Kerteh F.C.

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Kerteh
File:Kerteh FC Logo.png
Full nameKerteh Football Club
NicknameThe Oilers
Short nameKerteh FC
Founded25 September 2018; 7 years ago (25 September 2018)
StadiumKerteh Sports City
Capacity500
OwnerKAL Services Sdn. Bhd.
PresidentMohd Razeman Mat Nashim
ManagerMohd Rozi Taib
LeagueTerengganu Amateur League
Websitehttps://kertehfc.com/

Kerteh Football Club (Malay: Kelab Bola Sepak Kerteh), commonly referred to as Kerteh FC and nicknamed The Oilers, is a football club based in Kerteh, Terengganu, Malaysia. Founded in 2018, the club competes in the Terengganu Amateur League (TAL),[1] which is part of the Malaysia A3 Community League, the fourth tier of the Malaysian football league system.

The Oilers won the Terengganu Amateur League and TAL Cup in their debut season.[2][3][4] Since its inception, Kerteh FC has had a fierce rivalry with Real Chukai FC, another Kemaman-based side. The rivalry between the two clubs has been dubbed as the Kemaman Derby by the supporters.

History

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Beginnings

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Kerteh FC was initially founded in July 2017 by Syed Khairi Amier Syed Radzuan, Ramzan Ibrahim and Muhamad Badrrol Idris from Kerteh-based non-governmental organisation Gabungan Pemuda-Pemuda Islam (GAPPs), which organised various sports tournaments since 2008.[citation needed]

Inaugural season and progress

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File:Kerteh FC celebrate winning TAL Cup 2019.jpg
Kerteh FC celebrate winning the TAL Cup in 2019

The club was officially formed on 25 September 2018 and had its first competitive match on 25 October 2019 in the Terengganu Amateur League. Under Kamal Rodiarjat's stewardship, the club won the league and cup in 2019, and qualified for the 2020 Malaysia FA Cup.

The club made its FA Cup debut against Northern Lions FC in the preliminary stage, losing 2–0 at the Mak Chilli Stadium, Kemaman.[5]

Ownership and finances

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KAL Services Sdn. Bhd.

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The holding company of Kerteh Football Club, KAL Services Sdn. Bhd. is a special purpose vehicle (SPV) established to guarantee the financial sustainability and commercial growth of the club. Apart from the business of football, the company engages in other business activities related to the oil and gas, marine and construction industries, with all proceeds from revenues generated going towards the club. On 5 December 2020, the club announced that INKA Creative Agency based in Kuala Lumpur acquired 10% shares of the company.[6][7][8]

Financial statements and recognition

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File:Fans during 2020 FA Cup match againts Northern Lions FC.jpg
Kerteh FC fans at the Mak Chilli Stadium during a match against Northern Lions FC in the 2020 Malaysia FA Cup preliminary round

Despite being a lower-tier club,[9] Kerteh FC is regarded as one of the most profitable football clubs in the country,[10] earning praises from the Football Association of Malaysia.[11]

The club recorded 20.9% in profit for the ending year of 2018. In 2019, Kerteh FC's revenue increased by 232.8%.[12] The club also diversified its income sources, mainly through businesses which included oil and gas, soccer schools,[13][14] match livestreaming,[15] advertising,[16] grassroots leagues, and merchandising.[17] Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the club managed to record a profit of 4% for the year ending in 2020.[citation needed] On 15 June 2020, Kerteh FC received an invitation to join the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) to share experiences, opinions and various technical and commercial information on community club development.[18]

Brand and identity

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Crest and colours

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File:Kerteh FC Logo.png
Second logo (2021–present)

After the shares acquisition by INKA Creative, the club underwent a total rebranding and unveiled a new logo.[19] The new logo took a major inspiration from petroleum processing plants in Kerteh and features the initial letter of the club's name and area. It also retained several design elements from the old logo such as a red gemstone, inspired by flames emitted from tall chimneys by the sea, a sight synonymous with the city. The club's branding efforts are widely praised among observer and football fans in Malaysia.[20]

