Helmi Zambin Explained

Helmi Zambin
Fullname:Mohammad Helmi bin Haji Zambin
Birth Date:30 March 1987
Birth Place:Brunei
Height:1.64m (05.38feet)
Position:Midfielder, Right-back
Currentclub:Kasuka FC
Clubnumber:30
Years1:2004–2008
Clubs1:AH United
Years2:2009–2024
Caps2:176
Goals2:4
Clubs2:DPMM
Years3:2010–2012
Clubs3:→ Indera (loan)
Years4:2024–
Caps4:1
Goals4:0
Clubs4:Kasuka
Nationalyears1:2007
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalteam1:Brunei U21
Nationalyears2:2008
Nationalteam2:Brunei U23
Nationalyears3:2008–2022
Nationalcaps3:17
Nationalgoals3:1
Nationalteam3:Brunei
Club-Update:28 October 2024
Ntupdate:10 October 2024

Mohammad Helmi bin Haji Zambin is a Bruneian footballer who plays as a right-sided full-back or midfielder for Kasuka FC of the Brunei Super League.

Club career

Helmi began his career with AH United from 2004 to 2008.[1] [2] The following year he was selected to play for Brunei's sole professional club, DPMM FC.[3] He went to Indera SC on loan for the two seasons the FIFA ban on Brunei was in effect.[4]

After the appointment of Steve Kean, Helmi only made 5 appearances in the 2014 S.League. Kean converted him to a right-sided full-back in the following season to help him gain more playing time. He made 15 appearances as DPMM won their first S.League title.[5]

With Rene Weber at the helm, Helmi established himself as the first-choice right-back for the club in the 2018 season. He scored his first league goal in five years slotting a rebound against Geylang International in a 2–6 victory on 10 June.[6] With DPMM dominating the competition wherever they play, Helmi won the 2019 Singapore Premier League as well as the 2022 Brunei FA Cup playing for the royalty-owned club.[7] [8] He was released from the club on 7 February 2024, bringing an end to a 15-year affiliation.[9]

Helmi subsequently signed for Kasuka FC who gained entry to the preliminary stage of the 2024–25 Shopee Cup as Bruneian league champions. He made his debut on 24 July 2024 as a substitute in the play-offs second leg against Shan United of Myanmar where the Bruneian club succumbed to a 3–1 defeat.[10]

International career

Youth

Helmi was selected for the Brunei under-21 team that competed in the 2007 Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy.[11] He was a starter for the host's first match which was a 2–2 draw against Cambodia on 3 March 2007.[12] Two days later against the Philippines, Helmi scored six minutes from time to spark a comeback for the Young Wasps and win the match 2–3 from 2–0 down after an equaliser from Abdul Hafiz Ahad and a winner through Kamarul Ariffin Ramlee just a minute into injury time.[13]

Helmi made appearances for Brunei under-23 at the 2008 Sukma Games football tournament, netting the first goal in a 3–1 win against Sarawak.[14]

Senior

Helmi made his full international debut for the Wasps in a 0–1 loss against the Philippines on 13 May 2008 at the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup qualification.[15] He scored his first international goal against Cambodia in the group stage of the 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup qualification.

Helmi was a late addition to the Brunei national team squad for the 2016 AFC Solidarity Cup held in Kuching, Malaysia.[16] He started the first match at right-back in a 4–0 win over Timor-Leste.[17] He kept his place for the rest of the tournament, playing four games.

Helmi's consistent club form led to an international callup for the 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup qualification matches against Timor-Leste in early September.[18] He started the first leg in Kuala Lumpur which was a 3–1 defeat to the Wasps.[19] He kept his place at right-back seven days later in a 1–0 victory for Brunei, unfortunately the score was not enough for the Wasps to qualify for the Suzuki Cup tournament proper.[20]

Helmi accepted another callup in June 2019 for the two-legged 2022 World Cup qualification matches against Mongolia, despite several of his teammates pulling out at late notice.[21] He played at right-back for both matches, which resulted in a 2-3 aggregate loss and early elimination for Brunei.[22]

His last involvement for the Wasps was in March 2022 for a friendly away against Laos where he was an unused substitute.[23]

