Syazwan Zainon Explained

Syazwan Zainon
Fullname:Mohd Syazwan bin Zainon[1]
Birth Date:1989 11, df=yes[2]
Birth Place:Perlis, Malaysia
Height:[3]
Currentclub:PT Athletic
Clubnumber:22
Position:Winger
Youthclubs1:Bukit Jalil Sports School
Youthyears2:2006–2007
Youthclubs2:Perlis Youth
Youthyears3:2008
Youthclubs3:Harimau Muda
Years1:2009–2010
Clubs1:Perlis
Caps1:0
Goals1:3
Years2:2011
Clubs2:Felda United
Caps2:21
Goals2:1
Years3:2012
Clubs3:Johor FC
Caps3:12
Goals3:2
Years4:2013
Clubs4:Felda United
Caps4:7
Goals4:0
Years5:2013
Clubs5:Kedah Darul Aman (loan)
Years6:2014–2018
Clubs6:Kedah Darul Aman
Caps6:86
Goals6:9
Years7:2019–2020
Clubs7:Selangor
Caps7:23
Goals7:1
Years8:2021–2022
Clubs8:Kedah Darul Aman
Caps8:27
Goals8:2
Years9:2023
Clubs9:Kelantan United
Caps9:18
Goals9:3
Nationalyears1:2016–
Nationalteam1:Malaysia
Nationalcaps1:18
Nationalgoals1:2

Mohd Syazwan bin Zainon (born 13 November 1989) is a Malaysian professional footballer.[4]

Early life

Born and raised in Utan Aji, Kangar in state of northern Malaysia Perlis, Syazwan got his early education at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Syed Alwi in Kayang, Perlis. Syazwan later moved to Bukit Jalil Sports School in Kuala Lumpur to further his studies.[5]

Club career

Syazwan signed one-year deal with Felda United in 2010 moves from Perlis.[6] In December 2011, Syazwan signed with Johor FC to play in 2012 Malaysia Super League.[7]

Kedah

In April 2013 it was announced that Syazwan would be joining Kedah on loan after not getting a spot in the Felda United first eleven. Syazwan later permanently joined Kedah for 2014 season. Syazwan made his competitive debut for Kedah in a 4–1 win over Perlis on 24 January 2017. He scored a goal in that match and total 4 goals in 2014 Malaysia Premier League season.[8] He helped his club to win the 2015 Malaysia Premier League and has been promoted to the 2016 Malaysia Super League.[9] [10]

On 20 May 2017, in Malaysia FA Cup final, Syazwan made an assist for Ken Ilsø opening goal of Kedah. The match ended Kedah won 3–2 and Syazwan has helped his team win the second trophy this season after winning the Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Cup earlier this season.[11]

Selangor

On 7 November 2018, Syazwan announced that a transfer agreement had been reached with Selangor, allowing him to join the Red Giants side for the 2019 season. Financial details of the deal were not immediately available, but the transfer was for an undisclosed fee.[12] [13] [14]

International career

In September 2016, Syazwan received his first national team call-up for the international friendlies against Singapore and Afghanistan.[15] He made his debut for Malaysia against Afghanistan on 11 October 2016, before he being substitute to Hadin Azman in the 19th minute.[16] [17] [18]

International goals

Scores and results list Malaysia's goal tally first.[19]

Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 20 November 2016 1–1 align=center 3–2 2016 AFF Championship
2. 5 September 2017 1–1 align=center 1–1 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification

Career statistics

Club

[20] [21]

MalaysiaLeagueCupLeague CupAsiaTotal
Season Club LeagueApps GoalsApps GoalsApps GoalsApps GoalsApps Goals
2009PerlisMalaysia Super League02000000
201001000000
Total0300000000
2011Felda UnitedMalaysia Super League211000000
Total21100000000
2012Johor FCMalaysia Super League122000000
Total12200000000
2013Felda UnitedMalaysia Super League70000000
Total7000000000
2013Kedah (loan)Malaysia Premier League00000000
Total0000000000
2014KedahMalaysia Premier League194000105
201517100111282
2016Malaysia Super League17132111314
20171616091312
20181721060242
Total8691123740013415
2019SelangorMalaysia Super League1612172254
2020700070
Total231217200324
2021KedahMalaysia Super League14263205
2022130000030160
Total272006330365
Career total0000000000

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Malaysia201651
201741
201880
Total172

Honours

Kedah Darul Aman

Notes and References

  1. News: Final Registration of Officials and Players - Team: Malaysia. ASEAN Football Federation . www.aseanfootball.org. 15 November 2016.
  2. News: Syazwan Zainon Player Profile. ESPN FC. www.espnfc.com. 13 September 2017.
  3. News: Syazwan Zainon Stats, Career information and Matches. World Football. www.worldfootball.com. 13 September 2017.
  4. News: Syazwan idam trofi bersama Kedah. HMetro. www.hmetro.com.my/. 21 December 2020.
  5. News: Rambut lembut punca Syazwan digelar Wan Karpet. Berita Harian. www.bharian.com.my. 24 November 2016.
  6. News: Senarai Pemain Pasukan Bolasepak Liga Malaysia 2011. My Adha. bolasepakm.blogspot.my. 28 December 2011.
  7. News: Liga Super 2012 : Review Pasukan Johor FC. BolasepakMalaysia. myadha.blogspot.my. 29 January 2011.
  8. News: Demi Kedah Helang Merah, Syazwan Zainon Nekad Cabar Diri Sendiri. mStar. www.kedahnews.com. 28 January 2016.
  9. News: Wan Kapet dapat Ijazah tertinggi sejak menyertai Universiti Bola Sepak Kedah FA. Helang Merah - Hijau Kuning Facebook. www.facebook.com/HMHK.MY. 4 October 2016.
  10. News: Kedah 'Universiti' Bola Sepak Buat Syazwan Zainon. mStar. www.mstar.com.my. 22 September 2016.
  11. News: Kedah unggul kuasai pentas final. Kosmo!. www.kosmo.com.my. 21 May 2017.
  12. News: Syazwan Zainon is red!. faselangor. 7 November 2018. 7 November 2018.
  13. Web site: Syazwan Zainon sertai Selangor. 7 November 2018 . Semuanya Bola. 8 November 2018.
  14. Web site: 'I joined Selangor to win the Super League' - Syazwan. goal.com. 14 November 2018. 15 November 2018. Zulhilmi. Zainal.
  15. Web site: Senarai 25 pemain ke latihan pusat skuad kebangsaan bertemu Singapura & Afghanistan FAM. fam.org.my . 21 September 2016.
  16. News: Persahabatan: Malaysia 1 Afghanistan 1 FAM. fam.org.my.
  17. News: Malaysia 1-1 Afghanistan: Hadin's first international goal helps Tigers earn a draw - Goal.com. Goal.com. 11 October 2016. en-MY.
  18. News: (Football) Malaysia persevere for 1-1 draw with Afghanistan. NST Online.
  19. Web site: Zainon, Syazwan. National Football Teams. 5 September 2017.
  20. News: Syazwan Zainon. Soccerway.com. 9 September 2017.
  21. News: Syazwan Zainon. Football Malaysia. 9 September 2017.