Baddrol Bakhtiar Explained

Baddrol bin Bakhtiar
Honorific-Prefix:Yang Berhormat Tuan
Honorific-Suffix:MLA
Constituency Am1:Gurun
Assembly1:Kedah State Legislative
Predecessor1:Johari Abdul
Term Start1:13 August 2023
Majority1:6,584 (2023)
Birth Name:Baddrol bin Bakhtiar[1]
Birth Date:1988 2, df=yes[2]
Birth Place:Sarawak, Malaysia
Party:Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS)
Otherparty:Perikatan Nasional (PN)
Native Name Lang:ms-arab
Native Name:بددرول بن بختيار
Height:1.78 m
Position:Midfielder
Youthyears1:2005–2006
Youthclubs1:Kedah U-19
Years1:2006–2021
Clubs1:Kedah Darul Aman
Caps1:235
Goals1:80
Years2:2022–2023
Clubs2:Sabah
Caps2:33
Goals2:10
Totalcaps:268
Totalgoals:90
Nationalyears1:2005–2006
Nationalteam1:Malaysia U-20
Nationalyears2:2009–2018
Nationalteam2:Malaysia U-23
Nationalcaps2:31
Nationalgoals2:8
Nationalyears3:2009–2021
Nationalteam3:Malaysia
Nationalcaps3:64
Nationalgoals3:6
Club-Update:15 July 2023
Nationalteam-Update:19 December 2021
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Baddrol bin Bakhtiar (born 1 February 1988) is a Malaysian politician and former professional footballer. He is a former member of the Malaysia U-20, Malaysia U-23 and Malaysia national team squads. He is also a former player of Kedah Darul Aman FC and ended his football career as the captain of the Sabah FC team. Since 2023, he became an official member of Malaysian Islamic Party.[3]

Baddrol is usually employed in the right side of the midfield role, although he has often been deployed as a left-sided midfielder.[4]

He spent most of his club career with Kedah Darul Aman (formerly known as Kedah FA) starting from 2006 until end of 2021, before signing for Sabah FC on 1 December 2021 as a free transfer.[5]

He left Sabah FC and retired from football in 2023 before venturing into politics. During the 2023 Kedah state election, he was announced as the Perikatan Nasional candidate for the Gurun state constituency.

Club career

Kedah

Baddrol began his football career with the Kedah youth team. He also was part of the Kedah's 2006 Sukma Games team that won the silver medal. He was a regular throughout the tournament. His performance during theSukma Games attracted the interest of the Kedah Football Association management. Baddrol signed his first professional contract with Kedah in the 2005-06 season and made his debut in the 2006 Malaysia Cup away match against Penang.[6] Baddrol established himself in Kedah's first team, competing for his spot alongside K. Soley as a right winger and Khyril Muhymeen on the left

Nevertheless, after K. Soley left Kedah to join their local rivals, Perlis, Baddrol proved himself as one of the best young talents of the Kedah's youth team system. Starting from the 2007-08 season, Baddrol became a first-team regular for Azraai Khor's squad and performed well in each match with his ability to terrorise defenders, and his pace and trickery with the ball.

Baddrol played more than 400 matches and scored 123 goals in all competitions for Kedah, making him recognised as the club's all-time top scorer.[7] [8]

Training stints and trials

On 6 April 2008, Gifted Group and Football Association of Malaysia selected Baddrol and his former Kedah teammate Mohd Bunyamin Umar for a two weeks' training stint with Chelsea FC at Stamford Bridge alongside their youngsters and more senior players such as Shaun Wright-Phillips, Tal Ben Haim, Steve Sidwell and Nicolas Anelka.[9]

In August 2011, rumours circulated that English Premier League club Wigan Athletic FC offered Baddrol a trial, but this was neither denied nor confirmed by Wigan officials.[10] [11] The rumour would later eventually be dismissed as false.

Sabah FC

After playing for Kedah for almost 16 years, Baddrol signed for Sabah on a free transfer at the age of 33. He made his home debut on 4th April 2022 against Negeri Sembilan.

