Badrol Bakhtiar
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Baddrol Bakhtiar nicknamed 'Bad', is a Malaysian footballer who plays for Kedah FA
in the Malaysia Super League. He is usually employed in the right side of the midfield role, although he has often been deployed as a left-sided midfielder. He also a member of Malaysia national
, Malaysia U-23
and former Malaysia U-20
squad.
2006 silver medalists starting eleven. After his performance in SUKMA, Baddrol signed his first professional contract with Kedah on November 2006.
Baddrol has been promoted to the senior team starting from the 2006/07 M.League season and established himself in Kedah's first team squad, competing with K. Soley
as a right winger and Mohd Khyril Muhymeen Zambri
in the left side.
Nevertheless, after K. Soley left Kedah to join their local rivals, Perlis FA
, he proved himself as one of the best young talent of the Kedah youth system. Starting from the 2007/08 season, Baddrol became a first team regular for Mohd Azraai Khor Abdullah
's squad and performed well with his ability to terrorise defenders in the Super League with his pace and trickery with the ball.
In the 2007/08 season, he scored 14 goals throughout the season - 8 goals in the Malaysian Super League, 2 goals in the Malaysia FA Cup
, Malaysia Cup
and AFC Cup
.
For the 2011 season, Baddrol became the team top scorer with 9 goals. Baddrol also scored a powerful long range goal against Terengganu FA
.
train for two weeks with Chelsea FC at Stamford Bridge alongside their youngsters and their more senior players such as Shaun Wright-Phillips
, Tal Ben Haim
, Steve Sidwell
and Nicolas Anelka
.
On August 2011, There was a rumours that the English Premier League club, Wigan Athletic FC
has offered Baddrol a trial, but the trial is yet to be confirm by Wigan Official's. It was later confirmed that the trial was not true and only rumors.
, Mohd Sabre Mat Abu and Mohd Khyril Muhymeen Zambri
, Muhammad Shafiq Jamal and Mohd Bunyamin Umar
earned their first call-up in 2005 to the Malaysia U-20
. He made his youth international match debut in AFC Youth Championship 2006
qualifying round on 12 December 2005 against Myanmar
at Kuala Lumpur
as Malaysia beat Myanmar 4-2. After qualifying to the final round in Bangalore
, Baddrol however scored an own goal and Malaysia went down to Vietnam
1-2 in their opening match in 30 October 2006.
Baddrol was also a part of Malaysia U-19
squad for the 2007 Champions Youth Cup
. His action in a match against Chelsea wooed the Chelsea coaching staff who gave him a chance to train at Stamford Bridge
.
He made his full international debut against Kenya
on 12 August 2009. He scored his first goal for the senior team in the match against Uzbekistan
on 18 November 2009. He also part of the 2009 Southeast Asian Games winning squad.
, and mother's clan is Malay-Mandailing
.
Kedah FA
The Kedah FA are a Malaysian professional football association team based in Kedah, Malaysia also enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kedah...
in the Malaysia Super League. He is usually employed in the right side of the midfield role, although he has often been deployed as a left-sided midfielder. He also a member of 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...
, Malaysia U-23
Malaysia national under-23 football team
Malaysia national under-23 football team represents Malaysia in international football competitions in Olympic Games, Asian Games and SEA Games, as well as any other under-23 international football tournaments...
and former Malaysia U-20
Malaysia national under-20 football team
Harimau Muda A, or Malaysia national under-22 football team also known as Malaysia U-22, represents Malaysia in international football competitions such as AFC Youth Championship, Champions Youth Cup and as well as any other under-22 international football tournaments. It is controlled by the...
squad.
Career
Baddrol started out playing for the Kedah FA President Cup squad. He was noticed by Kedah's scouts and joined the Canaries' SUKMASukma Games
Sukma Games is a sporting event in Malaysia held once every two years. Sukma is an acronym for Sukan Malaysia; literally Malaysian Games. The first Games was held in 1986 in Kuala Lumpur...
2006 silver medalists starting eleven. After his performance in SUKMA, Baddrol signed his first professional contract with Kedah on November 2006.
Baddrol has been promoted to the senior team starting from the 2006/07 M.League season and established himself in Kedah's first team squad, competing with K. Soley
K. Soley
Solehin Kanasian Abdullah is a Malaysian footballer currentlyplaying as a right midfielder for Kedah FA, Perlis FA, Kelantan FA and now Selangor FA.-Career:...
as a right winger and Mohd Khyril Muhymeen Zambri
Mohd Khyril Muhymeen Zambri
Mohd Khyril Muhymeen Zambri is a Malaysian footballer who plays as a striker for Kedah. He also a winger for Malaysia national, Malaysia U-23 and former Malaysia U-20 squad...
in the left side.
Nevertheless, after K. Soley left Kedah to join their local rivals, Perlis FA
Perlis FA
The Perlis Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perlis. The team is based in Kangar, Perlis. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League. Their home stadium is Utama Negeri Stadium in Kangar, Perlis...
