Azri Ghani Explained

Azri Ghani
Fullname:Muhammad Azri bin Abdul Ghani[1]
Birth Date:1999 4, df=yes
Birth Place:Kota Bharu, Malaysia
Height:1.76 m
Currentclub:Kuala Lumpur City
Clubnumber:30
Position:Goalkeeper
Youthyears1:2017
Years1:2018–2019
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2020
Caps2:3
Goals2:0
Years3:2021
Caps3:7
Goals3:0
Years4:2022–
Caps4:13
Goals4:0
Nationalyears1:2018
Nationalteam1:Malaysia U19
Nationalcaps1:22
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2019–2022
Nationalteam2:Malaysia U23
Nationalcaps2:8
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2024–
Nationalteam3:Malaysia
Nationalcaps3:1
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:16 December 2023
Nationalteam-Update:6 June 2024

Muhammad Azri bin Abdul Ghani (born 30 April 1999) is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Malaysia Super League club Kuala Lumpur City and the Malaysia national team.[2]

Club career

Felda United

Azri started his career at Felda United where he was promoted to the senior squad for the 2018 Malaysia Premier League season.

Kedah Darul Aman

In January 2020, Azri moved to Malaysia Super League club Kedah Darul Aman. On 26 August, he make his debut for the club coming on as a substitution in the 61st minute for the injured Shahril Sa'ari. He would then play in the next two consecutive league match for the club.

Perak

On 3 January 2021, Azri signed a contract for Perak.[3] [4] On 25 April 2021, he made his league debut for the club in a 0–1 defeat to Melaka United.

Kuala Lumpur City

On 14 January 2022, Azri signed for Kuala Lumpur City. On 13 March, he make his debut in the 2022 Malaysia Cup fixture playing the full match in a 8–0 thrashing win over Langkawi City. He would than make his league debut for the club on 17 March where he go on to make eight consecutive appearance before picking up an injury in training forcing him to missed a match against Sri Pahang on 4 June. Azri was than selected as the main goalkeeper in the 2022 AFC Cup group stage fixtures where he make his debut against Indonesian club PSM Makassar on 24 June.

International career

Youth

Azri has represented Malaysia at the under-19 level.[1] He played at the 2018 AFC U-19 Championship, which Malaysia hosted.

In August 2021, Azri was called up to the under-20 team for central training.[5]

Senior

With main choice goalkeeper Syihan Hazmi out with injury, Azri was chosen in the starting line up thus making his debut for the Malaysia national team on 6 June 2024 in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Kyrgyzstan at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium. He played the full game as it ended in a 1–1 draw.[6]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Felda United2018Malaysia Premier League10001020
2019Malaysia Super League00000000
Total10001020
Kedah Darul Aman2020Malaysia Super League301040
Total30001040
Perak2021Malaysia Super League700070
Total70000070
Kuala Lumpur City2022Malaysia Super League0010104070
2023Malaysia Super League1300000130
Total130101040190
Career total00000000

Honours

Kuala Lumpur City

Malaysia U19

Notes and References

  1. Web site: KENALI PEMAIN SKUAD MALAYSIA DI AFC U19 - PENJAGA GOL. 15 October 2018. Football Association of Malaysia.
  2. Web site: 3 Sebab Perak Boleh Dikatakan Bertuah Dapat 'Rampas' Azri Ghani. 2 December 2020. SemuanyaBOLA.
  3. Web site: Perak FC umum tiga pemain baharu, bakal bawa masuk penyerang import gantikan Shahrel Fikri. 3 January 2021. Radio Televisyen Malaysia.
  4. Web site: Azri dedah punca tinggalkan Kedah. 1 December 2020. Berita Harian.
  5. Web site: Senarai 27 Pemain Ke Kem Latihan Pusat Fasa 1. Football Association of Malaysia. 25 August 2021.
  6. Web site: ESPN. Kyrgyzstan v Malaysia game report. 6 June 2024.