Malaysia national under-16 football team

Malaysia U-16
Nickname(s)Harimau Muda
(Young Tigers)
AssociationFootball Association of Malaysia
ConfederationAFC (Asia)
Sub-confederationAFF (Southeast Asia)
Head coachSpain Javier Jorda Ribera
Captain[[]]
Home stadiumBukit Jalil National Stadium
FIFA codeMAS
First colours
Second colours
First international
 Singapore 0–0 Malaysia Malaysia
(Singapore; August 1980)
Biggest win
 Guam 0–15 Malaysia Malaysia
(Yangon, Myanmar; 12 June 2000)
Biggest defeat
 Bahrain 6–0 Malaysia Malaysia
(Singapore; August 1980)
Malaysia Malaysia 0–6 Thailand 
(Kathmandu, Nepal; 1992)
Malaysia Malaysia 0–6 Laos 
(Canberra, Australia; 9 October 2009)
 Australia 7–1 Malaysia Malaysia
(Phnom Penh, Cambodia; 18 July 2016)
AFC U-16 Championship
Appearances6 (first in 2004)
Best resultQuarter-final (2014)
AFF U-16 Championship
Appearances8 (first in 2002)
Best resultChampions (2013, 2019)

The Malaysia national under-16 football team (also known as Malaysia Under-16 or Malaysia U-16) represents Malaysia in international football competitions in AFF U-16 Championship, AFC U-16 Championship and FIFA U-17 World Cup, as well as any other under-17 international football tournaments. The players in the current team mainly consist of players with age within 15 to 16 years old where the oldest players will be below the age requirement of 17 years old when the next U-17 tournament started.

History[edit]

The team is considered to be the feeder team for the Malaysia national under-19 football team. It is for players aged 16 and less. Also in existence are national teams for Under-22s (Under-21s and Under-20s), Under-19s and Under-15s. As long as they are eligible, players can play at any level, hence it is possible for one to play for the U-16s, senior side and then again for the U-16s.

AFF U-16 Youth Championship[edit]

The team best performance in the AFF U-16 Youth Championship is by winning the 2013 edition in Myanmar.

Players was called up for international duty with the international selection as the team will represent the nation in the 2016 AFF U-16 Youth Championship in July 2016. The team did not managed to pass the group stage.[1][2][3]

AFC U-16 Championship qualifying[edit]

Malaysia achieved their best ever quarter-final appearance in 2014 edition before being eliminated by Australia after a narrow 1–2 defeat. The team continued to show their improvement at youth level by advancing to the 2016 competition with three wins from four during their qualifying campaign under the guidance of coach P. Somasundram. The team targeting for reaching the semi-finals and qualify for the World Cup.[4]

The team participated in the 2016 edition in Group C alongside South Korea, Oman, and Iraq.[5][6] They were eventually knocked out of the campaign after failing to get past the group stage, being defeated 0–3 by both Oman and South Korea, before managing a 1–1 draw with Iraq, thus ending their chances to qualify for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

FIFA U-17 World Cup qualifying[edit]

The team qualifying will be determined after AFC U-16 Youth Championship 2018 result.

NFDP collaboration[edit]

After a recent slump in performance of national team, Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and National Football Development Programme (NFDP) has collaborated to increase the quality of grassroots football development in Malaysia in order to produce better players for the national team.[7] The current target is to produce players which will represent Malaysia in Under 17 World Cup competition in near future.[7]

International records[edit]

ASEAN Confederation[edit]

Invited tournaments[edit]

Invited Tournament
Year Tournament Result GP W D* L GS GA
Singapore 1980 Lion City Cup Round 1 5 1 2 2 3 12
Singapore 1981 Lion City Cup 5 0 0 5 1 19
Singapore 1982 Lion City Cup 4 1 0 3 5 7
Singapore 2005 Lion City Cup Runners-up 5 3 1 1 11 3
Singapore 2006 Lion City Cup 4 2 1 1 3 3
Malaysia 2012 Frenz International Cup Fourth Place 5 2 1 2 8 4
Malaysia 2014 FAM-FRENZ Asia Champions Trophy Champions 13 8 3 2 44 17
China 2015 International Youth Championships 4 2 1 1 3 1
China 2016 Dream Come True Tournament Runners-up 6 5 1 0 64 3
India 2016 AIFF Youth Cup Fourth Place 5 0 2 3 5 12
Japan 2016 Bari Cup Runners-up 5 4 0 1 20 5
ItalyAustriaSlovenia 2017 Tournament of Nations Tenth Place 5 1 0 4 3 7
Japan 2018 JENESYS Japan-ASEAN Tournament Fifth place 4 3 0 1 16 2
Hong Kong 2019 Jockey Club Football Tournament Champions 3 3 0 0 11 1
China 2019 CFA Football Tournament Champions 3 2 1 0 5 2
North Macedonia 2022 UEFA U15 Development Tournament[8] Runners-up 3 1 2 0 5 3
Total Best: Champions Invited Tournament: Ten Tournament

