Mohd Nizaruddin Yusof (born 10 November 1979) is a former Malaysian footballer who operates as a striker. He last played for Penjara FC in the Malaysia FAM League. He played for Malaysian national team and also has played for the Malaysia Under-23 in 2001 Southeast Asian Games.He is well known for his finishing ability.
He became an instant hit with the local fans (Selangor and MPPJ) and also the envy of other clubs in the M-League. In November 2007, he signed for Perlis. He did not play when Perlis won the Malaysia Charity Shield. He moved to PDRM in 2008 on a season long deal. After his contract with PDRM ended, he returned to Perlis in 2009. With Perlis, he won the 2009 Malaysia Super League Golden Boot award scoring 18 goals and becoming runners up with the team at the end of the 2009 season.
After a year with Perlis, Nizaruddin also played with KL PLUS and Felda United before joining PKNS in April 2012, on a free transfer. In April 2013, Nizaruddin joined ATM.
Nizaruddin started representing Malaysia during 1999 Dubai Tour, 2000 Merdeka Tournament and 2000 AFF Championship under Abdul Rahman Ibrahim. Since then he was selected to be part of the Malaysia squad, making him one of the more experienced players on the Malaysian national team. Although he did not produce many goals with the national team, he was adept at producing assists for his teammates to score.
He also a sports commentator for Malaysia television Astro Arena.Mohd Nizaruddin Yusof - ICDb.tv
International goals # Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 28 December 1999 Dubai, UAE 1–0 Won Friendly 2. 7 February 2000 Singapore 3–1 Lost Friendly 3. 15 February 2000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2–0 Won Friendly 4. 27 March 2000 Shah Alam, Malaysia 1–1 Draw 2000 AFC Asian Cup qualification 5. 8 April 2000 Bangkok, Thailand 3–2 Lost 2000 AFC Asian Cup qualification 6. 6 August 2000 Shah Alam, Malaysia 6–0 Won Friendly 7. 6 August 2000 Shah Alam, Malaysia 6–0 Won Friendly 8. 18 December 2002 Singapore, Singapore 0–4 Won 2002 Tiger Cup 9. 12 January 2007 Bangkok, Thailand 4–0 Won 2007 AFF Championship 10. 20 October 2008 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 6–0 Won 2008 Pestabola Merdeka
Honours Kuala Lumpur President Cup: 1998 Malaysia FA Cup: 1999 Malaysia Charity Shield: 2000
Selangor Malaysia FA Cup: 2001Malaysia 2001 - RSSSF Malaysia Cup: 2002 Malaysia Charity Shield: 2002
MPPJ Malaysia Premier League: 2004 Malaysia Charity Shield: 2004
Negeri Sembilan Malaysia Super League: 2005–06
Perlis Malaysia Super League: 2009 runner up
Malaysia U-23 SEA Games: Silver 2001
Malaysia AFF Championship: 2000 third place Pestabola Merdeka: 2008 runner up
Individual Malaysia Super League Golden Boot: 2009 (18 goals)
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