{{Short description|Malaysian football club}} {{EngvarB|date=September 2014}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2019}} {{about|the professional football club|the state in Malaysia the football club is named after|Johor}} {{Infobox football club | clubname = Johor Darul Ta'zim | fullname = Johor Darul Ta'zim Football Club | nickname = ''Harimau Selatan'' (Southern Tigers)<ref>{{cite web |title=Football: Southern Tigers roar to the fourth straight Charity Shield title |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2021/03/05/southern-tigers-roar-to-the-fourth-straight-charity-shield-title |website=[[The Star (Malaysia)|The Star]] |access-date=6 March 2021 |date=5 March 2021 |archive-date=5 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305150251/https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2021/03/05/southern-tigers-roar-to-the-fourth-straight-charity-shield-title |url-status=live}}</ref> | short name = JDT | image = Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C..svg | upright = 0.8 | founded = {{start date and age|df=yes|1972}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Malaysia – Johor Darul Ta'zim FC – Soccerway |url=https://int.soccerway.com/teams/malaysia/johor-fc/3268/ |publisher=Soccerway |access-date=6 March 2021 |archive-date=27 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227154908/https://int.soccerway.com/teams/malaysia/johor-fc/3268/ |url-status=live }}</ref><br />(as ''PKENJ FC'') | ground = [[Sultan Ibrahim Stadium]] | capacity = 40,000 | coordinates = {{coord|1.4816|N|103.6192|E|region:MY|display=inline,title}} | owner = [[Tunku Ismail Idris]]<ref name="DSV">{{cite news|title=HRH Crown Prince Of Johor Becomes Owner Of Johor Darul Ta'zim Football Club|url=http://johorsoutherntigers.com.my/hrh-crown-prince-of-johor-becomes-owner-of-johor-darul-tazim-football-club/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20160521183531/http://johorsoutherntigers.com.my/hrh-crown-prince-of-johor-becomes-owner-of-johor-darul-tazim-football-club/|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 May 2016|website=johorsoutherntigers.com|date=9 January 2015|publisher=Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C.}}</ref> | chrtitle = President | chairman = [[Tunku Tun Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah|Tunku Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah]] | mgrtitle = Head coach | manager = [[Xisco Muñoz]] | season = [[2025–26 Malaysia Super League|2025–26]] | league = [[Malaysia Super League]] | position = Malaysia Super League, 1st of 13 (champions) | current = 2025–26 Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. season | pattern_la1 = | pattern_b1 = _JDT2526H | pattern_ra1 = | pattern_sh1 = | pattern_so1 = | leftarm1 = 293461 | body1 = | rightarm1 = 293461 | shorts1 = 293461 | socks1 = 293461 | pattern_la2 = _JDT2526A | pattern_b2 = _JDT2526A | pattern_ra2 = _JDT2526A | pattern_sh2 = _JDT2526A | pattern_so2 = | leftarm2 = | body2 = | rightarm2 = | shorts2 = | socks2 = D82038 | pattern_la3 = | pattern_b3 = _JDT2526T | pattern_ra3 = | pattern_sh3 = | pattern_so3 = | leftarm3 = 46D1E6 | body3 = | rightarm3 = 46D1E6 | shorts3 = 94E5D9 | socks3 = 94E5D9 | website = {{official URL}} }} {{Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. Departments}}
'''Johor Darul Ta'zim Football Club''', or simply '''JDT''', is a professional [[Association football|football]] club based in [[Johor Bahru]], [[Johor]], Malaysia, that competes in the [[Malaysia Super League]], the top tier of [[Malaysian football league system|Malaysian football]]. Founded in 1972 as PKENJ FC, the club was renamed Johor FC in 1996 before adopting its current name in 2013.<ref>{{cite web |title=Johor Darul Ta'zim FC – Team Info |url=https://globalsportsarchive.com/team/soccer/johor-darul-tazim-fc/16444/ |website=globalsportsarchive.com |access-date=20 February 2023 |archive-date=17 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221217070649/https://globalsportsarchive.com/team/soccer/johor-darul-tazim-fc/16444/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Johor Darul Ta'zim is owned by [[Tunku Ismail Idris]], the Crown Prince of Johor.
In 2014, JDT won its first major honour by winning the [[2014 Malaysia Super League|national league]] during the first season under Croatian manager [[Bojan Hodak]]. Under Argentine [[Roberto Carlos Mario Gómez|Mario Gómez]]'s tutelage, they won both the [[2015 AFC Cup]] and the [[2015 Malaysia Super League|2015 Super League]]. By winning the AFC Cup, JDT became the second Malaysian team since 1967 to enter the final of a major continental competition, and the first ever Malaysian club to win a continental title. Between 2014 and 2026, JDT won twelve consecutive league titles. Before this achievement, no Malaysian team had ever won the league championship more than twice in a row since the league system was first introduced in Malaysia in 1982.
Since 2012, JDT have been known by the nickname ''Southern Tigers'' ({{langx|ms|Harimau Selatan}}), based on the coat of arms of the Johor State Council. The team's home ground is the 40,000-capacity [[Sultan Ibrahim Stadium]]. According to the [[Statista]] report from 2016, JDT are the most supported Malaysian Super League club and the second-most supported football club in Malaysia after [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Most popular soccer clubs in Malaysia 2016 |url=https://www.statista.com/statistics/860057/most-popular-soccer-clubs-in-malaysia/ |website=Statista |access-date=4 November 2024}}</ref>
==History==
===The Johor FC Era (1996–2011)=== The club were founded in 1972 as PKENJ FC. After winning the [[Malaysia FAM Cup]] twice, the Johor Corporation (a state funded corporation) decided to takeover the club in 1996 and changed its name to Johor Football Club (Johor FC). The club finished as runners-up in the 1996 season.
In 1998, Johor FC were promoted to the second tier Malaysian football league, [[Liga Perdana 2]] and won the title in 2001 which secured promotion to the first division, [[Liga Perdana 1]].<ref name="rssf-malay">{{cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesm/malay2champ.html|title=Malaysia – List of Second Level Champions|access-date=23 December 2012|publisher=[[Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation]]|archive-date=22 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422010542/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesm/malay2champ.html|url-status=live}}</ref> After two years in the top division, Johor FC were relegated to the new second-division, the [[Malaysia Premier League]] after failing to achieve promotion to the new top division, the [[Malaysia Super League]] during the 2003 season.<ref name="wikipedia.com">[[2003 Liga Perdana 2]]</ref> The club earned an automatic promotion to the Malaysia Super League during the 2006–07 season after the [[Football Association of Malaysia]]'s decision to expand the league to 14 teams and were a regular top 5 finisher in the league. Johor FC were the first club team in the Malaysian football league system to enter the [[Malaysia Cup]] in 2000 under English manager [[Bruce Stowell]]. The Malaysia Cup was previously dominated by state teams and by defeating [[ATM FA|ATM]] on aggregate in the second-round group qualification, the club marked another record in the competition. The club also participated in the [[AFC Cup]] in 2009 replacing [[Negeri Sembilan FA|Negeri Sembilan]] when the latter qualified but did not proceed to compete in the competition.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesa/as3.html|title=Afc cup 2009|access-date=26 July 2014|publisher=[[Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation]]|archive-date=27 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140727130225/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesa/as3.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
===Johor Darul Ta'zim era (2013–present)=== [[File:Fandi Ahmad, LionsXII match against Kelantan FA during the Malaysian Super League, Jalan Besar Stadium, Singapore - 20140308.jpg|thumb|[[Fandi Ahmad]]]] Starting from 2 February 2012, former Singaporean international footballer [[Fandi Ahmad]] began his three-year contract with Johor FA serving as the technical advisor.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Sports/Story/A1Story20120130-324788.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161022214406/http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Sports/Story/A1Story20120130-324788.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 October 2016|title=Fandi joins Johor FA as advisor|last=Lee|first=David|date=1 February 2012|website=The New Paper (Singapore)|publisher=Singapore Press Holdings Ltd|access-date=18 September 2016}}</ref> Later in the year, Fandi assumed the role as the team's head coach. The team eventually finished fourth in the [[2012 Malaysia Premier League]] season.
Tunku Ismail was officially appointed as the new President of Johor FA (PBNJ) in the association's congress held on 16 February 2012. During the congress, he first mooted a proposal to revamp the whole organisation structure and its footballing activities. Part of the plan was to consolidate its football teams into a single representative competing in the [[Malaysian League]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2012&dt=0217&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Sukan&pg=su_03.htm|title=Johor cadang satu pasukan musim depan|last=Ahmad Hidzir|first=Nor Azan Fitri|date=17 February 2012|website=Utusan Online|publisher=Utusan Melayu (M) Berhad|access-date=19 September 2016|archive-date=19 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919232704/http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2012&dt=0217&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Sukan&pg=su_03.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
During the season, there were several match fixing allegations and investigations involving players from Johor-based teams.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Malaysia/Story/A1Story20120224-329940.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120229104048/http://news.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Malaysia/Story/A1Story20120224-329940.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 February 2012|title=Johor Football Club suspends six players|date=24 February 2012|website=Asia One|publisher=Singapore Press Holdings Ltd . Co.|access-date=19 September 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.pressreader.com/malaysia/the-star-malaysia/20120322/textview|title='Bet woman' unmasked|last=Charles|first=Lourdes|date=22 March 2012|publisher=The Star Media Group Bhd|newspaper=The Star|page=1|access-date=19 September 2016|archive-date=20 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160920065632/http://www.pressreader.com/malaysia/the-star-malaysia/20120322/textview|url-status=live}}</ref> At the end of the 2012 season, Johorean football was in a poor state. Johor based teams were underperforming and struggling in the Malaysian League. ''Johor FC'' barely avoided relegation in the Malaysian Super League, while other Johor-based clubs – ''[[Johor FA#History|Johor FA]]'', ''[[Johor Bahru City F.C.]]'', and ''[[MP Muar F.C.]]'' – were struggling to compete in Malaysian Premier League.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fourfourtwo.com/sg/features/rise-johor-darul-tazim?page=0%2C1|title=The rise of Johor Darul Ta'zim|last=Lee|first=Seng-Foo|date=1 July 2015|website=FourFourTwo.com|publisher=Haymarket Media Group|access-date=18 September 2016|archive-date=22 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161022214447/http://www.fourfourtwo.com/sg/features/rise-johor-darul-tazim?page=0%2C1|url-status=live}}</ref> Just months after Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim took charge as Johor FA's president, a bold strategic revamp within Johor FA (PBNJ) was initiated. The move was to realign and consolidate football teams and clubs representing Johor. It saw both teams, Johor FC and Johor FA being placed under a single management to ensure the stability of both teams. All Johor-based clubs except for Johor FC and Johor FA were withdrawn from the Malaysian League. Both teams were reinstated with same name and were placed in numerical order.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-sg/news/3879/malaysia-super-league/2012/11/01/3493660/johor-fc-drop-fc-from-their-name-for-new-season|title=Johor FC drop 'FC' from their name for new season|last=Kumar|first=Prem|date=1 November 2012|website=Goal.com|publisher=Perform Media|access-date=18 September 2016|archive-date=12 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161012045305/http://www.goal.com/en-sg/news/3879/malaysia-super-league/2012/11/01/3493660/johor-fc-drop-fc-from-their-name-for-new-season|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sinarharian.com.my/mobile/sukan/pbnj-urus-johor-fc-1.99217|title=PBNJ urus Johor FC|date=31 October 2012|website=Sinar Harian Online|publisher=Karangkraf Media Group|access-date=18 September 2016|archive-date=11 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011131000/http://www.sinarharian.com.my/mobile/sukan/pbnj-urus-johor-fc-1.99217|url-status=live}}</ref> In December 2012, the [[Football Association of Malaysia|FAM]] announced that they had received the application of the team's name change to ''Darul Ta'zim FC'' for the upcoming 2013 season and with no objections to it.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sokernet.com/liga-malaysia/darul-takzim-fc-nama-baru-johor-johor-fc.html|title=Darul Takzim FC Nama Baru Johor dan Johor FC|date=5 December 2012|website=Sokernet.com|publisher=Berita Bolasepak Malaysia|access-date=18 September 2016|archive-date=20 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160220093152/http://sokernet.com/liga-malaysia/darul-takzim-fc-nama-baru-johor-johor-fc.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The team was later renamed as ''Johor Darul Ta'zim Football Club''.
Officially, 2013 was the first year in which the ''Southern Tigers'' made its debut under the new transformation initiative. A fully refurnished [[Larkin Stadium]] was made to accommodate more fans. With the introduction of season passes, it allowed fans entry to all competitive matches for an entire season. At the start of the 2013 season, [[Fandi Ahmad]] was handed the role of head coach of the team in the Malaysia Super League, while the Malaysia Premier League team was handled by former international and Johor player, [[Azmi Mohamed]], with the assistance of compatriot [[Ismail Ibrahim (football coach)|Ismail Ibrahim]].<ref name=":02" /> Before the start of the season, Johor signed former Spanish international [[Dani Güiza]] and Italian midfielder [[Simone Del Nero]]. However, both left in the middle of the season. JDT managed to reach the [[2013 Malaysia FA Cup]] final on [[away goals rule]], defeating [[Pahang FA]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-sg/news/3879/malaysia-super-league/2013/06/17/4054466/tmj-promises-jdt-and-johor-fa-rewards|title=TMJ promises JDT and Johor FA rewards|last=Afiq|first=Nik|date=17 June 2013|website=Goal.com|publisher=Perform Media|access-date=20 September 2016|archive-date=12 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161012045308/http://www.goal.com/en-sg/news/3879/malaysia-super-league/2013/06/17/4054466/tmj-promises-jdt-and-johor-fa-rewards|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":2" /> In the final, JDT lost 1–0 to [[Kelantan FA]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-sg/news/3879/malaysia-super-league/2013/06/30/4084713/losing-three-players-was-key-jdt-assistant-coach|title=Losing three players was key – JDT Assistant Coach|last=Afiq|first=Nik|date=30 June 2013|website=Goal.com|publisher=Perform Media|access-date=22 September 2016|archive-date=12 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161012045310/http://www.goal.com/en-sg/news/3879/malaysia-super-league/2013/06/30/4084713/losing-three-players-was-key-jdt-assistant-coach|url-status=live}}</ref> During the middle of the 2013 season, Fandi Ahmad was relieved of his coaching duties, but would stay on as the team's manager.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.todayonline.com/sports/football/fandi-relieved-duties-coach?singlepage=true|title=Fandi relieved of duties as Johor coach|last=Goh|first=Phillip|date=1 August 2013|website=Today Online|publisher=Mediacorp Press Ltd.|access-date=18 September 2016|archive-date=13 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161013132546/http://www.todayonline.com/sports/football/fandi-relieved-duties-coach?singlepage=true|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/sport/player-power-demanding-boss-led-to-fandis-fall-from-grace|title=Player power, demanding boss led to Fandi's fall from grace|last=Wang|first=Meng Meng|date=1 August 2013|website=The Straits Times (Singapore)|publisher=Singapore Press Holdings Ltd. Co.|access-date=18 September 2013|archive-date=23 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161023012855/http://www.straitstimes.com/sport/player-power-demanding-boss-led-to-fandis-fall-from-grace|url-status=live}}</ref> Azmi Mohamed became JDT's coach on an interim basis while waiting for the arrival of a new head coach.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/07/31/azmi-mohamed-announced-as-the-temporary-johor-darul-takzim-coach/|title=Azmi Mohamed Announced as the Temporary Johor Darul Takzim Coach|last=Allen|first=Chris|date=31 July 2013|website=CaughtOffside.com|publisher=Fanatix.com|access-date=19 September 2016|archive-date=19 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919152401/http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/07/31/azmi-mohamed-announced-as-the-temporary-johor-darul-takzim-coach/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.asiaone.com/news/sports/rookie-coach-azmi-takes-over-fandi-ahmad|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130806052326/http://news.asiaone.com/news/sports/rookie-coach-azmi-takes-over-fandi-ahmad|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 August 2013|title=Rookie coach Azmi takes over from Fandi Ahmad|last=Samuel|first=Eric|date=31 July 2013|website=Asia One|publisher=Singapore Press Holdings Ltd . Co.|access-date=19 September 2016}}</ref> In the first season after the club's transformation, JDT managed to finish third in the [[2013 Malaysian Super League]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-sg/news/3879/malaysia-super-league/2013/07/23/4135234/johor-darul-takzim-resume-training|title=Johor Darul Takzim resume training|last=Afiq|first=Nik|date=30 July 2013|website=Goal.com|publisher=Perform Media|access-date=22 September 2016|archive-date=9 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160909065357/http://www.goal.com/en-sg/news/3879/malaysia-super-league/2013/07/23/4135234/johor-darul-takzim-resume-training|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3896/malaysia/2013/06/23/4067868/johor-darul-takzim-assistant-ismail-ibrahim-we-are|title=Johor Darul Takzim assistant Ismail Ibrahim: We are disappointed not to win|last=Rifhan|first=Khalis|date=23 June 2013|website=Goal.com|publisher=Perform Media|access-date=22 September 2016|archive-date=11 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011000354/http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3896/malaysia/2013/06/23/4067868/johor-darul-takzim-assistant-ismail-ibrahim-we-are|url-status=live}}</ref> Later on, just a day before the [[2013 Malaysia Cup]] kicked off, Fandi Ahmad resigned as team manager and parted ways with Johor FA amicably.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3896/malaysia/2013/08/20/4198582/fandi-ahmad-resigns-as-johor-darul-takzim-team-manager|title=Fandi Ahmad resigns as Johor Darul Takzim Team Manager|last=Afiq|first=Nik|date=20 August 2013|website=Goal.com|publisher=Perform Media|access-date=18 September 2016|archive-date=11 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011000358/http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3896/malaysia/2013/08/20/4198582/fandi-ahmad-resigns-as-johor-darul-takzim-team-manager|url-status=live}}</ref> With the motivation to rejuvenate the glory days of the past into the future, JDT appointed former [[Valencia CF|Valencia]] and [[Atlético Madrid]] manager [[César Ferrando|Cesar Ferrando Jimenez]] as the new club's head coach.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-sg/news/3875/transfer-zone/2013/07/20/4129969/johor-darul-takzim-set-to-appoint-new-spanish-coach|title=Johor Darul Takzim set to appoint new Spanish coach|last=Sundaresan|first=Keeshaanan|date=20 July 2013|website=Goal.com|publisher=Perform Media|access-date=18 September 2016|archive-date=12 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161012045247/http://www.goal.com/en-sg/news/3875/transfer-zone/2013/07/20/4129969/johor-darul-takzim-set-to-appoint-new-spanish-coach|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sinarharian.com.my/jimenez-sedia-bawa-jdt-ke-tahap-baru-1.194259|title=Jimenez sedia bawa JDT ke tahap baru|last=Bernama|first=Bernama|date=21 August 2013|website=Sinar Harian Online|publisher=Karangkraf Media Group|access-date=18 September 2016|archive-date=11 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011130956/http://www.sinarharian.com.my/jimenez-sedia-bawa-jdt-ke-tahap-baru-1.194259|url-status=live}}</ref>