On 10 April 2022, he scored his first goal against Sarawak United of the 2022 Super League game at the Sarawak State Stadium, Sarawak.

Baddrol bade his farewell to Sabah after having played his last match for the club in a 4–0 home win against Sri Pahang on 15 July 2023, a day after his departure was confirmed.[12] He made 42 appearances and scored 15 goals in all competitions with Sabah.[13]

International career

Baddrol, alongside his teammates Abdul Hadi Abdul Hamid, Mohd Sabre Mat Abu and Mohd Khyril Muhymeen Zambri, Muhammad Shafiq Jamal and Mohd Bunyamin Umar earned their first call-up in 2005 to the Malaysia U-20 team. He made his youth international match debut in AFC Youth Championship 2006 qualifying round on 12 December 2005 against Myanmar at Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia beat Myanmar 4–2. After qualifying to the final round in Bangalore, Baddrol however scored an own goal and Malaysia went down to Vietnam 1–2 in their opening match on 30 October 2006.

Baddrol was also a part of Malaysia U-19 squad for the 2007 Champions Youth Cup. His action in a match against Chelsea wooed the Chelsea coaching staff who gave him a chance to train at Stamford Bridge.

He made his full international debut against Kenya on 12 August 2009. He scored his first goal for the senior team in a match against Uzbekistan on 18 November 2009. He was also part of the 2009 Southeast Asian Games winning squad and managed to score a total 3 goals, 1 against the Timor Leste U-23 team and 2 in the semi-final against the Laos U-23 team.

Baddrol captained the Malaysia U-23 team and led them into winning the gold medal at the 2011 Southeast Asian Games. He also scored three goals and scored the last kick of penalty shoot out against the Indonesia U-23 team to contribute to the second consecutive triumph. In 2018 Asian Games, he was selected as one of the overage players for the Malaysia U-23 team. He captained the team throughout the tournament and create an upset in a 2–1 win over South Korea U-23 team.[14]

Political career

Immediately after leaving Sabah FC, Baddrol returned to his home state, Kedah, and switched his career to politics by joining the Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS). Baddrol stated his purpose for joining PAS is to defend the leadership of Datuk Seri Sanusi Md Nor, the Menteri Besar of Kedah at that time.[15] He was named as a candidate for Gurun in the 2023 Kedah state election representing the Perikatan Nasional ticket.[16] [17] He won and became the Gurun assemblyman.[18]

Election results

Candidate!Votes!Pct! colspan="2"
Opponent(s)VotesPctBallots castMajorityTurnout
2023N22 Gurunbgcolor= Baddrol Bakhtiar (PAS)17,77161.37%Firdaus Johari (PKR)11,18738.63%29,203 6,58470.73%

Career statistics

Club

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Kedah2005-06Malaysia Premier League00
2006-07Malaysia Super League3227
2007-088227315
20098126112
2010268941064518
2011241010513011
2012233606121375
2013Malaysia Premier League1932060273
201416441104309
201520520100325
2016Malaysia Super League19351102346
2017169721013312
20182042120245
201921570112397
20201001020130
202121761278
Total801424175123
Sabah2022Malaysia Super League2062052278
202313421155
Total331041524213
Career Total901526175136

International

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Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Malaysia200971
201021
201131
201280
2014111
201561
2016140
201760
201910
202161
Total646

International goals

Scores and results list Malaysia's goal tally first.

Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 18 November 2009 Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia align=center 1–3 2011 AFC Asian Cup qualification
2. 27 February 2010 Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia align=center 1–0
3. 18 June 2011 Sultan Mohammad IV Stadium, Kota Bharu, Malaysiaalign=center 2–0 Friendly
4. 20 September 2014 Shah Alam Stadium, Shah Alam, Malaysia align=center 4–1 Friendly
5. 17 November 2015 Shah Alam Stadium, Shah Alam, Malaysia align=center 1–2 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
6. 9 October 2021 1–5 Friendly

U23 International goals

Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 2 December 2009 11–0 (W) 2009 SEA Games
2. 19 December 2009 3–1 (W) 2009 SEA Games
3. 21 December 2009 3–1 (W) 2009 SEA Games
4. 21 October 2011 2–1 (W) 2011 VFF CUP
5. 23 October 2011 1–1 (D) 2011 VFF CUP
6. 9 November 2011 2–1 (W) 2011 SEA Games
7. 13 November 2011 4–1 (W) 2011 SEA Games
8. 13 November 2011 4–1 (W) 2011 SEA Games

Personal life

Baddrol was born in Sarawak and currently living in Ambangan Heights, Sungai Petani, Kedah. Baddrol's parents are from Negeri Sembilan, his father being a soldier in the Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (ATM).

