Ahmad Fakri Saarani
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Ahmad Fakri Saarani is a Malaysian professional football player currently playing for Negeri Sembilan
in the Malaysia Super League. His is capable of playing as striker and right winger.
but bred in Batu Gajah
, Fakri made his senior debut for Perak
in the Malaysia Super League match against Negri Sembilan on 24 March 2007. He scored a hat-trick and had an assist in this game, which was won by Perak
5–1.
He was promoted to Perak
first team from President’s Cup team (the reserve team) as the senior team striker, R. Surendran was with the Malaysia senior
on a playing tour of Sri Lanka
.Perak coach Steve Darby talked about his decision to give Fakri his debut:
He is a member of the Malaysia National
and former Malaysia Under-20 squad. He has participate in ASEAN Football Federation Youth Championship 2006
and ASEAN Football Federation Youth Championship 2007
. He also play in 2007 Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy. In 2008, Ahmad Fakri was seconded to Harimau Muda
, a Malaysian Premier League
team made up of members of the Malaysian Under-20 national side.
In November 2010, Malaysia coach, K. Rajagobal called up Fakri for the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup
, but he was later ruled up by injury during the 2010 Asian Games
. He was later replaced by Mohd Ashaari Shamsuddin
.
Negeri Sembilan FA
The Football Association of Negeri Sembilan enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Negri Sembilan. The team is based in Seremban. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League...
in the Malaysia Super League. His is capable of playing as striker and right winger.
Career
Born in Kota BharuKota Bharu
Kota Bharu is a city in Malaysia, is the state capital and Royal City of Kelantan. It is also the name of the territory in which Kota Bharu City is situated. The name means 'new city' or 'new castle/fort' in Malay. Kota Bharu is situated in the northeastern part of Peninsular Malaysia, and lies...
but bred in Batu Gajah
Batu Gajah
Batu Gajah is a town located in the state of Perak in Malaysia, about 24 km from Ipoh, the Perak state capital.-Origins and History:...
, Fakri made his senior debut for Perak
Perak FA
The Football Association of Perak enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perak. The team currently plays in the Malaysia Super League....
in the Malaysia Super League match against Negri Sembilan on 24 March 2007. He scored a hat-trick and had an assist in this game, which was won by Perak
Perak FA
The Football Association of Perak enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perak. The team currently plays in the Malaysia Super League....
5–1.
He was promoted to Perak
Perak FA
The Football Association of Perak enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perak. The team currently plays in the Malaysia Super League....
first team from President’s Cup team (the reserve team) as the senior team striker, R. Surendran was with the Malaysia senior
Malaysia national football team
The Malaysian national football team nicknamed Harimau Malaya, as the Malayan Tiger, is the national team of Malaysia and is controlled by the Football Association of Malaysia...
on a playing tour of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a country off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent. Known until 1972 as Ceylon , Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the...
.Perak coach Steve Darby talked about his decision to give Fakri his debut:
“Fakri has been training with the senior team for the past two months. And I think the time is right for him to come into the picture. This is the right time to blood him although many may question my decision. It does not matter if we are playing at home. The fans may not like it if he makes mistakes but I have faith in the youngster. Fakri seems to handle pressure well and is confident of his game. He played for the national Under-19 team in a tournament in Brunei recently. I try to bring in the young players at the proper time. This is Fakri’s chance to prove his worth under my rotation system. I have been losing players to the national squads at all levels and we have to learn to cope without them.”
He is a member of the Malaysia National
Malaysia national football team
The Malaysian national football team nicknamed Harimau Malaya, as the Malayan Tiger, is the national team of Malaysia and is controlled by the Football Association of Malaysia...
and former Malaysia Under-20 squad. He has participate in ASEAN Football Federation Youth Championship 2006
ASEAN Football Federation Youth Championship 2006
The 2006 AFF U-20 Youth Championship was held in Kuantan, Malaysia in September 2006. Only four nations took part, three from the ASEAN region and associate member Australia...
and ASEAN Football Federation Youth Championship 2007
ASEAN Football Federation Youth Championship 2007
The AFF U-20 Youth Championship 2007 was held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from 31 July to 13 August 2007.- Group A :--------------------- Group B :--------------------- Semi-finals :----- Third place play-off :- Final :...
. He also play in 2007 Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy. In 2008, Ahmad Fakri was seconded to Harimau Muda
Harimau Muda
Harimau Muda B or Malaysia national under-19 football team also known as Malaysia U-19 is an under-19 soccer team from Malaysia. The team's squad is made up of members of the Malaysia national under-19 football team...
, a Malaysian Premier League
Malaysian Premier League
Malaysia Premier League is the second-tier football league in Malaysia. The league is currently named Astro Premier League Malaysia...
team made up of members of the Malaysian Under-20 national side.
In November 2010, Malaysia coach, K. Rajagobal called up Fakri for the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup
2010 AFF Suzuki Cup
The 2010 AFF Cup, sponsored by Suzuki and officially named the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup, took place on December 1–29, 2010. Indonesia and Vietnam hosted the preliminary stage from 1 to 7 December for Group A and 2 to 8 December for Group B. The semi-finals were played home and away with the first legs...
, but he was later ruled up by injury during the 2010 Asian Games
Football at the 2010 Asian Games
Football at the 2010 Asian Games was being held in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China from November 7 to 25, 2010. The opening match was played 5 days prior to the opening ceremony...
. He was later replaced by Mohd Ashaari Shamsuddin
Mohd Ashaari Shamsuddin
Mohd Ashaari Shamsuddin is a Malaysian footballer who is currently a midfielder for Terengganu. He is a member of the Malaysian national team. He has a great dribbling skill with a good vision and pace in the game making him one of the fan's favourite in the team...
.
International
- 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup2010 AFF Suzuki CupThe 2010 AFF Cup, sponsored by Suzuki and officially named the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup, took place on December 1–29, 2010. Indonesia and Vietnam hosted the preliminary stage from 1 to 7 December for Group A and 2 to 8 December for Group B. The semi-finals were played home and away with the first legs...
: Winner - 2011 SEA GamesFootball at the 2011 Southeast Asian GamesThe association football tournament at the 2011 Southeast Asian Games took place place from 3 to 21 November 2011. This edition of the tournament was only for the men's competition, women's competition was not held as the host country Indonesia did not have enough stadiums to hold the matches....
: Gold
International Goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | November 19, 2011 | Jakarta Jakarta Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre... , Indonesia Indonesia Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an... |
1–0 | Win | 2011 SEA Games Football at the 2011 Southeast Asian Games The association football tournament at the 2011 Southeast Asian Games took place place from 3 to 21 November 2011. This edition of the tournament was only for the men's competition, women's competition was not held as the host country Indonesia did not have enough stadiums to hold the matches.... |
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