Khairul Azman Mohamed
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Khairul Azman Mohamed is a former Malaysian footballer
who was a goalkeeper for Pahang
, Sabah
and the Malaysia national football team
.
, Indonesia
. He was then chosen to be the part of Pahang FA
senior squad during 1985 season.
In 1991, he was chosen to be the part of Malaysia national football team
. His memorable games at the international arena are against England national football team
where Malaysia lost 2–4 against the world giant. 1993 saw him clinch his first international title after helping Malaysia to defeat South Korea
3–1 at the 1993 Merdeka Tournament
. During his time with the national team, Khairul said his feared player at the international arena is the Saudi Arabian forward Khalid al-Muwalid during the 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)
. He also feared Alistair Edwards
of Johor FA
in the Malaysia League.
During his time with Pahang
, he helped the Tok Gajah to win 1992 Malaysia Cup
and runner-ups during 1994 and 1995 Malaysia Cup
. He was then regarded as the best Asian goalkeeper. After the 1995 season ended without winning any trophy, he transferred to Sabah FA
,East Malaysia.
During his days with Sabah FA, he enjoyed many great success with The Rhinos. He won the Malaysian FA Cup in his first season with Sabah. Then, he helped Sabah to clinch their first Malaysian League title at 1996 season and brought Sabah to their first Malaysia Cup
final. Sabah eventually lost their first final to Selangor
by penalties but his impressive performance voted him as the Best Player during 1996 Malaysia Cup
. He was then chosen to represent Malaysia at the 1996 Tiger Cup
. He helped the Malaysia national football team
to finish second after losing to Thailand
1–0.
He also played for Malaysia national futsal team
, and was in the squad that took part in the 1996 FIFA Futsal World Championship
in Spain.
In 2002 and 2003 season he helped Sabah to their second and third finals. However, he again failed to help Sabah to clinch Malaysia Cup title after again losing to Selangor
1–0 in 2002 and 3–0 to Selangor MPPJ FC
in 2003. Khairul was named the best goalkeeper in Southeast Asia in 1995. He officially retired from football during 2005 season after he failed to recover from an injury.
. For the 2009 season Sabah FA
replaced him for new senior team goalkeeper coach, Awal Taham.
With Pahang FA
Football (soccer)
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who was a goalkeeper for Pahang
Pahang FA
The Football Association of Pahang enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Pahang. The team is based in Kuantan, Pahang. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League...
, Sabah
Sabah FA
The Football Association of Sabah is a registered football association affiliated with the Football Association of Malaysia. The association's football team competes in Malaysia's football league representing the state of Sabah in Borneo. Sabah FA is a professional football club and one of the 14...
and 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...
.
Career
Khairul Azman starts his football career with Pahang youth team in 1985. At that time he was only seventeen and he was the best youth goalkeeper for Pahang. His impressive performance with the Pahang youth team had attract him to represent Malaysia at the ASEAN School Championship at JakartaJakarta
Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre...
, Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
. He was then chosen to be the part of Pahang FA
Pahang FA
The Football Association of Pahang enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Pahang. The team is based in Kuantan, Pahang. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League...
senior squad during 1985 season.
In 1991, he was chosen to be the part of 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...
. His memorable games at the international arena are against England national football team
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
where Malaysia lost 2–4 against the world giant. 1993 saw him clinch his first international title after helping Malaysia to defeat South Korea
Korea Republic national football team
The Korea Republic national football team represents Korea Republic in international football and is controlled by the Korea Football Association. Korea Republic is the most successful Asian football team in the history of the FIFA World Cup having participated in eight World Cup tournaments,...
3–1 at the 1993 Merdeka Tournament
Merdeka Tournament
Merdeka Tournament or Pestabola Merdeka is a football tournament held in honour of the Malaysian National Day. The competition is named after the Malay word for independence. While the tournament had been held annually from 1957 to 1988, it has been held only 7 times from 1989 to 2007...
. During his time with the national team, Khairul said his feared player at the international arena is the Saudi Arabian forward Khalid al-Muwalid during the 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)
1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)
Listed below are the dates and results for the 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the Asian zone . For an overview of the qualification rounds, see the article 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification....
. He also feared Alistair Edwards
Alistair Edwards
Alistair Edwards is a former professional soccer player from Australia. A prominent forward, he made a name for himself with National Soccer League clubs Sydney Olympic and Perth Glory...
of Johor FA
Johor FA
The Football Association of Johor enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Johor. The team currently plays in the Malaysia Premier League.The team won the Malaysia Cup in 1985 and 1991, and the Malaysian League in 1991....
in the Malaysia League.
During his time with Pahang
Pahang FA
The Football Association of Pahang enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Pahang. The team is based in Kuantan, Pahang. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League...
, he helped the Tok Gajah to win 1992 Malaysia Cup
Malaysia Cup
The Malaysia Cup is an annual association football tournament in Malaysia. It is currently the longest-running football competition in Asia...
and runner-ups during 1994 and 1995 Malaysia Cup
Malaysia Cup
The Malaysia Cup is an annual association football tournament in Malaysia. It is currently the longest-running football competition in Asia...
. He was then regarded as the best Asian goalkeeper. After the 1995 season ended without winning any trophy, he transferred to Sabah FA
Sabah FA
The Football Association of Sabah is a registered football association affiliated with the Football Association of Malaysia. The association's football team competes in Malaysia's football league representing the state of Sabah in Borneo. Sabah FA is a professional football club and one of the 14...