Honours

Indera

2012–13

DPMM

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shell Helix B-League 2004. dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20040609195111/http://www.brunei.gov.bn:80/hotnews/0604/09/B_League.htm. 9 June 2004. Information Department, Prime Minister's Office of Brunei. 3 July 2023.
  2. Web site: AH United back in business. 4 December 2007. The Brunei Times. 22 April 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20160308201426/http://www.bt.com.bn/local_sport/2007/12/04/ah_united_back_in_business. 8 March 2016. dead.
  3. Web site: Under-strength DPMM FC fall again. https://archive.today/20150422023644/http://www.bt.com.bn/local_sport/2009/07/07/under_strength_dpmm_fc_fall_again. dead. 22 April 2015. 7 July 2009. The Brunei Times. 22 April 2015.
  4. Web site: Indera rely on DPMM FC connection. 2 April 2010. The Brunei Times. 6 April 2015.
  5. Web site: Sergio Stars To Help Wasps Clinch First-Ever Title. 22 November 2015. S.League. 23 November 2015. 23 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151123092639/http://www.sleague.com/match-report/s-league/2015/November/2015-11-21/brunei-dpmm-fc. usurped.
  6. Web site: Goals galore as Brunei DPMM claim victory over Geylang at Bedok. Fox Sports Asia. 10 June 2018. 11 June 2018.
  7. Web site: DPMM FC CLINCH SINGAPORE PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE. 16 September 2019. BruSports News. 6 December 2022.
  8. Web site: DPMM FC sink Kasuka FC to win Brunei FA Cup. 5 December 2022. Borneo Bulletin. 6 December 2022.
  9. Web site: DPMM FC releases 6 players.. 7 February 2024. DPMM FC. 9 February 2024.
  10. Web site: Shan United vs Kasuka FC live score, H2H and lineups Sofascore. 24 July 2024. Sofascore. 10 October 2024.
  11. Web site: Brunei Darussalam. Information Department, Prime Minister's Office of Brunei. 7 February 2007. dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20071103190917/http://www.hassanalbolkiahtrophy.com.bn/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=29. 3 November 2007. 10 October 2024.
  12. Web site: PREVIOUS MATCHES. Information Department, Prime Minister's Office of Brunei. 7 February 2007. dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090308092753/http://www.hassanalbolkiahtrophy.com.bn:80/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=23&Itemid=37. 8 March 2009. 10 October 2024.
  13. Web site: Late goals lift Brunei past Pinoys. 8 March 2007. The Visayan Daily Star. 10 October 2024.
  14. Web site: Brunei Out Of Sukma Football. Borneo Bulletin. 2 June 2008. dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080605004755/http://www.brudirect.com/DailyInfo/News/Archive/June08/020608/nite25.htm. 5 June 2008. 10 October 2024.
  15. Web site: MATCH SUMMARY:BRUNEI DARUSSALAM 0 - 1 PHILIPPINES. Asian Football Confederation. 13 May 2008. dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080704071945/http://images.the-afc.com/Documents/competitions/fixtures/252-1497.pdf. 4 July 2008. 10 October 2024.
  16. Web site: Helmi, Azwan join team for AFC Solidarity Cup. 1 November 2016. The Brunei Times. 3 November 2016.
  17. Web site: Brunei beat Timor Leste. 3 November 2016. The Brunei Times. 3 November 2016.
  18. Web site: Minister urges national team to make impact at AFF Suzuki Cup qualifier. 30 August 2018. Borneo Bulletin. 31 August 2018.
  19. Web site: Timor Leste a step closer to reaching AFF Suzuki Cup. Fox Sports Asia. 2 September 2018. 3 September 2018. 2 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180902111528/https://www.foxsportsasia.com/football/aff-suzuki-cup-football/935614/timor-leste-a-step-closer-to-reaching-aff-suzuki-cup/. dead.
  20. Web site: Brunei win 1-0 against Timor Leste but miss out on AFF final round. 9 September 2018. Borneo Bulletin. 11 September 2018. 11 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180911004102/https://borneobulletin.com.bn/brunei-win-1-0-against-timor-leste-but-miss-out-on-aff-final-round/. dead.
  21. Web site: Brunei national team set to miss nine key players. 4 June 2019. Borneo Bulletin. 13 June 2019. 25 November 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221125084837/https://borneobulletin.com.bn/brunei-national-team-set-to-miss-nine-key-players/. dead.
  22. Web site: Brunei snatch 2-1 home win but miss out on second round of World Cup. 12 June 2019. Borneo Bulletin. 13 June 2019. 16 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190616103523/https://borneobulletin.com.bn/brunei-snatch-2-1-home-win-but-miss-out-on-second-round-of-world-cup/. dead.
  23. Web site: FABD announces Brunei squad for Laos friendly. 24 March 2022. Borneo Bulletin. 10 October 2024.

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