Akhyar Rashid

In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Abdul Rashid is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Muhammad Akhyar. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Akhyar Rashid
Personal information
Full name Muhammad Akhyar bin Abdul Rashid[1]
Date of birth (1999-05-01) 1 May 1999 (age 25)[1]
Place of birth Alor Star, Kedah, Malaysia[2]
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Winger / Striker
Team information
Current team
 Terengganu
(on loan from Johor Darul Ta'zim)
Number 33
Youth career
2015–2017 Kedah U21
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2018 Kedah 20 (3)
2019– Johor Darul Ta'zim 54 (9)
2024– → Terengganu (loan) 10 (3)
International career‡
2015 Malaysia U17
2017–2018 Malaysia U19 14 (6)
2017–2019 Malaysia U23 24 (6)
2018– Malaysia 54 (10)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Malaysia
AFF Championship
Runner-up 2018
King's Cup
Runner-up 2022
Merdeka Tournament
Winner 2024
Runner-up 2023
Sea Games
Silver medal – second place 2017 Kuala Lumpur Football
AFF U-19 Youth Championship
First place 2018 Indonesia
Second place 2017 Myanmar
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 May 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22 March 2024

Muhammad Akhyar bin Abdul Rashid (born 1 May 1999), better known as Akhyar Rashid, is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays either as a winger or striker for Malaysia Super League club Terengganu, on loan from Johor Darul Ta'zim, and the Malaysia national team.

Early life

Born in Jitra, Kedah, Malaysia, Akhyar grew up playing football from a young age, stating previously that his brothers' participation in the sport encouraged him to play. He is also known as Mat Yat by Kedah fans.

Club career

Kedah

Akhyar first played and joined the Kedah youth academy when he was 15 years old. He was given another change at Kedah first youth eleven. He spent time in Youth Cup played for Kedah Under-19. On 16 October 2017, he helped Kedah U-19 to win the first ever cup.[3][4][5][6][7][8] In January 2015, he even had a month-long training stint with Cardiff City Academy in the United Kingdom.[9]

On 4 March 2017, Akhyar made his first-team debut for 2017 season coming on as a substitute for Syazwan Zainon in the 80th minute of 4–0 win at Darul Aman.[10] He scored his senior goals on 27 July 2017 in a Malaysia Cup match against Melaka United in victory win 6–2.[11]

On 11 February 2018, Akhyar has scored his first goals on his 7th appearance for Kedah FA in the Malaysia Super League match against PKNP in a 0–1 win at Penang State Stadium.[12]

Johor Darul Ta'zim

On 29 December 2018, Akhyar signed a contract with Johor Darul Ta'zim.[13] He make his debut for the club coming on as a substitution in a 1–0 win over Perak on 2 February 2019. Akhyar make his AFC Champions League debut in a 2–1 lost against Japanese club Kashima Antlers at the Kashima Soccer Stadium. He then scored his first goal for the club in which he also got an assist in a 3–1 win over FELDA United on 5 April.

During the 2023–24 AFC Champions League match on 7 November 2023, Akhyar scored in the 87th minute to secured a massive 3 points in a 2–1 win over Korean club Ulsan Hyundai.

Terengganu (loan)

On 12 February 2024, Akhyar joined Terengganu on loan alongside teammate, Safawi Rasid. On 30 July, he recorded a goal and an assist in a 3–2 win over Negeri Sembilan.

International career

Youth

Akhyar has represented Malaysia at all youth levels from the under 16 to the under-23 sides. He was a member of the Malaysia U17 in 2015 Asian Inter-School Championship held in China in August 2015.[14]

Akhyar was part of the national team for the 2017 AFF U-18 Youth Championship that took place in Yangon, Myanmar.[15][16] He scored 3 goals in 5 appearances during the matches. He has played in the final against Thailand which Malaysia lost 2–0.[17] On 26 October 2017, Akhyar was selected to play in 2018 AFC U-19 Championship qualification in Paju, South Korea.[18] Akhyar played a large role in the Malaysia under-19s during the qualification campaign. He scored 1 goals in 4 matches which confirmed Malaysia under-19s qualification to the 2018 AFC U-19 Championship for the first time in 11 years after finishing as one of the five best group runners-up.[19][20][21][22] Akhyar was named in the Malaysia under 19 squad for 2018 AFF U-19 Youth Championship in the Indonesia.[23] He has not played in the final against Myanmar which Malaysia win 4–3.[24]

On 15 October 2018, he was named in the under-19 side for the 2018 AFC U-19 Championship.[25]

Akhyar made 6 appearances in 2017 Southeast Asian Games for Malaysia U23.[26] He has played in the final against Thailand which Malaysia lost 0–1 due to an own goal scored by Malaysian keeper Haziq Nadzli.[27] On 23 November 2017, Akhyar has been enlisted in Malaysia U22's 30-man provisional squad for the 2018 AFC U-23 Championship and on 29 December 2017 he was selected to play at the tournament.[28]

Akhyar was named in the 20-man Malaysia under-23 for the 2018 Asian Games.[29] On 15 August, Akhyar scored a goal in a 3–1 win over Kyrgyzstan.