In February 2014, [[Bojan Hodak]] was appointed as team manager to assist Cesar Jimenez in managerial duties.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2014/02/25/jdt-appoint-bojan-as-team-manager/|title=JDT appoint Bojan as team manager|date=25 February 2014|website=The Star Online|publisher=Star Media Group Berhad|access-date=18 September 2016|archive-date=29 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171229112406/https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2014/02/25/jdt-appoint-bojan-as-team-manager/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.todayonline.com/sports/malaysian-super-league-bojan-hodak-and-nenad-bacina-join-johor-darul-takzim-teams|title=Malaysian Super League: Bojan Hodak and Nenad Bacina join Johor Darul Takzim teams|last=Dan|first=Guen Chin|date=25 February 2014|website=Today Online (Singapore)|publisher=Mediacorp Press Ltd.|access-date=18 September 2016|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304081403/http://www.todayonline.com/sports/malaysian-super-league-bojan-hodak-and-nenad-bacina-join-johor-darul-takzim-teams|url-status=live}}</ref> On 26 June 2014, JDT secured their first national league title by defeating [[Sarawak FA]] 1–0.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.themalaymailonline.com/sports/article/jdt-wins-super-league-state-holiday-in-johor|title=JDT wins Super League, state holiday in Johor|last=Bernama|first=Bernama|date=26 June 2014|website=Malay Mail Online|access-date=22 September 2016|archive-date=27 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160927193045/http://www.themalaymailonline.com/sports/article/jdt-wins-super-league-state-holiday-in-johor|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/Sukan/20140626/su_01/JDT-juara-Liga-Super|title=JDT juara Liga Super|last=Joni|first=Farhana|date=26 June 2014|website=Utusan Online|publisher=Utusan Melayu (M) Bhd|access-date=22 September 2016|archive-date=23 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160923040549/http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/Sukan/20140626/su_01/JDT-juara-Liga-Super|url-status=live}}</ref> In the [[2014 Malaysia Cup]] campaign, JDT made it through to the final for the first time in 23 years, emulating the former Johor FA that won the double (league and Malaysia Cup triumphs). Billed as the "Match of Heavyweights", it was a highly anticipated match between JDT (league champions) and [[Sri Pahang F.C.|Pahang]] (Malaysia FA Cup winners).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-my/match/johor-darul-tazim-vs-pahang/1959905/preview|title=JDT – Pahang Preview: Heavyweights do battle for Piala Malaysia|last=Dawson|first=Mark|date=31 October 2014|website=Goal.com|publisher=Perform Media|access-date=23 September 2016|archive-date=24 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161124191519/http://www.goal.com/en-my/match/johor-darul-tazim-vs-pahang/1959905/preview|url-status=live}}</ref> JDT lost 5–3 in the [[penalty shoot-out (association football)|penalty shoot-out]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3896/malaysia/2014/11/01/5688391/jdt-2-2-pahang-pen-3-5-ten-man-pahang-retain-malaysia-cup|title=JDT 2–2 Pahang (pen 3–5): Ten-man Pahang retain Piala Malaysia after penalty shootout|last=Zainal|first=Zulhilmi|date=1 November 2014|website=Goal.com|publisher=Perform Media|access-date=24 September 2016|archive-date=11 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011000422/http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3896/malaysia/2014/11/01/5688391/jdt-2-2-pahang-pen-3-5-ten-man-pahang-retain-malaysia-cup|url-status=live}}</ref>
On 31 January 2015, JDT competed in the [[Piala Sumbangsih]] for the first time in the club's history, qualifying to the competition as the 2014 Malaysian champions. They defeated Pahang 2–0 to win the trophy.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2015/01/31/jdt-cull-elephants-for-first-league-victory/|title=JDT cull Elephants for season's first league victory|last=Rajan|first=K|date=31 January 2015|website=The Star Online|publisher=Star Media Group Bhd|access-date=24 September 2016|archive-date=29 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171229052357/https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2015/01/31/jdt-cull-elephants-for-first-league-victory/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://english.astroawani.com/sports-news/jdt-emerge-sultan-haji-ahmad-shah-2015-cup-champion-53162|title=JDT emerge Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah 2015 Cup champion|date=1 February 2015|website=Astro Awani|publisher=Astro Awani Networks Sdn Bhd|access-date=24 September 2016|archive-date=24 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160924183532/http://english.astroawani.com/sports-news/jdt-emerge-sultan-haji-ahmad-shah-2015-cup-champion-53162|url-status=live}}</ref> The club made their debut in the [[AFC Cup]] on 24 February 2015 with a 4–1 win over [[East Bengal FC|East Bengal]] in the first game of the group stage.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3896/malaysia/2015/02/24/9225392/jdt-4-1-east-bengal-fc-southern-tigers-make-solid-afc-cup|title=JDT 4–1 East Bengal FC: Southern Tigers make solid AFC Cup debut|last=Zainal|first=Zulhilmi|date=24 February 2015|website=Goal.com|publisher=Perform Media|access-date=25 September 2016|archive-date=24 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161124191542/http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3896/malaysia/2015/02/24/9225392/jdt-4-1-east-bengal-fc-southern-tigers-make-solid-afc-cup|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/football-asia/153/post/2314761/afc-cup-jdt-back-in-form-with-4-1-win-against-east-bengal|title=AFC Cup: JDT back in form with 4–1 win against East Bengal|date=24 February 2015|website=espnfc.com|publisher=ESPN|access-date=25 September 2016|archive-date=27 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160927134458/http://www.espnfc.com/blog/football-asia/153/post/2314761/afc-cup-jdt-back-in-form-with-4-1-win-against-east-bengal|url-status=live}}</ref> In late April 2015, the head coach Bojan Hodak left the club and was replaced by [[Roberto Carlos Mario Gómez]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.themalaymailonline.com/sports/article/when-things-turned-sour-for-jdt|title=When things turned sour for JDT|last=Guen Chin|first=Dan|date=2 May 2015|website=Malay Mail Online|access-date=24 September 2016|archive-date=27 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160927201443/http://www.themalaymailonline.com/sports/article/when-things-turned-sour-for-jdt|url-status=live}}</ref> As the new head coach, he was also given the authority to revamp youth development programmes in JDT, especially its development squads, from [[Johor Darul Ta'zim II F.C.|JDT II]] to JDT V.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.themalaymailonline.com/sports/article/mario-gomez-tasked-with-revamping-jdt-ii-to-jdt-v-tunku-ismail-says|title=Mario Gomez tasked with revamping JDT II to JDT V, Tunku Ismail says|date=2 May 2015|website=The Malay Mail Online|publisher=The Malay Mail|access-date=10 September 2016|archive-date=5 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305010718/http://www.themalaymailonline.com/sports/article/mario-gomez-tasked-with-revamping-jdt-ii-to-jdt-v-tunku-ismail-says|url-status=live}}</ref>
On 12 July 2015, an announcement was made that Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim left his post as president of the Johor FA; instead, he would still serve in his capacity as the Royal Patron of Johor FA. Dato' Haji Ismail bin Karim, State Secretary of Johor, was appointed as his replacement with immediate effect.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/breaking-news-tmj-resigns-johor-fa-president|title=BREAKING NEWS: TMJ resigns as Johor FA President|last=Seng Foo|first=Lee|date=21 July 2015|website=FourFourTwo.com|publisher=FourFourTwo|access-date=9 September 2016|archive-date=18 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160918121403/http://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/breaking-news-tmj-resigns-johor-fa-president|url-status=live}}</ref> In August 2015, JDT defended the Malaysia Super League title, becoming the national champions for the second year in a row.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.the-afc.com/malaysia-afc-cup-2015/johor-darul-tazim-crowned-malaysia-super-league-champions|publisher=the-afc.com|title=Johor Darul Ta'zim crowned Malaysia Super League champions|date=23 August 2015|access-date=23 April 2017|archive-date=24 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170424085856/http://www.the-afc.com/malaysia-afc-cup-2015/johor-darul-tazim-crowned-malaysia-super-league-champions|url-status=live}}</ref> On 31 October 2015, JDT became the first Malaysian team to reach the final of the AFC Cup. In the [[2015 AFC Cup Final|final]], held in [[Dushanbe]], Tajikistan, they defeated the home side [[FC Istiklol]] 1–0 with a goal scored by [[Leandro Velázquez]]. As a result, JDT became the first club from Southeast Asia to win the competition.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=http://www.the-afc.com/afc-cup-2015/johor-darul-tazim-crowned-afc-cup-champions|title=JOHOR DARUL TA'ZIM CROWNED AFC CUP CHAMPIONS|date=31 October 2015|website=the-AFC.com|publisher=Asian Football Confederation.|access-date=9 September 2016|archive-date=5 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181005161333/http://www.the-afc.com/afc-cup-2015/johor-darul-tazim-crowned-afc-cup-champions|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/jdt-crowned-afc-cup-champions|title=JDT crowned AFC Cup champions|last=Vick|first=Vijhay|date=1 November 2015|website=FourFourTwo.com|publisher=Haymedia Market Group|access-date=25 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161022214420/http://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/jdt-crowned-afc-cup-champions|archive-date=22 October 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/football-asia/153/post/2689368/afc-cup-final-jdt-upset-the-odds|title=Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim win AFC Cup final after Leandro Velazquez goal|date=31 October 2015|website=espnfc.com|publisher=ESPN|access-date=25 September 2016|archive-date=6 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200406045859/http://www.espnfc.com/blog/football-asia/153/post/2689368/afc-cup-final-jdt-upset-the-odds|url-status=live}}</ref>
In the [[2016 Piala Sumbangsih|opener]] of the 2016 season, JDT edged [[Selangor F.C.|Selangor]] in a 7–6 penalty shoot-out win, successfully defending the Piala Sumbangsih title.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/football-asia/153/post/2806034/jdt-beat-selangor-on-pens-to-win-charity-shield-in-malaysia|title=Johor Darul Ta'zim edge Selangor to win Piala Sumbangsih at Larkin|last=Duerden|first=John|date=13 February 2016|website=espnfc.com|publisher=ESPN|access-date=26 September 2016|archive-date=23 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161023001316/http://www.espnfc.com/blog/football-asia/153/post/2806034/jdt-beat-selangor-on-pens-to-win-charity-shield-in-malaysia|url-status=live}}</ref> In the same season, JDT clinched their first-ever Malaysia FA Cup title after staging a comeback 2–1 win over [[PKNS F.C.|PKNS FC]]. It was the first time a club side lifted the trophy since its inception in 1990.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/jdt-win-first-fa-cup|title=JDT win first FA Cup|last=Vick|first=Vijhay|date=14 May 2016|website=FourFourTwo|publisher=Haymarket Media Group|access-date=8 December 2016|archive-date=19 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161219094714/http://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/jdt-win-first-fa-cup|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/football-asia/153/post/2871776/jdts-comeback-win-for-first-malaysia-fa-cup|title=JDT beat PKNS in Shah Alam final, win first Piala FA title|date=14 May 2016|website=espnfc.com|publisher=ESPN|access-date=8 December 2016|archive-date=21 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221033835/http://www.espnfc.com/blog/football-asia/153/post/2871776/jdts-comeback-win-for-first-malaysia-fa-cup|url-status=live}}</ref> JDT secured their third consecutive league title on Match Day 20 of the [[2016 Malaysia Super League|2016 season]] with a 3–0 win over [[Terengganu FC|Terengganu]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/jdt-seal-record-breaking-third-straight-msl-title|title=JDT seal record-breaking third straight MSL title|last=Vick|first=Vijhay|date=10 September 2016|website=FourFourTwo|publisher=Haymarket Media Group|access-date=29 December 2016|archive-date=29 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161229092909/http://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/jdt-seal-record-breaking-third-straight-msl-title|url-status=live}}</ref> The club became the first team to win three consecutive league titles – a feat never achieved before by any team since the inception of the national league championship in 1982. Also in the 2016 season, JDT managed to end the league undefeated, thus becoming the first ever club in Malaysia to have done so.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/football-asia/153/post/2946147/jorge-pereyra-diaz-helps-jdt-clinch-msl-title-vs-terengganu|title=Jorge Pereyra Diaz helps JDT clinch MSL title by beating Terengganu|last=Anil|first=Nicholas|date=9 September 2016|website=espnfc.com|publisher=ESPN|access-date=9 September 2016|archive-date=11 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160911170805/http://www.espnfc.com/blog/football-asia/153/post/2946147/jorge-pereyra-diaz-helps-jdt-clinch-msl-title-vs-terengganu|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web|url=http://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/09/172098/jdt-complete-hat-trick-super-league-titles|title=JDT complete hat-trick of Super League titles|last=Singh|first=Devinder|date=9 September 2016|website=NST Online|publisher=New Straits Times Press Bhd|access-date=11 September 2016|archive-date=10 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160910135315/http://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/09/172098/jdt-complete-hat-trick-super-league-titles|url-status=live}}</ref>
On 18 January 2017, JDT announced that they had parted their ways with Mario Gómez barely two days before the season opener.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/breaking-jdt-and-mario-gomez-part-ways|title=BREAKING: JDT and Mario Gomez part ways|last=Vick|first=Vijhay|date=18 January 2017|website=FourFourTwo|publisher=Haymarket Media Group|access-date=19 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118215558/http://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/breaking-jdt-and-mario-gomez-part-ways|archive-date=18 January 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2017/01/18/jdt-coach-says-goodbye/|title=JDT coach Mario Gomez says goodbye|last=Samuel|first=Eric|date=18 January 2017|website=The Star Online|publisher=The Star Media Group Bhd|access-date=19 January 2017|archive-date=19 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170119113154/http://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2017/01/18/jdt-coach-says-goodbye/|url-status=live}}</ref> The club promoted Mexican [[Benjamín Mora]] from JDT II to coach the squad for the 2017 season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/football-asia/153/post/3041500/benjamin-mora-replaces-mario-gomez-as-johor-darul-tazim-coach|title=Benjamin Mora replaces Mario Gomez as Johor Darul Ta'zim coach|last=Anil|first=Nicholas|date=19 January 2017|website=espnfc.com|publisher=ESPN|access-date=19 January 2017|archive-date=26 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170126062627/http://www.espnfc.com/blog/football-asia/153/post/3041500/benjamin-mora-replaces-mario-gomez-as-johor-darul-tazim-coach|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fourfourtwo.com/sg/news/jdt-swiftly-promote-mora-gomezs-replacement|title=JDT swiftly promote Mora as Gomez's replacement|last=Vick|first=Vijhay|date=19 January 2017|website=FourFourTwo|publisher=Haymarket Media Group|access-date=19 January 2017|archive-date=31 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170131184920/http://www.fourfourtwo.com/sg/news/jdt-swiftly-promote-mora-gomezs-replacement|url-status=live}}</ref> On 21 January 2017, despite leading 1–0 at half-time, JDT were denied a third Piala Sumbangsih in a row after losing 5–4 in the penalty shoot-out to Kedah.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/28482/pressure-index/2017/01/21/31778292/jdt-1-1-kedah-pen-4-5-red-eagles-down-ten-man-tigers-to-lift?ICID=AR|title=JDT 1–1 Kedah (pen. 4–5): Red Eagles down ten-man Tigers to lift first title of 2017|last=Zainal|first=Zulhilmi|date=21 January 2017|website=Goal.com|publisher=Perform Media|access-date=15 March 2017|archive-date=15 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170315174808/http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/28482/pressure-index/2017/01/21/31778292/jdt-1-1-kedah-pen-4-5-red-eagles-down-ten-man-tigers-to-lift?ICID=AR|url-status=live}}</ref> In the [[2017 AFC Champions League qualifying play-off]], JDT reached the play-off round for the first time in their history, after eliminating [[Bangkok United]] in the second preliminary round after penalties.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/football-asia/153/post/3050287/safiq-rahim-scores-in-extra-time-as-jdt-win-acl-playoff-in-bangkok|title=Safiq Rahim scores in extra time as JDT win ACL playoff in Bangkok|last=Murphy|first=Paul|date=21 January 2017|website=espnfc.com|publisher=ESPN|access-date=15 March 2017|archive-date=15 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170315090423/http://www.espnfc.com/blog/football-asia/153/post/3050287/safiq-rahim-scores-in-extra-time-as-jdt-win-acl-playoff-in-bangkok|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3889/main/2017/02/01/32188052/what-we-learned-from-jdts-win-over-bangkok-united?ICID=TP_NL_10|title=What we learned from JDT's win over Bangkok United|last=Ooi|first=Kin Fai|date=1 February 2017|website=Goal.com|publisher=Perform Media|access-date=15 March 2017|archive-date=15 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170315174617/http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3889/main/2017/02/01/32188052/what-we-learned-from-jdts-win-over-bangkok-united?ICID=TP_NL_10|url-status=live}}</ref> In the play-off round, JDT lost 3–0 to the Japanese side [[Gamba Osaka]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/japanese-heavyweights-gamba-too-hot-jdt|title=Japanese heavyweights Gamba too hot for JDT|last=Vick|first=Vijhay|date=7 February 2017|website=FourFourTwo|access-date=15 March 2017|archive-date=15 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170315085554/http://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/japanese-heavyweights-gamba-too-hot-jdt|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espnfc.com/afc-champions-league/story/3055513/jdt-out-of-afc-champions-league-after-playoff-loss-to-gamba|title=JDT out of AFC Champions League after playoff loss to Gamba Osaka|date=7 February 2017|website=espnfc.com|publisher=ESPN|access-date=15 March 2017|archive-date=15 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170315090422/http://www.espnfc.com/afc-champions-league/story/3055513/jdt-out-of-afc-champions-league-after-playoff-loss-to-gamba|url-status=live}}</ref> Following on from that, [[Perak F.C.|Perak]] defeated JDT 2–1 and ended the club's record unbeaten streak of 26 league matches dating back to the opening fixture of the 2016 season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3889/main/2017/02/18/32815292/perak-2-1-jdt-southern-tigers-falls-to-their-first-league?ICID=TP_NL_13|title=Perak 2–1 JDT: Southern Tigers falls to their first league defeat|last=Ooi|first=Kin Fai|date=18 February 2017|access-date=15 March 2017|website=Goal.com|publisher=Perform Media|archive-date=15 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170315174811/http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3889/main/2017/02/18/32815292/perak-2-1-jdt-southern-tigers-falls-to-their-first-league?ICID=TP_NL_13|url-status=live}}</ref>