,East Malaysia.
During his days with Sabah FA, he enjoyed many great success with The Rhinos. He won the Malaysian FA Cup in his first season with Sabah. Then, he helped Sabah to clinch their first Malaysian League title at 1996 season and brought Sabah to their first Malaysia Cup
Malaysia Cup
The Malaysia Cup is an annual association football tournament in Malaysia. It is currently the longest-running football competition in Asia...
final. Sabah eventually lost their first final to Selangor
Selangor FA
The Football Association of Selangor , commonly referred to as FAS or simply Selangor, competes in Malaysian football competitions representing the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan. The team is based in Shah Alam city. They are currently playing in Malaysian Super League, the top-flight of Malaysian...
by penalties but his impressive performance voted him as the Best Player during 1996 Malaysia Cup
Malaysia Cup
The Malaysia Cup is an annual association football tournament in Malaysia. It is currently the longest-running football competition in Asia...
. He was then chosen to represent Malaysia at the 1996 Tiger Cup
1996 Tiger Cup
The 1996 Tiger Cup is the inaugural edition of the ASEAN Football Championship, sponsored by Tiger Beer. It was hosted by Singapore from 1 September to 15 September 1996 with all 10 nations of Southeast Asia taking part, four of which were invitees.- Teams :...
. He helped 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...
to finish second after losing to Thailand
Thailand national football team
The Thailand national football team represents Thailand in international football competition and is governed by the Football Association of Thailand. The team has a history of success in Southeast Asian competition, with three ASEAN Football Championship titles and nine senior-level Southeast...
1–0.
He also played for Malaysia national futsal team
Malaysia national futsal team
The Malaysia national futsal team represents Malaysia in international futsal competitions and is controlled by Football Association of Malaysia. Malaysia once played in the FIFA Futsal World Cup in 1996.-FIFA Futsal World Championship:-AFC Futsal Championship:...
, and was in the squad that took part in the 1996 FIFA Futsal World Championship
1996 FIFA Futsal World Championship
The 1996 edition of the FIFA Futsal World Championship was held in Spain. It was the third world championship held under the aegis of football's world governing body.- Venues :- Group A :--------- Group B :--------...
in Spain.
In 2002 and 2003 season he helped Sabah to their second and third finals. However, he again failed to help Sabah to clinch Malaysia Cup title after again losing to Selangor
Selangor FA
The Football Association of Selangor , commonly referred to as FAS or simply Selangor, competes in Malaysian football competitions representing the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan. The team is based in Shah Alam city. They are currently playing in Malaysian Super League, the top-flight of Malaysian...
1–0 in 2002 and 3–0 to Selangor MPPJ FC
Selangor MPPJ FC
Majlis Perbandaran Petaling Jaya Football Club is a defunct Malaysian soccer club, which was based in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. They used to play in the top division of Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League. The club won the Malaysia Cup in 2003.The club represented the Majlis...
in 2003. Khairul was named the best goalkeeper in Southeast Asia in 1995. He officially retired from football during 2005 season after he failed to recover from an injury.
Coaching career
After retired from playing football, Khairul Azman decided to became goalkeeper coach. He worked as a Sabah FA goalkeeper coach for four years and produce talent like Sabah's current goalkeeper Irwan JamilIrwan Jamil
Irwan Jamil is a Malaysian footballer born in Tawau, Sabah who plays as a goalkeeper for Sabah FA in Malaysia Premier League.Irwan was trained by former Malaysia top goalkeeper in the 90s Khairul Azman Mohamed. He made his senior debut during the 2007/08 Malaysia Premier League after the first...
. For the 2009 season Sabah FA
Sabah FA
The Football Association of Sabah is a registered football association affiliated with the Football Association of Malaysia. The association's football team competes in Malaysia's football league representing the state of Sabah in Borneo. Sabah FA is a professional football club and one of the 14...
replaced him for new senior team goalkeeper coach, Awal Taham.
Life after retirement
Khairul now leads a simple and quiet life with his wife Khairiah alias Caren John Bion in Penampang and their child. Khairul is currently unemployed and depends solely on a monthly pension of RM540 from the Social Security Organisation. His right knee does not have any ligaments, tendon or meniscus, key components that links limbs. His left knee is without ligaments and tendon. He has stated that he could not afford the RM16,000 needed for the operation to do tendon or ligament replacements. In an interview with New Straits Times he said "if I can have this surgery, I wish to return to coaching or even contribute to sports development in whatever manner. I will advise young athletes to take care of their health and not end up like me."Club
With Sabah FASabah FA
The Football Association of Sabah is a registered football association affiliated with the Football Association of Malaysia. The association's football team competes in Malaysia's football league representing the state of Sabah in Borneo. Sabah FA is a professional football club and one of the 14...
- Champion 1996 Malaysian Premier I League
- Champion 1995 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...
- Runners-up 1996, 2002, 2003 Malaysia CupMalaysia CupThe Malaysia Cup is an annual association football tournament in Malaysia. It is currently the longest-running football competition in Asia...
With Pahang FA
Pahang FA
The Football Association of Pahang enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Pahang. The team is based in Kuantan, Pahang. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League...
- Champion 1992 Malaysia CupMalaysia CupThe Malaysia Cup is an annual association football tournament in Malaysia. It is currently the longest-running football competition in Asia...
- Runners-up 1994, 1995 Malaysia CupMalaysia CupThe Malaysia Cup is an annual association football tournament in Malaysia. It is currently the longest-running football competition in Asia...