Young Fighters is a Malaysian football team, based in Kuala Lumpur. A reserve team for FELDA United,[1] the team currently plays in third-tier division Malaysia FAM League.
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| Full name | FELDA United Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Young Fighters | ||
| Founded | 2013 | ||
| Ground | USIM Mini Stadium | ||
| Chairman | Hanapi Suhada | ||
| Coach | Omar Ali | ||
| League | Malaysia FAM League | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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Ownership and finances edit
The club were founded in 2015 and owned by FELDA United with the financial backing of its parent company, FELDA. The club was based, and played its league match in UKM Bangi Stadium in Bangi.[2] After 2015 Malaysia FAM League season concluded, Young Fighters was pulled from the league and most of the players was released or absorbed to youth team of FELDA United which compete in Malaysia President's Cup and Malaysia Youth League.
The team were re-activated in 2018 to play in the 2018 Malaysia FAM Cup. For the 2018 season, the team played its league match at USIM Mini Stadium in Nilai, and at the UPM Mini Stadium in Serdang.
Sponsorship edit
| Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
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| 2015 | PUMA[2] | FELDA[2] |
| 2018 | Fitech | FELDA |
Club officials edit
- President :
Abdul Ghani Mohd Ali - Manager : Anuar Malek
- Head coach : Omar Ali
- Assistant coach : Zolkipli Samion
- Goalkeeping coach : Hairizal Jusof
- Fitness coach : Hafiz
- Physio : Mohd Fikri Hakim Said
- Kitman : Syafik Nizu
- Administrator Officer : Hafizie Mohamed
- Media Officer :
Players edit
Current squad edit
As of 17 March 2018
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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References edit
- ^ Y.P.Sivam (16 April 2015). "Young Fighters target top place in Group B and a spot in the final". thestar.com.my. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
- ^ a b c "KL Young Fighters". thestar.com.my. 21 March 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ "Young Fighters FC". www.pengurusanbolasepakfam.org.my. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
- ^ "Young Fighters 2015". feldaunitedfc.com. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
External links edit
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