2019 Felda United F.C. season
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(Capacity: 25,000)
| 2019 season | |
|---|---|
| President | Anuar Malek |
| Manager | Jamaludin Ahmad |
| Head coach | Nidzam Jamil |
| Stadium | Tun Abdul Razak Stadium (Capacity: 25,000) |
| Super League | 10th |
| FA Cup | Semi-finals |
| Malaysia Cup | Group stage |
| Top goalscorer | League: Kei Ikeda (6 goals) All: Khairul Amri (7 goals) |
The 2019 season was Felda United's 13th competitive season and 1st season in the Malaysia Super League since the club's promotion to the Malaysia Super League after only a one-year absence, winning the Malaysia Premier League. The club's license from the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has been obtained to continue their tracks in the Malaysian Football League.
In 2018, Felda United won the Premier League on their first season in the league.[1] They played in the second-tier division due to complications in obtaining the club's license to play in the Super League in 2019. The team huddled through the season until they became champion in the guidance of then head coach, B. Sathianathan and then captain, Shukor Adan.
In the Malaysia FA Cup, Felda United was up against PKNP in the quarter-finals. The team managed to score 1–0 in their first leg during the away match. Sadly, PKNP bust the team with a score of 1–2 in the second leg, leaving PKNP with the upper hand to continue in the semi-finals.
Meanwhile, in the Malaysia Cup, Felda United was grouped with 3 other competitive clubs which were the PDRM, Melaka United and PKNP in Group B. Felda United managed to place second in the group with 10 points, after PKNS being placed first with 13 points. The team however failed to qualify into semifinals as they got dunked by Terengganu, with defeats in both first leg and second leg with a score of 1–2 and 3–4. The aggregate sides Terengganu with a 4–6 victory.[2]
However, throughout the end of 2018, Felda United was bummed with financial issues, the players and the coaches weren't paid for 3 months since the 2018 Malaysian Election.[3] The situation was a blur and Felda United had to drop their key players[4] and change all four of their previous import players[5] including Thiago Fernandes due to budget cut in order to face the Super League in 2019. This season, the club will be represented by young, fresh and talented players but lacking of experience to play in the top flight, as mentioned by Christie Jayaseelan.[6]
Despite the disappointing ending for the 2018 season, the club signed three new import players and retained one of Felda United's Brazilian import player, Thiago Junio. Thiago Junio played very well in the previous season and he is back to be Felda United's shield. Besides Thiago, the club introduced three import players which are Jaycee John from Bahrain, Kei Ikeda from Japan and another Brazil-born player, Jocinei.[7]
Friendlies
Friendlies
| 29 December 2018 1 | Felda United | 2–1 | Petaling Jaya Rangers | Bangi |
| 20:45 UTC+8 | Stadium: Padang Institut Semarak Felda |
| 5 January 2019 2 | Felda United | 1–2 | MIFA | Bangi |
| 21:00 UTC+8 | Stadium: Padang Institut Semarak Felda |
| 12 January 2019 3 | Felda United | 0–1 | PKNP | Bangi |
| 21:00 UTC+8 | Stadium: Padang Institut Semarak Felda |
| 19 January 2019 4 | Felda United | 3–1 | | Bangi |
| 21:00 UTC+8 | Stadium: Padang Institut Semarak Felda |
| 22 January 2019 5 | Felda United | 0–0 | Terengganu II | Putrajaya |
| 16:45 UTC+8 | Stadium: Putrajaya Equestrian Park |
| 26 January 2019 6 | Felda United | 2–0 | Kuching | Kuala Lumpur |
| 21:00 UTC+8 | Stadium: UM Arena Stadium |
Competitions
Squad information
- As of 11 January 2019
| No. | Name | Nat | Date of birth (age) | Since | Previous club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | |||||
| 1 | Azri Ghani | 30 April 1999 | 2018 | Youth system | |
| 20 | Norazlan Razali | 19 December 1985 | 2019 | Selangor | |
| 24 | Syah Fadil Jokori | 1 January 1995 | 2019 | Young Fighters | |
| Defenders | |||||
| 2 | Arif Fadzilah | 20 April 1997 | 2019 | Terengganu II | |
| 3 | Tasnim Fitri | 19 January 1999 | 2018 | Youth system | |
| 4 | Raffi Nagoorgani | 17 June 1994 | 2019 | PKNP | |
| 5 | Ali Imran Alimi | 2 February 1998 | 2017 | Youth system | |
| 6 | Faiz Mazlan | 20 January 1997 | 2019 | Youth system | |
| 13 | Masaki Watanabe | 2 December 1986 | 2019 | Perlis | |
| 15 | Azarul Nazarith | 2 July 1998 | 2019 | Youth system | |
| 17 | Zulhelmi Asyraf | 2019 | Young Fighters | ||
| 18 | Jadid Ilias | 21 December 1996 | 2019 | Sultan Idris Education University | |
| 25 | Anwar Ibrahim | 10 June 1999 | 2018 | Youth system | |
| 26 | Thiago Junio | 3 April 1984 | 2018 | Perak | |
| 30 | Haziq Puad | 26 May 1993 | 2019 | Kelantan | |
| Midfielders | |||||
| 7 | Aizat Mukhlis Yazir | 15 August 1997 | 2019 | Youth system | |
| 8 | Jocinei | 4 February 1990 | 2019 | Criciúma | |
| 10 | Kei Ikeda | 20 October 1986 | 2019 | Sagan Tosu | |
| 11 | Zahril Azri | 4 February 1999 | 2018 | Youth system | |
| 16 | Danial Amier | 27 March 1997 | 2017 | Youth system | |
| 19 | Christie Jayaseelan | 18 August 1986 | 2018 | Pahang | |
| 21 | Jasazrin Jamaluddin | 3 April 1986 | 2019 | Penang | |
| 23 | Chanturu Suppiah | 14 December 1987 | 2019 | Melaka United | |
| 27 | Hadin Azman (C) | 2 July 1994 | 2015 | Johor Darul Ta'zim | |
| 29 | Nasril Izzat | 15 April 1990 | 2019 | PDRM | |
| Forwards | |||||
| 9 | Khairul Amri | 14 March 1985 | 2019 | Tampines Rovers | |
| 12 | Azim Rahim | 1 January 1997 | 2019 | Felcra | |
| 14 | Sadam Hashim | 11 August 1992 | 2019 | UiTM | |