, he proved himself as one of the best young talent of the Kedah youth system. Starting from the 2007/08 season, Baddrol became a first team regular for Mohd Azraai Khor Abdullah
Mohd Azraai Khor Abdullah
Mohd Azraai Khor bin Abdullah, , is a Malaysian football coach and former player, currently coaching Negeri Sembilan FA and formerly managed and coached the most outstanding team in Malaysian League, Kedah FA where he has been in charge since 2004 until 2009.Azraai, whom one of the most successful...
's squad and performed well with his ability to terrorise defenders in the Super League with his pace and trickery with the ball.
In the 2007/08 season, he scored 14 goals throughout the season - 8 goals in the Malaysian Super League, 2 goals in the Malaysia FA Cup
Malaysia FA Cup
The FA Cup Malaysia is a national knock-out football competition organised by the Football Association of Malaysia. The tournament was introduced during the Semi-Pro League era in 1990...
, Malaysia Cup
Malaysia Cup
The Malaysia Cup is an annual association football tournament in Malaysia. It is currently the longest-running football competition in Asia...
and AFC Cup
AFC Cup
The AFC Cup is an annual international association football competition between domestic clubs sides run by the Asian Football Confederation . Qualification to the competition is to clubs from AFC-affiliated countries which fall into the AFC's 'developing nations' category as laid out in their...
.
For the 2011 season, Baddrol became the team top scorer with 9 goals. Baddrol also scored a powerful long range goal against Terengganu FA
Terengganu FA
The Football Association of Terengganu The Football Association of Terengganu The Football Association of Terengganu (Bahasa Melayu: Persatuan Bola Sepak Negeri Terengganu (PBSNT) enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Terengganu. The team is based in Kuala...
.
Trials
In 6 April 2008, Gifted Group chairman Jonathan Price fulfilled his promise to let Baddrol and his former Kedah teammate Mohd Bunyamin UmarMohd Bunyamin Umar
Mohd Bunyamin Umar is a Malaysian footballer who was a midfielder for Kedah FA, UPB-MyTeam FC and currently plays for Selangor FA. He is a member of the Malaysia National, Malaysia U-23 and a former member of the Malaysia U-20 squad....
train for two weeks with Chelsea FC at Stamford Bridge alongside their youngsters and their more senior players such as Shaun Wright-Phillips
Shaun Wright-Phillips
Shaun Cameron Wright-Phillips is an English footballer who plays for Queens Park Rangers and the England national team. He is the adopted son of former England international, Ian Wright and the half-brother of fellow professional football player Bradley Wright-Phillips...
, Tal Ben Haim
Tal Ben Haim
Tal Ben Haim is an Israeli professional footballer who currently plays for Portsmouth.He can play at either centre back or right back. He is also a member of the Israeli national squad...
, Steve Sidwell
Steve Sidwell
Steven James "Steve" Sidwell is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Fulham in the Premier League. His previous clubs include Arsenal, Reading, Chelsea and Aston Villa.-Arsenal:...
and Nicolas Anelka
Nicolas Anelka
Abdul-Salam Bilal on 14 March 1979) is a French international footballer, who plays as a striker for English Premier League club Chelsea. Anelka was also a regular starter for the French national team...
.
On August 2011, There was a rumours that the English Premier League club, Wigan Athletic FC
Wigan Athletic F.C.
Wigan Athletic Football Club is an English Premier League Association football club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, having been promoted from the Championship in 2005. Wigan's current spell in the Premier League is the only top flight run in the club's history.They have played at the DW...
has offered Baddrol a trial, but the trial is yet to be confirm by Wigan Official's. It was later confirmed that the trial was not true and only rumors.
National team
Baddrol, alongside his teammates Abdul Hadi Abdul HamidAbdul Hadi Abdul Hamid
Abdul Hadi Abdul Hamid is a Malaysian football goalkeeper currently playing for Kedah FA.Hadi, a football silver medalist of SUKMA 2006 has been promoted to the senior squad after Kedah coach Mohd Azraai Khor Abdullah brought him in as backup for current number one goalkeeper Mohd Helmi Eliza Elias...
, Mohd Sabre Mat Abu and Mohd Khyril Muhymeen Zambri
Mohd Khyril Muhymeen Zambri
Mohd Khyril Muhymeen Zambri is a Malaysian footballer who plays as a striker for Kedah. He also a winger for Malaysia national, Malaysia U-23 and former Malaysia U-20 squad...
, Muhammad Shafiq Jamal and Mohd Bunyamin Umar
Mohd Bunyamin Umar
Mohd Bunyamin Umar is a Malaysian footballer who was a midfielder for Kedah FA, UPB-MyTeam FC and currently plays for Selangor FA. He is a member of the Malaysia National, Malaysia U-23 and a former member of the Malaysia U-20 squad....
earned their first call-up in 2005 to the Malaysia U-20
Malaysia national under-20 football team
Harimau Muda A, or Malaysia national under-22 football team also known as Malaysia U-22, represents Malaysia in international football competitions such as AFC Youth Championship, Champions Youth Cup and as well as any other under-22 international football tournaments. It is controlled by the...
