Mohamad Muslim bin Ahmad (born 25 April 1989) is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Malaysia Super League.

Muslim Ahmad
Muslim Ahmad on 2 October 2011
Personal information
Full name Mohamad Muslim bin Ahmad[1]
Date of birth (1989-04-25) 25 April 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
Height 1.82 m (5 ft 11+12 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Youth career
2006–2007 Terengganu
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2009 Harimau Muda 24 (0)
2009–2011 Harimau Muda A 20 (0)
2011–2012 Terengganu 36 (2)
2013–2014 Johor Darul Ta'zim 5 (0)
2014–2015 PDRM 36 (3)
2016–2017 Kelantan 17 (0)
2017–2023 Sri Pahang 65 (3)
International career
2008–2011 Malaysia U-21 19 (1)
2009–2013 Malaysia U-23 20 (0)
2009–2015 Malaysia 28 (0)
Medal record
Malaysia U-23
Sea Games
Gold medal – first place Sea Games 2011 Football
Men's Football
Representing  Malaysia
AFF Championship
Winner 2010
Runner-up AFF Suzuki Cup 2014 2014
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 May 2021
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16 June 2015

Club career

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Terengganu

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Muslim Ahmad left Harimau Muda A to return to his home team Terengganu as the defender prepares to combine the chase for domestic honours with a glittering international career. Having established himself with the national team, the 22-year-old Muslim felt the time is right to leave the sheltered life at Wisma FAM and embark on a new path in his career. Muslim, who has two Sea Games gold medals and an AFF Cup winners' medal in his collection, now aims to help FA Cup winners Terengganu advance past the first round of the AFC Cup, win the Super League and Malaysia Cup when the new season starts.

Muslim made his first league debut against Perak. The match ended with Terengganu suffer a narrow defeat 1–0. Muslim plays his first AFC Cup match against Vietnamese side, Sông Lam Nghệ An. Terengganu marks the first win on the AFC Cup debut with 1–0 wins. On 22 August 2012, Muslim made his Malaysia Cup debut against Kelantan. Muslim help Terengganu to open their campaign with a shocking victory 2–0.

On 19 September 2012, Muslim left Terengganu after being released by the club.

Johor Darul Ta'zim

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On 4 November 2012, Malaysia Super League club, Johor Darul Ta'zim confirmed that Muslim would join the club.[2] He made his debut against Pelita Bandung Raya in a friendly match. Muslim scored in his debut after being assisted by teammate Simone Del Nero. He plays another friendly game against Woodlands Wellington with 5–1 win.

PDRM

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Muslim signed with PDRM for the 2015 season but was released at the end of the league campaign.

Kelantan

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On 5 December 2015, Muslim was revealed as Kelantan's new player for 2016 season.

Sri Pahang

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On 15 January 2017, Muslim signed a contract with Sri Pahang.[3] At Sri Pahang Muslim serves as the club's captain.[4]

International career

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Muslim began his career with playing for Harimau Muda A. He is the captain of Harimau Muda A. Muslim Ahmad is a Malaysian national football player. He has played for the Malaysia national football team, and in summer 2009 he played twice against Manchester United in their pre season tour of the Far East.

Muslim and 25 other players, who play for Harimau Muda A, were chosen to participate in a training camp in Slovakia. During his time in the training camp, Muslim and his teammate, Gary Steven Robbat were given a trial from the Slovakian team FC ViOn Zlaté Moravce on 30 March. FC ViOn Zlaté Moravce Coach Ľubomír Moravčík Promised Muslim and Gary a professional contract for the next 2010–2011 season. Later, FC ViOn Zlaté Moravce lost interest in Muslim and Gary due to internal problems in the club.

In November 2010, Muslim was called up to the Malaysia national squad by coach K. Rajagopal for the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup. Malaysia won the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup title for the first time in their history.

Muslim was only 19 when made his senior international debut in 2009. His first tournament action was at 2009 Sea Games. Muslim helps Malaysia to win their fifth Sea Games gold medal. Muslim also played at 2010 Asia Games. Muslim led Malaysia to qualify for the second round of the 2010 Asia Games as one of the best four third-placed teams after a lapse of 32 years. Muslim was called by Malaysia coach, Dato K. Rajagopal to play at 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup. Malaysia won the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup title for the first time in their history under the management of Dato K. Rajagopal.

Career statistics

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Club

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As of 21 July 2018
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Terengganu 2012 Malaysia Super League 21 2 3 0 6 0 6 0 36 2
Total 21 2 3 0 6 0 6 0 36 2
Johor Darul Ta'zim 2013 Malaysia Super League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 2 1
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 2 1
Kelantan 2016 Malaysia Super League 17 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 22 0
Total 17 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 22 0
Pahang 2017 Malaysia Super League 8 0 4 0 1 0 13 0
2018 Malaysia Super League 19 1 7 0 8 1 34 2
2019 Malaysia Super League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2020 Malaysia Super League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2021 Malaysia Super League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 26 1 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 38 1
Career total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

International

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As of 16 June 2015.[5]
National team Year Apps Goals
Malaysia 2009 4 0
2010 8 0
2011 4 0
2012 1 0
2013 0 0
2014 8 0
2015 4 0
Total 28 0

Malaysia XI

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# Date Location Head coach Opponent Result Goals
1 18 July 2009 National Stadium, Bukit Jalil K. Rajagopal Manchester United 2–3 (L)
2 20 July 2009 National Stadium, Bukit Jalil K. Rajagopal Manchester United 0–2 (L)
3 13 July 2011 National Stadium, Bukit Jalil K. Rajagopal Arsenal[6] 0–4 (L)
4 21 July 2011 National Stadium, Bukit Jalil Ong Kim Swee Chelsea[7] 0–1 (L)

Honours

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International

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Club

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Harimau Muda

PDRM

Sri Pahang

Individual

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FAM Football Awards

  • Best Young Players: 2009

References

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  1. ^ Muslim Ahmad Football Malaysia http://footballmalaysia.com/portal/player_details.php?userid=847
  2. ^ "It's now Johor Darul Takzim FC". New Straits Times. 5 December 2012. Archived from the original on 6 December 2012. Retrieved 7 December 2012.
  3. ^ "Pahang FA optimis kembali digeruni dengan kehadiran 15 pemain baharu". Astro Awani. 15 January 2017.
  4. ^ "Sri Pahang jumpa KL City tanpa kapten". Berita Harian. 9 April 2021.
  5. ^ Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann, Ahmad, Mohd Muslim – National Football Teams
  6. ^ Exclusive: Arsenal Set For Asia Retrieved at 21 April 2011
  7. ^ Chelsea – 2011 Pre Season Tour Archived 10 January 2012 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved at 17 May 2011
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