Akmal Zahir
Malaysian footballer (born 1994)
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Mohd Akmal bin Md Zahir (born 16 February 1994) is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Malaysia Super League club Penang.
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Akmal playing for Sime Darby in 2016 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mohd Akmal bin Md Zahir[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 16 February 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Alor Setar, Malaysia | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Penang | ||
| Number | 3 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016 | Sime Darby | 0 | (0) |
| 2017 | Melaka United | 0 | (0) |
| 2019 | UKM | 22 | (1) |
| 2020–2022 | Melaka United | 21 | (0) |
| 2022–2025 | Kedah Darul Aman | 42 | (2) |
| 2025– | Penang | 4 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 7 January 2026 | |||
Club career
Sime Darby
On 1 April 2016, Akmal signed for Malaysia Premier League club Sime Darby senior team after getting promoted from the club Youth Team Sime Darby U21.[2]
Melaka FA
On 30 November 2016, Akmal joined Malaysia Premier League club Melaka FA from Sime Darby on free transfer.[3]
UKM
On 1 December 2017, Akmal signed for Malaysia Premier League club UKM FC from Melaka FA.[4][5]
Melaka United
On 2 December 2019, Akmal signed for Malaysia Super League club Melaka United after leaving UKM FC on free transfer.
On December 2021, Akmal signed an extension contract with Melaka United after becoming key player of the club.[6]
Kedah Darul Aman
On 4 June 2022, Akmal signed for Malaysia Super League club Kedah Darul Aman.[7]
Penang FC
On 5 June 2025, Akmal signed for Malaysia Super League club Penang after three years with Kedah Darul Aman on a free transfer.[8]
