Norhafiz Zamani Misbah

Norhafiz Zamani Misbah
Personal information
Baddrol Bakhtiar (left) with Mohd Norhafiz Zamani Misbah (right)
Date of birth	(1981-07-15) 15 July 1981
Place of birth	Malacca, Malaysia
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Playing position	Defender
Club information
Current team	Kelantan FA
Number	2
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
2001–2004	Negeri Sembilan	42	(5)
2005–2008	Pahang	55	(7)
2009–2010	KL PLUS FC	39	(2)
2011–2014	Negeri Sembilan FA	48	(1)
2015–	Kelantan FA	19	(0)
National team^‡
2001–2015	Malaysia	84	(5)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of December 6, 2015. † Appearances (goals) ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of December 6, 2015

Norhafiz Zamani Misbah (born 15 July 1981) is a Malaysian footballer who plays for Kelantan FA as a defender. He is a member of the Malaysia national football team. He is still a favourite among Negeri Sembilan FA supporters. He won the Malaysia FA Cup with Negeri Sembilan FA in 2003, and is widely considered as one of the better Malaysian defenders in recent years.

Career

He made his first appearance in professional football with Negeri Sembilan FA. He was one of the players who won a silver medal at the 2001 SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur. That game, Malaysia lost to big rival Thailand 0–1.After winning that silver medal, he returned to his club Negeri Sembilan FA with a big name. He is usually named for Malaysia's international squad to play with their opponents.

He moved to 'Real Madrid Malaysia' Pahang FA with a high-profile transfer after spending many years with Negeri Sembilan FA. Pahang FA was delighted with his signing and said 'Zamani is Malaysia's best defender this time'. He made superb performances with his new club.He played in the ASEAN Club Championship with other clubs in ASEAN like Singaporean club Tampines Rovers FC.

He wants to move to another club after underperformance with Pahang FA. He said that he wants to move because Pahang FA have more difficulties after his former teammate, Indra Putra Mahayuddin moved to Selangor FA. He is considering his future at Pahang FA. He later transfer to KL PLUS FC.

Norhafiz joined Negeri Sembilan FA for the 2011 Super League Malaysia season.After having spent 3 season playing with Negeri Sembilan FA,he moved to Kelantan FA on 2015.

International career

Zamani was call up for an international friendly match against five times World Cup winners Brazil in 2002. He was selected as one of four defenders to mark Brazilian stars such as Ronaldo and Barca's Ronaldinho.

In the 2007 Asian Cup, he was named by manager Norizan Bakar as Malaysia captain. He was disappointed with Malaysia losing all their group matches at home. He said that Malaysia have to do something to have hope of playing in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

After bad performances in the 2007 Asian Cup, he was recalled by Malaysian coach B. Sathianathan as one of three senior players to play in the Merdeka Cup. With a combination of 3 senior players and U-23 players Malaysia won this memorable trophy. Malaysia defeated Myanmar 3–1 in the final.

In the 2008 Merdeka Tournament, Norhafiz help Malaysia to reach the final but his missed shot during the penalty shoot out against Vietnam make Malaysia losing 6–5 on penalty.

In November 2010, Malaysia coach, K. Rajagobal called up Norhafiz for the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup, but he was later ruled up by injury during the 2010 Asian Games. He was later replaced by Mohd Razman Roslan.

Malaysia XI

Norhafiz also appeared for the Malaysia League XI. He was selected by coach as defender in the Malaysia squad in a preseason friendly against Manchester United. At the inaugural Premier League Asia Trophy that involved two more English clubs Birmingham City FC and Newcastle United FC. After losing to Chelsea FC in the opening game, Malaysia contested for the 3rd place against Birmingham City FC. After the game which Malaysia lost, then manager of Birmingham City FC (Steve Bruce) was asked to single out a Malaysian player which had impressed him, his answer was Norhafiz Zamani Misbah. He featured and captained the Malaysia XI in the 2 match friendly against Manchester United in July 2009.

Norhafiz captained Malaysia League XI match against Chelsea FC on 21 July 2011. He captained Malaysia League XI lost 0–1.

International goals

#	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1.	12 October 2003	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	Bahrain	2–2	Draw	2004 AFC Asian Cup qualification
2.	24 March 2007	Colombo, Sri Lanka	Sri Lanka	1–4	Won	Friendly

Achievement

Individual

FAM Football Awards

Best Defender:2011

External links

Malaysia squad – 2007 AFC Asian Cup

1 Azizon 2 Hamzani 3 Fauzie 4 Nazrul. E 5 Zamani 6 Thirumurugan 7 Kaironnisam 8 Safee 9 Eddy 10 Hardi 11 Norfarhan 12 Shukor 13 Indra Putra 14 Akmal 15 Shahrulnizam 16 Ahmad Fauzi 17 Nantha 18 Fadzli 19 Rosdi 20 Hairuddin 21 Suffian 22 Ivan 23 Aidil Coach: Norizan

Kelantan FA – current squad

TBD Ramadhan 2 Norhafiz TBD Muslim 4 McKain 5 Shahrul 6 Farisham 7 Gan 8 Zaharul 22 Zafran 10 Farhan 11 Zack 29 Faizal 15 Daudsu 15 Hazrul 16 Badhri (c) 17 Faim 12 Qayyum 23D Indra 19 Khairul Fahmi 21 Rozaimi 23 Mohd Khairul 24 Zairul 30 Shahrizan 18 Amir 14 Manaf 28 Lucca 26 Ilijoski 25 Traoré 17 Fakhrul Manager: K. Devan

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