During the 2017 mid-season break, JDT demoted Mora back into his previous position as the second team's head coach.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/jdt-demote-mora-back-jdt-ii-claim-he-was-merely-a-caretaker-coach|title=JDT demote Mora back to JDT II, claim he was merely a 'caretaker coach'|last=Vick|first=Vijhay|date=19 June 2017|website=FourFourTwo Malaysia|access-date=1 July 2017|archive-date=5 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170805221317/https://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/jdt-demote-mora-back-jdt-ii-claim-he-was-merely-a-caretaker-coach|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2017/06/250379/jdt-name-head-coach-soon-trainer-mora-resume-previous-role|title=JDT to name head coach soon; trainer Mora to resume previous role|last=Singh|first=Ajitpal|date=19 June 2017|access-date=1 July 2017|archive-date=19 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170619193949/https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2017/06/250379/jdt-name-head-coach-soon-trainer-mora-resume-previous-role|url-status=live}}</ref> The club appointed Portuguese [[Ulisses Morais]] as the new manager of the main squad.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/football-asia/153/post/3145931/jdt-name-ulisses-morais-new-coach-in-place-of-ben-mora-in-msl|title=JDT name Ulisses Morais new coach in place of Ben Mora in MSL|last=Anil|first=Nicholas|date=19 June 2017|website=espnfc.com|publisher=ESPN|access-date=1 July 2017|archive-date=5 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170805225550/http://www.espnfc.com/blog/football-asia/153/post/3145931/jdt-name-ulisses-morais-new-coach-in-place-of-ben-mora-in-msl|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/features/ulisses-morais-just-who-jdts-new-portuguese-coach|title=Ulisses Morais – Just who is JDT's new Portuguese coach?|last=Vick|first=Vijhay|date=20 June 2017|website=FourFourTwo Malaysia|access-date=2 July 2017|archive-date=6 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170806020137/https://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/features/ulisses-morais-just-who-jdts-new-portuguese-coach|url-status=live}}</ref> Morais led the team to its fourth consecutive league title; with JDT confirmed to have clinched the 2017 Super League title on 5 August 2017 with three games remaining.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-in/news/jdt-wins-historic-4th-straight-super-league-title/2v11os8sbkt21gu940e3er0sr|title=JDT wins historic 4th straight Super League title|access-date=5 August 2017|date=5 August 2017|website=Goal.com|publisher=Perform Media|archive-date=29 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829012421/http://www.goal.com/en-in/news/jdt-wins-historic-4th-straight-super-league-title/2v11os8sbkt21gu940e3er0sr|url-status=live}}</ref>
During JDT Congress held in early October 2017, Tunku Ismail made several major moves in the state of Johor. All race-based football associations in the state were disbanded. However these teams will be allowed to continue participating as football clubs in the state competitions. As for the club, major restructuring of the organisation were made to ensure future success in both off and on-the-pitch. Amongst them were the appointment of Martín Hugo Prest as the new Sporting Director, meanwhile the previous Sporting Director, Alistair Edwards was reassigned as the club's Technical Director, responsible for all developmental teams including JDT II, with the team playing in the Malaysia Premier League as a developmental team instead of a feeder club.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/features/tmj-end-race-based-associations-johor|title=TMJ end race-based associations in Johor|last=Vick|first=Vijhay|date=4 October 2017|website=FourFourTwo|access-date=4 October 2017|archive-date=4 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171004130325/https://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/features/tmj-ends-race-based-associations-johor}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-au/news/jdt-making-plans-to-ensure-lasting-dominance/1m6hszbv3kne174aw6sxxk87o|title=JDT MAKING PLANS TO ENSURE LASTING DOMINANCE|last=Ooi|first=Kin Fai|date=5 October 2017|website=Goal.com|publisher=Perform Media|access-date=12 October 2017|archive-date=12 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171012150404/http://www.goal.com/en-au/news/jdt-making-plans-to-ensure-lasting-dominance/1m6hszbv3kne174aw6sxxk87o|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2017&dt=1003&pub=Kosmo&sec=Sukan&pg=su_02.htm|title=JDT struktur semula kelab|last=Roseli|first=Mohd Izuan|date=5 October 2017|website=Kosmo!|publisher=Kumpulan Utusan Berhad|access-date=12 October 2017|archive-date=12 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171012150416/http://kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2017&dt=1003&pub=Kosmo&sec=Sukan&pg=su_02.htm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hmetro.com.my/arena/2017/10/269801/transformasi-harimau-selatan|title=Transformasi Harimau Selatan|last=Md Sani|first=Mohd Sabran|date=10 October 2017|website=Harian Metro|publisher=New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd|access-date=12 October 2017|archive-date=12 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171012150656/https://www.hmetro.com.my/arena/2017/10/269801/transformasi-harimau-selatan|url-status=live}}</ref>
After completing the league fixtures in late October 2017, JDT contested in the Malaysia Cup final against Kedah, the [[2017 Malaysia FA Cup]] winners, whom they met earlier in the season opener in January. Playing in front of 80,000 fans at the [[Shah Alam Stadium]], JDT seized the title from the "Red Eagles" with a 2–0 victory and clinched a double in the 2017 season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2017/11/299204/jdt-sink-kedah-maiden-malaysia-cup-crown|title=JDT sink Kedah for maiden Malaysia Cup crown|last=Singh|first=Ajitpal and Devinder|date=4 November 2017|work=New Straits Times|access-date=5 November 2017|archive-date=5 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171105053402/https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2017/11/299204/jdt-sink-kedah-maiden-malaysia-cup-crown|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2017/11/299213/no-stopping-mighty-jdt-malaysia-cup-final|title=No stopping mighty JDT in Malaysia Cup final|last=Singh|first=Devinder|date=5 November 2017|work=New Straits Times|access-date=5 November 2017|archive-date=5 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171105003523/https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2017/11/299213/no-stopping-mighty-jdt-malaysia-cup-final|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2018, JDT were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the [[2018 Malaysia FA Cup]] after losing to Pahang 3–0 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Fai |first1=Ooi Kin |title=JDT kicked out of FA Cup by Pahang |url=https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2018/04/359679/jdt-kicked-out-fa-cup-pahang |work=New Straits Times |access-date=8 November 2019 |language=en |date=20 April 2018 |archive-date=8 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191108152343/https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2018/04/359679/jdt-kicked-out-fa-cup-pahang |url-status=live }}</ref> JDT also failed to [[2018 Malaysia Cup|defend]] their Malaysia Cup title, losing to [[Terengganu FC|Terengganu]] in the semi-finals. During the same season, Johor won their fifth consecutive league title.<ref>{{cite web |title='We got addicted to success': Johor crown prince after JDT's fifth consecutive title |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/johor-crown-prince-after-jdt-fifth-title-addicted-to-success-10545170 |website=CNA |access-date=8 November 2019 |location=Johor Bahru |language=en |date=19 July 2018 |archive-date=8 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191108152333/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/johor-crown-prince-after-jdt-fifth-title-addicted-to-success-10545170 |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Club ownership== On the eve of the 2016 season, JDT officially came under the ownership of Tunku Ismail in a statement released by Johor FA dated 10 January 2016. It further clarified that JDT were now turned into a full-fledged professional outfit, as a separate entity from the Johor FA which organises the overall football development programme in the state. As the JDT owner, Tunku Ismail is directly involved in the decision-making process and club management, compared to his previous role as the Royal Patron of Johor FA, when he provided directions and counsel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3896/malaysia/2016/01/10/19167242/jdt-now-under-tmjs-ownership?ICID=AR_RS_2|title=2015 AFC Cup champions Johor Darul Ta'zim are now owned by former Johor FA president and royal patron, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim|last=Zainal|first=Zulhilmi|date=10 January 2016|website=Goal.com|publisher=Perform Media|access-date=9 September 2016|archive-date=11 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011000453/http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3896/malaysia/2016/01/10/19167242/jdt-now-under-tmjs-ownership?ICID=AR_RS_2|url-status=live}}</ref> A day later, former Johor striker who was a key member of the historic double-winning team of 1991, [[Alistair Edwards]] was appointed as JDT's Sporting Director to assist Tunku Ismail.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3896/malaysia/2016/01/11/19196112/alistair-edwards-appointed-jdt-sporting-director?ICID=AR_RS_1|title=Alistair Edwards appointed JDT sporting director|last=Zainal|first=Zulhilmi|date=11 January 2016|website=Goal.com|publisher=Perform Media|access-date=8 September 2016|archive-date=11 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011000456/http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3896/malaysia/2016/01/11/19196112/alistair-edwards-appointed-jdt-sporting-director?ICID=AR_RS_1|url-status=live}}</ref> The move was seen as part of the privatisation process and a strategic initiative on how Malaysia football clubs should be run and managed professionally including the youth development in the region.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sports247.my/v1/2017/01/jdt-johor-professionalism-football/|title=JDT: Johor professionalism in football|last=Nair|first=Suresh|date=9 January 2017|website=247Sports.my|publisher=247 Sports|access-date=10 January 2017|archive-date=10 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110163732/http://www.sports247.my/v1/2017/01/jdt-johor-professionalism-football/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sports247.my/v1/2017/01/jdt-prince-partner-australian-mix/|title=JDT: Prince-partner 'Australian' mix|last=Nair|first=Suresh|date=10 January 2017|website=247Sports.my|publisher=247 Sports|access-date=10 January 2017|archive-date=10 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110163324/http://www.sports247.my/v1/2017/01/jdt-prince-partner-australian-mix/|url-status=live}}</ref>
Shortly after, on 12 January 2016, the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar decided to give RM50 million as a reward to the club. After a successful 2015 season, when the club won the Super League, the Piala Sumbangsih, and the AFC Cup, Sultan Ibrahim made the decision to contribute RM50 million as he was satisfied with how football in the state had united the citizens of Johor and put the state's name on the map.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3896/malaysia/2016/01/12/19239102/jdt-receive-rm50-million-from-sultan-of-johor|title=Malaysia Super League and AFC Cup champions Johor Darul Ta'zim receive RM50 million from Sultan Ibrahim after an outstanding 2015|last=Afiq|first=Nik|date=12 January 2016|website=Goal.com|publisher=Perform Media|access-date=8 September 2016|archive-date=11 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011000458/http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3896/malaysia/2016/01/12/19239102/jdt-receive-rm50-million-from-sultan-of-johor|url-status=live}}</ref>
In an interview published on the club's social media in early December 2016, the majority shareholder in the club is Tunku Ismail himself, who holds 70% of the club.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3896/malaysia/2016/12/03/30117502/tmj-to-take-a-step-back-from-jdt|title=TMJ to take a step back from JDT|last=Zainal|first=Zulhilmi|date=3 December 2016|website=Goal.com|publisher=Perform Media|access-date=27 December 2016|archive-date=27 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161227201140/http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3896/malaysia/2016/12/03/30117502/tmj-to-take-a-step-back-from-jdt|url-status=live}}</ref>
As part of the restructuring process, the club made an unexpected announcement by naming [[Luciano Figueroa]] as the new Sporting Director. His responsibility and focus was on the first team and to assist the head coach, Ulisses Morais. Meanwhile, the previous Sporting Director, Alistair Edwards was reassigned as the new Technical Director and would be responsible to oversee all JDT development and grassroot programmes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/football-asia/153/post/3199282/jdt-name-luciano-figueroa-sporting-director-make-alistair-edwards-td|title=JDT name Luciano Figueroa sporting director, make Alistair Edwards TD|date=9 September 2017|website=espnfc.com|publisher=ESPN|access-date=10 September 2017|archive-date=10 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170910130619/http://www.espnfc.com/blog/football-asia/153/post/3199282/jdt-name-luciano-figueroa-sporting-director-make-alistair-edwards-td|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/football-asia/153/post/3201661/safee-sali-backs-luciano-figueroa-to-succeed-as-jdt-sporting-director|title=Safee Sali backs Luciano Figueroa to succeed as JDT sporting director|last=Anil|first=Nicholas|date=12 September 2017|website=espnfc.com|publisher=ESPN|access-date=12 September 2017|archive-date=12 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912102852/http://www.espnfc.com/blog/football-asia/153/post/3201661/safee-sali-backs-luciano-figueroa-to-succeed-as-jdt-sporting-director|url-status=live}}</ref>
===JDT Foundation=== The JDT foundation was registered on 9 August 2016. The mission behind the formation of the foundation is to collect funds and distribute aids to the development of the club.
Just days before the [[2016 Malaysia FA Cup]] final, the club announced JDT Foundation ({{langx|ms|Yayasan JDT}}), was launched officially in September 2016 as the platform for JDT supporters to be more involved with the team in terms of the team's future and the development of JDT football programmes. JDT Foundation Board of Trustees Chairman Datuk [[Hasni Mohammad]] said that it would give opportunity for JDT fans to actually have a "say" in the football club through proper ownership.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/05/145486/jdt-foundation-will-offer-fans-opportunity-own-club|title=JDT Foundation will offer fans opportunity to "own club"|last=BERNAMA|first=BERNAMA|date=13 May 2016|website=NST Online|publisher=New Straits Times Press Bhd|access-date=9 September 2016|archive-date=19 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919055048/http://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/05/145486/jdt-foundation-will-offer-fans-opportunity-own-club|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3889/main/2016/05/14/23488412/jdt-launch-jdt-foundation-opportunity-for-fans-to-own-the|title=JDT launch JDT Foundation, opportunity for fans to 'own' the club|last=Afiq|first=Nik|date=14 May 2016|website=Goal.com|publisher=Perform Media|access-date=9 September 2016|archive-date=11 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011000237/http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3889/main/2016/05/14/23488412/jdt-launch-jdt-foundation-opportunity-for-fans-to-own-the|url-status=live}}</ref>
With the establishment of the JDT Foundation, fans can become shareholders of the club and send representatives to have meetings with the club officials to understand the club's direction and plans including its monthly financial statement which was planned to be released informing them on all expenditures and its costs. After several postponements, JDT Foundation is slated to be launched in mid January 2017.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|url=http://johorsoutherntigers.com.my/johor-darul-tazim-football-clubs-financial-report/|title=JOHOR DARUL TA'ZIM FOOTBALL CLUB'S FINANCIAL REPORT|last=Haji Bandi|first=Datuk Haji Abd Latif|date=27 November 2016|website=Official JDT|publisher=Southern Tigers Sdn. Bhd|access-date=28 November 2016|archive-date=29 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161129024349/http://johorsoutherntigers.com.my/johor-darul-tazim-football-clubs-financial-report/|url-status=live}}</ref>
The foundation's Membership Card launch was held at the Persada International Convention Centre in Johor Bahru on 7 December 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://johorsoutherntigers.com.my/the-mission-behind-the-formation-of-yayasan-jdt/|title=THE MISSION BEHIND THE FORMATION OF YAYASAN JD|date=7 December 2016|website=JOHOR DARUL TA’ZIM FC|publisher=Johor Southern Tigers Sdn Bhd.|access-date=8 December 2016}}{{Dead link|date=March 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
===Appointment of Tunku Tun Aminah as JDT's President=== [[File:Tunku Aminah bt Sultan Ibrahim.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Tunku Tun Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah|Tunku Aminah]], President of Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C.]]