Kits

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Kerteh FC's kit was initially manufactured by Thai sportswear company Pegan Sport in 2018. From the 2021 season onward, the club kits have been produced and sponsored by local sportswear company Vayorken, including for the first team, academy team and Esport team.[citation needed]

Period Kit Manufacturer Shirt Sponsor (chest) Shirt Sponsor (back) Shirt Sponsor (sleeve)
2018 Thailand Pegan Sport Iman Offshore Engineering & Services  – NUR E&I
2019–2020 Malaysia Elklasiko Muksyn Engineering & Services ELklasiko
Maz Travel 		Montis Inspection & Services
139associates
2021–present Malaysia Vayorken
File:Kerteh FC First Team photo 2018.jpg
Kerteh FC team photo in 2018 wearing their first ever home kit

The club's official colours are green and white, after initially starting with fluorescent green in 2018. In its first season in the Malaysia League,[4] its home kit was green with white hoops and their away kit was green with dark green stripes. Their alternate uniform is pitch red in colour.[21] In 2020, a special edition jersey was produced due to the year's cancellation of the Malaysia M4 League by Malaysian Football League.[22]

Special edition jersey

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In June 2020, Kerteh FC released a special jersey called 'Kerteh FC Jersey 2020 #StayAtHome Edition' in tribute to the lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia. Each jersey has its own serial number at the bottom. The jersey also has the words 'Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan' with the date '18.3.2020 – 9.6.2020' on the chest in remembrance of the Malaysian movement control order implemented by the government. The number 20 on the back of the jersey symbolises the year of 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic started in Malaysia. Due to high demand, the jersey was re-released in September 2020 and again in July 2021.[citation needed]

Anthem

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On 4 February 2019, the club released its official anthem titled Kerteh FC (The Oilers) – The City of Light. Written and composed by Azizul Hj Umar, the song was sung by the Malaysian singer Oja (ms).[23]

Original Malay Lyrics

Bukan tunjuk belang,
Demi kejayaan,
Bangkit semangat hingga ke puncak gemilang,

Lawan siapa sahaja,
Mara dengan gaya,
Sepak bola sehingga kita juara,

Biar putih tulang,
Bukan putih mata,
Ayuh kita laungkan bersama,

Oohhh...Satukan suara!
The Oilers,
Ooohh...Siapa juara?
Kerteh FC!
Ooohh...Kitalah juara!
The Oilers!
Ooohh...The city of light!

Stadium

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File:Mini Kertih Stadium.jpg
Bird's-eye view of Kertih Mini Stadium in early 2021 before the commencement of Kerteh Sports City development project

The club played home matches on different grounds around the Kemaman district since their inception. Following a meeting with Kemaman City Council on 24 June 2020, the club successfully leased the Kertih Mini Stadium to be their home ground for the 2021 season.[24] The lease comes with a piece of 8.49-hectare land surrounding the mini stadium, which the club intends to develop into the Kerteh Sports City that includes other sport facilities.[25][26][27][28] The club has also secured Red Antlers Sdn. Bhd. as an investor for the development project and issued opportunities to potential brand partners interested with the naming rights of the upcoming stadium.[29][30]

Football development

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Kerteh FC has its own academy and elite development programme as part of its long-term plan to focus on nurturing football talents and helps encourage a healthy lifestyle and drive football participation among the people in Kerteh and Kemaman. Training players from as young as the Under-8 age group, its development programme is prepared by the club's Technical Advisor from Spain, Oscar Riera Alvarez.[31][32] Besides football training, the players are provided with scholarships by the club and enrolled into the best schools in Kerteh or Kemasik, and opportunities to study in college or university in Kemaman. The club aims to operates several more soccer schools outside of Terengganu by 2026.[13]

