Muhammad Khalil (footballer) explained

Muhammad Khalil
Full Name:Muhammad Bin Abu Khalil[1]
Birth Date:11 April 2005
Birth Place:Selangor, Malaysia
Height:1.77m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:FC Osaka
(on loan from Selangor)
Clubnumber:99
Youthyears1:–2022
Youthclubs1:Mokhtar Dahari Academy
Youthyears2:2023–
Youthclubs2:Selangor
Years1:2023–
Clubs1:Selangor
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2024–
Clubs2:FC Osaka (loan)
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:2021–2023
Nationalteam1:Malaysia U19
Nationalcaps1:0
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2023–
Nationalteam2:Malaysia U23
Nationalcaps2:5
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:9:00, 15 June 2024 (UTC)

Muhammad Bin Abu Khalil (born 11 April 2005) is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for J3 League club FC Osaka, on loan from Malaysia Super League club Selangor.

Club career

Early career

Muhammad begin's football career by spent part of his youth in Mokhtar Dahari Academy (AMD). In June 2022, Muhammad was selected to undergo trial training with some football clubs in France and Luxembourg.[2] Later, he signed with Selangor, being assigned to the reserve side in the MFL Cup.[3]

Selangor

Muhammad was included in the first team during 2023 season and been at the substitute bench for several matches. He made his professional debut on 14 August 2023, coming on as an 86th-minute substitute during a 4–0 win away against Negeri Sembilan in Super League.[4] [5] On 5 February 2024, he was promoted to the main squad, after spending a year with the under-23s.[6]

Loan to FC Osaka

On 5 July 2024, Muhammad joined J3 League club FC Osaka on loan until the end of the season.[7]

International career

Youth

Muhammad has represented Malaysia at all youth level from the under 19-side to the under-23 sides.[8] [9] On 12 April 2024, Muhammad was included in the Malaysia squad for the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup.[10]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Selangor2023Malaysia Super League10000010
2024–25Malaysia Super League0010000010
Total1010000020
FC Osaka (loan)2024J3 League0000
Career total1010000020

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Muhammad Abu Khalil . soccerwiki.org . Soccer wiki . 15 June 2024.
  2. Web site: Selamat berjaya tiga anak muda... . Harian Metro . hmetro.com.my . 13 June 2022 . 16 June 2024 . Abnor Hamizam . Abd Manap.
  3. Web site: Selangor FC Development Squad Update . Selangor FC. selangorfc.com . 18 January 2023 . 16 June 2024.
  4. Web site: Match Review LS20 - Negeri Sembilan FC 0-4 Selangor FC - We Conquered Paroi . Selangor FC . selangorfc.com . 15 August 2023 . 16 June 2024.
  5. Web site: Negeri Sembilan vs. Selangor . Soccerway . soccerway.com . 14 August 2023 . 16 June 2024.
  6. Web site: Azim Al Amin #isRed, Join 4 Other Young Players Promoted to Strengthen the Red Giants . Selangor FC . selangorfc.com . 5 February 2024 . 5 February 2024.
  7. Web site: Muhammad Officially Joins FC Osaka On Loan . Selangor FC . selangorfc.com . 5 July 2024 . 5 July 2024.
  8. Web site: Luqman Hakim, Alif perkuat jentera serangan B-23 . 7 November 2023 . 15 June 2024 . sinarharian.com.my . Sinar Harian . Ahmad Syahir . Kassim.
  9. Web site: SIARAN MEDIA: SENARAI 36 PEMAIN HARIMAU MALAYA B-19 KE KEM LATIHAN PUSAT JUN 2024 . 30 May 2024 . 15 June 2024 . fam.org.my . Football Association of Malaysia.
  10. Web site: SIARAN MEDIA: SENARAI AKHIR 23 PEMAIN SKUAD HARIMAU MALAYA B-23 KE PIALA ASIA B-23 2024 DI QATAR . 12 April 2024 . 15 June 2024 . fam.org.my . Football Association of Malaysia.