Mohd Faizal Abu Bakar
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Mohd Faizal Abu Bakar a.k.a sepet (born 20 September 1990 in Kuala Nerang
, Kedah
) is a Malaysian footballer
currently playing as a midfielder for Kedah FA
.
squad who has promoted to the senior squad by Mohd Azraai Khor Abdullah
after another Kedah's young talented such as Ahmad Shakir Mohd Ali
left Kedah for Malaysian Young Tigers.
He made his senior debut for Kedah in a Malaysia Cup
group stage match on July 15, 2008 where Kedah thrashed Sabah FA
with furious 5-1 result.
by coach K. Rajagopal
for the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup
. He was in the Malaysia team that won the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup title for the first time in their history, although he never made any appearance in the tournament. Earlier in February 2010, he received his first appearance for Malaysia in the friendly match against Yemen
.
He was also playing for the Malaysia national under-23 football team
. He was in the squad that competes in the 2010 Asian Games
in Guangzhou. He was also in the team that competes for the 2012 Olympic Qualification preliminary round against Pakistan, coming on as a substitute in injury time in the second leg on 9 March 2011.
Kuala Nerang
Kuala Nerang is the district capital of Padang Terap district, Kedah, Malaysia. It is located on the northern part of Kedah.-Name of Padang Terap:...
, Kedah
Kedah
Kedah is a state of Malaysia, located in the northwestern part of Peninsular Malaysia. The state covers a total area of over 9,000 km², and it consists of the mainland and Langkawi. The mainland has a relatively flat terrain, which is used to grow rice...
) is a Malaysian footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
currently playing as a midfielder for Kedah FA
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...
.
Career
Known as Faizal, a youngster from Kedah FA President CupMalaysia President Cup
The President Cup Malaysia is the football competitions in Malaysia for under-20 players. Since its inception, the President Cup Malaysia has been the major tournament for under-21 and under-23 players. In 2009, the format of the competition changes which only under-20 players are eligible for the...
squad who has promoted to the senior squad by 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...
after another Kedah's young talented such as Ahmad Shakir Mohd Ali
Ahmad Shakir Mohd Ali
Ahmad Shakir Mohd Ali is a Malaysian footballer who is a striker Midfielder for Negeri Sembilan FA. He is a member of the Malaysia national football team, and in summer 2009 he played twice against Manchester United in their pre season tour of the Far East. He has been called up by K. Rajagobal...
left Kedah for Malaysian Young Tigers.
He made his senior debut for Kedah in a 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...
group stage match on July 15, 2008 where Kedah thrashed Sabah FA
Sabah FA
The Football Association of Sabah is a registered football association affiliated with the Football Association of Malaysia. The association's football team competes in Malaysia's football league representing the state of Sabah in Borneo. Sabah FA is a professional football club and one of the 14...
with furious 5-1 result.
National team
In November 2010, Faizal was called up to the Malaysia national squadMalaysia 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...
by coach K. Rajagopal
K. Rajagopal
Datuk K. Rajagopal, is a Malaysian football manager and former professional player. He is currently the head coach of Malaysia and former Under-23 Malaysia coach....
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...
. He was in the Malaysia team that won the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup title for the first time in their history, although he never made any appearance in the tournament. Earlier in February 2010, he received his first appearance for Malaysia in the friendly match against Yemen
Yemen national football team
The Yemen national football team , is the national team of Yemen and is controlled by the Yemen Football Association.When the nation was split into North Yemen and South Yemen before 1990, two national teams existed. After unification, the Yemen national football team is considered the successor of...
.
He was also playing for the Malaysia national under-23 football team
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...
. He was in the squad that competes in the 2010 Asian Games
2010 Asian Games
The 2010 Asian Games, also known as the XVI Asiad, was a multi-sport event celebrated in Guangzhou, China from November 12 to November 27, 2010. Guangzhou was the second Chinese city to host the Games, after Beijing in 1990...
in Guangzhou. He was also in the team that competes for the 2012 Olympic Qualification preliminary round against Pakistan, coming on as a substitute in injury time in the second leg on 9 March 2011.