Mokhtar Dahari Academy

Akademi Bolasepak Negara Mokhtar Dahari
Full nameMokhtar Dahari National Football Academy
Nickname(s)AMD
Founded10 April 2014 (10 April 2014)
GroundKampung Melayu Gambang
Coordinates3°43′15″N 103°06′36″E / 3.720897°N 103.109918°E / 3.720897; 103.109918
JurisdictionMinistry of Education, Ministry of Youths, NFDP Malaysia, National Sports Council, Malaysia Sport School

The Mokhtar Dahari National Football Academy (Malay: Akademi Bola Sepak Negara Mokhtar Dahari; abbrev: AMD) is a youth football development academy in Malaysia, established in April 2014. Its goal is to identify and train local talents with producing world-class footballers. The academy is named after the late Mokhtar Dahari, one of Malaysia's greatest football legends.[1][2][3]

History

The AMD was established under the initiative of the National Football Development Programme of Malaysia (NFDP) and began operating in Gambang, Pahang, with modern facilities and international-class training programmes, focusing on extended training duration and integrating mental resilience into the curriculum.[4][5]

Governance

The academy is run under the National Sports Council (NSC) and the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM).[6][7] It typically focuses on players aged between 13 and 17. The AMD provides both professional football training and academic education to ensure players grow physically and intellectually, playing a crucial role in nurturing young talents who would later represent Malaysia in national youth squads like Harimau Muda and the senior Harimau Malaya team.

Notable AMD graduates

Name Position National team
Anjasmirza Saharudin Defender Malaysia national under-16 football team
Aisy Al-Hakim Defender Malaysia national under-16 football team
Irfan Zakwan Midfielder Malaysia national under-16 football team
Aiman Yusuf Forward Malaysia national under-16 football team
Nabil Fitri Forward Malaysia national under-16 football team
Faez Iqhwan Goalkeeper Malaysia national under-19 football team
Afiq Hakimi Defender Malaysia national under-19 football team

Source:[8][9]

International recognition

The AMD's under-17 player Irfan Aswad Roslan has been selected to undergo a trial session with the J1 League club Shonan Bellmare.[10][11]

Current squad

AMD U17

No. Name
Goalkeepers
1 Aidan Azly
21 Muhammad al-Khair
Defenders
9 Kashif Nazarudin
14 Muhammad Zain Mizann
23 Muhammad Faizuddin
24 Syazuwanu Nizam
27 Faryshque Bin Azahar
31 Aqram Ali Adludin
33 Muhamad Naqhad Elmohrim
34 Khairan Shullah
37 Muhammad Awfiy Akram
42 Haqim Ahmran
48 Muhammad Ilhamin
49 Aishe Bashar
Midfielders
11 Muhammad Dion Bin Azli
30 Munafik Mazir
32 Muhammad Nurzat Makhzan
39 Aisya Moharom
47 Muhammad Fazlan
78 Ahmad Aquan Afzal
Forwards
7 Muhammad Azeem Hisab
12 Muhammad al-Hadidi
15 Tuan Hasyfierza Bin Tazmahal

Source:[12]

AMD U16

No. Name
Goalkeepers
22 Muhammad Zoif Althidi
25 Muhammad Syafaat Ismail
50 Tazlim Bin Mushfiqan
Defenders
3 Muhammad Amiq Bin Haslam
13 Muhammad Syahmazid Bin Shahru Rizal
16 Shiakhu Rekhman Bin Madzilon
18 Takim Bin Mazlan
20 Mufaqqatolhuddu Bin Norisman
29 Rahim Bin Mazlan
35 Tengku Arwisang Bin Tengkolok
38 Muhammad Syazairi Bin Yusoof Naziri
40 Ikhwan Bin Fahri
43 Nourzery Bin Mamad Norizam
Midfielders
2 Muhammad Nurazeem Bin Madali
4 Muhammad Nahwan Bin Maidin
5 Muhammad Fahad Bin Zakhariyyeh
6 Muhammad Amzir Bin Amirin
26 Muhibzinal Abiden bin Naqol
36 Muhammad Isqandhar Bin Alhapiss
Forwards
8 Muammarjuallah Bin Syaifruzi
10 Mohamad Imishgillel Bin Mokrobani
17 Arfaaziq Bin Marzuki
19 Muhammad Alrafeef Bin Moman
28 Muhammad Azli Bin Nazif
84 Ahmad Yusrullah Bin Al Amaali

Source:[13]

Coaching staff (2025)

Position Name
Team manager S. Veloo
U17 head coach Amarul Nazar Mohamed
U17 assistant coach Mustaffa Kamal Abd Wahab
U17 goalkeeping coach Ahmad Hasan Malek
U17 fitness coach Dinesh Baskaran
U17 Fitness coach Mohd Hidayat Amaruddin
U17 physio Muhammad Aizat Mohd Zabidi
U16 head coach Mohamad Kuizwan Mohd Johari
U16 assistant coach Amirizdwan Taj
U16 goalkeeping coach Farizal Harun
U16 fitness coach Hamizan Ahmad Habibullah
U16 fitness coach Mohd Hidayat Amaruddin
U16 physio Nabil Fikri Bin Kamaruddin

Source:[14]

See also

References

  1. ^ PR rasmi Akademi Bola Sepak Mokhtar Dahari Archived 2014-10-06 at the Wayback Machine Utusan Malaysia (11 April 2014). Dicapai pada 1 April 2015.
  2. ^ "Pelan Pembangunan Bola Sepak Negara (PPBN/NFDP)" (in Malay). 5 July 2015.
  3. ^ "Akademi Mokhtar Dahari Bakal Diterajui Pakar Dari Denmark?". Vocketfc. 18 September 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  4. ^ "Akademi Mokhtar Dahari perlu pembangunan strategik". Utusan Malaysia. 16 May 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  5. ^ AMD dimensi baharu bola sepak negara Archived 2019-04-01 at the Wayback Machine Utusan Malaysia (27 April 2018). Dicapai pada 1 April 2019.
  6. ^ "FAM perlu dana besar urus Akademi Mokhtar Dahari". Sinar Harian. 6 April 2025. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  7. ^ Suryati Mohd Noor (21 April 2018). Wajah Baharu Akademi Bolasepak Negara 2018 mStar Online. Dicapai pada 1 April 2016.
  8. ^ "AMD development team". FAM. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
  9. ^ "44 Graduan Akademi Mokhtar Dahari Berjaya Dapat Tempat Dalam Pasukan Liga Super". Vocketfc. 31 January 2022. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
  10. ^ "Selepas AFC kini FIFA iktiraf Akademi Mokhtar Dahari, bukti PPBN di landasan tepat". Cakap Sukan. 21 October 2021. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
  11. ^ "Bintang Akademi Mokhtar Dahari Jalani Percubaan Di Jepun". Makan Bola. 28 October 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  12. ^ "AMD U17". FAM. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
  13. ^ "AMD U16". FAM. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  14. ^ "AMD development team". FAM. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
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