Results and fixtures[edit]

  Win   Draw   Lose

2024[edit]

23 June ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship GS Malaysia  v  East Timor Surakarta, Indonesia
19:30 WIB Report Stadium: Sriwedari Stadium
26 June ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship GS Australia  v  Malaysia Surakarta, Indonesia
15:00 WIB Report Stadium: Sriwedari Stadium
29 June ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship GS Thailand  v  Malaysia Surakarta, Indonesia
15:00 WIB Report Stadium: Manahan Stadium
23 October 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification Malaysia  v  Lebanon Vientiane, Laos
25 October 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification United Arab Emirates  v  Malaysia Vientiane, Laos
27 October 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification Malaysia  v  Laos Vientiane, Laos

Players[edit]

Current squad[edit]

The following players were called up for the 2024 ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship.[9]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Ahmad Zidan Ahmad Fazly (2008-07-17) July 17, 2008 (age 15) Malaysia Mokhtar Dahari Academy
1GK Airil Shahmi Adnan (2008-02-13) 13 February 2008 (age 16) Malaysia Mokhtar Dahari Academy
1GK Muhammad Naqqiudin Zamzuri (2008-09-15) 15 September 2008 (age 15) Malaysia Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV
1GK Muhammad Alif Hakimi Zamri Malaysia Perlis Singa Muda
2DF Adam Mustaqim Ahmad Amran (2007-02-16) February 16, 2007 (age 17) Malaysia Mokhtar Dahari Academy
2DF Aisy Aqasha Noorazhar (2008-03-05) March 5, 2008 (age 16) Malaysia Mokhtar Dahari Academy
2DF Muhammad Faizi Hafiz Hishamuddin (2008-12-02) December 2, 2008 (age 15) Malaysia Mokhtar Dahari Academy
2DF Muhammad Ilhaam Azani Mohd Azamin (2008-02-12) February 12, 2008 (age 16) Malaysia Mokhtar Dahari Academy
2DF Syazril Izwan Shairunizam (2008-12-25) December 25, 2008 (age 15) Malaysia Mokhtar Dahari Academy
2DF Muhammad Wafi Mohd Wazir (2008-02-27) February 27, 2008 (age 16) Malaysia Mokhtar Dahari Academy
2DF Muhammad Amar Imran Uzaini Ashadi (2008-06-30) June 30, 2008 (age 15) Malaysia Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV
3MF Muhammad Awal Wafiy Ahmad Syukri (2008-01-09) January 9, 2008 (age 16) Malaysia Mokhtar Dahari Academy
3MF Tengku Hasyri Shah Meerza Tengku Hazman (2008-08-10) August 10, 2008 (age 15) Malaysia Mokhtar Dahari Academy
3MF Mikail Hamidi Zulrafhan (2008-02-03) February 3, 2008 (age 16) Malaysia Mokhtar Dahari Academy
3MF Adam Hakimi Mohd Zaki (2008-07-02) July 2, 2008 (age 15) Malaysia Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV
3MF Ahmad Danial Azaz Ahmad (2008-03-27) March 27, 2008 (age 16) Malaysia Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV
3MF Haziq Aziz Ahyok Abdul Qayyum (2008-01-18) January 18, 2008 (age 16) Malaysia Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV
3MF Muhammad Fahmi Nor Farizamal (2008-02-28) February 28, 2008 (age 16) Malaysia Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV
4FW Izzuddin Afif Nazarudin (2008-03-01) March 1, 2008 (age 16) Malaysia Mokhtar Dahari Academy
4FW Mohd Ashrif Hazeem Disam (2008-11-27) November 27, 2008 (age 15) Malaysia Mokhtar Dahari Academy
4FW Muhammad Naqif Firhad Mohd Shafarin (2008-01-25) January 25, 2008 (age 16) Malaysia Mokhtar Dahari Academy
4FW Mohamad Iman Danish Mohd Shukor (2009-03-26) March 26, 2009 (age 15) Malaysia Mokhtar Dahari Academy
4FW Aisy Mirza Azri (2008-05-11) May 11, 2008 (age 16) Malaysia Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV
4FW Jeremy Datoon (2008-05-04) May 4, 2008 (age 16) Malaysia Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV

