Nik Akif

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
Personal information
Full name Nik Akif Syahiran bin Nik Mat
Date of birth (1999-05-11) 11 May 1999 (age 25)
Place of birth Kuala Krai, Kelantan, Malaysia
Height 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)[1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Penang
Number 33
Youth career
2016 Bukit Jalil Sports School
2017 Kelantan U21
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2020 Kelantan 43 (9)
2021–2022 Terengganu 17 (1)
2022 Kelantan United (loan) 8 (0)
2023– Penang 19 (2)
International career‡
2017–2018 Malaysia U19 15 (5)
2017– Malaysia U23 12 (0)
2018– Malaysia 4 (0)
Medal record
AFF U-19 Youth Championship
First place 2018 Indonesia
Second place 2017 Myanmar
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 June 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 29 November 2019

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]

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]
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
Kelantan 2018 Malaysia Super League 18 2 2 0 4 2 – 24 4
2019 Malaysia Premier League 14 5 1 0 4 0 – 19 5
2020 Malaysia Premier League 11 2 0 0 1 0 – 12 2
Total 43 9 3 0 9 2 – 55 11
Terengganu 2021 Malaysia Super League 17 1 – 3 0 – 20 1
Total 17 1 – 3 0 – 20 1
Kelantan United (loan) 2022 Malaysia Premier League 8 0 0 0 1 0 – 9 0
Total 8 0 0 0 1 0 – 9 0
Penang 2023 Malaysia Super League 14 2 0 0 0 0 – 14 2
Total 14 2 0 0 0 0 – 14 2
Career Total 82 12 3 0 13 2 – – 98 14

International

As of 16 October 2018 [12]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Malaysia 2018 4 0
Total 4 0

Malaysia Under-19

Nik Akif – goals for Malaysia U19
# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 12 September 2017 Aung San Stadium, Yangon, Myanmar  Thailand 1–0 1–1 2017 AFF U-18 Youth Championship
2. 31 October 2017 Paju Public Stadium, Paju, South Korea  East Timor 2–0 3–1 2018 AFC U-19 Championship qualification
3. 14 July 2018 Gelora Delta Stadium, Indonesia  Myanmar 0–2 3-4 2018 AFF U-19 Youth Championship
4. 14 July 2018 Gelora Delta Stadium, Indonesia  Myanmar 3–4 3-4 2018 AFF U-19 Youth Championship
5. 6 October 2018 Doha, Qatar  Qatar 1–1 3–1 Friendly

Honours

Malaysia U19

References

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