 2012-12-23.
- ^ "(Group F) AFC Cup 2009". rsssf.com. Retrieved 2012-12-23.
- ^ "Johor Stadium". stadiumjohor.com. Retrieved 2012-12-23.
- ^ "Johor Darul Takzim introduces their new players". goal.com. 17 December 2012. Retrieved 2012-12-23.
- ^ "BREAKING NEWS: Simone Del Nero has signed for Johor". goal.com. 16 November 2012. Retrieved 2012-12-23.
- ^ "Guiza arrives ahead of schedule to start pre-season training". goal.com. 4 December 2012. Retrieved 2012-12-23.
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