Nik Akif Syahiran bin Nik Mat (born 11 May 1999) is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Malaysia Super League side Penang, on loan from Terengganu and the Malaysia national team.[2]
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Full name | Nik Akif Syahiran bin Nik Mat | ||||||||||||
Date of birth | (1999-05-11) 11 May 1999 (age 23) | ||||||||||||
Place of birth | Kuala Krai, Kelantan, Malaysia | ||||||||||||
Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)[1] | ||||||||||||
Position(s) | Central Midfielder | ||||||||||||
Club information | |||||||||||||
Current team | Penang (on loan from Terengganu) | ||||||||||||
Number | 22 | ||||||||||||
Youth career | |||||||||||||
2016 | Bukit Jalil Sports School | ||||||||||||
2017 | Kelantan U21 | ||||||||||||
Senior career* | |||||||||||||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||
2018–2020 | Kelantan | 43 | (9) | ||||||||||
2021– | Terengganu | 16 | (1) | ||||||||||
National team‡ | |||||||||||||
2017–2018 | Malaysia U19 | 15 | (5) | ||||||||||
2017– | Malaysia U23 | 12 | (0) | ||||||||||
2018– | Malaysia | 4 | (0) | ||||||||||
2016 | Malaysia (Futsal) | ||||||||||||
Honours
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 September 2021 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 29 November 2019 |
Born in Kuala Krai in state of Kelantan, Nik Akif started his career at Bukit Jalil Sports School before joined Kelantan youth team in 2017.[3]
On 11 November 2017, it was announced that Nik Akif has been promoted to the Kelantan's first team for 2018 season.[4][5] On 3 February 2018, Nik Akif made his first league appearance for Kelantan in a 1–2 defeat over Melaka United coming off bench for Fadhilah Pauzi.
On 8 December 2020, Nik Akif officially sign 2 years contract with Terengganu FC.
On 2 September 2017, Akif has been selected to represent Malaysia U19 at 2017 AFF U-18 Youth Championship in Yangon, Myanmar.[6] On 4 September 2017, Nik Akif made his debut for Malaysia U19 in a 4–1 win over Laos.[7] Nik Akif has scored one goal in a 1–1 draw over Thailand on 12 September 2017. On the final of Hassanah Bolkiah Trophy, Akif scored the winning goal for Malaysia defeating Myanmar 3-4.[8]
On 31 October 2017, Akif Syahiran scored one goal in 1–4 win over Timor-Leste during the 2018 AFC U-19 Championship qualification at Paju Public Stadium.
On 23 November 2017, Akif Syahiran has been enlisted in Malaysia U22's 30-man provisional squad for the 2018 AFC U-23 Championship.[9] On 10 January 2018, Akif made his first appearance for the Malaysia U23 came from the bench in the 88th minute in a 1–4 defeat to Iraq at Changshu Stadium.[10]
Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Kelantan | 2018 | Malaysia Super League | 18 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | – | 24 | 4 | |
2019 | Malaysia Premier League | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | – | 19 | 5 | ||
2020 | Malaysia Premier League | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 11 | 2 | ||
Total | 43 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 2 | – | 54 | 11 | |||
Terengganu | 2021 | Malaysia Super League | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 16 | 1 | |
Total | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 16 | 1 | |||
Career Total | 59 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 2 | – | – | 70 | 12 |
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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Malaysia | 2018 | 4 | 0 |
Total | 4 | 0 |
Nik Akif – goals for Malaysia U19 | |||||||
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# | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | |
1. | 12 September 2017 | Aung San Stadium, Yangon, Myanmar | ![]() | 1–0 | 1–1 | 2017 AFF U-18 Youth Championship | |
2. | 31 October 2017 | Paju Public Stadium, Paju, South Korea | ![]() | 2–0 | 3–1 | 2018 AFC U-19 Championship qualification | |
3. | 14 July 2018 | Gelora Delta Stadium, Indonesia | ![]() | 0–2 | 3-4 | 2018 AFF U-19 Youth Championship | |
4. | 14 July 2018 | Gelora Delta Stadium, Indonesia | ![]() | 3–4 | 3-4 | 2018 AFF U-19 Youth Championship | |
5. | 6 October 2018 | Doha, Qatar | ![]() | 1–1 | 3–1 | Friendly | |
Kelantan FA – current squad | |
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