SJ Virtuosos F.C.

SJ Virtuosos
Full nameSJ Virtuosos Football Club
Short nameSJV
FoundedJanuary 2023 (January 2023)
GroundSepang Municipal Council Mini Stadium, Sepang
Head coachKhairulbahar Bin Taib
LeagueMalaysia A2 Amateur League
2024–25Quarter-finalist

SJ Virtuosos Football Club, simply known as SJ Virtuosos, is a Malaysian football club based in Putrajaya, Federal Territories of Malaysia. It plays in the third tier of the Malaysian football league system, the Malaysia A2 Amateur League.[1][2]

History

Founded in January 2023, SJ Virtuosos joined competitions organised by the Putrajaya Football Association, the Putrajaya League. In the inaugural year, they competed in the Putrajaya League and emerged as champions, securing promotion to the Malaysia A2 Amateur League for the 2024–25 season.[3][4][5][6]

In the 2024–25 Malaysia A2 Amateur League season, SJ Virtuosos reached the quarter-finals. Their top scorer for the season was Faris Hafiz Azhar, who netted 11 goals across all competitions. SJ Virtuosos FC's rapid ascent in Malaysian football showcases their commitment to developing local talent and competing at higher levels. Their journey from a newly formed club to quarter-finalists in the A2 Amateur League within a short span is a testament to their dedication and ambition.

Players

First-team squad

As of 19 July 2024[7]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
3 DF  MAS Mohamad Faizul Azizi
4 MF  MAS Muhammad Israff
5 DF  MAS Normazril Harith Haiqel
6 DF  MAS Muhammad Naufal Na’im
7 MF  MAS Muhammad Fazrul
8 MF  MAS Muhammad Ashraf Razali
10 FW  MAS Muhammad Nazrien Faizal
11 MF  MAS Zakwan Zamri
12 GK  MAS Muhammad Rafiq Kamaruddin
13 GK  MAS Muhammad Faridz
14 MF  MAS Amir Firdaus Abdull Fatah
16 FW  MAS Ibrahim Syaihul
No. Pos. Nation Player
19 MF  MAS Muhammad Afif Ikhwanul
20 DF  MAS Mohamad Haziq Mohd Noh
21 MF  MAS Meer Adam Shah
22 DF  MAS Muhammad Danial Hariz
23 MF  MAS Muhamad Islah Badri
24 DF  MAS Muhamad Akmal Abdullah
25 MF  MAS Muhammad Khair Rifqi
26 DF  MAS Muhamad Farees Ismail
27 MF  MAS Muhammad Fariduddin Zainal
28 MF  MAS Muhammad Faris Hafiz
30 FW  MAS Muhammad Asnan Awal Hisham
33 GK  MAS Mohd Ariff Baharoom

Technical staff

As of 19 July 2024[8]
  • Team manager: Zainul Mashi Bin Mohd Fathil
  • Assistant team manager: Firhin Asykil Mashi Bin Zainul Mashi
  • Head coach: Khairulbahar Bin Taib
  • Assistant coaches: Badrul Hisham Bin Abdul Halil
  • Goalkeeper coach: Mohamad Esham Bin A Hamid
  • Physio: Muhammad Zahin Hilmy Bin Manzali
  • Team media: Khairil Mashi Bin Mohamed Fathil
  • Kitman: Jahabahali Bin Mohd Hussan

Season by season record

Season Division Position Malaysia Cup Malaysian FA Cup Malaysian Charity Shield Regional Top scorer (all competitions)
2023 M5 League Champions DNQ DNQ – –
2024 A2 League Quarter-finalist DNQ DNQ – – Faris Hafiz Azhar (11)

Honours

League

  • Putrajaya League
Winners (1): 2023

References

  1. ^ "Liga A2 Amateur Al-Ikhsan Cup 2024: 16 pasukan sahkan penyertaan". Stadium Astro.
  2. ^ "AFL mahu kualiti Liga A1 dan A2 setanding". Flash Sukan.
  3. ^ "SJ Virtuosos FC juarai Liga M5 Putrajaya". Utusan Malaysia.
  4. ^ "SJ Virtuosos FC juara Liga M5 Putrajaya 2023". Flash Sukan.
  5. ^ "SJ Virtuosos FC muncul juara". Wilayahku.
  6. ^ "Liga A2 Amateur Al-Ikhsan Cup 2024: 16 pasukan sahkan penyertaan". Stadium Astro.
  7. ^ "2024/25 SJ Virtuosos player list". FAM. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  8. ^ "SJ Virtuosos Officials". Football Association of Malaysia.
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