Rahim Abdullah (Malaysian footballer)
Malaysian footballer (1947–2025)
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Rahim Abdullah (12 September 1947 – 25 March 2025) was a Malaysian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Full name
Rahim bin Abdullah
Date of birth
12 September 1947
Place of birth
Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malayan Union
Date of death
25 March 2025 (aged 77)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rahim bin Abdullah | ||
| Date of birth | 12 September 1947 | ||
| Place of birth | Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malayan Union | ||
| Date of death | 25 March 2025 (aged 77) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1966–1968 | Penang FA | ||
| 1969–1970 | Perak FA | ||
| 1971–1975 | Selangor FA | ||
| International career | |||
| 1968–1973 | Malaysia | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 1991 | Malaysia | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
A police officer, Rahim played for Penang FA, Perak FA and Selangor FA during his football career.[1] He also played for the Malaysia national team, and competed in the men's tournament at the 1972 Summer Olympics.[2][3][4] He also coached for various teams, including as head coach of the Malaysia national team in 1991.[5][6]
In 2004, he was inducted in Olympic Council of Malaysia's Hall of Fame for 1972 Summer Olympics football team.[7]
Rahim died on 25 March 2025, at the age of 77.[8]