Standby list[edit]

The following players were named in the standby list in the event of changes in the original lineup.[10]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
Ahmad Aqil Rayyan Ahmad Faizal Malaysia Mokhtar Dahari Academy
Aqil Qhuzaikel Mazni Malaysia Mokhtar Dahari Academy
Muhammad Bilal Benyamin Mat Sakri Malaysia Mokhtar Dahari Academy
Muhammad Isyraf Mohd Rizal Malaysia Mokhtar Dahari Academy
Muhammad Mubin Mohd Ruzir Malaysia Mokhtar Dahari Academy
Muhammad Fareeq Hakimi Mohd Fauzi Malaysia Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV
Muhammad Khairull Adib Khairul Anuar Malaysia Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV
4FW Fabio Aldevecster Atang (2008-04-05) April 5, 2008 (age 16) Malaysia Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. IV

Coaching staff[edit]

Malaysia national football team Coaching staff
Roles Names
Head coach Spain Javier Jordi Ribera
Assistant head coach Malaysia Amirizdwan Taj
Assistant head coach Malaysia Efendi Malek
Assistant coach Malaysia V. Kavi Chelvan
Goalkeeping coach Malaysia Nasril Nourdin
Fitness coach Malaysia Khairal Afiq
Malaysia national football team management and supporting staff
Roles Names
Team Manager Malaysia A. Christopher Raj
Kitman Malaysia Suhardi Abang Usop
Team Admin Malaysia Muhammad Aiqal Rasman
Performance analyst Malaysia Mohd Aimerul Mat Nuar
Physiotherapist Malaysia Chin Chee Yong
Masseur Malaysia Zahari Mazlan
Team Doctor Malaysia Ridzuan Azmi
Media Officer Malaysia Vincent Wong Yew Sing

Coaching history[edit]

Honours[edit]

Regional[edit]

Others[edit]

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Skuad Somasundram Sasar Separuh Akhir Kejuaraan B-16 AFF 2016" (in Malay). Football Association of Malaysia. 9 July 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
  2. ^ Zulhilmi Zainal (15 July 2016). "Ten-man Malaysia U16 set up must-win group match against Myanmar after beating Singapore". Goal.com. Archived from the original on 4 April 2018. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
  3. ^ Zulhilmi Zainal (19 July 2016). "Australia U16 simply too strong for Malaysia U16". Goal.com. Archived from the original on 4 April 2018. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
  4. ^ "AFC U-16 Championship – Group C: MD1 Preview". Asian Football Confederation. 15 September 2016. Archived from the original on 16 September 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
  5. ^ Khairul Nizam (31 May 2016). "Cabaran sukar pasukan bawah 16 tahun Malaysia". Fourth Official. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
  6. ^ "Malaysia layak ke pusingan akhir Kejohanan B16 AFC 2016" (in Malay). Football Association of Malaysia. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
  7. ^ a b "Perjalanan ke Piala Dunia b-17 bermula tahun depan". Bernama (in Malay). Sinar Harian. 18 December 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
  8. ^ "U15: Macedonia won the UEFA development tournament". Macedonian football. Archived from the original on 9 October 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
  9. ^ https://www.fam.org.my/news/siaran-media-senarai-29-pemain-harimau-malaya-b-16-ke-kem-latihan-pusat-menjelang-kejuaraan-b
  10. ^ https://www.fam.org.my/news/siaran-media-senarai-29-pemain-harimau-malaya-b-16-ke-kem-latihan-pusat-menjelang-kejuaraan-b
  11. ^ "AFF U16 FINAL: Malaysia Lift First-Ever Crown". ASEAN Football Federation. 2 September 2013. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
  12. ^ "Malaysia crowned ASEAN U16 champions". Asian Football Confederation. 4 September 2013. Archived from the original on 24 September 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
  13. ^ Eric Samuel (1 October 2013). "Coach wants U16 squad to scale greater heights". The Star. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
  14. ^ Suryati Mohd Nor (2 December 2014). "B16 Tahun: Jurulatih Balachandran Akui Letak Jawatan, Masalah Peribadi" (in Malay). mStar. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
  15. ^ Nik Afiq (4 December 2014). "Balachandran has left the Malaysia under 16 team and decided to join Frenz United as their new head coach". Goal.com. Archived from the original on 4 April 2018. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
  16. ^ K. Rajan (21 September 2015). "Under-16 football coach aiming for better results in AFC Finals". The Star. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
  17. ^ Syafiq Aznan (27 September 2018). "FAM sack National Under-16 coach Teong Kim". New Straits Times. Retrieved 27 September 2018.

External links[edit]

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