Ahmad Fakri Saarani Explained

Ahmad Fakri Saarani
Fullname:Ahmad Fakri Bin Saarani
Birth Date:1989 7, df=yes
Birth Place:Kota Bharu, Kelantan,Malaysia
Height:[1]
Currentclub:BRM FC (Liga M3)
Clubnumber:13
Position:Winger, Forward
Youthyears1:2006
Youthclubs1:Perak President Cup
Years1:2006–2007
Clubs1:Perak
Caps1:4
Goals1:4
Years2:2007–2008
Clubs2:Harimau Muda
Caps2:24
Goals2:9
Years3:2009–2010
Clubs3:Perlis
Caps3:25
Goals3:13
Years4:2011
Clubs4:Negeri Sembilan
Caps4:14
Goals4:2
Years5:2012
Clubs5:Felda United
Caps5:11
Goals5:2
Years6:2012–2013
Clubs6:Atlético
Caps6:5
Goals6:0
Years7:2013–2015
Clubs7:Kelantan
Caps7:32
Goals7:5
Years8:2016–2017
Clubs8:Kedah
Caps8:24
Goals8:1
Years9:2016
Clubs9:Felda United (loan)
Caps9:8
Goals9:0
Years10:2018
Clubs10:Melaka United
Caps10:11
Goals10:0
Years11:2019
Clubs11:Kuala Lumpur
Caps11:8
Goals11:0
Years12:2020–2021
Clubs12:Northern Lions F.C., M3 League Perlis
Caps12:0
Goals12:0
Years13:2021
Clubs13:Kelana United FC, Selangor League
Caps13:4
Goals13:2
Years14:2021-
Clubs14:BRM FC (Liga M3)
Caps14:2
Goals14:2
Nationalyears1:2006–2009
Nationalteam1:Malaysia U-20
Nationalcaps1:17
Nationalgoals1:7
Nationalyears2:2009–2011
Nationalteam2:Malaysia U-23
Nationalcaps2:28
Nationalgoals2:6
Nationalyears3:2009–
Nationalteam3:Malaysia
Nationalcaps3:30
Nationalgoals3:2
Club-Update:19 June 2018
Nationalteam-Update:17 November 2016

Ahmad Fakri bin Saarani (born 8 July 1989) is a former Malaysian professional footballer who plays for Liga M3 side BRM FC and the Malaysia national team. Fakri plays mainly as a right winger but can also play as a forward or as an attacking midfielder.

Fakri has earned 30 caps for the Malaysia national team since making his international debut on 12 August 2009 at the age of 19.

Club career

Perak, Harimau Muda

Fakri was born in Kota Bharu, in the state of Kelantan he has been raised in Batu Gajah, Perak. He started his professional career with Perak when he signed a three-year contract from 2007 until 2009. At the beginning, Fakri is a natural right winger but also can play as a forward. He played for Perak youth team during his season debut.[2]

Fakri was promoted to Perak first team as the senior striker, R. Surendran was away for national duty with the Malaysia national team on a playing tour of Sri Lanka. It was Steve Darby the former Perak coach who brought him into senior team. On 24 March 2007, Fakri made his Liga Super debut for Perak's first team in the 5–1 win against Negeri Sembilan. He scored a hat-trick and made one assist during that match.

On the following season, Fakri signed a one-year contract to play with Harimau Muda in 2007–08 Liga Premier. He made 24 appearances and scored 9 goals for the club.

Perlis, Negeri Sembilan, Felda United

After two seasons playing for Perlis, in December 2010, Fakri signed a contract with Negeri Sembilan.[3] In 2012, Fakri named as the Felda United new player.[4]

Atlético SC

On 8 December 2012, it was confirmed that Fakri had signed a one-year contract with Terceira Divisão side Atlético SC[5] [6] [7] [8]

Kelantan

Fakri had returned to Malaysia and signed with Kelantan after his contract with Portuguese side Atlético SC ended.[9] [10] On 19 April 2013, Fakri scored his first league goal for Kelantan in 1–2 defeat to PKNS. On 31 August 2013, he scored his first Malaysia Cup goal for Kelantan in 1–2 defeat to Negeri Sembilan. Fakri played as a substitute in the 2013 Malaysia Cup final against Pahang.

Kedah

On 1 January 2016, Fakri signed a one-year contract with 2015 Malaysia Premier League champions Kedah.[11] On 14 December 2016, after his loan stint with Felda United ended Fakri returned to Kedah and signed another one-year contract with Kedah.[12]

Felda United (loan)

On 16 July 2016, Fakri was loaned to Felda United on 6-month deal.[13]

Melaka United

On 24 November 2017, Fakri signed a one-year contract with Melaka United.[14]

International career

Youth

Fakri is former Malaysia Under-20 member squad. He has participated in ASEAN Football Federation Youth Championship 2006 and ASEAN Football Federation Youth Championship 2007. He also play in 2007 Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy. In 2008, Fakri was seconded to Harimau Muda, a Malaysian Premier League team made up of members of the Malaysian Under-20 national side.

