Mohd Khyril Muhymeen Zambri
Encyclopedia
Mohd Khyril Muhymeen Zambri (born May 9, 1987 in Alor Star
, Kedah
) 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. He scored 3 league goals in his debut season (2005).
against Singapore
when his penalty was saved by Lionel Lewis
in the penalty shoot-out.
However, he later become the most influential part of Kedah's double treble success in 2007 - 2008, when his attacking presence beside Marlon Alex James helped Kedah to claim the title.
In November 2010, Kyhril 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.
Alor Star
Alor Setar, known as Alor Star between 2004 and 2008, is the state capital of Kedah, Malaysia, and Kota Setar District's Administrative Centre. It is also a distribution center for manufacturing and agricultural products such as paddy, and the royal seat of the Kedah state since the establishment...
, 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...
who plays as a striker for Kedah
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...
. He also a winger for 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. He scored 3 league goals in his debut season (2005).
Career
Khyril was also the player to cost the national team the semi-final match of the 2007 ASEAN Football Championship2007 ASEAN Football Championship
The 2007 ASEAN Football Championship was the 6th ASEAN Football Championship, hosted by Singapore and Thailand....
against Singapore
Singapore national football team
The Singapore national football team is the national association football team of Singapore. The team comes under the organization of the Football Association of Singapore...
when his penalty was saved by Lionel Lewis
Lionel Lewis
Lionel Lewis is a Singaporean footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Home United FC and the Singapore national football team. Lewis is known for his bulky frame, remarkable shot-saving abilities and ferocious presence in goal...
in the penalty shoot-out.
However, he later become the most influential part of Kedah's double treble success in 2007 - 2008, when his attacking presence beside Marlon Alex James helped Kedah to claim the title.
In November 2010, Kyhril was called up to the Malaysia national squad
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...
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...
. Malaysia won the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup title for the first time in their history.
International goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | October 10, 2008 | 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... , Malaysia |
4-1 | Won | Friendly | |
| 2. | October 15, 2008 | Kelana Jaya Kelana Jaya Kelana Jaya is a suburb of Petaling Jaya city, in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. Kelana Centre Point is a popular shopping mall in this township... , Malaysia |
4-0 | Won | 2008 Merdeka Tournament 2008 Merdeka Tournament The 40th Merdeka Tournament was played from the 15th to the 5th of October 2008. The tournament was won by Vietnam Under-22s who defeated Malaysia 6-5 through a penalty kick in the final.-Teams:... |
External links
- MS Wikipedia - Mohd Khyril Muhymeen Zambri
- Profile at doha-2006.com
- "Rookie Kyril holds the key", The Star
- Mohd Khyril Muhymeen Zambri's Profile at National Football Teams website