. He made his youth international match debut in AFC Youth Championship 2006
AFC Youth Championship 2006 (Qualification)
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qualifying round on 12 December 2005 against Myanmar
Myanmar national football team
The Myanmar national football team is the national team of Myanmar and is controlled by the Myanmar Football Federation. It was known as the Burma national football team until 1989, when Burma was renamed Myanmar. It finished second in the 1968 Asian Cup. They have participated in the Summer...
at Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
as Malaysia beat Myanmar 4-2. After qualifying to the final round in Bangalore
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
, Baddrol however scored an own goal and Malaysia went down to Vietnam
Vietnam national football team
The Vietnam national football team is the national football team representing Vietnam and is managed by the Vietnam Football Federation.In the FIFA World Rankings, Vietnam's highest standing was in the first release of the figures, in September 1998, at 84th...
1-2 in their opening match in 30 October 2006.
Baddrol was also a part of Malaysia U-19
Malaysia national under-20 football team
Harimau Muda A, or Malaysia national under-22 football team also known as Malaysia U-22, represents Malaysia in international football competitions such as AFC Youth Championship, Champions Youth Cup and as well as any other under-22 international football tournaments. It is controlled by the...
squad for the 2007 Champions Youth Cup
2007 Champions Youth Cup
The 2007 Champions Youth Cup was the first Champions Youth Cup, an annual football tournament, endorsed by the G-14 group to be a Club World Championship for the Under-19 teams of some of the world's largest clubs. It took place in Malaysia from 5 August to 19 August 2007...
. His action in a match against Chelsea wooed the Chelsea coaching staff who gave him a chance to train at Stamford Bridge
Stamford Bridge (stadium)
Stamford Bridge is a football stadium in Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, West London, and is the home of Chelsea Football Club. The stadium is located within the Moore Park Estate also known as Walham Green and is often referred to as simply The Bridge...
.
He made his full international debut against Kenya
Kenya national football team
The Kenya national football team, nicknamed the Harambee Stars, is the national team of Kenya and is controlled by Football Kenya Limited, the governing body of football in Kenya. They have never qualified for the World Cup finals.-History:...
on 12 August 2009. He scored his first goal for the senior team in the match against Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan national football team
The Uzbekistan national football team represents Uzbekistan in association football and is controlled by the Uzbekistan Football Federation, the governing body for football in Uzbekistan...
on 18 November 2009. He also part of the 2009 Southeast Asian Games winning squad.
Personal Life
He was born in Kedah, but his parents came from a village in Tanjung Ipoh, district of Kuala Pilah in Negeri Sembilan. His father's clan is a Malay-MinangkabauMinangkabau
The Minangkabau ethnic group is indigenous to the highlands of West Sumatra, in Indonesia. Their culture is matrilineal, with property and land passing down from mother to daughter, while religious and political affairs are the responsibility of men...
, and mother's clan is Malay-Mandailing
Mandailing
The Mandailing is a traditional cultural group in Southeast Asia. They are found mainly in the northern section of the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. They came under the influence of the Kaum Padri who ruled the Minangkabau of Tanah Datar. As a result, the Mandailing were influenced by Muslim...
.
International goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | November 18, 2009 | National Stadium, Bukit Jalil | |
1–3 (L) | 2011 AFC Asian Cup qualification 2011 AFC Asian Cup qualification The 2011 AFC Asian Cup qualification saw various countries take part to determine 10 spots to the final tournament in Qatar under the new qualification system set by the Asian Football Confederation .... |
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| 2. | February 27, 2010 | National Stadium, Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Bukit Jalil Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Bukit Jalil, located in the National Sports Complex to the south of the capital city of Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, is a 87,411 capacity all-seater, multi-purpose stadium that was built in 1998 to host the 1998 Commonwealth Games.-History:The stadium was built in 1... |
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1–0 (W) | Friendly Match | |
| 3. | June 18, 2011 | Sultan Mohammad IV Stadium Sultan Mohammad IV Stadium Sultan Mohammad IV Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Kota Bharu, Malaysia. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 20,000 people and opened in 1957.- References :... |
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2–0 (W) | Friendly Match | |
Under-23 International goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | October 21, 2011 | My Dinh Stadium | |
2–1 (W) | 2011 VFF CUP | |
| 2. | October 23, 2011 | My Dinh Stadium | |
1–1 (D) | 2011 VFF CUP | |
| 3. | November 9, 2011 | Gelora Bung Karno Stadium | |
2–1 (W) | 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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| 4. | November 13, 2011 | Gelora Bung Karno Stadium | |
4–1 (W) | 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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| 5. | November 21, 2011 | Gelora Bung Karno Stadium | |
5–4 (W) | 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.... |