Muhammad Al-Hafiz
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Muhammad Al-Hafiz bin Hamzah | ||
| Date of birth | 15 March 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | Pendang, Kedah, Malaysia | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Johor Darul Ta'zim II F.C. | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000-2001 | Bukit Jalil Sports School | ||
| 2002-2003 | Kedah FA | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004-2011 | Kedah | 41 | (0) |
| 2012 | USM FC | 22 | (0) |
| 2013-2015 | Johor Darul Ta'zim | 38 | (0) |
| 2016- | Johor Darul Ta'zim II | 1 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2004 | Malaysia U-20 | 3 | (0) |
| 2005-2006 | Malaysia U-23 | 4 | (0) |
| 2008- | Malaysia | 1 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 14 October 2014. | |||
Muhammad Al-Hafiz Hamzah (born 15 March 1984 in Pendang, Kedah) is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Johor Darul Ta'zim II F.C. in Malaysia Premier League.
Club career
Kedah FA
He was a product of Kedah's youth system (President Cup team), and started in the junior squad during the 2002 season, but it was not until 2004 that he debuted in the senior side, replacing Megat Amir Faisal Al Khalidi Ibrahim.
In 2004, where Malaysian football introduced with Malaysia Super League, Al-Hafiz became a second choice goalkeeper behind Megat Amir Faisal after Mirandinha brought him into the senior squad. However, he had given a chance and made his debut in the first league match against Selangor Public Bank FC on 14 February 2004 after Megat Amir Faisal had a serious back-injury during the pre-season preparations.
USM FC
Al-Hafiz joined Premier league side, USM FC, in 2012 season.
Johor Darul Takzim FC
Al-Hafiz joined the star-studded squad, Johor Darul Takzim F.C., in 2013, after USM FC management cited financial difficulties as the reason for the decision to pull out of the Malaysia Premier League. He got off a mixed start for 2013 season but managed to cemented his place as a first-choice goalkeeper throughout the season.
Honours
Club honours
- Johor Darul Takzim
- Malaysian Charity Shield: 2015 Winner
- Malaysia Super League (2) : 2014, 2015
- 2014 Malaysia Cup : Runner Up
- 2013 Malaysia FA Cup : Runner Up
References
External links
- Muhammad Al-Hafiz profile at Soccerway