| Fullname | Mohamad Muslim bin Ahmad[1] |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 25 April 1989 (age 37) |
| Birth place | Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia |
| Position | Centre-back |
| Youthyears 1 | 2006–2007 |
| Youthclubs 1 | Terengganu |
| Years 1 | 2007–2009 |
| Clubs 1 | Harimau Muda |
| Caps 1 | 24 |
| Goals 1 | 0 |
| Years 2 | 2009–2011 |
| Clubs 2 | Harimau Muda A |
| Caps 2 | 20 |
| Goals 2 | 0 |
| Years 3 | 2011–2012 |
| Clubs 3 | Terengganu |
| Caps 3 | 36 |
| Goals 3 | 2 |
| Years 4 | 2013–2014 |
| Clubs 4 | Johor Darul Ta'zim |
| Caps 4 | 5 |
| Goals 4 | 0 |
| Years 5 | 2014–2015 |
| Clubs 5 | PDRM |
| Caps 5 | 36 |
| Goals 5 | 3 |
| Years 6 | 2016–2017 |
| Clubs 6 | Kelantan |
| Caps 6 | 17 |
| Goals 6 | 0 |
| Years 7 | 2017–2023 |
| Clubs 7 | Sri Pahang |
| Caps 7 | 65 |
| Goals 7 | 3 |
| Nationalyears 1 | 2008–2011 |
| Nationalteam 1 | Malaysia U-21 |
| Nationalcaps 1 | 19 |
| Nationalgoals 1 | 1 |
| Nationalyears 2 | 2009–2013 |
| Nationalteam 2 | Malaysia U-23 |
| Nationalcaps 2 | 20 |
| Nationalgoals 2 | 0 |
| Nationalyears 3 | 2009–2015 |
| Nationalteam 3 | Malaysia |
| Nationalcaps 3 | 28 |
| Nationalgoals 3 | 0 |
| Club-update | 9 May 2021 |
| Nationalteam-update | 16 June 2015 |
Mohamad Muslim bin Ahmad (born 25 April 1989) is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Malaysia Super League.
Club career
Terengganu
In 2011, Muslim Ahmad left Harimau Muda A to return to his home team Terengganu as the he prepared to combine the chase for domestic honours with an international career. Having established himself with the national team, the 22-year-old Muslim felt the time was right to embark on a new path in his career. Muslim, who had two Sea Games gold medals and an AFF Cup winners' medal in his collection, now aimed to help FA Cup winners Terengganu advance past the first round of the AFC Cup, win the Super League and Malaysia Cup when the new season started.
Muslim made his first league debut against Perak. The match ended with Terengganu suffer a narrow defeat 1–0. Muslim plays his first AFC Cup match against Vietnamese side, Sông Lam Nghệ An. Terengganu marks the first win on the AFC Cup debut with 1–0 wins. On 22 August 2012, Muslim made his Malaysia Cup debut against Kelantan. Muslim help Terengganu to open their campaign with a shocking victory 2–0.
On 19 September 2012, Muslim left Terengganu after being released by the club.
Johor Darul Ta'zim
On 4 November 2012, Malaysia Super League club, Johor Darul Ta'zim confirmed that Muslim would join the club.[2] He made his debut against Pelita Bandung Raya in a friendly match. Muslim scored in his debut after being assisted by teammate Simone Del Nero. He plays another friendly game against Woodlands Wellington with 5–1 win.
PDRM
Muslim signed with PDRM for the 2015 season but was released at the end of the league campaign.
Kelantan
On 5 December 2015, Muslim was revealed as Kelantan's new player for 2016 season.
Sri Pahang
On 15 January 2017, Muslim signed a contract with Sri Pahang.[3] At Sri Pahang Muslim serves as the club's captain.[4]
International career
Muslim began his career with playing for Harimau Muda A. He is the captain of Harimau Muda A. Muslim Ahmad is a Malaysian national football player. He has played for the Malaysia national football team, and in summer 2009 he played twice against Manchester United in their pre season tour of the Far East.
Muslim and 25 other players, who play for Harimau Muda A, were chosen to participate in a training camp in Slovakia. During his time in the training camp, Muslim and his teammate, Gary Steven Robbat were given a trial from the Slovak team ViOn Zlaté Moravce on 30 March. ViOn Zlaté Moravce coach Ľubomír Moravčík promised Muslim and Gary a professional contract for the next 2010–11 season. Later, ViOn Zlaté Moravce lost interest in Muslim and Gary due to internal problems in the club.
In November 2010, Muslim was called up to the Malaysia national squad by coach K. Rajagopal for the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup. Malaysia won the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup title for the first time in their history.
Muslim was only 19 when made his senior international debut in 2009. His first tournament action was at 2009 Sea Games. Muslim helps Malaysia to win their fifth Sea Games gold medal. Muslim also played at 2010 Asia Games. Muslim led Malaysia to qualify for the second round of the 2010 Asia Games as one of the best four third-placed teams after a lapse of 32 years. Muslim was called by Malaysia coach, K. Rajagopal to play at 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup. Malaysia won the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup title for the first time in their history under the management of Rajagopal.
Career statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Terengganu | 2012 | Malaysia Super League | 21 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | – | – | 36 | 2 |
| Total | 21 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | – | – | 36 | 2 | ||
| Johor Darul Ta'zim | 2013 | Malaysia Super League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Kelantan | 2016 | Malaysia Super League | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Total | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | ||
| Pahang | 2017 | Malaysia Super League | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 13 | 0 | ||
| 2018 | Malaysia Super League | 19 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 1 | — | — | 34 | 2 | |||
| 2019 | Malaysia Super League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2020 | Malaysia Super League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2021 | Malaysia Super League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total | 26 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 | |
| Total | 28 | 0 | |
Malaysia XI
| Date | Location | Head coach | Opponent | Result | Goals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 July 2009 | National Stadium, Bukit Jalil | K. Rajagopal | Manchester United | 2–3 (L) | |
| 2 | 20 July 2009 | National Stadium, Bukit Jalil | K. Rajagopal | Manchester United | 0–2 (L) | |
| 3 | 13 July 2011 | National Stadium, Bukit Jalil | K. Rajagopal | Arsenal[6] | 0–4 (L) | |
| 4 | 21 July 2011 | National Stadium, Bukit Jalil | Ong Kim Swee | Chelsea[7] | 0–1 (L) |
Honours
International
- 2009 SEA Games:
- 2010 AFF Championship: Winner
- 2011 SEA Games:
- 2014 AFF Championship: Runner-up
Club
Harimau Muda
- Malaysia FA Cup: 2018
Individual
- Best Young Players: 2009
References
- ^ Muslim Ahmad Football Malaysia http://footballmalaysia.com/portal/player_details.php?userid=847
- ^ "It's now Johor Darul Takzim FC". New Straits Times. 5 December 2012. Archived from the original on 6 December 2012. Retrieved 7 December 2012.
- ^ "Pahang FA optimis kembali digeruni dengan kehadiran 15 pemain baharu". Astro Awani. 15 January 2017.
- ^ "Sri Pahang jumpa KL City tanpa kapten". Berita Harian. 9 April 2021.
- ^ Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann, "Ahmad, Mohd Muslim – National Football Teams"
- ^ Exclusive: Arsenal Set For Asia Retrieved at 21 April 2011
- ^ Chelsea – 2011 Pre Season Tour Archived 10 January 2012 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved at 17 May 2011