Zainizam Marjan
Encyclopedia
Zainizam Marjan is a Malaysian footballer
who was a midfielder for Sabah FA
at Malaysia Premier League. He is the former member of Malaysia national football team
. He is the younger brother of Sabah and Malaysia top striker during the '90s, Matlan Marjan
.
during 2002 season. He scored 11 goals in 24 matches during 2002 season to help Sabah clinch third place in Malaysia Premier I League. He also help Sabah to finish as runners up in 2002 Malaysia Cup
scoring six goals in the road to the final.
His finishing ability attract the national team coach at that time Allan Harris
to take him into the national senior team. He then made his first appearance against Myanmar
on May 17, 2002. He also made appearance against Brazil
and part of Malaysia under 23 2002 Asian Games
squad. He also part of 2002 Tiger Cup
squad.
During 2003, he help Sabah to fnish fourth in Malaysia Premier I League scoring only four goals. He then again help Sabah qualify into the final of Malaysia Cup
for the second time but failed to win after losing to Selangor MPPJ by 3–0.
After that, Zainizam was called up by Allan Harris
to represent the Malaysia under 23 side for 2003 SEA Games
. He manage to score 1 goals in Malaysia 4–3 defeat to host Vietnam
. The 2003 SEA Games was his last match for the national team.
Since joining Sabah in 2000, Zainizam already net 42 goals for Sabah. This making him as the fourth overall top scorer behind Scott Ollerenshaw
, Matlan Marjan
, and Suharmin Yusuf.
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 was a midfielder for 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...
at Malaysia Premier League. He is the former member of Malaysia national football team
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...
. He is the younger brother of Sabah and Malaysia top striker during the '90s, Matlan Marjan
Matlan Marjan
Matlan Marjan is a former professional football player from the state of Sabah, Malaysia. He is celebrated as the person whom scored 2 goals against England for Malaysia on 12 June 1991 as well as being one of the top striker in the local league in the early 1990s...
.
Career
Zainizam start his football career with SabahSabah 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...
during 2002 season. He scored 11 goals in 24 matches during 2002 season to help Sabah clinch third place in Malaysia Premier I League. He also help Sabah to finish as runners up in 2002 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...
scoring six goals in the road to the final.
His finishing ability attract the national team coach at that time Allan Harris
Allan Harris
Allan Harris was a footballer who played for Chelsea, Coventry City and QPR. His brother Ron was also a professional footballer....
to take him into the national senior team. He then made his first appearance 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...
on May 17, 2002. He also made appearance against Brazil
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
and part of Malaysia under 23 2002 Asian Games
2002 Asian Games
The 2002 Asian Games, also known as XIV Asiad is a multi-sport event held in Busan, South Korea from September 29 to October 14, 2002. Busan is the second city, after Seoul in 1986 to host the Games. A total of 419 events in 38 sports were contested by 7,711 athletes from 44 countries...
squad. He also part of 2002 Tiger Cup
2002 Tiger Cup
The 2002 Tiger Cup was co-hosted by Indonesia and Singapore from 15 December to 29 December 2002 and participated by all national teams of the member associations of the ASEAN Football Federation entered except for...
squad.
During 2003, he help Sabah to fnish fourth in Malaysia Premier I League scoring only four goals. He then again help Sabah qualify into the final of 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...
for the second time but failed to win after losing to Selangor MPPJ by 3–0.
After that, Zainizam was called up by Allan Harris
Allan Harris
Allan Harris was a footballer who played for Chelsea, Coventry City and QPR. His brother Ron was also a professional footballer....
to represent the Malaysia under 23 side for 2003 SEA Games
2003 Southeast Asian Games
The 22nd Southeast Asian Games were held in Hanoi, Vietnam from 5 December - 13 December 2003. The games were opened by Vietnamese prime minister Phan Van Khai in the newly constructed My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi. The games torch was lit by Nguyen Thuy Hien of Wushu...
. He manage to score 1 goals in Malaysia 4–3 defeat to host 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...
. The 2003 SEA Games was his last match for the national team.
Since joining Sabah in 2000, Zainizam already net 42 goals for Sabah. This making him as the fourth overall top scorer behind Scott Ollerenshaw
Scott Ollerenshaw
Scott Ollerenshaw is a former Australian football player, best known for his appearances for his country's national side in the late 1980s.-Club career:...
, Matlan Marjan
Matlan Marjan
Matlan Marjan is a former professional football player from the state of Sabah, Malaysia. He is celebrated as the person whom scored 2 goals against England for Malaysia on 12 June 1991 as well as being one of the top striker in the local league in the early 1990s...
, and Suharmin Yusuf.
International Senior Goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | December 11, 2002 | 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 |
5–0 | Won | Friendly | |
| 2. | December 11, 2002 | 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 |
5–0 | Won | Friendly |
Achievement
- Fourth Place 2002 Tiger Cup2002 Tiger CupThe 2002 Tiger Cup was co-hosted by Indonesia and Singapore from 15 December to 29 December 2002 and participated by all national teams of the member associations of the ASEAN Football Federation entered except for...
- Bronze Medal 2003 SEA Games2003 Southeast Asian GamesThe 22nd Southeast Asian Games were held in Hanoi, Vietnam from 5 December - 13 December 2003. The games were opened by Vietnamese prime minister Phan Van Khai in the newly constructed My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi. The games torch was lit by Nguyen Thuy Hien of Wushu...
- Runner-up Malaysia Cup (2002, 2003)