Intan Sarah
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Intan Sarah Anisah binti Zulgafli | ||
| Date of birth | 10 July 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | ||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward, Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021 | New York Dutch Lions | 4 | (1) |
| 2022 | Selangor | 3 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Kelana United | 27 | (28) |
| 2024– | MBSJ | 9 | (19) |
| 2024 | Sabah | 5 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023– | Malaysia | 10 | (3) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22 June 2025 | |||
Intan Sarah Anisah binti Zulgafli (born 10 July 1999), known professionally as Intan Sarah, is a Malaysian footballer and futsal player who plays as a forward.[1]
Early life
Sarah represented Malaysia in the 100m hurdles at the age of 13.[2]
Club career
In 2021, she signed for American side New York Dutch Lions FC, becoming the first Malaysian woman to play in the Women's Premier Soccer League.[3]
In 2023 season, Sarah played as a midfielder for Kelana United, making 7 appearances and scored 2 league goals in the National Women's League. In 2024 season of National Women's League, she play as a forward and recorded a double hattrick twice, once against Real CJ where she scored 6 goals and once against Melaka where she scored 7 goals.[4][5] She finished as the top scorer of 2024 National Women's League with 18 goals in 13 appearances.[6]
In 2024 FAS Women's Super League, Sarah played for MBSJ. She finished as the top scorer with 19 goals.[7]
In 2024, Sarah joined Sabah and played in the 2024–25 AFC Women's Champions League. She scored her first AFC Women's Champions League goal in the 2-2 draw against Abu Dhabi Country Club.[8]
International career
Sarah made her debut wtih Malaysia women's football team at the 2023 Southeast Asian Games.[9] She previously represents Malaysia in futsal category at the 2021 Southeast Asian Games in 2022.
Career statistics
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | 2023 | 7 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 | 2 | |
| Total | 10 | 3 | |
International goals
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 9 May 2023 | RCAF Old Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Myanmar | 1–3 | 1–5 | 2023 Southeast Asian Games |
| 2. | 3 June 2025 | Changlimithang Stadium, Thimphu, Bhutan | Bhutan | 1–1 | 3–1 | 2025 Women's Tri-Nation Cup |
| 3. | 22 June 2025 | Theyab Awana Stadium, Al Khawaneej, Dubai, UAE | United Arab Emirates | 2–1 | 3–1 | Friendly |
Style of play
Sarah is known for her acceleration, defending ability and shooting ability.[10] She is also known for her strength and technical ability.[11]
In popular culture
Sarah starred in the Malaysian movie Gol & Gincu. Vol 2.[12]
References
- ^ "Main bola sepak perlu lebih stamina berbanding futsal, stamina saya kini dan makin meningkat – Intan Serah". harimaumalaya.com.my.
- ^ "Intan Sarah - represented Malaysia in the 100m".
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Intan makes Malaysian football history". nst.com.my.
- ^ Real CJ FC 0-7 Kelana United FC - CMS FAM, 14 July 2024.
- ^ Kelana United FC 12-0 Melaka FA - CMS FAM, 7 December 2024.
- ^ Penjaring Terbanyak Liga Wanita Nasional (LWN) 2024 - Football Association of Malaysia, 22 December 2024.
- ^ MBSJ FC juara Liga Super Wanita FAS, benam UiTM United Lioness 3-0 - Selangor Kini, 10 June 2024.
- ^ Brave show by 10-woman Sabah in Wuhan - New Straits Times, 10 October 2024.
- ^ "Ramai mula 'celik mata' bakat Intan Serah". majoriti.com.my.
- ^ "Intan Sarah Bertekad Mahu Naikkan Martabat Futsal Negara". semuanyabola.com.
- ^ "Intan Sarah Permata Baru Futsal Wanita". arenafutsal.my.
- ^ "Intan Serah scores with 'Gol & Gincu. Vol 2'". thestar.com.my.