Senior

In March 2018, Akhyar was called up to the Malaysian national team for the matches against Mongolia.[30][31] On 22 March 2018, he earned his first international cap for Malaysia in the friendly match against Mongolia, coming on as a substitute for Mahali Jasuli in the 45th minute. In just his first appearance for Malaysia, Akhyar scored his first international goal.[32]

On 4 November 2018, he was named in the Malaysia national team for the 2018 AFF Championship.[33]

In June 2019, Akhyar was named in the 23-man for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Timor-Leste which Malaysia won 7–1 in the first leg and 5–1 in the second leg. Akhyar scored a goal in each match.[34]

On 23 March 2022, in what was Malaysia's first match under the new head coach Kim Pan-gon, Akhyar scored a brace against Philippines in a friendly match, resulting in a 2–0 victory. Akhyar also represent the nation at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup where he played in all of the group stage matches.

Career statistics

Club

As of 16 December 2023.[35][36]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup League Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Kedah 2017 Malaysia Super League 3 0 1[a] 0 2[b] 1 0 0 6 1
2018 Malaysia Super League 17 3 1[a] 0 2[b] 1 – 20 4
Total 20 3 2 0 4 2 0 0 26 5
Johor Darul Ta'zim 2019 Malaysia Super League 19 3 1[a] 0 7[b] 0 4[c] 0 31 3
2020 Malaysia Super League 5 1 0[a] 0 0[b] 0 1[c] 0 6 1
2021 Malaysia Super League 9 1 0[a] 0 0[b] 0 4[c] 0 13 1
2022 Malaysia Super League 7 1 1[a] 0 3[b] 2 1[c] 0 12 3
2023 Malaysia Super League 13 3 0[a] 0 0[b] 0 0[c] 0 13 3
Total 54 9 2 0 10 2 10 0 75 11
Career total 74 12 3 0 11 2 10 0 101 16
  1. ^ a b c d e f g Appearances in Malaysia FA Cup
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Appearances in Malaysia Cup
  3. ^ a b c d e Appearances in AFC Champions League

International

As of 22 March 2024[35][37]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Malaysia 2018 13 1
2019 10 3
2020 0 0
2021 5 1
2022 8 2
2023 9 3
2024 4 0
Total 49 10

International goals

As of match played 6 September 2023. Malaysia score listed first, score column indicates score after each Akhyar Rashid goal.
International goals by date, venue, cap, opponent, score, result and competition
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
1 22 March 2018 Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Bukit Jalil, Malaysia 1  Mongolia 2–1 2–2 Friendly
2 7 June 2019 15  East Timor 7–1 7–1 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
3 11 June 2019 16 4–0 5–1
4 5 October 2019 19  Sri Lanka 4–0 6–0 Friendly
5 6 December 2021 Bishan Stadium, Bishan, Singapore 23  Cambodia 2–0 3–1 2020 AFF Championship
6 23 March 2022 Kallang Stadium, Kallang, Singapore 27  Philippines 1–0 2–0 2022 FAS Tri-Nations Series
7 2–0
8 23 March 2023 Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Johor, Malaysia 37  Turkmenistan 1–0 1–0 Friendly
9 28 March 2023 38  Hong Kong 1–0 2–0
10 6 September 2023 East Town Sports Park Stadium, Chengdu, China 41  Syria 1–2 2–2

Malaysia Under-23

Akhyar Rashid – goals for Malaysia U23
# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 5 August 2018 Changzhou, China  China 0–1 2–1 Friendly
2. 10 August 2018 Shah Alam Stadium, Shah Alam, Malaysia  United Arab Emirates 2–0 2–0 Friendly
3. 15 August 2018 Jalak Harupat Stadium, Bandung, Indonesia  Kyrgyzstan 1–2 1–3 2018 Asian Games
4. 22 March 2019 Shah Alam Stadium, Shah Alam, Malaysia  Philippines 1–0 3–0 2020 AFC U-23 Championship qualification
5. 22 March 2019 Shah Alam Stadium, Shah Alam, Malaysia  Philippines 2–0 3–0 2020 AFC U-23 Championship qualification
6. 2 December 2019 Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila, Philippines  East Timor 4–0 4–0 Football at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games – Men's tournament

Malaysia Under-19

Akhyar Rashid – goals for Malaysia U19
# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 4 September 2017 Aung San Stadium, Yangon, Myanmar  Laos 2–1 4–1 2017 AFF U-18 Youth Championship
2. 4 September 2017 Aung San Stadium, Yangon, Myanmar  Laos 3–1 4–1 2017 AFF U-18 Youth Championship
3. 8 September 2017 Thuwunna Stadium, Myanmar  East Timor 0–1 0-3 2017 AFF U-18 Youth Championship
4. 8 November 2017 Paju Public Stadium, South Korea  Indonesia 0–2 1-4 2018 AFC U-19 Championship qualification
5. 4 July 2018 Gelora Joko Samudro Stadium, Gresik, Indonesia  Cambodia 0–2 0–2 2018 AFF U-19 Youth Championship
6. 8 July 2018 Gelora Joko Samudro Stadium, Gresik, Indonesia  East Timor 1–1 1–1 2018 AFF U-19 Youth Championship

Honours

Kedah

Johor Darul Ta'zim

Malaysia U-19

Malaysia U-23

Malaysia

Individual

Personal life

Akhyar's elder brother Rafdi Rashid was a former striker for Kedah. His older sister Nurrashidah Rashid is currently a Malaysian national Sepak takraw player.[46][47]

On 2 May 2024, Akhyar sustained injuries to his head and legs after being beaten with an iron rod during a robbery outside his residence in Terengganu.[48]

In November 2024, he engaged with Eyka Farhana, an announcement made through her social media account.[49]

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