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Nik Akif

Nik Akif

Malaysian footballer

In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Nik Mat is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Nik Akif Syahiran. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.

Nik Akif Syahiran bin Nik Mat (born 11 May 1999) is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Malaysia Super League club Penang, and the Malaysia national team.[2]

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Born in Kuala Krai in state of Kelantan, Nik Akif started his career at Bukit Jalil Sports School before joined Kelantan youth team in 2017.[3]

Club career

Kelantan

On 11 November 2017, it was announced that Nik Akif has been promoted to the Kelantan's first team for 2018 season.[4][5] On 3 February 2018, Nik Akif made his first league appearance for Kelantan in a 1–2 defeat over Melaka United coming off bench for Fadhilah Pauzi.

Terengganu

On 8 December 2020, Nik Akif officially sign 2 years contract with Terengganu FC.

International career

Youth

On 2 September 2017, Akif has been selected to represent Malaysia U19 at 2017 AFF U-18 Youth Championship in Yangon, Myanmar.[6] On 4 September 2017, Nik Akif made his debut for Malaysia U19 in a 4–1 win over Laos.[7] Nik Akif has scored one goal in a 1–1 draw over Thailand on 12 September 2017. On the final of Hassanah Bolkiah Trophy, Akif scored the winning goal for Malaysia defeating Myanmar 3-4.[8]

On 31 October 2017, Akif Syahiran scored one goal in 1–4 win over Timor-Leste during the 2018 AFC U-19 Championship qualification at Paju Public Stadium.

On 23 November 2017, Akif Syahiran has been enlisted in Malaysia U22's 30-man provisional squad for the 2018 AFC U-23 Championship.[9] On 10 January 2018, Akif made his first appearance for the Malaysia U23 came from the bench in the 88th minute in a 1–4 defeat to Iraq at Changshu Stadium.[10]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 8 June 2023[11]
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    International

    As of 16 October 2018 [12]
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    Malaysia Under-19

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    Honours

    Malaysia U19

    References

    1. [1]
      "Kelantan U21". www.pengurusanbolasepakfam.org.my. Retrieved 24 February 2017.
    2. [2]
      "Terima kasih KAFA: Nik Akif". Berita Harian. 14 November 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
    3. [3]
      "Nik Akif selesa dengan watak 'belakang tabir'". Stadium Astro. 20 October 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
    4. [4]
      "TRW umum senarai remain 2018". Berita Harian. 11 November 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
    5. [5]
      "Kelantan to promote Malaysia U19 playmaker, retain Zahasmi". Goal. 15 November 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
    6. [6]
      "Senarai 23 pemain ke Kejuaraan B-18 AFF 2017 di Yangon, Myanmar". 2 September 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
    7. [7]
      "Malaysia U18 4–1 Laos U18 Match Summary" (PDF). 4 September 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
    8. [8]
      "Thailand U18 1–1 Malaysia U18 Match Summary" (PDF). 12 September 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
    9. [9]
      "Kim Swee senarai Hadi Fayyadh, Akif Syahiran". Sports247. 23 November 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
    10. [10]
      "Iraq U23 4–1 Malaysia U23". The Asian Football Confederation. 10 January 2018. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
    11. [11]
      "Akif Syahiran". Soccerway. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
    12. [12]
      "Nik Akif Syahiran". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
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