Ahmad Fauzi Shaari
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Ahmad Fauzi Saari is a Malaysian professional football player currently playing as a central midfielder and a vice-captain for Kedah FA
team.
teammates and fans. In 2002, he was selected for the Sukma Games
to represent Kedah
state.
management who have placed their trust on him to stoke the engine room starting from 2004 season. He has been playing an important role in Kedah
's good run in season 2006/07 and has scored some important goals for the club, mainly from long range. And sometimes, Fauzi was given the captain's armband whilst Victor Andrag
and Cornelius Bernard Huggins
were out from the team.lukman
. The Englishman, who helmed the Malaysia national football team
from 2000 to 2004, quickly roped him in as an all-action man for the pre-Olympic campaign. Fauzi played in one match - in the 4-1 defeat to Iran
on 3 March 2004. It was an unforgettable moment for the slightly-built player, because he remembered being outplayed by the physically superior Iranians. That remains to this day Fauzi's only appearance in the national jersey. That has not dampened his spirits. He recalled his first cap for Malaysia during an interview in 2006:
During the 2007 AFC Asian Cup
campaign, Fauzi was called by head coach Norizan Bakar
to represent the country. Although he was part of the squad that thrash by China, Uzbekistan and Iran, he did not selected to play any single match on the tournament.
Kedah FA
The Kedah FA are a Malaysian professional football association team based in Kedah, Malaysia also enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kedah...
team.
Personal life
Ahmad Fauzi Saari grew up in Ladang Anak Kulim, where his father was a supervisor and her mother used to ease their financial burden by tapping rubber there. He started playing football since he was a schoolboy, often with his multi-racial friends at the estate. In age of 16, his non-stop running style and talent in football was then discovered by teachers at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Serdang (a secondary school in Serdang, Kedah).Early Career
There was no stopping Fauzi, or known as Pak Long among his KedahKedah FA
The Kedah FA are a Malaysian professional football association team based in Kedah, Malaysia also enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kedah...
teammates and fans. In 2002, he was selected for the Sukma Games
Sukma Games
Sukma Games is a sporting event in Malaysia held once every two years. Sukma is an acronym for Sukan Malaysia; literally Malaysian Games. The first Games was held in 1986 in Kuala Lumpur...
to represent Kedah
Kedah
Kedah is a state of Malaysia, located in the northwestern part of Peninsular Malaysia. The state covers a total area of over 9,000 km², and it consists of the mainland and Langkawi. The mainland has a relatively flat terrain, which is used to grow rice...
state.
Kedah FA
His game is valued highly by the KedahKedah FA
The Kedah FA are a Malaysian professional football association team based in Kedah, Malaysia also enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kedah...
management who have placed their trust on him to stoke the engine room starting from 2004 season. He has been playing an important role in Kedah
Kedah FA
The Kedah FA are a Malaysian professional football association team based in Kedah, Malaysia also enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kedah...
's good run in season 2006/07 and has scored some important goals for the club, mainly from long range. And sometimes, Fauzi was given the captain's armband whilst Victor Andrag
Victor Andrag
Victor Andrag , is a Malaysian footballer who recently plays for Kedah and he is the current captain of the team. Victor plays as a central defender...
and Cornelius Bernard Huggins
Cornelius Bernard Huggins
Cornelius Bernard Huggins, also known as Outlaw between fans, is a footballer from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines formerly playing as a central defender and a vice-captain for Kedah FA in the Malaysian Super League....
were out from the team.lukman
National team
In 2004, his ability to cover acres of space, no doubt due to his running around during his estate days, was discovered by Allan HarrisAllan Harris
Allan Harris was a footballer who played for Chelsea, Coventry City and QPR. His brother Ron was also a professional footballer....
. The Englishman, who helmed the Malaysia national football team
Malaysia national football team
The Malaysian national football team nicknamed Harimau Malaya, as the Malayan Tiger, is the national team of Malaysia and is controlled by the Football Association of Malaysia...
from 2000 to 2004, quickly roped him in as an all-action man for the pre-Olympic campaign. Fauzi played in one match - in the 4-1 defeat to Iran
Iran national football team
The national football team of Iran represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran...
on 3 March 2004. It was an unforgettable moment for the slightly-built player, because he remembered being outplayed by the physically superior Iranians. That remains to this day Fauzi's only appearance in the national jersey. That has not dampened his spirits. He recalled his first cap for Malaysia during an interview in 2006:
During the 2007 AFC Asian Cup
2007 AFC Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation's 2007 AFC Asian Cup finals were held from July 7 to July 29, 2007. For the first time in its history, the competition was co-hosted by four nations: Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The tournament was won by first-time champions Iraq, who defeated Saudi...
campaign, Fauzi was called by head coach Norizan Bakar
Norizan Bakar
Norizan Bakar was the Malaysian national football team head coach from September 2005 to July 2007 and former Malaysian football player.- As Player :...
to represent the country. Although he was part of the squad that thrash by China, Uzbekistan and Iran, he did not selected to play any single match on the tournament.
Kedah
- Malaysia Super League: 2006/07, 2007/08
- Runner-up: 2003
- Malaysia Premier League: 2002, 2005/06
- Runner-up: 2005
- Malaysia FA CupMalaysia FA CupThe FA Cup Malaysia is a national knock-out football competition organised by the Football Association of Malaysia. The tournament was introduced during the Semi-Pro League era in 1990...
: 2006/07, 2007/08 - Malaysia CupMalaysia CupThe Malaysia Cup is an annual association football tournament in Malaysia. It is currently the longest-running football competition in Asia...
: 2006/07, 2007/08- Runner-up: 2004
Personal
- 100Plus-F.A.M National Football Awards: 2006/07 - Most Favourite Midfielder