Gopi Rizqi Explained

Gopi Rizqi
Fullname:Muhammad Gopi Rizqi Rama Chandra[1]
Birth Date:1989 12, df=yes
Birth Place:Kuantan, Malaysia
Position:Winger
Currentclub:Penang (on loan from Sarawak United)
Youthclubs1:Pahang
Youthyears1:2009–2010
Years1:2010–2015
Clubs1:Pahang
Caps1:69
Goals1:15
Years2:2016
Clubs2:Selangor
Caps2:18
Goals2:5
Clubs3:Johor Darul Ta'zim
Caps3:2
Goals3:1
Years3:2017–2018
Clubs4:Melaka United (loan)
Caps4:17
Goals4:4
Years4:2018
Clubs5:PDRM
Caps5:9
Goals5:2
Years5:2019
Years6:2020
Clubs6:Pahang
Caps6:9
Goals6:0
Years7:2021
Clubs7:Sarawak United
Caps7:23
Goals7:2
Clubs8:Penang (loan)
Caps8:0
Goals8:0
Years8:2022
Clubs9:Kuala Lumpur Rovers
Caps9:0
Goals9:0
Years9:2023
Nationalyears1:2012–2015
Nationalteam1:Malaysia
Nationalcaps1:6
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:26 March 2023
Nationalteam-Update:17 November 2016

Muhammad Gopi Rizqi Rama Chandra (born 15 December 1989 in Kuantan, Pahang) is a Malaysian footballer who plays as a winger for Malaysia Super League club Penang, on loan from Sarawak United.

Club career

Johor Darul Ta'zim

On 27 December 2016, Gopinathan signed a contract with Johor Darul Ta'zim from Selangor for an undisclosed fee.[2] He made his debut in a 7–0 victory against Melaka United on 9 April 2017.[3] Overall, Gopinathan only played in five matches for the club, three in the AFC Cup and two in the Malaysia Super League with a total duration of 286 minutes. He scored one goal in AFC Cup over Magwe.[4]

Melaka United

On 21 November 2017, Gopinathan was loaned to Melaka United on a season-long loan move from Johor Darul Ta'zim.[5] [6] Gopinathan made his debut in a 2–1 win over Kelantan coming from the bench on 3 February 2018.[7] On 11 February, he scored his first league goal in a 3–0 win over Negeri Sembilan at home.[8] Gopinathan scored two more goals in a league match to help his club beat Kedah on 10 July.[9] On 18 July, he scored the first goal in Melaka's 2–2 draw against Pahang.[10]

International career

In October 2012, Gopinathan is among the national team's recruits for the friendly against Hong Kong at Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok, Hong Kong.

The 23-year-old from Kuantan has been in top form for Pahang, having scored three goals in the 2012 Malaysia Premier League and help Pahang gain promotion to 2013 Malaysia Super League and 1 goal in 2012 Malaysia Cup but lost in quarter-finals beaten by Singapore LIONSXII.

National coach Datuk K. Rajagopal at that time, was preparing the team for the 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup in November.

Style of play

Gopinathan known as the lightning sprinter because of his speed and dribbling ability on the field and can use both feet to cross the ball.

Personal life

On 9 October 2019, he converted to Islam and took the Islamic name Muhammad Gopi Rizqi Rama Chandra, so that he can marry his Malay Muslim wife.[11] The pair have a daughter together.

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Pahang2010Malaysia Super League0000000000
2011Malaysia Super League000000
2012Malaysia Premier League030001304
2013Malaysia Super League05010309
2014Malaysia Super League02000406
2015Malaysia Super League0202018106
Total012030981025
Selangor2016Malaysia Super League18510104413310
Total18510104413310
Johor Darul Ta'zim2017Malaysia Super League2000003151
Total2000003151
Melaka United (loan)2018Malaysia Super League1742100195
Total174210000195
Career total0000000000

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Malaysia201230
201420
201510
Total60

Honours

Pahang

Johor Darul Ta'zim

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Profile Gopinathan Ramachandra. Football Malaysia. 5 July 2018.
  2. Web site: Gopinathan sah milik JDT. 27 December 2016. Berita Harian.
  3. Web site: Johor Darul Ta'zim vs. Melaka United. 9 April 2017. Soccerway.com.
  4. Web site: 'Bohonglah saya tak sedih tinggalkan JDT'. 14 November 2017. Harian Metro.
  5. Web site: Gopinathan, Chanturu ikat kontrak setahun bersama Melaka United. 21 November 2017. Utusan. 5 July 2018. 5 July 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180705072047/http://m.utusan.com.my/berita/wilayah/melaka/gopinathan-chanturu-ikat-kontrak-setahun-bersama-melaka-united-1.557671. dead.
  6. Web site: Ex-JDT aces join Melaka. 20 November 2017. New Straits Times.
  7. Web site: Melaka United vs. Kelantan. 3 February 2018. Soccerway.com.
  8. Web site: Melaka United vs. Negeri Sembilan. 11 February 2018. Soccerway.com.
  9. Web site: Melaka United vs. Kedah. 10 July 2018. Soccerway.com.
  10. Web site: Melaka United vs. Pahang. Soccerway.com. 18 July 2018.
  11. Web site: Bekas Pemain Pahang FA R. Gopinathan sah peluk Islam. 9 October 2019 . Vocket FC. 9 October 2019.