Jafri Firdaus Chew Explained

Jafri Firdaus Chew
Fullname:Muhammad Jafri bin Muhammad Firdaus Chew[1]
Birth Date:1997 6, df=yes[2]
Birth Place:Bagan Luar, Penang, Malaysia
Currentclub:Sabah
Clubnumber:11
Position:Forward, winger,
Youthyears1:2013–2015
Youthclubs1:Harimau Muda B
Youthyears2:2016
Youthclubs2:Penang U-19
Years1:2016–2017
Clubs1:Penang
Caps1:24
Goals1:1
Years2:2018–2019
Clubs2:PKNS
Caps2:24
Goals2:3
Years3:2021–2022
Clubs3:Penang
Caps3:17
Goals3:1
Years4:2023–
Clubs4:Sabah
Caps4:12
Goals4:4
Nationalyears1:2013–2017
Nationalteam1:Malaysia U19
Nationalcaps1:18
Nationalgoals1:13
Nationalyears2:2016–2019
Nationalteam2:Malaysia U23
Nationalcaps2:24
Nationalgoals2:4
Club-Update:17 December 2022
Nationalteam-Update:March 24, 2019

Muhammad Jafri bin Muhammad Firdaus Chew (born 11 June 1997) is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Malaysia Super League club Sabah and the Malaysia U23 national team. Jafri Firdaus Chew came up through Blue football academy (now known as the Assumption- Bintang Biru Football Academy). He started his footballing career with Harimau Muda B in 2013.[3] On 25 November 2015, it was confirmed that the Harimau Muda has disbanded by Football Association of Malaysia which means all the player from Harimau Muda A, Harimau Muda B and Harimau Muda C will be returned to their own state.[4] He also has been called by Frank Bernhardt, the Malaysian Under-19 national coach, for preparation for the 2016 AFF U-19 Youth Championship which was held in Hanoi, Vietnam from 11 to 24 September 2016.[5]

This makes him joined Penang FA to play for Penang U-19 and impressed from an early stage. His performances earned him a start in first team. He made his first team debut for Penang FA in 2016, while Chew represented his country in a Malaysia U22 international, having previously represented his country at under-17, under-19 and under-21 levels.[6]

Club career

Penang FA

Since Harimau Muda was disbanded by FAM, which meant all the player from Harimau Muda A, Harimau Muda B and Harimau Muda C had to return to their own state.[4] Jafri Firdaus Chew is with Penang FA for the Penang U21, before being promoted to first team in year 2016 to play in the top division of Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League.[7]

On 28 October 2017, Jafri has scored his first senior goals on his 24th appearance for Penang FA in the 2017 Malaysia Super League match against Selangor FA in a 1–3 defeat.

PKNS

On 5 November 2017, Jafri signed with PKNS for 2018 Malaysia Super League.[8]

Sabah

On 25 December 2022, Jafri joined Sabah from Penang after returning for his second spell at the club.[9] On 9 August 2023, Jafri scored his first goal for Sabah in a 1-5 defeat to Johor Darul Ta'zim.

Career statistics

Club

MalaysiaLeagueFA CupMalaysia CupAsiaTotal
Season Club LeagueApps GoalsApps GoalsApps GoalsApps GoalsApps Goals
2016PenangMalaysia Super League1200000120
20171212000141
Penang Total2412000261
2018PKNSMalaysia Super League1325150233
2019Malaysia Super League1112041172
PKNS Total2437191405
2021PenangMalaysia Super League 4161102
2022Malaysia Super League 1302020170
Penang Total1712081272
2023SabahMalaysia Super League 000000
Sabah Total00000000
Career total655111172938

Malaysia Under-23

Date Venue Opponent Result Goal Competition
1. 19 July 2017 3-0 1
2. 23 August 2017 3–1 2 Football at the 2017 Southeast Asian Games.

Honours

International

Malaysia U-23

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Player Profile. harimaumalaysia.my. 2 January 2017. 25 January 2017.
  2. Web site: Muhammad Jafri bin Muhammad Firdaus Chew Profile and Statistics. Soccer Punter. 25 January 2017.
  3. Web site: Penang's Muhammad Jafri Chew steers Harimau Muda 'C' to Cup victory in Slovakia . Ronnie Oh . 3 August 2013. The Star Online. 3 August 2013.
  4. News: Skuad Harimau Muda dibubar. ms. 26 November 2015. Utusan Online. 29 October 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20180821032702/http://www.utusan.com.my/sukan/bola-sepak/skuad-harimau-muda-dibubar-1.162356. 21 August 2018. dead.
  5. Web site: Key Malaysia U22 players receive call-up for Bernhardt's U19 Malaysia squad . Zulhilmi Zainal. 4 July 2016. Goal.com. 4 July 2016.
  6. News: Player Profile. fapenang.my. 2 January 2017. 25 January 2017.
  7. News: SOUTHEAST ASIAN GAMES: Jafri hopes for redemption following assist against Myanmar. Zulhilmi Zainal. Goal. 22 August 2017 . 13 November 2017.
  8. News: Jafri hijrah ke PKNS . Berita Harian. 5 November 2017 . 13 November 2017.
  9. News: EDITOR02 . Tiga pemain baharu bakal perkuat Sabah FC . 9 November 2023 . Sabah Media . 1 January 2023.
  10. News: SEA Games: Malaysia loses to Thailand 1-0 in football final. The Star Online. 29 August 2017. 30 August 2017.