Affiliated club

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On 5 September 2020, Barcelona-based Unió Esportiva Sant Andreu announced an official partnership with Kerteh FC,[33][34] which made the Malaysian club part of the Spanish side's International Association Program.[35][36][37] The collaboration allows Kerteh FC academy players to be nurtured by Sant Andreu coaches and provides them with opportunities and benefits to help with their development.[38][39][40] The best players from the U-18 squad are sent for trial and training stint, while those missing the chance to go to Spain are absorbed into the Senior B, the feeder team for the main squad.[citation needed]

Grassroots efforts

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Kerteh FC organised the Kemasik Grassroot Cup in 2018 and worked together with partners such as RHB Bank Kerteh[41] in providing training scholarships to underprivileged children with exceptional football talents. The club also established the Kemasik Amateur League in the same year with the purpose of scouting talents within Kerteh and Kemasik. In its inaugural season, eight teams took part in the league competition spanning for approximately six months. Participating teams are provided with grants, courses and programmes to help them with their finances, training and management.[citation needed]

On 4 December 2020, the club was awarded the Bronze Member of FAM SupaRimau Charter,[42][43][44][45] an endorsement tool to support football academies in their roles of implementing grassroots programmes and activities, by Football Association of Malaysia.[46][47]

Players

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File:Ramadhan Jalil final TAL Cup 2019.jpg
Kerteh FC captain Ramadhan Jalil in action during their final match of 2019 Terengganu Amateur League against Markless ST

First-team squad (2020)

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Number Name Nationality Position Date of birth (age)
Goalkeepers
1 Muhammad Syazwan Aiman Zulkifli File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia GK (1999-06-04) 4 June 1999 (age 26)
31 Muhammad Syawal Azri Zulkipeli File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia GK (1998-02-08) 8 February 1998 (age 28)
25 Muhammad Azraei Nuqman Azhari File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia GK (2000-12-14) 14 December 2000 (age 25)
Defenders
4 Mohamad Rafiq Razak File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia LB (1997-05-09) 9 May 1997 (age 29)
18 Muhamad Yusof Ramli File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia LB (1997-10-06) 6 October 1997 (age 28)
29 Muhammad Irfan Firdaus Maidin File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia LB (2002-04-03) 3 April 2002 (age 24)
24 Wan Muhammad Idham Wan Ahmad Hasbullah File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia LB (2002-01-24) 24 January 2002 (age 24)
2 Wan Hanizam Alif Wan Ab Rahim File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia CB (1997-08-18) 18 August 1997 (age 28)
21 Muhammad Azim Mohd Shukry File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia CB / LB / RB (1995-03-09) 9 March 1995 (age 31)
12 Muhamad Amizan Azha File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia CB (1996-02-09) 9 February 1996 (age 30)
20 Muhammad Akif Zamry File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia RB (1996-06-08) 8 June 1996 (age 29)
26 Muhammad Adib Fahmi Ramli File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia RB (2001-08-29) 29 August 2001 (age 24)
14 Mohd Fakhrul Hakimie Ghani File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia RB (1998-07-22) 22 July 1998 (age 27)
Midfielders
32 Mohd Ramadhan Jalil (captain) File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia DM (1998-01-14) 14 January 1998 (age 28)
19 Adib Humaidi Baharuddin File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia DM (1994-09-19) 19 September 1994 (age 31)
17 Muhammad Hafidz Zahari File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia CM (1995-05-27) 27 May 1995 (age 30)
13 Muhammad Hakimi Daniel Sabri File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia CM (2002-04-09) 9 April 2002 (age 24)
10 Muhammad Syahmi Aiman Mohd Zaki File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia AM (1998-03-17) 17 March 1998 (age 28)
6 Wan Amir Ikram Wan Sazali File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia AM (2003-07-21) 21 July 2003 (age 22)
Forwards
3 Hamizzal Halija Ghazali File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia LW (1994-08-25) 25 August 1994 (age 31)
37 Muhammad Syarmeer Iman Shamsuddin File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia LW (1998-09-14) 14 September 1998 (age 27)
7 Muhammad Shazwan Afham Jusoh File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia RW (2000-02-14) 14 February 2000 (age 26)
23 Mohd Izzul Fadhli Mohd Fauzi File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia RW (1996-11-17) 17 November 1996 (age 29)
33 Mohd Al-Akraaf Mohd Kamal File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia ST (1996-12-25) 25 December 1996 (age 29)
5 Tuan Afif Nasrullah Tuan Hazahar File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia ST (1997-11-22) 22 November 1997 (age 28)
11 Mohd Hazwan Zakaria File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia CF (1993-05-17) 17 May 1993 (age 33)
9 Muhammad Ismadaniel Mohd Ismayus File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia CF -