On 27 July 2016, Tunku Tun Aminah binti Sultan Ibrahim, the sister of [[Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim]], has been appointed as the President of Johor DT.<ref name="johorsoutherntigers.com.my">{{Cite web|url=http://johorsoutherntigers.com.my/hh-tunku-tun-aminah-has-been-appointed-as-president-of-johor-darul-tazim-club/|title=HH TUNKU TUN AMINAH HAS BEEN APPOINTED AS PRESIDENT OF JOHOR DARUL TA'ZIM CLUB|date=27 July 2016|language=en-US|access-date=8 August 2016|archive-date=3 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160803194250/http://johorsoutherntigers.com.my/hh-tunku-tun-aminah-has-been-appointed-as-president-of-johor-darul-tazim-club/|url-status=live}}</ref> Besides focusing on the youth development and attracting youth into sporting activities and active lifestyles, she is also considering an establishment of a JDT women's football team in the near future.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2016/08/25/new-jdt-president-tells-fans-to-stand-by-team/|title=New JDT president tells fans to stand by club at all times|last=Shah|first=Mohd Farhan|date=25 August 2016|website=The Star Online|publisher=Star Media Group Bhd|access-date=9 September 2016|archive-date=19 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220419092444/https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2016/08/25/new-jdt-president-tells-fans-to-stand-by-team/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/08/168360/tunku-tun-aminah-new-jdt-president|title=Tunku Tun Aminah is new JDT president|last=Hammim|first=Rizalman|date=25 August 2016|website=NST Online|publisher=New Stratis Times Press Bhd|access-date=9 September 2016|archive-date=19 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919045017/http://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/08/168360/tunku-tun-aminah-new-jdt-president|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Kit manufacturers== From the 1970s to 2012, the JDT team kit was manufactured by various companies including [[Adidas]], [[Kappa (brand)|Kappa]], [[Joma]], and Jking.{{citation needed|date=March 2021}}
In the 2014 season, JDT became the first Malaysian club to have [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]] as their official kit sponsor.<ref name=":1" /> In November 2014, Nike Malaysia created a new special kit for their [[2015 AFC Champions League qualifying play-off]] campaign.
On the eve of 2016 season, JDT's signed a contract with Adidas. The new kits were officially unveiled with a commercial video featuring JDT footballers inside the [[Senai International Airport]] terminal. The jerseys featured three different designs in red, white and blue, representing the colours of the Johor state flag.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/01/122522/jdt-debuts-2016-football-kits-sleek-commercial-video|title=JDT debuts 2016 football kits with sleek commercial [VIDEO]|date=16 January 2016|website=NST Online|publisher=New Straits Times Press Bhd|access-date=10 September 2016|archive-date=19 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160219085359/http://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/01/122522/jdt-debuts-2016-football-kits-sleek-commercial-video|url-status=live}}</ref>
In November 2016, JDT announced that they have signed a three-year deal with Nike, starting with the 2017 season. It was the biggest kit sponsorship ever signed by a Malaysian club.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bharian.com.my/node/212458|title=Jenama Nike bakal taja JDT musim depan|last=Aznan|first=Syafiq|date=13 November 2016|website=BH Online|publisher=Kumpulan Berita Harian Bhd|access-date=23 December 2016|archive-date=23 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161223201413/http://www.bharian.com.my/node/212458|url-status=live}}</ref> The three-year cooperation encompassed all the teams under JDT, namely main squad, JDT II, JDT III, and JDT IV. The official kit was unveiled on 12 January 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.themalaymailonline.com/sports/article/jdt-fc-introduces-new-kits-for-2017-2018-season|title=JDT FC introduces new kits for 2017/2018 season|date=12 January 2017|website=MM Online|publisher=The Malay Mail|access-date=13 January 2017|archive-date=18 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118073957/http://www.themalaymailonline.com/sports/article/jdt-fc-introduces-new-kits-for-2017-2018-season|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2017/01/13/gomez-happy-with-jdt-despite-defeat-to-thai-side/|title=Gomez happy with JDT despite defeat to Thai side|last=Shaah|first=Mohd Farhan|date=13 January 2017|website=The Star Online|publisher=The Star Media Group|access-date=13 January 2017|archive-date=13 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170113171912/http://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2017/01/13/gomez-happy-with-jdt-despite-defeat-to-thai-side/|url-status=live}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable" style="border: 1px solid #000080;" |- ! style="background:#000080; color:white;" | Year(s) ! style="background:#000080; color:white;" | Manufacturer |- |1998–2010 |Jking |- |2011 |Kika |- |2012 |[[Joma]] |- |2013 |[[Kappa (brand)|Kappa]] |- |2014–2015 |[[Nike, Inc.|Nike]] |- |2016 |[[Adidas]] |- |2017–present |Nike |}
==Crest and colours== The club crest is derived from the Johor State Council coat of arms, although all that remains of it on the current crest is the part of the tiger's head.
In 2013, JDT adopted a new logo, featuring a more ferocious looking tiger and a darker colour scheme.<ref name=":1">{{cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/Opinion/Online-Exclusive/Bend-It-Like-Bedi/Profile/Articles/2014/01/19/Southern-Tigers-set-to-roar-even-louder/|title=Southern Tigers set to roar even louder|last=Singh|first=Rashvinjeet|date=19 January 2014|website=The Star Online|publisher=Star Media Group Berhad|access-date=20 January 2015|archive-date=14 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150214181206/http://www.thestar.com.my/Opinion/Online-Exclusive/Bend-It-Like-Bedi/Profile/Articles/2014/01/19/Southern-Tigers-set-to-roar-even-louder/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://johorsoutherntigers.com.my/2014/12/24/jdts-official-2015-kit-launch/|title=JDT'S OFFICIAL 2015 KIT LAUNCH|access-date=20 January 2015|publisher=johorsoutherntigers|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150101121515/http://johorsoutherntigers.com.my/2014/12/24/jdts-official-2015-kit-launch/|archive-date=1 January 2015}}</ref>
<gallery mode="traditional" widths="160" heights="160" class="thumb"> File:Johor FC logo.png|Logo of Johor FC, used between 1972 and 2012. File:JDT Logo 2013.png|In 2013, a tiger was added to the crest. </gallery>
==Supporters== [[File:Penyokong JDT Final Piala Malaysia 2022.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0|Johor ultras gathering at the [[Bukit Jalil Stadium]] for the [[2022 Malaysia Cup final]].]]
In 2022, Johor Darul Ta'zim had five million followers on social media, the highest among Malaysian sports clubs.<ref>{{cite web |title=JDT have over five million followers on social media |url=https://johorsoutherntigers.my/jdt-have-over-five-million-followers-on-social-media.jst/ |website=Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. |access-date=26 January 2025 |date=27 September 2022}}</ref> ''Boys of Straits'' (formerly known as Southern Trooper) is the name of the official supporters of the club. The main colours of the supporters are usually blue with a red scarf and banners, like the team's kits colours. The supporters always bring drums and large colorful flags to the stadiums.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sembangsukan.com/tag/majlis-doa-selamat-boys-of-straits/|title=Lokasi Baru Markaz Boys Of Straits Dirasmikan.|publisher=MalaysiaKini|date=23 November 2011|access-date=13 November 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150203142026/http://sembangsukan.com/tag/majlis-doa-selamat-boys-of-straits/|archive-date=3 February 2015}}</ref>
Known for their constant singing, drumming, and rallying team throughout a match, they have consistently built-up the spirit of togetherness and camaraderie among the fans of the club's home and away matches.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/09/171676/patriotic-power-music|title=Patriotic power of music|last=Ismail|first=Fauziah|date=8 September 2016|website=NST Online|publisher=New Straits Times Press Bhd|access-date=21 September 2016|archive-date=10 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160910143411/http://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/09/171676/patriotic-power-music|url-status=live}}</ref> It caught the attention of Hong Kong media during the [[2016 AFC Cup]] quarter-final match with [[South China AA]] when they singled out South China's captain [[Chan Wai Ho]] for verbal abuse during the second leg of the tie.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/2020648/we-will-send-you-hell-johor-ultra-fans-promise-south-china-captain|title='We will send you to hell' – Johor Darul Ta'zim's ultra fans' promise to South China captain Chan Wai-ho in AFC Cup quarter-final second leg clash|last=Careem|first=Nazvi|date=19 September 2016|website=South China Morning Post (Hong Kong)|publisher=South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd|access-date=21 September 2016|archive-date=2 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161002042551/http://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/2020648/we-will-send-you-hell-johor-ultra-fans-promise-south-china-captain|url-status=live}}</ref>
''Inter Johor Firm'' was created to support Johor Darul Ta'zim. The early aim of the creation of IJF was to protect JDT fans in away games. But when the fan groups went over capacity, IJF were implicated with a football hooliganism scandal. In late 2014, IJF was officially banned by the club's president to enter any home or away matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://johorsoutherntigers.com.my/2014/12/08/inter-johor-firms-group-not-recognised-as-johoreans-because-we-dont-accept-hooligans/|title=INTER JOHOR FIRMS GROUP ''not'' RECOGNISED AS JOHOREANS BECAUSE WE DON'T ACCEPT HOOLIGANS|access-date=8 December 2014|publisher=stadiumjohor.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141225052157/http://johorsoutherntigers.com.my/2014/12/08/inter-johor-firms-group-not-recognised-as-johoreans-because-we-dont-accept-hooligans/|archive-date=25 December 2014}}</ref>
==Rivalries==
===Sri Pahang=== {{Main|Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C.–Sri Pahang FC rivalry}}
The rivalry with [[Sri Pahang FC|Sri Pahang]] began to develop in 2013 after a 3–2 loss in the club's debut in the [[Malaysia Super League]], and an event of overcrowding and crowd trouble during the [[Malaysia FA Cup]] semi-final second leg match at [[Darul Makmur Stadium]] on 28 May 2013.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3896/malaysia/2013/05/29/4011296/pahang-johor-darul-takzim-fa-cup-semi-final-second-leg|title=Pahang – Johor Darul Takzim FA Cup semi-final second leg postponed|date=29 May 2013|website=[[Goal.com]]|publisher=Perform Media|access-date=23 May 2016|archive-date=11 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011000352/http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3896/malaysia/2013/05/29/4011296/pahang-johor-darul-takzim-fa-cup-semi-final-second-leg|url-status=live}}</ref>
Since then, it has developed into a tense competition between both sides. It has also created a great atmosphere for supporters and fans of both sides.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/features/jdt-v-pahang-inside-intense-footballing-rivalry#:JBc-NdZBFY0oFA|title=JDT v Pahang: Inside an intense footballing rivalry|date=23 May 2016|website=[[FourFourTwo]]|access-date=23 May 2016|archive-date=26 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160526133510/http://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/features/jdt-v-pahang-inside-intense-footballing-rivalry#:JBc-NdZBFY0oFA|url-status=live}}</ref>
===Southern Derby=== {{Main|Southern Derby (Malaysia)}}
The rivalry between Johor Darul Ta'zim and two clubs from the neighboring states, [[Melaka United F.C.|Melaka United]] and [[Negeri Sembilan FC|Negeri Sembilan]], is collectively known as the Southern Derby (''Derbi Selatan'').<ref>{{cite web |title=Lebih 22,000 Penyokong Telah Hadir Menyaksikan Perlawanan Derbi Selatan Di Stadium Paroi |url=https://www.hotfm.audio/lebih-22000-penyokong-telah-hadir-menyaksikan-perlawanan-derbi-selatan-di-stadium-paroi/ |website=Hot FM |access-date=10 April 2026 |language=ms |date=12 May 2022}}</ref> The rivalry with Melaka United intensified following Melaka's return to the top flight in 2017, leading to a surge in attendance whenever the two sides met. The clash represents the historical link and sporting competition between the two neighboring territories.{{citation needed|date=April 2026}}
The rivalry with Negeri Sembilan is one of the most intense regional fixtures, peaking between 2011 and 2013. During this era, matches were characterized by high-tension atmospheres and fierce competition as both clubs fought for dominance in the Malaysia Super League and Malaysia Cup.{{citation needed|date=April 2026}}
===Felda United=== Beginning in 2013, with JDT's resurrection and emergence as one of Malaysia's football powerhouse to fight for the league titles and other domestic cup campaigns, [[Felda United]] became one of the club's main rivals. Between 2013 and 2016, the two sides met on 12 occasions, with JDT triumphant six times, Felda United thrice, with the remaining three games being draws.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/football-asia/153/post/2936389/jdt-back-to-full-strength-to-face-felda-united-in-msl-showdown|title=JDT back to full strength to face Felda United in MSL showdown|last=Anil|first=Nicolas|date=25 August 2016|website=[[ESPN]]|access-date=29 August 2016|archive-date=29 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160829154820/http://www.espnfc.com/blog/football-asia/153/post/2936389/jdt-back-to-full-strength-to-face-felda-united-in-msl-showdown|url-status=live}}</ref>
In the [[Malaysia Cup|2014 edition]] of the Malaysia Cup, the clubs met in the semi-final for a place in the final. JDT went into the match hoping to complete a [[Double (association football)|double]] after winning the [[2014 Malaysia Super League]] title, whereas Felda United were trying to salvage their season with a cup final appearance and the possibility of winning silverware after being the losing side in the [[2014 Malaysia FA Cup]] final. After Felda won 4–3 in the first leg in a waterlogged pitch at [[Selayang Stadium]], JDT won the second leg 3–1 and earned a place in the final with a 6–5 aggregate victory.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3896/malaysia/2014/10/20/5285631/felda-united-4-3-jdt-ten-man-fighters-steal-lead-in-final|title=Felda United 4–3 JDT: Ten-man Fighters steal lead in final minutes|last=Zainal|first=Zulhilmi|date=20 October 2014|website=[[Goal.com]]|publisher=Perform Media|access-date=30 August 2016|archive-date=28 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160328233626/http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3896/malaysia/2014/10/20/5285631/felda-united-4-3-jdt-ten-man-fighters-steal-lead-in-final|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3891/features/2014/10/26/5508691/man-of-the-match-jdt-3-1-felda-united|title=Man of the Match: JDT 3–1 Felda United|date=26 October 2014|website=[[Goal.com]]|publisher=Perform Media|access-date=30 August 2016|archive-date=10 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810203019/http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3891/features/2014/10/26/5508691/man-of-the-match-jdt-3-1-felda-united|url-status=live}}</ref>
Towards the end of the 2015 season, Johor lost 2–1 at home to Felda United in the [[2015 Malaysia Cup#Quarter-finals|quarter-finals]] of the Malaysia Cup.<ref>{{cite web |title=Johor Darul Ta'zim vs. FELDA United – 28 November 2015 – Soccerway |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/11/28/malaysia/malaysia-cup/johor-fc/felda-united-fc/2169035/ |website=soccerway.com |access-date=10 April 2023}}</ref> It was the first home loss for JDT since 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v8/bm/sp/newssports.php?id=1194685|title=Felda United Ranapkan Impian JDT Untuk Buru Gelaran Juara Treble|date=28 November 2015|website=Bernama.com|publisher=Bernama|access-date=29 August 2016|archive-date=11 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160911011305/http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v8/bm/sp/newssports.php?id=1194685|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sinarharian.com.my/sukan/felda-singkir-juara-piala-afc-1.456751|title=Felda singkir juara Piala AFC|last=Nor Ashaha|first=Nurul Riduan|date=28 November 2015|website=Sinar Harian Online|publisher=Sinar Harian|access-date=29 August 2016|archive-date=11 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011044739/http://www.sinarharian.com.my/sukan/felda-singkir-juara-piala-afc-1.456751|url-status=live}}</ref>
====2016: Title decider==== Over the course of the 2016 season, the rivalry became highly competitive and intense with both clubs competing for the league title. On Match Day 18 (24 August 2016), the two sides met in a head-to-head match, dubbed as the "Top of the Table Clash". With JDT as the league leaders and four remaining league games, Felda United were determined to stop JDT from creating history as the first Malaysian club to win three consecutive league titles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fourthofficial.com/2016/37894/all-in-or-nothing-feldas-irfan-bakti-vows-to-attack-johor-dt/|title="All in or nothing!" – Felda's Irfan Bakti vows to attack Johor DT|last=Boon Ah|first=Kin|date=24 August 2016|publisher=FourthOfficial.com|access-date=29 August 2016|archive-date=11 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160911054841/http://www.fourthofficial.com/2016/37894/all-in-or-nothing-feldas-irfan-bakti-vows-to-attack-johor-dt/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/football-asia/153/post/2930718/felda-united-vow-to-push-jdt-all-the-way-in-2016-msl|title=Felda United vow to push JDT all the way in 2016 MSL title run in|date=15 August 2016|website=[[ESPN]]|access-date=29 August 2016|archive-date=20 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160820083447/http://www.espnfc.com/blog/football-asia/153/post/2930718/felda-united-vow-to-push-jdt-all-the-way-in-2016-msl|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/irfan-rallies-tired-felda-keep-pace-jdt|title=Irfan rallies tired Felda to keep pace with JDT|last=Vick|first=Vijhay|date=22 August 2016|website=[[FourFourTwo]]|access-date=29 August 2016|archive-date=16 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160916054744/http://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/irfan-rallies-tired-felda-keep-pace-jdt|url-status=live}}</ref> Playing away at Felda United's home ground, JDT managed to win 3–2 in the title decider.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web|url=http://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/jdt-down-10-man-felda-msl-title-decider|title=JDT down 10-man Felda in MSL title decider|last=Vick|first=Vijhay|date=24 August 2016|website=[[FourFourTwo]]|access-date=29 August 2016|archive-date=27 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160827075408/http://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/jdt-down-10-man-felda-msl-title-decider|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Stadiums== [[File:Aerial view of Sultan Ibrahim Stadium.jpg|thumb|left|Aerial view of Sultan Ibrahim Stadium]] [[File:Tan Sri Dato' Haji Hassan Yunos Stadium.jpg|thumb|right|Larkin Stadium]]
Throughout its history, the club has played at three main home grounds.
