Nik Akif

Nik Akif Syahiran bin Nik Mat (born 11 May 1999) is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Malaysia Super League club Penang, and the Malaysia national team.[2]

In this Malay name, there is no family name. The name Nik Mat is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Nik Akif Syahiran. The Arabic-derived word "bin" or "binti"/"binte", if used, means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.

Nik Akif
Personal information
Full name Nik Akif Syahiran bin Nik Mat
Date of birth (1999-05-11) 11 May 1999
Place of birth Kuala Krai, Kelantan, Malaysia
Height 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)[1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Penang
Number 33
Youth career
2016 Bukit Jalil Sports School
2017 Kelantan U21
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2020 Kelantan 43 (9)
2021–2022 Terengganu 17 (1)
2022 Kelantan United (loan) 8 (0)
2023– Penang 19 (2)
International career‡
2017–2018 Malaysia U19 15 (5)
2017– Malaysia U23 12 (0)
2018– Malaysia 4 (0)
Medal record
AFF U-19 Youth Championship
First place2018 Indonesia
Second place2017 Myanmar
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 June 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 29 November 2019

Born in Kuala Krai in state of Kelantan, Nik Akif started his career at Bukit Jalil Sports School before joined Kelantan youth team in 2017.[3]

Club career

Kelantan

On 11 November 2017, it was announced that Nik Akif has been promoted to the Kelantan's first team for 2018 season.[4][5] On 3 February 2018, Nik Akif made his first league appearance for Kelantan in a 1–2 defeat over Melaka United coming off bench for Fadhilah Pauzi.

Terengganu

On 8 December 2020, Nik Akif officially sign 2 years contract with Terengganu FC.

International career

Youth

On 2 September 2017, Akif has been selected to represent Malaysia U19 at 2017 AFF U-18 Youth Championship in Yangon, Myanmar.[6] On 4 September 2017, Nik Akif made his debut for Malaysia U19 in a 4–1 win over Laos.[7] Nik Akif has scored one goal in a 1–1 draw over Thailand on 12 September 2017. On the final of Hassanah Bolkiah Trophy, Akif scored the winning goal for Malaysia defeating Myanmar 3-4.[8]

On 31 October 2017, Akif Syahiran scored one goal in 1–4 win over Timor-Leste during the 2018 AFC U-19 Championship qualification at Paju Public Stadium.

On 23 November 2017, Akif Syahiran has been enlisted in Malaysia U22's 30-man provisional squad for the 2018 AFC U-23 Championship.[9] On 10 January 2018, Akif made his first appearance for the Malaysia U23 came from the bench in the 88th minute in a 1–4 defeat to Iraq at Changshu Stadium.[10]

Career statistics

Club
As of match played 8 June 2023[11]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup League Cup Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Kelantan 2018 Malaysia Super League 1822042–244
2019 Malaysia Premier League 1451040–195
2020 Malaysia Premier League 1120010–122
Total4393092–5511
Terengganu 2021 Malaysia Super League 171–30–201
Total171–30–201
Kelantan United (loan) 2022 Malaysia Premier League 800010–90
Total800010–90
Penang 2023 Malaysia Super League 1420000–142
Total1420000–142
Career Total821230132––9814

    International
    As of 16 October 2018 [12]
    Appearances and goals by national team and year
    National teamYearAppsGoals
    Malaysia 201840
    Total40

    Malaysia Under-19
    Nik Akif – goals for Malaysia U19
    #DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
    1.12 September 2017Aung San Stadium, Yangon, Myanmar Thailand1–01–12017 AFF U-18 Youth Championship
    2.31 October 2017Paju Public Stadium, Paju, South Korea Timor-Leste2–03–12018 AFC U-19 Championship qualification
    3.14 July 2018Gelora Delta Stadium, Indonesia Myanmar0–23-42018 AFF U-19 Youth Championship
    4.14 July 2018Gelora Delta Stadium, Indonesia Myanmar3–43-42018 AFF U-19 Youth Championship
    5.6 October 2018Doha, Qatar Qatar1–13–1Friendly

    Honours
    Malaysia U19

    References
    1. "Kelantan U21". www.pengurusanbolasepakfam.org.my. Retrieved 24 February 2017.
    2. "Terima kasih KAFA: Nik Akif". Berita Harian. 14 November 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
    3. "Nik Akif selesa dengan watak 'belakang tabir'". Stadium Astro. 20 October 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
    4. "TRW umum senarai remain 2018". Berita Harian. 11 November 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
    5. "Kelantan to promote Malaysia U19 playmaker, retain Zahasmi". Goal. 15 November 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
    6. "Senarai 23 pemain ke Kejuaraan B-18 AFF 2017 di Yangon, Myanmar". 2 September 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
    7. "Malaysia U18 4–1 Laos U18 Match Summary" (PDF). 4 September 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
    8. "Thailand U18 1–1 Malaysia U18 Match Summary" (PDF). 12 September 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
    9. "Kim Swee senarai Hadi Fayyadh, Akif Syahiran". Sports247. 23 November 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
    10. "Iraq U23 4–1 Malaysia U23". The Asian Football Confederation. 10 January 2018. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
    11. "Akif Syahiran". Soccerway. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
    12. "Nik Akif Syahiran". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
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