2021 Kelantan United F.C. season explained

Club:Kelantan United
Season:2021
Manager:Nazrulerwan Makmor
Mgrtitle:Head coach
Owner:Che Abdullah Mat Nawi
Ownertitle:President
Chairman:Anas Karimi
Chrtitle:Executive director
Stadium:Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium
League:Malaysia Premier League
League Result:7th
Cup1:Malaysia Cup
Cup1 Result:Group stage
League Topscorer:
Alfusainey Gassama (11)
Season Topscorer:
Alfusainey Gassama (12)
Prevseason:2020
Nextseason:2022
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The 2021 season was Kelantan United's 6th year in their history and second season in the Malaysia Premier League since last year following promotion 2019 season. Along with the league, the club will also compete in the Malaysia Cup.

Events

On 27 December 2020, the club has announced the line-up for the 2021 Malaysia Premier League.[1]

On 7 February 2021, Shuhei Fukai joined the club. Earlier, the club already signed Masashi Motoyama and Yuki Tanigawa while Gassama Alfussainey retained from last year.[2]

On 25 May 2021, Zafuan Azeman joined the club from Penang on loan deal.[3]

On 28 May 2021, it was announced that Ariusdius Jais dan Evan Wensley from Sabah will join the club on 6-month loan deal. [4]

On 19 July 2021, Nazrulerwan Makmor joined as club's new head coach. Akira Higashiyama has been appointed as club's technical director.[5] [6]

On 28 July 2021, Kelantan United won 4-0 over Perak II in a league match.[7] [8]

On 29 July 2021, Zafuan Azeman and Gassama Alfusainey sidelined from match against Johor Darul Ta'zim II after involved in fights after league match against Perak II.[9]

Players

First-team squad

[10]

Competitions

Malaysia Premier League

See main article: 2021 Malaysia Premier League.

Matches

Malaysia Cup

See main article: 2021 Malaysia Cup.

Group stage

Statistics

Appearances and goals

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kelantan United Umum Skuad Musim 2021. 90% peratus pemain baru!. 27 December 2020. Arena Futsal.
  2. Web site: Import Kelantan United FC lengkap. 7 February 2021. Sinar Harian.
  3. Web site: Zafuan Azeman Tinggalkan Penang, Sertai Kelantan United. 25 May 2021. Vocket FC.
  4. Web site: 2 pemain Sabah sertai Kelantan United. 28 May 2021. Berita Harian.
  5. Web site: Nazrulerwan kendali Kelantan United baki saingan liga. 19 July 2021. Sinar Harian.
  6. Web site: Kelantan United ada resipi tersendiri. 20 July 2021. Harian Metro.
  7. Web site: Kelantan United tambah derita Perak II. 28 July 2021. Utusan Malaysia.
  8. Web site: Kelantan United kukuhkan kedudukan. 28 July 2021. Kosmo!.
  9. Web site: Kelantan United Hantar Pulang Dua Pemain Terlibat Insiden Pergaduhan. 29 July 2021. Vocket FC.
  10. Web site: Team detail Kelantan United FC. 15 August 2021. Football Association of Malaysia.