===Current ground=== The [[Sultan Ibrahim Stadium]] was completed in January 2020 and is located within the vicinity of JDT Sports City.<ref>{{cite web |title=JDT set to be M-League's 1st RM1 billion club |url=https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2019/12/549649/jdt-set-be-m-leagues-1st-rm1-billion-club |website=[[New Straits Times]] |access-date=28 December 2019 |language=en |date=21 December 2019 |archive-date=28 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191228112417/https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2019/12/549649/jdt-set-be-m-leagues-1st-rm1-billion-club |url-status=live }}</ref> The club's new headquarters are part of the stadium complex. The stadium has a capacity for 40,000 spectators and was constructed by Country Garden Pacificview at the cost of [[Malaysian Ringgit|MYR]]{{nbsp}}200 million.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2017/08/04/new-jdt-football-stadium-design-unveiled/|title=New JDT football stadium design unveiled|last=Yee|first=Xiang Yun|date=4 August 2017|website=The Star Online|access-date=7 August 2017|archive-date=7 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807060403/http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2017/08/04/new-jdt-football-stadium-design-unveiled/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="cost">{{cite web |title=JDT owner, captain worried about low attendances ahead of Malaysian champions' move to new stadium |url=https://www.foxsportsasia.com/football/asian-football/malaysia-super-league/1152327/jdt-owner-captain-worried-about-low-attendances-ahead-of-malaysian-champions-move-to-new-stadium/ |website=FOX Sports Asia |access-date=28 December 2019 |date=5 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191228114204/https://www.foxsportsasia.com/football/asian-football/malaysia-super-league/1152327/jdt-owner-captain-worried-about-low-attendances-ahead-of-malaysian-champions-move-to-new-stadium/|archive-date=28 December 2019}}</ref> It is named after the state's ruler, [[Ibrahim Iskandar of Johor]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.therakyatpost.com/news/2016/01/27/new-johor-stadium-to-carry-sultans-name/|title=New Johor stadium to carry sultan's name|last=Tan|first=Ben|date=27 January 2016|website=The Rakyat Post|publisher=TRP|access-date=8 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191108172320/https://www.therakyatpost.com/2016/01/27/new-johor-stadium-to-carry-sultans-name/|archive-date=8 November 2019}}</ref>
===Past grounds=== The club's roots were established at the [[Pasir Gudang Corporation Stadium]], which served as the home ground for Johor FC before the club rebranded as Johor Darul Ta'zim in 2013.<ref>{{cite web |title=Piala FA: T-Team Turun Sebagai Underdog Hadapi Johor FC Sabtu Ini |url=https://www.mstar.com.my/sukan/2012/02/16/piala-fa-tteam-turun-sebagai-underdog-hadapi-johor-fc-sabtu-ini |website=mStar |access-date=6 April 2026 |language=ms |date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
Between 2013 and 2019, Johor Darul Ta'zim played their home games at [[Tan Sri Dato' Haji Hassan Yunos Stadium]], also known as Larkin Stadium. The stadium was originally built in 1964, with a capacity of 15,000 spectators. The stadium is named after the former [[Menteri Besar of Johor]], Tan Sri Dato Hj. [[Hassan Yunus]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stadiumjohor.com|title=Johor Stadium|access-date=23 December 2012|publisher=stadiumjohor.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121226105459/http://stadiumjohor.com/|archive-date=26 December 2012}}</ref> In 1991, the stadium's capacity was doubled following extensive renovations. An athletics track, floodlight masts and media infrastructure were added to allow the ground to host major events.{{citation needed|date=April 2026}} The stadium was also used for the [[FIFA U-20 World Cup]] and [[Sukma Games]].
==Training facilities and infrastructure==
===Dato' Suleiman Mohd Noor Indoor Training Centre (Johor Bahru, Johor)===
[[File:Dato' Suleiman Mohd Noor Indoor Training Centre.jpg|Dato' Suleiman Mohd Noor Indoor Training Centre|right|thumb]]
Padang Sri Gelam is the training facility for Johor Darul Ta'zim, located at [[Johor Bahru]], Johor. Besides the indoor synthetic field measuring 16 x 109.2 metres, the building comes with the gym equipment, a swimming pool, and ice baths. The project is in line with the vision of Tunku Ismail, who wants international-level training equipment for the players and to help those who are injured to recover faster.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://johorsoutherntigers.com.my/new-jdt-facilities-almost-completed-and-to-be-used-by-players-in-near-future/|title=NEW JDT FACILITIES ALMOST COMPLETED AND TO BE USED BY PLAYERS IN NEAR FUTURE|date=29 June 2016|website=JohorSouthernTigers.com.my|publisher=Southern Tigers Sdn Bhd|access-date=31 August 2016|archive-date=19 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919035140/http://johorsoutherntigers.com.my/new-jdt-facilities-almost-completed-and-to-be-used-by-players-in-near-future/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/04/140697/father-johor-football-officially-opens-indoor-training-centre-named-after-him|title='Father of Johor Football' officially opens indoor training centre named after him|last=Najib|first=Najiha|date=21 April 2016|website=NST Online|publisher=New Straits Times Press Berhad|access-date=31 August 2016|archive-date=16 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160916191026/http://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/04/140697/father-johor-football-officially-opens-indoor-training-centre-named-after-him|url-status=live}}</ref>
After its design plans were approved on 24 December 2014, the groundbreaking ceremony of the all-weather training arena was held on 1 January 2015, attended by Tunku Aminah.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.utusan.com.my/sukan/bola-sepak/pbnj-bakal-miliki-8232-padang-latihan-tertutup-1.43481|title=PBNJ bakal miliki padang latihan tertutup|last=Hashim|first=Mohamad Faizal|date=2 January 2015|work=Utusan Malaysia|access-date=23 October 2017|publisher=Utusan Melayu (M) Berhad|archive-date=23 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171023230157/http://www.utusan.com.my/sukan/bola-sepak/pbnj-bakal-miliki-8232-padang-latihan-tertutup-1.43481|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/football-asia/153/post/2224326/malaysian-champions-jdt-break-ground-for-indoor-training-pitch|title=Malaysian champions JDT break ground for indoor training pitch|date=1 January 2015|work=espnfc.com|access-date=23 October 2017|publisher=ESPN|archive-date=23 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171023175717/http://www.espnfc.com/blog/football-asia/153/post/2224326/malaysian-champions-jdt-break-ground-for-indoor-training-pitch|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sinarharian.com.my/sukan/tunku-ismail-rasmikan-pusat-latihan-tertutup-jdt-1.511914|title=Tunku Ismail rasmikan pusat latihan tertutup JDT|date=21 April 2016|work=Sinar Harian|access-date=23 October 2017|publisher=Sinar Karangkraf Sdn Bhd|archive-date=23 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171023180440/http://www.sinarharian.com.my/sukan/tunku-ismail-rasmikan-pusat-latihan-tertutup-jdt-1.511914|url-status=live}}</ref>
The development of the RM15 million indoor facility was sponsored by Iskandar Waterfront Holdings (IWH) under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. The 0.8ha indoor facility were designed and built according to the requirements and specifications set by [[FIFA]], the world's football governing body.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/Sport/Football/2015/01/01/JDT-to-have-indoor-training-ground//|title=JDT to have indoor training ground this year|last=Kili|first=Kathleen Ann|date=1 January 2015|website=The Star Online|publisher=Star Media Group Berhad|access-date=1 January 2015|archive-date=14 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150214180538/http://www.thestar.com.my/Sport/Football/2015/01/01/JDT-to-have-indoor-training-ground//|url-status=live}}</ref>
After its completion, it was named the ''Dato Suleiman Mohd Noor Indoor Training Centre'' as a special recognition and appreciation for his contribution as the "Father of Johorean Football" on 23 February 2016. It was officially opened on 21 April 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://johorsoutherntigers.com.my/dato-suleiman-mohd-noor-indoor-training-centre/|title=DATO SULEIMAN MOHD NOOR INDOOR TRAINING CENTRE|date=23 February 2016|website=JohorSouthernTigers.com.my|publisher=Southern Tigers Sdn. Bhd.|access-date=31 August 2016|archive-date=19 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919035128/http://johorsoutherntigers.com.my/dato-suleiman-mohd-noor-indoor-training-centre/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espnfc.com/blog/football-asia/153/post/2855390/jdt-name-new-indoor-training-after-father-of-johor-football|title=JDT name new indoor training pitch after 'father of Johor football'|last=Dasey|first=Jason|date=21 April 2016|website=espnfc.com|publisher=ESPN|access-date=31 August 2016|archive-date=21 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160921180110/http://www.espnfc.com/blog/football-asia/153/post/2855390/jdt-name-new-indoor-training-after-father-of-johor-football|url-status=live}}</ref>
===Youth development===
To demonstrate his ideas and commitment to youth development in the state, Tunku Ismail has entered into partnerships and built ties with various football individuals all over the world. To date, JDT has developed strategic partnership and collaborations with [[Borussia Dortmund]] (Germany), [[Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo]] (Japan), and [[Valencia CF|Valencia]] (Spain).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/jdts-reach-extends-japan|title=JDT's reach extends into Japan|last=Vick|first=Vijhay|date=25 April 2016|website=FourFourTwo.com|publisher=FourFourTwo|access-date=2 September 2016|archive-date=16 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160916165507/http://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/jdts-reach-extends-japan|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3896/malaysia/2014/09/09/5092160/jdt-and-valencia-cf-to-develop-local-football|title=JDT and Valencia CF to develop local football|last=Afiq|first=Nik|date=9 September 2014|website=Goal.com|publisher=Perform Media|access-date=2 September 2016|archive-date=11 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011000416/http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3896/malaysia/2014/09/09/5092160/jdt-and-valencia-cf-to-develop-local-football|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2015/03/12/johor-sign-development-deal-with-borussia-dortmund/|title=Johor sign development deal with Borussia Dortmund|last=Musa|first=Zazali|date=12 March 2015|website=The Star Online|publisher=Star Media Group Berhad|access-date=2 September 2016|archive-date=13 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150313044845/http://www.thestar.com.my/Sport/Football/2015/03/12/Johor-sign-development-deal-with-Borussia-Dortmund/|url-status=live}}</ref> Besides signing new young players for development, the club has been organising competitive tournaments across all age groups in the districts of Johor.
In mid-January 2017, the club revealed that they have signed a three-year coaching and player development partnership with Valencia. The partnership was introduced to oversee the implementation of a long-term player development plan for JDT. This plan is based on Valencia Academy's methodologies and development philosophies, adapted to JDT's needs and context.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.foxsportsasia.com/football/afc-champions-league/news/detail/item568783/jdt-valencia-announce-tie/|title=JDT and Valencia announce development tie-up|date=12 January 2017|website=Fox Sports Asia|publisher=Fox Sports Networks|access-date=12 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170113161401/http://www.foxsportsasia.com/football/afc-champions-league/news/detail/item568783/jdt-valencia-announce-tie/|archive-date=13 January 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/sport/two-valencia-coaches-join-jdt-under-three-year-pact|title=Two Valencia coaches join JDT under three-year pact|last=Siang Yee|first=Chua|date=12 January 2017|work=The Straits Times|access-date=20 October 2017|publisher=Singapore Press Holdings Ltd.|archive-date=20 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171020190718/http://www.straitstimes.com/sport/two-valencia-coaches-join-jdt-under-three-year-pact|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/jdt-and-valencia-announce-three-year-development-partnership|title=JDT and Valencia announce three-year development partnership|last=Vick|first=Vijhay|date=11 January 2017|website=FourFourTwo.com|publisher=Haymarket Media Group|access-date=20 October 2017|archive-date=20 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171020135309/https://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/news/jdt-and-valencia-announce-three-year-development-partnership|url-status=live}}</ref>
====JDT Football Academy (Kulai, Johor)==== {{outdated section|date=February 2021}} As of December 2015, the club is in the process of building a brand new youth academy with up to 15 football pitches and modern facilities, designed in collaboration with Borussia Dortmund, who have entered into a partnership with JDT.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fourfourtwo.com/sg/features/jdts-crown-prince-has-big-plans-his-southern-tigers|title=JDT's Crown Prince has big plans for his Southern Tigers|last=Williams|first=Paul|date=28 October 2015|website=FourFourTwo.com|publisher=FourFourTwo|access-date=2 September 2016|archive-date=16 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160916170052/http://www.fourfourtwo.com/sg/features/jdts-crown-prince-has-big-plans-his-southern-tigers|url-status=live}}</ref> The development of the 40-hectare academy in Kulai will be focusing to develop local youth talents from the grassroots level and promote JDT's regional presence.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://johorsoutherntigers.com.my/akademi-bola-sepak-johor-darul-tazim/|title=AKADEMI BOLA SEPAK JOHOR DARUL TA'ZIM|date=10 June 2015|website=JohorSouthernTigers.com.my|publisher=Southern Tigers Sdn Bhd|access-date=2 September 2015|archive-date=19 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919035151/http://johorsoutherntigers.com.my/akademi-bola-sepak-johor-darul-tazim/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fourthofficial.com/2015/15296/johor-announce-plans-build-40-hectare-youth-academy/|title=Johor DT announce plans to build 40-hectare youth academy|last=Newsdesk|first=FO|date=9 June 2015|website=FourthOfficial.com|access-date=2 September 2016|archive-date=13 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913164609/http://www.fourthofficial.com/2015/15296/johor-announce-plans-build-40-hectare-youth-academy/|url-status=live}}</ref>
====European Training Centre (Spain)==== {{outdated section|date=February 2021}} As part of JDT's Youth Development Plan, the club has announced its plan to build a pre-season training facility in Spain on 21 June 2016. The facility will be used to accommodate JDT's young players for pre-season training, as well as for lodging of youth JDT players who will be on playing stints in Spain.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/06/153516/jdt-eyeing-plot-land-spain-set-training-centre|title=JDT eyeing plot of land in Spain to set up training centre|last=Bernama|first=Bernama|date=21 June 2016|website=NST Online|publisher=New Straits Times Press Berhad|access-date=2 September 2016|archive-date=22 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161022220224/http://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/06/153516/jdt-eyeing-plot-land-spain-set-training-centre|url-status=live}}</ref>
A delegation of JDT's officials has been sent to Spain to scout for prospective sites for the development of this facility. The site will either be in the region of [[Valencia]] or [[Barcelona]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3889/main/2016/06/21/24874082/jdt-to-acquire-land-in-spain-for-training-camp|title=Johor Darul Ta'zim have announced its plan to purchase a land in Spain, and develop its pre-season training camp there.|last=Zainal|first=Zulhilmi|date=21 June 2016|website=Goal.com|publisher=Perform Media|access-date=2 September 2016|archive-date=11 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011000302/http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3889/main/2016/06/21/24874082/jdt-to-acquire-land-in-spain-for-training-camp|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2016/06/21/jdt-plan-to-buy-land-in-spain-for-training-base/|title=JDT plan to acquire land in Spain for training base|last=Shah|first=Mohd Fahran|date=21 June 2016|website=The Star Online|publisher=The Star Media Group Bhd|access-date=14 January 2017|archive-date=16 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170116162911/http://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2016/06/21/jdt-plan-to-buy-land-in-spain-for-training-base/|url-status=live}}</ref>
