Muhammad Zafuan bin Azeman (Jawi: ممحمد زافوان بن ازيمن, IPA: [muhammad zafuan bɪn 'azeman]; born 10 June 1999) is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Thai League 1 club Uthai Thani and the Malaysia national team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Muhammad Zafuan bin Azeman[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 10 June 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Kangar, Malaysia[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Uthai Thani | ||
| Number | 21 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Bukit Jalil Sports School | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018 | Kedah Darul Aman | 2 | (0) |
| 2019 | Perlis | 20 | (4) |
| 2019–2020 | Angthong | 12 | (1) |
| 2021–2022 | Penang | 3 | (0) |
| 2021 | → Kelantan United (loan) | 6 | (1) |
| 2023 | Uthai Thani | 4 | (0) |
| 2023 | Perlis United | 4 | (1) |
| 2024– | Uthai Thani | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2017 | Malaysia U18 | 3 | (4) |
| 2017–2018 | Malaysia U19 | 6 | (6) |
| 2024– | Malaysia | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early career edit
Zafuan Azeman started his youth career with Bukit Jalil Sports School.
Club career edit
Kedah edit
In November 2017, Zafuan signed a one-year contract for Kedah in the Malaysia Super League. Under the management of Ramón Marcote Pequeño, he made 2 appearances with the club and didn't scored any goal for Kedah.
Perlis FA edit
In January 2019, Zafuan signed for Malaysia Premier League side Perlis. He joined the team from Kedah on a free transfer. In the 2019 season, he made 20 appearances for the club and score 4 goals for Perlis
Angthong edit
In September 2019, Zafuan signed a two-year contract with Angthong in the Thai League 3; following financial issues, his contract was terminated on 11 May 2020.[2]
Penang edit
Zafuan returned to Malaysia on 10 January 2021, joining Penang ahead of the 2021 Malaysia Super League.[3] On 20 March 2021, Zafuan made his debut with Malaysia Super League side Penang F.C. in a 0–2 win over Selangor F.C. in the Malaysia Super League. Zafuan made his team debut when he came on as a substitute in the 92nd minute replacing Casagrande (footballer).
Under the management of Tomáš Trucha, he made 3 appearances with Penang F.C. before joining Kelantan United on the 2nd transfer window.
Kelantan United edit
On 25 May 2021, Zafuan joined fellow Malaysia Premier League club Kelantan United on loan from Penang F.C..[4] He made 6 appearances with the club and score 1 goal for Kelantan United. He collected a total of 305 minutes played for the club.[5]
Uthai Thani edit
In January 2023, Zafuan joined Uthai Thani in the Thai League 2.[6]
On 15 January 2023, Zafuan made his Thai League 2 debut by coming off the bench in Uthai Thani 1–1 draw against Chiangmai United F.C.. He got subbed in 79th minutes replacing Kittisak Phutchan. On 27 May 2023, Uthai Thani won the Final Thai League 2 Playoff in a 5-2 aggregate against Customs United. Uthai Thani successfully promoted to the next season of 2023–24 Thai League 1.
Perlis United edit
On 2 June 2023, a Malaysia M3 League side Perlis United signed Zafuan Azeman when the Malaysia League 2nd transfer window opened.[7] He left Uthai Thani after the club got promoted to 2023–24 Thai League 1.
Uthai Thani edit
On January 2024, Zaquan Azeman signed back with Uthai Thani that currently playing in Thai League 1. He joined the team after confirming that he is a Malaysia-Thailand mix blood player and able to qualify to join the first division.
International career edit
Malaysia U-18 edit
In 2017, Zafuan Azeman got his first international called up for Malaysia U-18. With the Malaysia U-18 squad, he made 3 appearances and scored 1 goal with the national team.
Malaysia U-19 edit
In 2018, Zafuan was called up for Malaysia U-19 squad for 2018 AFF U-19 Youth Championship in July 2018 and 2018 AFC U-19 Championship in October 2018. He made 6 appearances with the team and scored 1 goal for Malaysia U-19.
Career statistics edit
Club edit
- As of the 10 June 2023.
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Continental[nb 1] | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Kedah | 2018 | Malaysia Super League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Perlis | 2019 | Malaysia Premier League | 16 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 4 |
| Total | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 4 | ||
| Angthong | 2019 | Thai League 3 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Total | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | ||
| Penang | 2021 | Malaysia Super League | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Kelantan United | 2021 | Malaysia Premier League | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | ||
| Uthai Thani | 2022–23 | Thai League 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Perlis United | 2023 | Malaysia M3 League | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Career Total | 39 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 7 | ||
- Notes
- ^ Includes cup competitions such as the AFC Champions Cup, and AFC Cup
Honours edit
Malaysia U19
References edit
- ^ a b "Zafuan Azeman". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- ^ Azharie, Farah (11 May 2020). "Ang Thong FC end Zafuan's contract | New Straits Times". NST Online. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- ^ "Zafuan Azeman Sah Sertai Pulau Pinang". VOCKET FC (in Malay). 10 January 2021. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- ^ "Zafuan Azeman Tinggalkan Penang, Sertai Kelantan United". Vocket FC. 25 May 2021.
- ^ "Zafuan Azeman statistic with Kelantan United FC". facebook.com. 29 November 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ "Uthai thani New Signings!". facebook.com. 6 January 2023. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
- ^ "Perlis United New Signings!". facebook.com. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
External links edit
- Zafuan Azeman at Soccerway