Honours

Kedah FA

International

Individual

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Baddrol bin Bakhtiar - Player Profile - Football.
  2. Web site: Baddrol Bakhtiar. ESPN FC. 17 December 2017.
  3. Web site: Baddrol Bakhtiar Stats, News, Bio.
  4. Web site: Siapa Inspirasi Baddrol Bakhtiar?. 20 March 2017. mStar.
  5. Web site: Abdullah . Meor . 2021-12-01 . RASMI: Baddrol Bakhtiar Diumumkan Pemain Baharu Sabah . 2022-08-11 . VOCKET FC . ms.
  6. https://www.facebook.com/kdafc.my/posts/pfbid022ENKKBCCRcMNLqHgNw2SbgaSBKKJvzsRyVyiQFnMij7wAJHTG8NYvHtE9vsaLQXtl Tribute to BB7
  7. https://labolamalaya.com/sayang-kedah-sangat-sangat-biar-saya-jer-tahu-kenapa-saya-keluar-baddrol-bakhtiar/ Sayang Kedah Sangat-Sangat, Biar Saya Jer Tahu Kenapa Saya Keluar – Baddrol Bakhtiar
  8. https://semuanyabola.com/di-mana-penghargaan-kedah-yang-lebih-istimewa-untuk-baddrol-bakhtiar/ Di Mana Penghargaan Kedah Yang Lebih Istimewa Untuk Baddrol Bakhtiar?
  9. https://blis4.bernama.com/index.php?mod=articles&opt=la&cid=2&scid=11&aid=2468177 Azraai tempelak program FAM
  10. Web site: Badrol Bakhtiar Sertai Wigan Athletic? (MALAY) . 14 August 2011 . kakiGOL . https://web.archive.org/web/20160305035828/http://kakigol.com/?p=341 . 5 March 2016 . dead .
  11. Web site: Baddrol bin Bakhtiar Set For Wigan Athletic Trial . 16 August 2011 . Vital Wigan Athletic . https://web.archive.org/web/20110816214700/http://www.wigan.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=250832 . 16 August 2011 . dead .
  12. Web site: 'YB Baddrol' dijangka pulang ke Kedah, tapi bukan bersama skuad Sang Kenari.
  13. https://www.malaysianfootballleague.com/Home/Sport?&WHurl=%2Fcompetition%2Fall%2Fperson%2F394654 Baddrol Bakhtiar
  14. https://www.stadiumastro.com/berita-sukan/bola-sepak-malaysia-kejutkan-juara-bertahan-104961 Bola sepak: Malaysia kejutkan juara bertahan
  15. Web site: Ismail . Izzali . 2023-07-24 . PRN: Baddrol pilih politik untuk pertahan Sanusi . 2023-08-22 . Harian Metro . ms.
  16. Web site: Mukhtar . Ahmad Mukhsein . 30 July 2023 . Polls: Baddrol vows to prove critics wrong, Firdaus banking on extensive experience . 2 August 2023 . nst.com.my.
  17. Web site: Ismail . Izzali . 29 July 2023 . PRN: Baddrol Bakhtiar 'bertempur' dengan Firdaus di Gurun . 2 August 2023 . Harian Metro . MS.
  18. Web site: Two former national football players ‘score’ in Kedah polls . 2023-08-22 . www.thesundaily.my . en-MY.
  19. Web site: Baddrol Bakhtiar. 1 December 2017. Soccerway.
  20. https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/malay-recintlp.html Malaysia - Record International Players