===JDT Sports City=== In January 2016, as part of Tunku Ismail's strategic plan to develop the state's football and other programmes, the club announced the development of JDT Sports City. The Johor state government had provided a 70-acre (28.3 hectares) plot of land for the project in Iskandar Puteri, Johor. Under its blueprint, the sports complex will house a new stadium and other sporting facilities such as a hotel, apartments, and a shopping mall.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3896/malaysia/2016/01/24/19637972/jdt-sports-city-and-new-stadium-to-be-built|title=JDT Sports City and new stadium to be built|last=Zainal|first=Zulhilmi|date=24 January 2016|website=Goal.com|publisher=Perform Media|access-date=9 September 2016|archive-date=11 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011000502/http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3896/malaysia/2016/01/24/19637972/jdt-sports-city-and-new-stadium-to-be-built|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/serving-the-people-is-what-i-was-born-to-do-johor-crown-prince|title='Serving the people is what I was born to do': Johor Crown Prince|last=Siang Yee|first=Chua|date=4 April 2016|website=The Straits Times (Singapore)|publisher=Singapore Press Holding Ltd. Co|access-date=8 September 2016|archive-date=23 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160923191357/http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/serving-the-people-is-what-i-was-born-to-do-johor-crown-prince|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Players== ===Current squad=== {{Updated|28 February 2026}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Roster|url=https://johorsoutherntigers.my/team/johor-darul-tazim-fc/roster/ |publisher=Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. |access-date=28 February 2026}}</ref> {{football squad start|nonumber=|bg=000080;|color=FFFFFF}} {{football squad player|no=1|nat=ESP|pos=GK|name=[[Christian Abad]]}} {{football squad player|no=2|nat=MAS|pos=DF|name=[[Matthew Davies (footballer)|Matthew Davies]]}} {{football squad player|no=3|nat=MAS|pos=DF|name=[[Shahrul Saad]]}} {{football squad player|no=4|nat=MAS|pos=MF|name=[[Afiq Fazail]]}} {{football squad player|no=5|nat=ESP|pos=DF|name=[[Antonio Glauder]]}} {{football squad player|no=6|nat=MAS|pos=MF|name=[[Hong Wan]]}} {{football squad player|no=7|nat=FRA|pos=MF|name=[[Enzo Lombardo]]}} {{football squad player|no=8|nat=NED|pos=MF|name=[[Hector Hevel]]}} {{football squad player|no=9|nat=BRA|pos=FW|name=[[Bérgson (footballer)|Bérgson]]}} {{football squad player|no=11|nat=BRA|pos=FW|name=[[Jairo (footballer, born 1992)|Jairo]]}} {{football squad player|no=12|nat=MAS|pos=MF|name=[[Stuart Wilkin]]}} {{football squad player|no=13|nat=KOR|pos=DF|name=[[Park Jun-heong]]}} {{football squad player|no=14|nat=AUS|pos=DF|name=[[Shane Lowry (soccer)|Shane Lowry]]}} {{football squad player|no=15|nat=MAS|pos=DF|name=[[Feroz Baharudin]]}} {{football squad player|no=16|nat=MAS|pos=GK|name=[[Syihan Hazmi]]}} {{football squad player|no=17|nat=ESP|pos=DF|name=[[Jon Irazabal|Jon Irazábal]]}} {{football squad player|no=18|nat=POR|pos=MF|name=[[Nené (footballer, born 1995)|Nené]]}} {{football squad player|no=19|nat=MAS|pos=FW|name=[[Romel Morales]]}} {{football squad player|no=20|nat=ESP|pos=MF|name=[[Teto (footballer)|Teto Martín]]}} {{football squad player|no=21|nat=MAS|pos=MF|name=[[Nazmi Faiz]]}} {{football squad player|no=22|nat=MAS|pos=DF|name=[[La'Vere Corbin-Ong]]}} {{football squad player|no=23|nat=AZE|pos=DF|name=[[Eddy Israfilov]]}} {{football squad mid|nonumber=|bg=000080;|color=FFFFFF}} {{football squad player|no=24|nat=ESP|pos=MF|name=[[Óscar Arribas]]}} {{football squad player|no=25|nat=BRA|pos=FW|name=[[João Figueiredo (footballer)|João Figueiredo]]}} {{football squad player|no=26|nat=MAS|pos=FW|name=[[Mohamadou Sumareh]]}} {{football squad player|no=27|nat=MAS|pos=DF|name=[[Ibrahim Manusi]]}} {{football squad player|no=28|nat=ESP|pos=MF|name=[[Nacho Méndez]]}} {{football squad player|no=29|nat=BIH|pos=FW|name=[[Ajdin Mujagić]]}} {{football squad player|no=30|nat=MAS|pos=MF|name=[[Natxo Insa]]}} {{football squad player|no=33|nat=ARG|pos=DF|name=[[Jonathan Silva (footballer)|Jonathan Silva]]}} {{football squad player|no=36|nat=ESP|pos=DF|name=[[Raúl Parra]]}} {{football squad player|no=37|nat=BRA|pos=FW|name=[[Heberty]]}} {{football squad player|no=41|nat=MAS|pos=MF|name=[[Syamer Kutty Abba|Syamer Kutty]]}} {{football squad player|no=42|nat=MAS|pos=MF|name=[[Arif Aiman]]}} {{football squad player|no=44|nat=ESP|pos=DF|name=Miquel Cuesta}} {{football squad player|no=47|nat=ESP|pos=MF|name=[[Ager Aketxe]]}} {{football squad player|no=50|nat=MAS|pos=DF|name=[[Junior Eldstål]]}} {{football squad player|no=58|nat=ESP|pos=GK|name=[[Andoni Zubiaurre]]}} {{football squad player|no=67|nat=COL|pos=FW|name=Franco Casquete}} {{football squad player|no=77|nat=ESP|pos=FW|name=Celso Bermejo}} {{football squad player|no=88|nat=ARG|pos=MF|name=[[Manuel Hidalgo (footballer)|Manuel Hidalgo]]}} {{football squad player|no=91|nat=MAS|pos=DF|name=[[Syahmi Safari]]}} {{football squad player|no=95|nat=BRA|pos=FW|name=[[Marcos Guilherme]]}} {{football squad player|no=97|nat=BRA|pos=FW|name=[[Yago (footballer, born 1997)|Yago]]}} {{football squad end|nonumber=|bg=002D62|color=FFFFFF}}
===Out on loan=== {{Fs start|nonumber=|bg=000080;|color=FFFFFF}} {{Fs player|nat=MAS|pos=DF|no=|name=[[Azam Azmi]]|other=at [[Terengganu F.C.|Terengganu]]}} {{Fs player|nat=MAS|pos=DF|no=|name=[[Declan Lambert]]|other=at [[Kuala Lumpur City F.C.|Kuala Lumpur City]]}} {{Fs player|nat=MAS|pos=DF|no=|name=[[Daniel Ting]]|other=at [[Ratchaburi F.C.|Ratchaburi]]}} {{Fs mid|nonumber=|bg=000080;|color=FFFFFF}} {{Fs player|nat=MAS|pos=MF|no=|name=[[Danial Amier]]|other=at [[Kuching City F.C.|Kuching City]]}} {{Fs player|nat=MAS|pos=MF|no=|name=[[Ryan Lambert]]|other=at [[Kuala Lumpur City F.C.|Kuala Lumpur City]]}} {{Fs player|nat=MAS|pos=FW|no=|name=[[Safawi Rasid]]|other=at [[Kuala Lumpur City F.C.|Kuala Lumpur City]]}} {{Fs end|nonumber=|bg=000080;|color=FFFFFF}}
===Individual player awards===
====Malaysian League Golden Boot winners====
{| class="wikitable" |- ! style="background:#000080; color:white; text-align:center;"| Season ! style="background:#000080; color:white; text-align:center;"| Player ! style="background:#000080; color:white; text-align:center;"| Goals |- | align=center| [[2016 Liga Super|2016]] | {{flagicon|ARG}} [[Jorge Pereyra Díaz]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Diaz just 'disappears' |url=https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2018/02/339717/diaz-just-disappears |website=New Straits Times |access-date=16 July 2022 |date=28 February 2018 |archive-date=16 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220716215910/https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2018/02/339717/diaz-just-disappears |url-status=live }}</ref> | align=center| 18 |- | align=center| [[2017 Malaysia Super League|2017]] | {{flagicon|LIB}} [[Mohamad Ghaddar]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Rabih the Lion of Lebanon |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2020/07/29/rabih-the-lion-of-lebanon |website=The Star |access-date=16 July 2022 |language=en |date=29 July 2020 |archive-date=26 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926091125/https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2020/07/29/rabih-the-lion-of-lebanon |url-status=live }}</ref> | align=center| 23 |- | align=center| [[2022 Malaysia Super League|2022]] | {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Bérgson (footballer)|Bérgson]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Domination dilemma in M-League |url=https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2022/10/841134/domination-dilemma-m-league |website=New Straits Times |access-date=26 November 2022 |date=16 October 2022 |first=Farah |last=Azharie |archive-date=26 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221126170826/https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2022/10/841134/domination-dilemma-m-league |url-status=live }}</ref> | align=center| 29 |- | align=center| [[2024–25 Malaysia Super League|2024–25]] | {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Bérgson (footballer)|Bérgson]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Azharie |first1=Farah |title=Brazilian Bergson couldn't equal Indra Putra's goals record |url=https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2025/04/1203528/brazilian-bergson-couldnt-equal-indra-putras-goals-record |website=New Straits Times |access-date=21 April 2025 |date=17 April 2025}}</ref> | align=center| 32 |- | align=center| [[2025–26 Malaysia Super League|2025–26]] | {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Bérgson (footballer)|Bérgson]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Azharie |first1=Farah |title=Bergson inches toward the golden boot, history books, citizenship dream |url=https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/05/1437173/bergson-inches-toward-golden-boot-history-books-citizenship-dream |website=New Straits Times |access-date=18 May 2026 |date=11 May 2026}}</ref> | align=center| 27 |}
==Development squads== As part of the club's acquisition and subsequent rebranding in 2012, [[Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim]], the [[Johor Football Association]]'s President, took the decision to rename all the club's teams using the same nomenclature. In addition, Roman numerals were used to denote each team's hierarchy in the club.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3896/malaysia/2012/12/05/3579442/johor-fc-change-name-to-darul-takzim-fc-for-2013-season| title = Johor FC change name to Darul Takzim FC for 2013 season| website = Goal.com| publisher = Perform Media| access-date = 5 December 2012| archive-date = 8 December 2012| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121208202823/http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3896/malaysia/2012/12/05/3579442/johor-fc-change-name-to-darul-takzim-fc-for-2013-season| url-status = live}}</ref>
In early 2014, the [[Football Association of Malaysia]] approved Johor FA's application and officially registered all the club's teams to Johor Darul Ta'zim.<ref name="Johor Southern Tigers">{{cite web | url = http://johorsoutherntigers.com.my/2013/12/30/pbnj-development-plan-youth-part-i/ | title = PBNJ Development Plan (Youth) – PART I | work = Johor Southern Tigers | access-date = 30 December 2013 | archive-date = 11 January 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140111141322/http://johorsoutherntigers.com.my/2013/12/30/pbnj-development-plan-youth-part-i/ | url-status = live }}</ref>
*'''[[Johor Darul Ta'zim II F.C.|JDT II]]''' (reserve squad) *'''[[Johor Darul Ta'zim III F.C.|JDT III]]''' (under-21 squad) *'''JDT IV''' (under-19 squad)
==Honours== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="font-size:95%; text-align:center; width:100%;" ! colspan="3" style="background:#000080; color:white;" | Continental |- ! scope=col|[[AFC Cup]] |'''1''' |[[2015 AFC Cup|2015]] |- ! colspan="3" style="background:#000080; color:white;" | Domestic |- ! scope=col|[[Malaysia Super League]] |style="background-color:gold"|'''12''' |[[2014 Malaysia Super League|2014]], [[2015 Malaysia Super League|2015]], [[2016 Malaysia Super League|2016]], [[2017 Malaysia Super League|2017]], [[2018 Malaysia Super League|2018]], [[2019 Malaysia Super League|2019]], [[2020 Malaysia Super League|2020]], [[2021 Malaysia Super League|2021]], [[2022 Malaysia Super League|2022]], [[2023 Malaysia Super League|2023]], [[2024–25 Malaysia Super League|2024–25]], [[2025–26 Malaysia Super League|2025–26]] |- ! scope=col|[[Malaysia Premier League]] |'''1''' |[[2001 Liga Perdana 2|2001]]<ref name="rssf-malay"/> |- ! scope=col|[[Malaysia FAM League]] |'''2''' |1994,<ref name="rssf.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesm/malaycuphist.html|title=Malaysia – List of Cup Winners|access-date=23 December 2012|publisher=[[Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation]]|archive-date=10 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141010060528/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesm/malaycuphist.html|url-status=live}}</ref> 1995<ref name="rssf.com"/> |- ! scope=col|[[Malaysia Cup]] |'''6''' |[[2017 Malaysia Cup|2017]], [[2019 Malaysia Cup|2019]], [[2022 Malaysia Cup|2022]], [[2023 Malaysia Cup|2023]], [[2024–25 Malaysia Cup|2024–25]], [[2025–26 Malaysia Cup|2025–26]] |- ! scope=col|[[Malaysia FA Cup]] |style="background-color:gold"|'''5''' |[[2016 Malaysia FA Cup|2016]], [[2022 Malaysia FA Cup|2022]], [[2023 Malaysia FA Cup|2023]], [[2024 Malaysia FA Cup|2024]], [[2025 Malaysia FA Cup|2025]] |- ! scope=col|[[Piala Sumbangsih]] |style="background-color:gold"|'''10''' |[[2015 Piala Sumbangsih|2015]], [[2016 Piala Sumbangsih|2016]], [[2018 Piala Sumbangsih|2018]], [[2019 Piala Sumbangsih|2019]], [[2020 Piala Sumbangsih|2020]], [[2021 Piala Sumbangsih|2021]], [[2022 Piala Sumbangsih|2022]], [[2023 Piala Sumbangsih|2023]], [[2024 Piala Sumbangsih|2024]], [[2025 Piala Sumbangsih|2025]] |}
* {{legend|gold|record or shared record}}
===Doubles and Trebles=== *'''[[Double (association football)|Doubles]]''' ** [[Malaysia Super League]] and [[Malaysia Cup]]: [[2017 Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. season|2017]], [[2019 Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. season|2019]], [[2022 Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. season|2022]],{{efn|name=treble|As part of the treble}} [[2023 Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. season|2023]],{{efn|name=treble}} [[2024–25 Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. season|2024–25]],{{efn|name=treble}} [[2025–26 Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. season|2025–26]]{{efn|name=treble}} ** Malaysia Super League and [[Malaysia FA Cup]]: [[2016 Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. season|2016]], [[2022 Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. season|2022]],{{efn|name=treble}} [[2023 Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. season|2023]],{{efn|name=treble}} [[2024–25 Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. season|2024–25]],{{efn|name=treble}} [[2025–26 Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. season|2025–26]]{{efn|name=treble}} ** Malaysia Super League and [[AFC Cup]]: [[2015 Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. season|2015]]
*'''[[Treble (association football)|Trebles]]''' ** Malaysia Super League, Malaysia Cup and Malaysia FA Cup: [[2022 Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. season|2022]], [[2023 Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. season|2023]], [[2024–25 Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. season|2024–25]], [[2025–26 Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. season|2025–26]]
;Notes {{notelist}}
==Season-by-season records== ===Domestic record=== {{legend2|Gold|First place or winners|border=1px solid #AAAAAA}} {{legend2|Silver|Second place or runners-up|border=1px solid #AAAAAA}} {{legend2|#CCFFCC|Promoted|border=1px solid #AAAAAA}} {{legend2|#FFCCCC|Relegated|border=1px solid #AAAAAA}}
{| class="wikitable" style="border:2px; font-size:90%; text-align:center;" |- ! rowspan="2" width="60"| Season ! colspan="9"| League ! colspan="3"| Cup |- ! width="150"| Division ! width="20"| {{Tooltip|Pld|Games played}} ! width="20"| {{Tooltip|W|Games won}} ! width="20"| {{Tooltip|D|Games drawn}} ! width="20"| {{Tooltip|L|Games lost}} ! width="20"| {{Tooltip|F|Goals scored}} ! width="20"| {{Tooltip|A|Goals conceded}} ! width="20"| {{Tooltip|Pts|Points}} ! width="20"| {{Tooltip|Pos|Position}} ! width="130"| [[Piala Sumbangsih|Charity Shield]] ! width="130"| [[Malaysia Cup]] ! width="130"| [[Malaysia FA Cup|FA Cup]] |- ! [[1998 Liga Perdana 2|1998]] | rowspan="4"| [[Liga Perdana 2|Perdana 2]] || 14 || 4 || 4 || 6 || 19 || 24 || 16 || 5th || — || — || Second round |- ! [[1999 Liga Perdana 2|1999]] | 18 || 9 || 5{{efn|Draws were followed by [[Penalty shoot-out (association football)|penalty shoot-outs]] for an additional point. Johor have won once and lost four times in a penalty shoot-outs.}} || 4 || 24 || 17 || 33 || 3rd || — || — || First round |- ! [[2000 Liga Perdana 2|2000]] | 18 || 5 || 6 || 7 || 16 || 18 || 21 || 7th || — || Quarter-finals || Second round |- ! [[2001 Liga Perdana 2|2001]] | 22 || 14 || 5 || 3 || 42 || 20 || 47 || style="background:#CCFFCC;"| 1st || — || Group stage || Quarter-finals |- ! [[2002 Liga Perdana 1|2002]] | rowspan="2"| [[Liga Perdana 1|Perdana 1]] || 26 || 12 || 5 || 9 || 37 || 27 || 41 || 6th || — || Group stage || Second round |- ! [[2003 Liga Perdana 1|2003]] | 24 || 10 || 4 || 10 || 42 || 32 || 34 || style="background:#FFCCCC;" | 7th || — || Group stage || Quarter-finals |- ! [[2004 Malaysia Premier League|2004]] | rowspan="3"| [[Malaysia Premier League|Premier League]] || 24 || 14 || 5 || 5 || 43 || 25 || 47 || 3rd || — || Group stage || Quarter-finals |- ! [[2005 Malaysia Premier League|2005]] | 21 || 10 || 6 || 5 || 27 || 16 || 36 || 4th || — || Group stage || First round |- ! [[2005–06 Malaysia Premier League|2005–06]] | 21 || 9 || 8 || 4 || 38 || 27 || 35 || style="background:#CCFFCC;"| 3rd || — || Group stage || First round |- ! [[2006–07 Malaysia Super League|2006–07]] | rowspan="19"| [[Malaysia Super League|Super League]] || 24 || 11 || 6 || 7 || 35 || 26 || 39 || 6th || — || Group stage || [[2007 Piala FA|Second round]] |- ! [[2007–08 Malaysia Super League|2007–08]] | 24 || 14 || 4 || 6 || 40 || 27 || 46 || 3rd || — || Semi-finals || [[2008 Piala FA|First round]] |- ! [[2009 Malaysia Super League|2009]] | 26 || 15 || 3 || 8 || 53 || 27 || 48 || 4th || — || [[2009 Piala Malaysia|Quarter-finals]] || [[2009 Piala FA|First round]] |- ! [[2010 Malaysia Super League|2010]] | 26 || 13 || 4 || 9 || 44 || 29 || 43 || 4th || — || [[2010 Piala Malaysia|Semi-finals]] || [[2010 Piala FA|First round]] |- ! [[2011 Malaysia Super League|2011]] | 26 || 8 || 10 || 8 || 26 || 28 || 34 || 7th || — || [[2011 Piala Malaysia|Group stage]] || [[2011 Piala FA|Second round]] |- ! [[2012 Malaysia Super League|2012]] | 26 || 10 || 5 || 11 || 29 || 31 || 35 || 9th || — || [[2012 Piala Malaysia|Quarter-finals]] || [[2012 Piala FA|Quarter-finals]] |- ! [[2013 Malaysia Super League|2013]] | 22 || 11 || 7 || 4 || 32 || 26 || 40 || 3rd || — || [[2013 Piala Malaysia|Quarter-finals]] || style="background:Silver;"| [[2013 Piala FA|Runners-up]] |- ! [[2014 Malaysia Super League|2014]] | 22 || 13 || 5 || 4 || 39 || 22 || 44 || style="background:Gold;"| 1st || — || style="background:Silver;"| [[2014 Piala Malaysia|Runners-up]] || [[2014 Piala FA|Semi-finals]] |- ! [[2015 Malaysia Super League|2015]] | 22 || 14 || 4 || 4 || 36 || 18 || 46 || style="background:gold;"| 1st || style="background:gold;"| [[2015 Piala Sumbangsih|Winners]] || [[2015 Piala Malaysia|Quarter-finals]] || [[2015 Piala FA|First round]] |- ! [[2016 Malaysia Super League|2016]] | 22 || 18 || 4 || 0 || 56 || 14 || 58 || style="background:gold;"| 1st || style="background:gold;"| [[2016 Piala Sumbangsih|Winners]] || [[2016 Piala Malaysia|Group stage]] || style="background:gold;"| [[2016 Piala FA|Winners]] |- ! [[2017 Malaysia Super League|2017]] | 22 || 15 || 4 || 3 || 50 || 19 || 49 || style="background:gold;"| 1st || style="background:Silver;"| [[2017 Piala Sumbangsih|Runners-up]] || style="background:gold;"| [[2017 Malaysia Cup|Winners]] || [[2017 Malaysia FA Cup|Quarter-finals]] |- ! [[2018 Malaysia Super League|2018]] | 22 || 19 || 2 || 1 || 47 || 9 || 59 || style="background:gold;"| 1st || style="background:gold;"| [[2018 Piala Sumbangsih|Winners]] || [[2018 Malaysia Cup|Semi-finals]] || [[2018 Malaysia FA Cup|Quarter-finals]] |- ! [[2019 Malaysia Super League|2019]] | 22 || 16 || 5 || 1 || 49 || 19 || 53 || style="background:gold;"| 1st || style="background:gold;"| [[2019 Piala Sumbangsih|Winners]] || style="background:gold;"| [[2019 Malaysia Cup|Winners]] || [[2019 Malaysia FA Cup|Third round]] |- ! [[2020 Malaysia Super League|2020]] | 11 || 9 || 2 || 0 || 33 || 8 || 29 || style="background:gold;"| 1st || style="background:gold;"| [[2020 Piala Sumbangsih|Winners]] || colspan="2"|Cancelled{{efn|name=can|Cancelled due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].