Senior

Fakri made his senior debut in 0–0 draw against Kenya on 12 August 2009 coming off from the bench. In November 2010, Malaysia coach, K. Rajagobal called up Fakri for the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup, but he was later ruled up by injury during the 2010 Asian Games. He was later replaced by Ashari Samsudin.

He was selected by Malaysia coach, K. Rajagobal for 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup campaign. However, he only came in as a substitute in Group B match against Indonesia.

Personal life

Fakri has a younger sister, Nur Haniza Saarani playing for the Malaysia women's football team.[15]

Statistics

Club

[16]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Perak2006-07Malaysia Super League44000000
Total44000000
Harimau Muda2007-08Malaysia Premier League249000000
Total249000000
Perlis2009Malaysia Super League137000000
Perlis2010Malaysia Super League126000000
Total2513000000
Negeri Sembilan2011Malaysia Super League142000002
Total142000002
Felda United2012Malaysia Super League1120002114
Felda United (loan) 2016Malaysia Super League80000080
Total192000000
Atlético SC2012–13Terceira Divisão50000050
Total50000050
Kelantan2013Malaysia Super League1111010131
Kelantan2014Malaysia Super League114020309
Kelantan2015Malaysia Super League1013060191
Total3260203011
2016Malaysia Super League1016100162
2017Malaysia Super League1404051231
Total24110151393
Melaka United2018Malaysia Super League1101000120
Total1101000120
Career Total15837000000

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Malaysia200940
201020
201150
201241
201320
201441
201520
201660
Total292

International goals

As of match played 9 November 2017. Malaysia score listed first, score column indicates score after each Fakri goal.

International goals by date, venue, cap, opponent, score, result and competition
scope=colNo.scope=col data-sort-type=dateDatescope=colVenuescope=colCapscope=colOpponentscope=colScorescope=colResultscope=colCompetition
scope=row116 October 20123–03–0Friendly
scope=row25 March 20142–12–12015 Asian Cup Qualifiers

Honours

Club

Perak President Cup

Kelantan

Kedah

International

Malaysia U-23

External links

Notes and References

  1. Ahmad Fakri Saarani - Player Profile https://asia.eurosport.com/football/ahmad-fakri-saarani_prs261496/person.shtml
  2. In Person | Ahmad Fakri Saarani http://www.seladang.net/2008/02/in-person-ahmad-fakri-saarani
  3. Senarai Pemain Negeri Sembilan http://www.n9kini.com/senarai-pemain-negeri-sembilan-pemian-perak-tidak-rasmi
  4. Liga Super 2012 : Review Pasukan Felda United http://bolasepakm.blogspot.my/2012/01/liga-super-2012-review-pasukan-felda.html
  5. Web site: Ahmad Fakri sah wakili kelab divisyen tiga Portugal – Sukan . Sinar Harian . 8 November 2012 . 18 October 2013.
  6. Web site: Fakri Saarani set to sign for Portuguese side Atletico S.C . Goal.com . 27 December 2012 . 18 October 2013.
  7. News: Ahmad out to prove Malaysians can perform in Europe (Malay). Sinar Harian. 8 December 2012. 8 December 2012.
  8. Fakri mungkin kembali ke Liga-M http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/Sukan/20130225/su_01/Fakri-mungkin-kembali-ke-Liga-M
  9. Web site: Fakri Saarani signs with Kelantan FA, Dimitri Petratos to return for AFC Cup . Goal.com . 25 February 2013 . 18 October 2013.
  10. Web site: Dickson and Fakri to play for Kelantan in MSL . Goal.com . 13 April 2013 . 18 October 2013.
  11. Kedah Ikat Amar Rohidan, Fakri Saarani Setahun http://www.mstar.com.my/sukan/bola-sepak/2016/01/01/kedah-ikat-amar-rohidan
  12. Fakri kekal 2017 https://www.facebook.com/kedahfa.my/photos/a.179849612047524.40613.179345575431261/1366410180058122/?type=3&theater
  13. Fakri media temper http://www.sinarharian.com.my/sukan/fakri-sedia-gempur-1.541827
  14. Ahmad Fakri ubati kekecewaan MU https://www.bharian.com.my/sukan/bola/2017/11/354881/ahmad-fakri-ubati-kekecewaan-mu
  15. Web site: Semangat Haniza Saarani sentiasa membara. ms. BN online. Oleh Ajitpal Singh. 16 August 2017. 24 April 2019.
  16. News: Fakri Saarani. Soccerway.com. 28 October 2017.