FAM-MSN Project
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| Full name | FAM-MSN Project Squad | ||
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| Short name | FMPS | ||
| Founded | 10 December 2020 | ||
| Ground | UiTM Stadium | ||
| Capacity | 10,000 | ||
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| Owner(s) | FAM NSC | ||
| Chairman | Mohd Joehari Mohd Ayub | ||
| Head coach | Noor Zaidi Rohmat | ||
| League | MFL Cup | ||
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The FAM-MSN Project Squad, also known as the Skuad Projek FAM-NSC, is a developmental football team located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The team functions under the oversight of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and the National Sports Council of Malaysia (NSC). It is intended to prioritize the growth and advancement of football in the country, as well as developing national team players. Established in 2020, the team made its first appearance in the 2021 Malaysia Premier League, but as of 2023 it competes in the MFL Cup. Its home base is the UiTM Stadium in the city of Shah Alam.[1][2]
History
[edit | edit source]On 10 December 2020, the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and the National Sports Council (MSN) created the FAM-MSN Project Squad. This collaboration was intended to provide a nurturing platform for emerging football talent and create a clear career path for the products of the National Football Development Program (PPBN) and graduates from the Mokhtar Dahari Academy (AMD) into senior football.
Former national player Yusri Che Lah was appointed to coach the side, which became the 11th team to play in the Premier League, as one of the measures to expose them to competitive football throughout the season.[1]
First season
[edit | edit source]On 6 March 2021, FAM-MSN Project played their first match against Terengganu II at Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium, losing 0–4. The team scored their first goal three days later against Kelantan FC, though they ended up losing 1–2. Azhad Harraz scored the team's first and only goal in the 7th minute. Eventually, he became the top scorer for the team in the first season, scoring 8 goals. In the 2021 season, the team scored 12 goals, with goal scorers including Azhad Harraz, Farris Izdiham, Izuddin Muhamad Asri, Ismat Imran, and Safwan Mazlan. They had the first victory after 18 games, winning 1–0 against Kelantan United.[3]
Kit manufacturers and sponsors
[edit | edit source]The team badge's colors include yellow, black, neon white, medium Persian blue, dark midnight blue, and pigment red. The team's home kit colors are yellow and black. On 1 March 2021, the FAM-MSN Project Squad announced KELME as the official manufacturer for a period of two years. A sponsorship agreement worth RM 500,000 was signed.[4] On 28 February 2023, the FAM-MSN Project Squad announced the brand Puma through Active Sports as the team's official jersey partner for the season. The sponsorship agreement was worth RM 350,000.00 for one year.[5]
| Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2022 |  Kelme
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| 2023 | Germany Puma | Malaysia Active Sports | [7] |
Players
[edit | edit source]Current squad
[edit | edit source]Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Technical staff
[edit | edit source]| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Malaysia Mohd Joehari Mohd Ayub | Team manager |
| Malaysia Halim Shah Abd Hamid | Assistant manager |
| Malaysia Noor Zaidi Rohmat | Head coach |
| Malaysia Shahrom Abdul Kalam | Assistant coach |
| Malaysia Mohd Hamsani Ahmad | Goalkeeper coach |
| Malaysia Dharmendra Mahalingam | Fitness coach |
| Malaysia Rosidi Mohamad Aidee Ikram | Team doctor |
| Malaysia Mohd Khairuddin Omar | |
| Malaysia Firdaus Ahmayuddin | |
| Malaysia Ridzuan Azmi | |
| Malaysia Mohd Fikri Hakim Said | Physiotherapist |
Head coaches
[edit | edit source]| No. | Head coach | From | To | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malaysia Yusri Che Lah | 10 December 2020 | 10 December 2021 | [8] |
| 2 | Malaysia Hassan Sazali Waras | 1 January 2022 | 7 November 2022 | [9] |
| 3 | Malaysia Noor Zaidi Rohmat | 2 March 20231 | present | [10] |
1 The date when the first game was coached.
Records and statistics
[edit | edit source]List of seasons
[edit | edit source]As of 2023, the FAM-MSN Project has completed three seasons. In total, they have won 6 out of the 52 matches played. In 2023, they moved from the Premier League to the MFL Cup due to its status as a development team.
| Season | League | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Pos | Top goalscorers | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Premier League | 20 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 56 | −44 | 6 | 11th | Malaysia Azhad Harraz | 8 |
| 2022 | Premier League | 18 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 33 | −23 | 8 | 10th | Malaysia Farris Izdiham | 3 |
| 2023 | MFL Cup | 14 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 27 | −16 | 10 | 7th[a] | Malaysia Zahir Syakil Malaysia Nur Haikal |
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Goalscorers
[edit | edit source]- First goal: Azhad Harraz vs. Kelantan in 2021 Premier League (9 March 2021)[11]
- Most goals in a season: 8 – Azhad Harraz, 2021
- Fastest goal: 1 minute – Harith Najwan vs. PDRM U-23 in 2023 MFL Cup (2 March 2023)[12]
Overall scorers
[edit | edit source]Current players on the FAM-MSN Project squad are shown in italic.
- As of 21 June 2023
| Rank | Player | Period | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malaysia Azhad Harraz | 2021 | 8 |
| 2 | Malaysia Farris Izdiham | 2021–2022 | 4 |
| 3 | Malaysia Hazwan Hassan | 2021–2022 | 2 |
| Malaysia Izzat Zikri | 2022 | ||
| Malaysia Zahir Syakil | 2023–present | ||
| Malaysia Nur Haikal | 2023–present |
Clean sheets
[edit | edit source]- First clean sheet: Al-Iman Wahiey vs. Perak II in 2021 Premier League (23 April 2021)[13]
Overall clean sheets
[edit | edit source]Current players on the FAM-MSN Project squad are shown in italic.
- As of 21 June 2023
| Rank | Player | Period | Clean sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malaysia Al-Iman Wahiey | 2021–2022 | 3 |
| 2 | Malaysia Nabil Asyraf Ramli | 2021–present | 2 |
| 3 | Malaysia Haziq Mukriz | 2021 | 1 |
| Malaysia Aizat Aiman Mazlan | 2021–2022 | ||
| Malaysia Hazeem Iman | 2023–present |
See also
[edit | edit source]- Malaysia national football team
- Malaysia national under-23 football team
- Harimau Muda A
- Harimau Muda B
- Harimau Muda C
- LionsXII
- Singa Muda Perlis F.C.
Notes
[edit | edit source]- ^ Position in Group A.
References
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