Club captain

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Name Nationality Years
Mohd Ramadhan Jalil File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia 2018–2020

Management and staff (2020)

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File:Che Ku Marzuki with TAL 2019 Tropy.jpg
Kerteh FC officials with the Terengganu Amateur League trophy during their 2019 title celebration.

KAL Services Sdn. Bhd.

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Position Name
Board of directors Malaysia Mohd Razeman Mat Nashim
Malaysia Syed Khairi Amier Syed Radzuan
Malaysia Che Muhammad Bukhari Che M. Razali
Non-executive directors Malaysia Wan Norazam Munir Wan Arifin
Malaysia Mohd Khusyairi Kusmaniirat
Malaysia Ramzan Ibrahim
Malaysia Mohd Shahrim Ibni Hajjal
Chief executive officer Malaysia Syed Khairi Amier Syed Radzuan
Chief finance officer Malaysia Che Muhammad Bukhari Che M. Razali
General manager Malaysia Mohammad Taslim Mohd Razin

Kerteh Football Club

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Position Name
President Malaysia Mohd Razeman Mat Nashim
Vice president Malaysia Mohd Khusyairi Kusmaniirat
General secretary Malaysia Mohd Shahrim Ibni Hajjal
Treasurer Malaysia Che Muhammad Bukhari Che M. Razali
Technical Advisor Spain Oscar Riera Alvarez
Technical director Malaysia Che Ku Marzuki Che Ku Mohd Noor
Marketing consultant Malaysia IMC Sports and Entertainment Archived 2021-07-16 at the Wayback Machine
Media director Malaysia Mohd Ridzuan Mansor
Team manager Malaysia Mohd Rozi Taib
Head coach Malaysia Shafib Salmi Muda
Assistant coach Malaysia Fazli Mohamad
Fitness coach Malaysia Shafib Salmi Muda
Goalkeeping coach Malaysia Noordin Pidalah
Kitmen Malaysia Abidin Syafiqin Yusof
Malaysia Mohd Azri Yusof
Head of grassroots Malaysia Mohd Alhafiz Ab Aziz

Head coach history

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Name From To Honours
Malaysia Mohd Nasuha Abdullah 1 June 2018 30 November 2018
Malaysia Kamal Rodiarjat Md Ali 1 December 2018 28 February 2020 2019 Terengganu Amateur League[2][4]
2019 TAL Cup[3]
Malaysia Shafib Salmi Muda 1 January 2021 Present

Honours

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Domestic

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League

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Cups

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Season statistics

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As of 16 February 2020

Key:

  • Pld = Played, W = Won, D = Drawn, L = Lost, F = Goals for, A = Goals against, GD = Goal difference, Pts= Points, Pos = Position

  1st or Champions   2nd or Runner-up   3rd place   Promotion   Relegation

Season Domestic league Domestic cup Continental Top goalscorer
Division Pld W D L F A GD Pts Pos Charity Malaysia FA TAL Player Goals
2019 Malaysia M4 League 8 5 1 2 18 13 +5 16 1st  –  –  – Champions  – Malaysia Izzul Fadhli 10
2020 Malaysia M4 League Cancelled due to COVID-19  –  – Preliminary  –  –  –  –
2021 Malaysia M4 League Cancelled due to COVID-19  –  –  –  –  –  –

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