| Ali Bakar | |
| Birth Date: | 1947 11, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Penang, British Malaya |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Youthyears1: | 1964–1967 |
| Youthclubs1: | Penang FA |
| Years1: | 1968–1976 |
| Clubs1: | Penang FA |
| Nationalyears1: | 1970–1976 |
| Nationalteam1: | Malaysia |
Ali Bakar (18 November 1947 – 16 August 2003) was a football player who represented the Malaysian national football team from 1970 until 1976.[1] He played for Penang FA in Malaysia's domestic competition. He was the flag bearer for Malaysia at the 1972 Summer Olympics.[2]
A midfielder, Ali was a squad player for the Malaysia team in the 1972 Munich Olympics football competition, and also represented Malaysia when it finished third in the 1974 Asian Games in Iran.[3] [4] Also in 1974, he was part of the Malaysia Cup-winning Penang side.[5] After two years, he also helped Penang side to win the international tournament, Aga Khan Gold Cup held in Dhaka.[6]
Ali's brother, Isa Bakar, was a football player, also playing for Penang and Malaysia.[7]
Ali suffered a heart attack and died on the field while playing in a charity football match in Singapore on 16 August 2003.[8] His body was buried in Penang.[9] In 2004, he was inducted in Olympic Council of Malaysia's Hall of Fame for 1972 Summer Olympics football team.[10]
Penang
1966
Malaysia