}} |- ! [[2021 Malaysia Super League|2021]] | 22 || 18 || 3 || 1 || 50 || 9 || 57 || style="background:gold;"| 1st || style="background:gold;"| [[2021 Piala Sumbangsih|Winners]] || style="background:silver;"| [[2021 Malaysia Cup|Runners-up]] || Cancelled{{efn|name=can}} |- ! [[2022 Malaysia Super League|2022]] | 22 || 17 || 5 || 0 || 61 || 12 || 56 || style="background:gold;"| 1st || style="background:gold;"| [[2022 Piala Sumbangsih|Winners]] || style="background:gold;"| [[2022 Malaysia Cup|Winners]] || style="background:gold;"| [[2022 Malaysia FA Cup|Winners]] |- ! [[2023 Malaysia Super League|2023]] | 26 || 25 || 1 || 0 || 100 || 7 || 76 || style="background:gold;"| 1st || style="background:gold;"| [[2023 Piala Sumbangsih|Winners]] || style="background:gold;"| [[2023 Malaysia Cup|Winners]] || style="background:gold;"| [[2023 Malaysia FA Cup|Winners]] |- ! [[2024–25 Malaysia Super League|2024–25]] | 24 || 23 || 1 || 0 || 90 || 8 || 70 || style="background:gold;"| 1st || style="background:gold;"| [[2024 Piala Sumbangsih|Winners]] || style="background:gold;"| [[2024–25 Malaysia Cup|Winners]] || style="background:gold;"| [[2024 Malaysia FA Cup|Winners]] |- ! [[2025–26 Malaysia Super League|2025–26]] | 24 || 23 || 1 || 0 || 117 || 10 || 70 || style="background:gold;"| 1st || style="background:gold;"| [[2025 Piala Sumbangsih|Winners]] || style="background:gold;"| [[2026 Malaysia Cup|Winners]] || style="background:gold;"| [[2025 Malaysia FA Cup|Winners]] |} {{notelist}}
===Continental record=== * '''[[Asian Club Championship]]''' *: [[1996–97 Asian Club Championship|1996–97]]: Second round
* '''[[AFC Champions League]]''' *: [[2015 AFC Champions League|2015]]: Preliminary round 2 *: [[2016 AFC Champions League|2016]]: Preliminary round 2 *: [[2017 AFC Champions League|2017]]: Play-off round *: [[2018 AFC Champions League|2018]]: Preliminary round 2 *: [[2019 AFC Champions League|2019]]: Group stage *: [[2020 AFC Champions League|2020]]: Withdrew *: [[2021 AFC Champions League|2021]]: Group stage *: [[2022 AFC Champions League|2022]]: Round of 16 *: [[2023–24 AFC Champions League|2023–24]]: Group stage
* '''[[AFC Champions League Elite]]''' *: [[2024–25 AFC Champions League Elite|2024–25]]: Round of 16 *: [[2025–26 AFC Champions League Elite|2025–26]]: Quarter-final
* '''[[AFC Cup]]''' *: [[2009 AFC Cup|2009]]: Group stage *: [[2015 AFC Cup|2015]]: '''Winners''' *: [[2016 AFC Cup|2016]]: Semi-final *: [[2017 AFC Cup|2017]]: ASEAN Zonal Semi-final *: [[2018 AFC Cup|2018]]: Group stage
====List of matches==== All results list Johor's goal tally first. {| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; width:85%;" ; |- !Season !Competition !Round !Club !Home !Away !Aggregate |- | rowspan="2" |1996–97 | rowspan="2" |[[1996–97 Asian Club Championship|Asian Club Championship]] | [[1996–97 Asian Club Championship#East Asia|First round]] |{{nowrap|{{flagicon|VIE}} [[Cong An Ho Chi Minh City FC (1979)|Cong An Ho Chi Minh]]}} | style="text-align:center; background:#ffd;"|1–1 ([[Extra time|a.e.t.]]) | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|1–0 | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|2–1 |- | [[1996–97 Asian Club Championship#East Asia 2|Second round]] | {{flagicon|JPN|1870}} [[Yokohama Marinos]] | style="text-align:center; background:#ffd;"|1–1 | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|0–2 | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|1–3 |- | rowspan="3" |2009 | rowspan="3" |[[2009 AFC Cup|AFC Cup]] | rowspan="3" |[[2009 AFC Cup#Group F|Group F]] | {{flagicon|MDV}} [[VB Sports Club]] | style="text-align:center; background:#ffd;"|0–0 | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|0–2 | rowspan="3" style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|4th out of 4 |- | {{flagicon|IDN}} [[PSMS Medan]] | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|0–1 | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|1–3 |- | {{flagicon|HKG}} [[South China AA|South China]] | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|1–4 | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|0–2 |- | rowspan="9" |[[2015 Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. season|2015]] | rowspan="2" |[[2015 AFC Champions League|AFC Champions League]] | [[2015 AFC Champions League qualifying play-off#Preliminary round 1|Preliminary round 1]] | {{flagicon|IND}} [[Bengaluru FC]] | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|2–1 {{aet}} | {{n/a}} | {{n/a}} |- | [[2015 AFC Champions League qualifying play-off#Preliminary round 2|Preliminary round 2]] | {{flagicon|THA}} [[Bangkok Glass]] | {{n/a}} | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|0–3 | {{n/a}} |- | rowspan="7" |[[2015 AFC Cup|AFC Cup]] | rowspan="3" |[[2015 AFC Cup#Group F|Group F]] | {{flagicon|IND}} [[East Bengal FC|East Bengal]] | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|4–1 | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|1–0 | rowspan="3" style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|1st out of 4 |- | {{flagicon|SIN}} [[Balestier Khalsa]] | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|3–0 | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|1–0 |- | {{flagicon|HKG}} [[Kitchee]] | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|2–0 | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|0–2 |- | [[2015 AFC Cup#Round of 16|Round of 16]] | {{flagicon|MYA}} [[Ayeyawady United F.C.|Ayeyawady United]] | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|5–0 | {{n/a}} | {{n/a}} |- | [[2015 AFC Cup#Quarter-finals|Quarter-final]] | {{flagicon|HKG}} [[South China AA|South China]] | style="text-align:center; background:#ffd;"|1–1 | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|3–1 | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|4–2 |- | [[2015 AFC Cup#Semi-finals|Semi-final]] | {{flagicon|KUW}} [[Qadsia SC|Al-Qadsia]] | style="text-align:center; background:silver;"|[[2015 AFC Cup knockout stage#Johor Darul Ta'zim v Al-Qadsia|Cancelled]] | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|1–3 | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|{{Tooltip|w/o|Walkover}} |- bgcolor="gold" | [[2015 AFC Cup Final|Final]] | {{flagicon|TJK}} [[FC Istiklol|Istiklol]] | {{n/a}} | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|1–0 | {{n/a}} |- | rowspan="7" |[[2016 Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. season|2016]] |[[2016 AFC Champions League|AFC Champions League]] | [[2016 AFC Champions League qualifying play-off#Preliminary round 2|Preliminary round 2]] | {{flagicon|THA}} [[Muangthong United]] | {{n/a}} | style="text-align:center; background:#ffd;"|0–0 {{aet}}<br />(0–3 [[penalty shoot-out (association football)|p]]) | {{n/a}} |- | rowspan="6" |[[2016 AFC Cup|AFC Cup]] | rowspan="3" |[[2016 AFC Cup#Group H|Group H]] | {{flagicon|MYA}} [[Ayeyawady United F.C.|Ayeyawady United]] | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|8–1 | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|2–1 | rowspan="3" style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|1st out of 4 |- | {{flagicon|IND}} [[Bengaluru FC]] | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|3–0 | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|1–0 |- | {{flagicon|LAO}} [[Lao Toyota FC|Lao Toyota]] | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|3–0 | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|4–1 |- | [[2016 AFC Cup#Round of 16|Round of 16]] | {{flagicon|PHI}} [[Kaya FC|Kaya]] | {{n/a}} | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|7–2 | {{n/a}} |- | [[2016 AFC Cup#Quarter-finals|Quarter-final]] | {{flagicon|HKG}} [[South China AA|South China]] | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|2–1 | style="text-align:center; background:#ffd;"|1–1 | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|3–2 |- | [[2016 AFC Cup#Semi-finals|Semi-final]] | {{flagicon|IND}} [[Bengaluru FC]] | style="text-align:center; background:#ffd;"|1–1 | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|1–3 | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|2–4 |- | rowspan="6" |[[2017 Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. season|2017]] | rowspan="2" |[[2017 AFC Champions League|AFC Champions League]] | [[2017 AFC Champions League qualifying play-off#Preliminary round 2|Preliminary round 2]] | {{flagicon|THA}} [[Bangkok United F.C.|Bangkok United]] | {{n/a}} | style="text-align:center; background:#ffd;"|1–1 {{aet}}<br>{{pso|5–4}} | {{n/a}} |- | [[2017 AFC Champions League qualifying play-offs#Play-off round|Play-off round]] | {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Gamba Osaka]] | {{n/a}} | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|0–3 | {{n/a}} |- | rowspan="4" |[[2017 AFC Cup|AFC Cup]] | rowspan="3" | [[2017 AFC Cup#Group F|Group F]] | {{flagicon|CAM}} [[Boeung Ket Angkor]] | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|3–0 | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|3–0 | rowspan="3" style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|2nd out of 4 |- | {{flagicon|MYA}} [[Magwe F.C.|Magwe]] | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|3–1 | style="text-align:center; background:#ffd;"|1–1 |- | {{flagicon|PHI}} [[Global Cebu F.C.|Global Cebu]] | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|4–0 | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|2–3 |- | {{nowrap|[[2017 AFC Cup knockout stage#Zonal semi-finals|ASEAN Zonal Semi-final]]}} | {{flagicon|PHI}} [[Ceres–Negros F.C.|Ceres Negros]] | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|3–2 | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|1–2 | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|4–4 ([[Away goals rule|a]]) |- | rowspan="4" |[[2018 Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. season|2018]] |[[2018 AFC Champions League|AFC Champions League]] | [[2018 AFC Champions League qualifying play-offs#Preliminary round 2|Preliminary round 2]] | {{flagicon|THA}} [[Muangthong United]] | colspan="3" style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|2–5 |- | rowspan="3" |[[2018 AFC Cup|AFC Cup]] | rowspan="3" |[[2018 AFC Cup group stage#Group H|Group H]] | {{flagicon|IDN}} [[Persija Jakarta]] | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|3–0 | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|0–4 | rowspan="3" style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|3rd out of 4 |- | {{flagicon|VIE}} [[Sông Lam Nghệ An F.C.|Sông Lam Nghệ An]] | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|3–2 | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|0–2 |- | {{flagicon|SGP}} [[Tampines Rovers FC|Tampines Rovers]] | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|2–1 | style="text-align:center; background:#ffd;"|0–0 |- | rowspan="3" |[[2019 Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. season|2019]] | rowspan="3" |[[2019 AFC Champions League|AFC Champions League]] | rowspan="3" |[[2019 AFC Champions League group stage#Group E|Group E]] | {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Kashima Antlers]] | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|1–0 | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|1–2 | rowspan="3" style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|4th out of 4 |- | {{flagicon|KOR}} [[Gyeongnam FC]] | style="text-align:center; background:#ffd;"|1–1 | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|0–2 |- | {{flagicon|CHN}} [[Shandong Luneng]] | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|0–1 | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|1–2 |- | rowspan="3" |[[2020 Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. season|2020]] | rowspan="3" |[[2020 AFC Champions League|AFC Champions League]]{{efn|name="2020afc"|The season was postponed in March 2020 due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. When the competition resumed in November, Johor failed to obtain travel permission from the Malaysian government and did not play the remaining games at a neutral venue in [[Doha]], Qatar, and all Johor's results were voided by the AFC.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Church |first1=Michael |title=JDT forced out of Asian Champions League after Malaysia refuses to lift travel restrictions |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/soccer-afcchampions/jdt-forced-out-of-asian-champions-league-after-malaysia-refuses-to-lift-travel-restrictions-idINKBN27R1KS |website=Reuters |access-date=12 November 2020 |language=en |date=11 November 2020 |archive-date=12 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112221955/https://www.reuters.com/article/soccer-afcchampions/jdt-forced-out-of-asian-champions-league-after-malaysia-refuses-to-lift-travel-restrictions-idINKBN27R1KS |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Latest update on AFC Champions League 2020 |url=https://www.the-afc.com/competitions/afc-champions-league/latest/news/latest-update-on-afc-champions-league-2020 |website=the-afc.com |access-date=13 November 2020 |archive-date=13 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201113074156/https://www.the-afc.com/competitions/afc-champions-league/latest/news/latest-update-on-afc-champions-league-2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>}} | rowspan="3" |[[2020 AFC Champions League group stage#Group G|Group G]] | {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Vissel Kobe]] | style="text-align:center; background:silver;"|Cancelled | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|1–5<br />(voided) | rowspan="3" style="text-align:center; background:silver;"|Withdrew{{efn|name="2020afc"}} |- | {{flagicon|KOR}} [[Suwon Samsung Bluewings]] | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|2–1<br />(voided) | style="text-align:center; background:silver;"|Cancelled |- | {{flagicon|CHN}} [[Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao F.C.|Guangzhou Evergrande]] | style="text-align:center; background:silver;" colspan="2"|Cancelled |- | rowspan="3" |[[2021 Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. season|2021]] | rowspan="3" |[[2021 AFC Champions League|AFC Champions League]] | rowspan="3" |[[2021 AFC Champions League group stage#Group G|Group G]]{{efn|name=bangkok|All group stage matches took place at the [[Rajamangala Stadium]] in [[Bangkok]], Thailand.}} | {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Nagoya Grampus]] | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|0–1 | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|1–2 | rowspan="3" style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|3rd out of 4 |- | {{flagicon|THA}} [[Ratchaburi Mitr Phol F.C.|Ratchaburi Mitr Phol]] | style="text-align:center; background:#ffd;"|0–0 | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|1–0 |- | {{flagicon|KOR}} [[Pohang Steelers]] | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|0–2 | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|1–4 |- | rowspan="4" |[[2022 Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. season|2022]] | rowspan="4" |[[2022 AFC Champions League|AFC Champions League]] | rowspan="3" |[[2022 AFC Champions League group stage#Group I|Group I]]{{efn|name=johor1|All group stage matches took place in [[Johor Bahru]], Malaysia.}} | {{flagicon|CHN}} [[Guangzhou F.C.|Guangzhou]] | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|5–0 | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|2–0 | rowspan="3" style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|1st out of 4 |- | {{flagicon|KOR}} [[Ulsan Hyundai FC|Ulsan Hyundai]] | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|2–1 | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|2–1 |- | {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Kawasaki Frontale]] | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|0–5 | style="text-align:center; background:#ffd;"|0–0 |- | [[2022 AFC Champions League knockout stage#Round of 16|Round of 16]] | {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Urawa Red Diamonds]] | colspan="3" style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|0–5 |- | rowspan="3" |[[2023 Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. season|2023–24]] | rowspan="3" |[[2023–24 AFC Champions League|AFC Champions League]] | rowspan="3" |[[2023–24 AFC Champions League group stage#Group I|Group I]] | {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Kawasaki Frontale]] | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|0–1 | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|0–5 | rowspan="3" style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|3rd out of 4 |- | {{flagicon|THA}} [[BG Pathum United F.C.