Danial Amier
Malaysian footballer
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Muhammad Danial Amier bin Norhisham (born 27 March 1997) is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Malaysia Super League side Terengganu.
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Danial with Kuching City in 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Muhammad Danial Amier bin Norhisham | |||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 27 March 1997 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[1] | |||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Midfielder | |||||||||||||||||||
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Current team | Terengganu | |||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 21 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2016 | Frenz United | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2017 | Felda United U-21 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2020 | Felda United | 21 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||
| 2021–2024 | Johor Darul Ta'zim | 3 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||
| 2024–2026 | Kuching City | 9 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||
| 2026- | Terengganu | |||||||||||||||||||
| International career‡ | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015 | Malaysia U19 | 2 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2019 | Malaysia U23 | 9 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||
| 2019– | Malaysia | 4 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 30 June 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 21 December 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Club career
Youth
Danial was born on 27 March 1997 and was raised in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur. He entered Victoria Institution School in 2010 before transfer to Sport School Wilayah Persekutuan SMK Seri Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur in 2012. Danial began his football career in 2014 with a professional football club Frenz United where he was the captain of the club.[2] In 2016, Frenz United has ceased to operate due to some problems.[3]
Danial stood low and did not play for 8 months after Frenz United ceased the club's operation at the end of 2016. Danial has contacted his former coach, Steve McMahon who is a former Everton, Liverpool and Manchester City player, to help him find a new team. Danial also received an offer to play in Australia with NSW League One club, Dunbar Rovers but due to visa constraints, he was not able to play in Australia.[4][5]
Felda United
In the 2017 season, Danial signed with Felda United U21 team. Later throughout the season, Felda United 's former head coach, B. Sathianathan, promoted Danial to the first team he was registered with the number 32 jersey, alongside Ali Imran Alimi. Danial made his competitive debut for Felda United against Pahang on 26 April 2017 in the Malaysia Super League, coming on as a 53rd-minute substitute for Azriddin Rosli in a 1–1 away draw.[6]
Johor Darul Ta'zim
On 22 December 2020, Danial signed for Malaysia Super League champions, Johor Darul Ta'zim upon the expiration of his contract with Felda United. He makes his debut for the team in 3–0 league win against Melaka United on 2 April 2021.
Loan to Kuching City
On 2 April 2024, Danial was loaned out to Kuching City citing for more playing time. Danial was than named in the 2024–25 Malaysia Super League Team of the Season.
International career
Youth
Danial began his international stage for Malaysia U19 and made 2 appearances in the 2016 AFC U-19 Championship qualification.[7]
On 21 July 2017, Danial made his debut for Malaysia U23 against Indonesia U23 in 3–0 win in the 2018 AFC U-23 Championship qualification that was held in National Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand.[8][9][10][11][12]
Danial also was selected to play in 2017 Southeast Asian Games.[13]
Senior
On 30 August 2019, Danial made his senior debut for Malaysia in a friendly match against Jordan at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium. He would then go on to make another cap against Sri Lanka on 5 October 2019.
Career statistics
Club
- As of 10 October 2022[14]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
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| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Felda United | 2017 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | – | – | 12 | 1 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | – | 7 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | – | – | 9 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 7 | 1 | |
| Total | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 1 | – | – | 35 | 3 | |
| Johor Darul Ta'zim | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Career total | 24 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 2 | |
International
- As of 20 December 2024
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 4 | 0 | |
Honours
Club
Felda United
Johor Darul Ta'zim
International
Malaysia U-23
- Southeast Asian Games
Silver Medal: 2017[16]