|BG Pathum United]] | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|4–1 | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|4–2 |- | {{flagicon|KOR}} [[Ulsan Hyundai FC|Ulsan Hyundai]] | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|2–1 | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|1–3 |- | rowspan="9" |[[2024–25 Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. season|2024–25]] | rowspan="9" |[[2024–25 AFC Champions League Elite|AFC Champions League Elite]] | rowspan="8" |[[2024–25 AFC Champions League Elite league stage|League stage]] | {{flagicon|CHN}} [[Shanghai Port F.C.|Shanghai Port]] | {{n/a}} | style="text-align:center; background:#ffd;"|2–2 | rowspan="8" style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|3rd out of 12 |- | {{flagicon|CHN}} [[Shanghai Shenhua F.C.|Shanghai Shenhua]] | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|3–0 | {{n/a}} |- | {{flagicon|KOR}} [[Gwangju FC]] | {{n/a}} | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|1–3 |- | {{flagicon|KOR}} [[Ulsan HD FC|Ulsan HD]] | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|3–0 | {{n/a}} |- | {{flagicon|CHN}} [[Shandong Taishan F.C.|Shandong Taishan]] | {{n/a}} | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|0–1<br />(voided) |- | {{flagicon|THA}} [[Buriram United F.C.|Buriram United]] | style="text-align:center; background:#ffd;"|0–0 | {{n/a}} |- | {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Central Coast Mariners FC|Central Coast Mariners]] | {{n/a}} | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|2–1 |- | {{flagicon|KOR}} [[Pohang Steelers]] | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|5–2 | {{n/a}} |- | [[2024–25 AFC Champions League Elite knockout stage#Round of 16|Round of 16]] | {{flagicon|THA}} [[Buriram United F.C.|Buriram United]] | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|0–1 | style="text-align:center; background:#ffd;"|0–0 | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|0–1 |- | rowspan="10" |[[2025–26 Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. season|2025–26]] | rowspan="10" |[[2025–26 AFC Champions League Elite|AFC Champions League Elite]] | rowspan="8" |[[2025–26 AFC Champions League Elite league stage|League stage]] | {{flagicon|THA}} [[Buriram United F.C.|Buriram United]] | {{n/a}} | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|1–2 | rowspan="8" style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|6th out of 12 |- | {{flagicon|JPN}} [[FC Machida Zelvia|Machida Zelvia]] | style="text-align:center; background:#ffd;"|0–0 | {{n/a}} |- | {{flagicon|CHN}} [[Chengdu Rongcheng F.C.|Chengdu Rongcheng]] | {{n/a}} | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|2–0 |- | {{flagicon|CHN}} [[Shanghai Shenhua F.C.|Shanghai Shenhua]] | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|3–1 | {{n/a}} |- | {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Melbourne City FC|Melbourne City]] | {{n/a}} | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|0–2 |- | {{flagicon|CHN}} [[Shanghai Port F.C.|Shanghai Port]] | style="text-align:center; background:#ffd;"|0–0 | {{n/a}} |- | {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Sanfrecce Hiroshima]] | {{n/a}} | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|1–2 |- | {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Vissel Kobe]] | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|1–0 | {{n/a}} |- | [[2025–26 AFC Champions League Elite knockout stage#Round of 16|Round of 16]] | {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Sanfrecce Hiroshima]] | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|3–1 | style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|0–1 | style="text-align:center; background:#dfd;"|3–2 |- | [[2025–26 AFC Champions League Elite knockout stage#Quarter-finals|Quarter-final]] | {{flagicon|KSA}} [[Al-Ahli Saudi FC|Al-Ahli]] | colspan="3" style="text-align:center; background:#fdd;"|1–2 |}
==Management and coaching staff== {| class="wikitable" |- ! style="background:#000080; color:white; text-align:center;"| Position ! style="background:#000080; color:white; text-align:center;"| Name |- |Owner || {{flagicon|Malaysia}} [[Tunku Ismail Idris]] |- |President || {{flagicon|Malaysia}} [[Tunku Tun Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah|Tunku Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah]] |- |Sporting director || {{flagicon|ARG}} [[Martín Prest]]<ref>{{cite web |title=JDT clarify no offer made to Muslihuddin |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2022/10/01/jdt-clarify-no-offer-made-to-muslihuddin |website=The Star |access-date=2 January 2023 |language=en |date=1 October 2022 |archive-date=2 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230102143819/https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2022/10/01/jdt-clarify-no-offer-made-to-muslihuddin |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |Chief executive officer || {{flagicon|ESP}} [[Luis García (footballer, born 1978)|Luis García]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Azharie |first1=Farah |title=Spanish legend Luis Garcia is new CEO of JDT |url=https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2025/03/1191396/spanish-legend-luis-garcia-new-ceo-jdt |website=[[New Straits Times]] |access-date=24 March 2025 |date=21 March 2025}}</ref> |- |Chief operating officer & technical director || {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Alistair Edwards]] |- |Head coach|| {{flagicon|ESP}} [[Xisco Muñoz]] |- |Assistant head coach|| {{flagicon|ARG}} Fernando Ariel Bacci |- |rowspan="2"|Assistant coaches|| {{flagicon|MAS}} [[Mohd Hamzani Omar]] |- |{{flagicon|ARG}} Ramiro Gonzalez |- |Goalkeeper coach |{{flagicon|Spain}} Jon Elorza |- |rowspan="2"|Fitness coaches |{{flagicon|Spain}} Jorge Álvarez |- |{{flagicon|Argentina}} Alexis Cruz Gasparini |- |Asst. fitness coach |{{flagicon|MAS}} Yusree Zainuddin |- |Team doctor |{{flagicon|Malaysia}} Sujindran Narasamy |- |rowspan="3"|Physiotherapists |{{flagicon|Spain}} Enrique Portaz Castaño |- |{{flagicon|Spain}} Aitor Abal González |- |{{flagicon|Spain}} Raúl Quintana Cabrera |- |Team coordinator |{{flagicon|Malaysia}} Kelly Sathiraj Kalimutu |- |Media officer |{{flagicon|Malaysia}} Nor Asniera Jasni |- | rowspan="2" |Team analysts |{{flagicon|ESP}} Adrián Sánchez |- |{{flagicon|MAS}} Khayruul Niezzarul |- | Nutritionist |{{flagicon|Argentina}} Vanesa Rotondi |- | rowspan="2" |Masseurs |{{flagicon|Malaysia}} Fariq Mohd Yusof |- |{{flagicon|Malaysia}} Mohamad Rafienudeen Ramlee |- | rowspan="3" |Kit managers |{{flagicon|Malaysia}} Jaafar Manaf |- |{{flagicon|Malaysia}} A Aziz Hamid |- |{{flagicon|Malaysia}} Luqman Hakim Mazzlan |} ''<small>Source: Team profile at cms.fam.org<ref name="squad2024">{{Cite web|url=https://cms.fam.org.my/v1/teamdetail/czo5OiJjbXMuamR0ZmMiOw%3D%3D/T2024TSM|title=Team Detail – Liga Super Malaysia 2024/2025|website=cms.fam.org|access-date=22 June 2024}}</ref></small>''
===List of head coaches===
{| class="wikitable" |- ! style="background:#000080; color:white; text-align:center;"| Name ! style="background:#000080; color:white; text-align:center;"| From ! style="background:#000080; color:white; text-align:center;"| To ! style="background:#000080; color:white; text-align:center;"| Honours |- | {{flagicon|England}} [[Ron Smith (football coach)|Ron Smith]] | align=center| 1998 | align=center| 1999 | |- | {{flagicon|England}} [[Bruce Stowell]] | align=center| 1999 | align=center| 2001 | [[2001 Liga Perdana 2]] |- | {{flagicon|Australia}} Raul Carrizo | colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| 2005 | |- | {{flagicon|Malaysia}} Ramlan Rashid | align=center| 2005 | align=center| 2010 | |- | {{flagicon|Malaysia}} Azuan Zain | colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| 2011 | |- | {{flagicon|Malaysia}} [[K. Devan]] | rowspan=2 colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| 2012 | |- | {{flagicon|Malaysia}} Sazali Saidon | |- | {{flagicon|Singapore}} [[Fandi Ahmad]] | align=center| 3 February 2012<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Sports/Story/A1Story20120207-326326.html|title=Johor make Fandi team manager|last=Lee|first=David|date=8 February 2012|work=The New Paper|access-date=4 December 2018|archive-date=30 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171030104233/http://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Sports/Story/A1Story20120207-326326.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | align=center| 30 July 2013 | |- |{{flagicon|Malaysia}} [[Azmi Mohamed]]* | align=center|30 July 2013<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/Sukan/20130730/su_11/Sah-Azmi-ambil-alih-tugas-Fandi-latih-Johor-DT|title=Sah! Azmi ambil alih tugas Fandi latih Johor DT|last=Hassan|first=Nurul Huda|date=30 July 2013|work=Utusan Malaysia|access-date=4 December 2018|archive-date=4 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181204102538/http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/Sukan/20130730/su_11/Sah-Azmi-ambil-alih-tugas-Fandi-latih-Johor-DT|url-status=live}}</ref> | align=center|21 August 2013 | |- | {{flagicon|Spain}} [[César Ferrando]] | align=center| 21 August 2013<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2013/08/21/johor-bring-in-the-spanish-armada/|title=Johor bring in the Spanish armada|last=Shah|first=Mohd Farhaan|date=21 August 2013|work=The Star|access-date=4 December 2018|archive-date=4 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181204151357/https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2013/08/21/johor-bring-in-the-spanish-armada/|url-status=live}}</ref> | align=center| 25 February 2014 | |- | {{flagicon|Croatia}} [[Bojan Hodak]] | align=center| 25 February 2014<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sinarharian.com.my/edisi/pahang/bojan-dilantik-pengurus-jdt-1.254546|title=Bojan dilantik pengurus JDT|last=Che Abdullah|first=Noor Hafiza|date=25 February 2014|work=Sinar Harian|access-date=4 December 2014|archive-date=4 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181204151432/http://www.sinarharian.com.my/edisi/pahang/bojan-dilantik-pengurus-jdt-1.254546|url-status=live}}</ref> | align=center| 25 April 2015 | [[2014 Malaysia Super League]]<br />[[2015 Piala Sumbangsih]] |- | {{flagicon|Argentina}} [[Roberto Carlos Mario Gómez|Mario Gómez]] | align=center| 26 April 2015 | align=center| 18 January 2017<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.astroawani.com/berita-sukan/jdt-mario-gomez-umum-berpisah-129421|title=JDT, Mario Gomez umum berpisah|date=18 January 2017|work=Astro Awani|access-date=25 February 2018|archive-date=26 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180226211538/http://www.astroawani.com/berita-sukan/jdt-mario-gomez-umum-berpisah-129421|url-status=live}}</ref> | [[2015 Malaysia Super League]]<br />[[2015 AFC Cup]]<br/>[[2016 Piala Sumbangsih]]<br/>[[2016 Malaysia FA Cup]]<br/>[[2016 Malaysia Super League]] |- | {{flagicon|Mexico}} [[Benjamín Mora]] | align=center| 18 January 2017<ref>{{cite web |last1=Othman |first1=Ahmad Fairuz |title=Benjamin Mora assumes new role as JDT coach |url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/2017/01/205346/benjamin-mora-assumes-new-role-jdt-coach |website=NST Online |access-date=17 March 2020 |language=en |date=18 January 2017 |archive-date=9 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009213218/https://www.nst.com.my/news/2017/01/205346/benjamin-mora-assumes-new-role-jdt-coach |url-status=live }}</ref> | align=center| 18 June 2017<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-football-asia/story/3145515/jdt-to-announce-new-coachsend-mora-back-to-second-team|title=JDT to announce new coach, send Ben Mora back to second team|last=Anil|first=Nicholas|date=19 June 2017|website=espn.com|publisher=ESPN|access-date=26 February 2018|archive-date=26 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180226213337/http://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-football-asia/story/3145515/jdt-to-announce-new-coachsend-mora-back-to-second-team|url-status=live}}</ref> | |- | {{flagicon|Portugal}} [[Ulisses Morais]] | align=center| 19 June 2017 | align=center| 25 February 2018<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/features/jdt-head-coach-ulisses-morais-steps-down|title=JDT head coach Ulisses Morais steps down|date=25 February 2018|website=FourFourTwo.com|access-date=26 February 2018|archive-date=27 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227034308/https://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/features/jdt-head-coach-ulisses-morais-steps-down|url-status=live}}</ref> | [[2017 Malaysia Super League]]<br />[[2017 Malaysia Cup]]<br />[[2018 Piala Sumbangsih]] |- |{{flagicon|Argentina}} [[Raúl Longhi]]* | align=center|26 February 2018<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.foxsportsasia.com/football/asian-football/806241/ulisses-morais-resigned-johor-darul-tazim-coach/|title=Ulisses Morais resigns as Johor Darul Ta'zim coach, Raul Longhi takes over|date=26 February 2018|website=FoxSportsAsia.com|access-date=26 February 2018|archive-date=26 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180226211821/http://www.foxsportsasia.com/football/asian-football/806241/ulisses-morais-resigned-johor-darul-tazim-coach/|url-status=dead}}</ref> | align=center|9 August 2018 | [[2018 Malaysia Super League]] |- |{{flagicon|Argentina}} [[Luciano Figueroa]] | align=center|9 August 2018<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.fourfourtwo.com/sg/features/figueroa-built-succeed-new-jdt-manager|title=Figueroa built to succeed as new JDT manager|date=10 August 2018|access-date=14 August 2018|first=Nicolas|last=Anil|publisher=[[FourFourTwo]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180810144501/https://www.fourfourtwo.com/sg/features/figueroa-built-succeed-new-jdt-manager|archive-date=10 August 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> | align=center|21 October 2020<ref>{{cite web |title=Luciano Figueroa bids farewell to JDT |url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/sports/2020/10/21/luciano-figueroa-bids-farewell-to-jdt/1914875 |website=malaymail.com |access-date=24 October 2020 |date=21 October 2020 |archive-date=27 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027045454/https://www.malaymail.com/news/sports/2020/10/21/luciano-figueroa-bids-farewell-to-jdt/1914875 |url-status=live }}</ref> |[[2019 Piala Sumbangsih]]<br />[[2019 Malaysia Super League]]<br />[[2019 Malaysia Cup]]<br />[[2020 Piala Sumbangsih]]<br />[[2020 Malaysia Super League]] |- | {{flagicon|Mexico}} [[Benjamín Mora]] | align=center| 21 October 2020<ref>{{cite web |title=Football: Every inch a hero |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2020/10/21/every-inch-a-hero |website=thestar.com.my |access-date=24 October 2020 |date=21 October 2020 |archive-date=27 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027132908/https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2020/10/21/every-inch-a-hero |url-status=live }}</ref> | align=center|27 July 2022<ref>{{cite web |title=Football: JDT coach Mora resigns |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2022/07/27/football-jdt-coach-mora-resigns |website=The Star |access-date=27 July 2022 |language=en |date=27 July 2022 |archive-date=27 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220727085504/https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2022/07/27/football-jdt-coach-mora-resigns |url-status=live }}</ref> | [[2021 Piala Sumbangsih]]<br />[[2021 Malaysia Super League]]<br />[[2022 Piala Sumbangsih]] |- | {{flagicon|VEN}} [[Héctor Bidoglio]] | align=center| 28 July 2022<ref>{{cite web |title=Hector Bidoglio jurulatih baharu JDT |url=https://www.utusan.com.my/terkini/2022/07/hector-bidoglio-jurulatih-baharu-jdt/ |website=Utusan Malaysia |access-date=28 July 2022 |language=ms-MY |date=28 July 2022 |archive-date=28 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220728075739/https://www.utusan.com.my/terkini/2022/07/hector-bidoglio-jurulatih-baharu-jdt/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | align=center| 1 December 2022<ref name="solari">{{cite web |title=Esteban Solari named new JDT head coach |url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/sports/2022/12/01/esteban-solari-named-new-jdt-head-coach/42958 |website=Malay Mail |access-date=2 January 2023 |language=en |date=1 December 2022 |archive-date=12 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221212093729/https://www.malaymail.com/news/sports/2022/12/01/esteban-solari-named-new-jdt-head-coach/42958 |url-status=live }}</ref> |[[2022 Malaysia FA Cup]]<br />[[2022 Malaysia Super League]]<br />[[2022 Malaysia Cup]] |- | {{flagicon|ARG}} [[Esteban Solari]] | align=center| 1 December 2022<ref name="solari"/> | align=center| 28 December 2023<ref>{{cite web |title=JDT announce head coach Solari, six players leaving club |url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/sports/2023/12/28/jdt-announce-head-coach-solari-six-players-leaving-club/109643 |website=Malay Mail |access-date=29 December 2023 |language=en |date=28 December 2023}}</ref> | [[2023 Piala Sumbangsih]]<br />[[2023 Malaysia FA Cup]]<br />[[2023 Malaysia Super League]]<br />[[2023 Malaysia Cup]] |- | {{flagicon|VEN}} [[Héctor Bidoglio]] | align=center| 29 December 2023<ref>{{cite web |title=Bidoglio is back as JDT coach |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2023/12/29/bidoglio-is-back-as-jdt-coach |website=The Star |access-date=29 December 2023 |language=en |date=29 December 2023}}</ref> | align=center| 23 May 2025<ref>{{cite web |title=Coach Bidoglio leaves JDT after three years |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2025/05/23/coach-bidoglio-leaves-jdt-after-three-years |website=The Star |access-date=23 May 2025 |date=23 May 2025}}</ref> | [[2024 Piala Sumbangsih]]<br />[[2024 Malaysia FA Cup]]<br />[[2024–25 Malaysia Super League]]<br />[[2024–25 Malaysia Cup]] |- | {{flagicon|ESP}} [[Xisco Muñoz]] | align=center| 6 June 2025 | align=center| present | [[2025 Piala Sumbangsih]]<br />[[2025 Malaysia FA Cup]]<br />[[2025–26 Malaysia Super League]]<br />[[2026 Malaysia Cup]] |} ''* As interim manager''
==See also== {{Portal bar|Malaysia|Association football}} * [[Johor Football Association]]
==Notes== {{notelist}}
==References== {{Reflist|30em}}
==External links== {{commons category}} * {{Official website|https://johorsoutherntigers.my}}
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