Matlan Marjan is a former professional football player from the state of Sabah, Malaysia. He is renowned for scoring 2 goals against England for Malaysia in a friendly match on 12 June 1991, the only Malaysian to have done so.Results: 1990–1995 , England F. C. Accessed 21 September 2007. He has a younger brother, Zainizam Marjan who also played for Sabah FA and the Malaysia national team.
Matlan is a Sabahan Bajau from Kota Belud, Sabah. He started his professional career by playing in the Presidents Cup.Matlan Marjan: Lagenda Sabah Yang Dihukum ‘Mati’ - Semuanya Bola at Wayback Machine He made his M-League debut in 1989 season by scoring 5 league goals. In 1990 season, he scored 8 (6 league and 2 FA cup goals) of Sabah FA total 16 goals.Liga Semi-Pro 1990 - Malaysia football Dimos at Wayback Machine
In 1991, Matlan earned his first call-up for the national team for a friendly match with Aston Villa. On 12 June 1991, he made his full international debut against England as he equalled the 35-year record of Toni Fritsch as the latest new cap to score twice against England.England's Opposing Goalscorers - England Football Online at Wayback MachineJuara Euro 2020 sukar diramal, kata legenda bola sepak Sabah - Free Malaysia Today at wayback Machine
In 1995, he made history by becoming the first player from Sabah to captain the national team selection in the match against Flamengo XI.Back in football: The Sabahan who scored against England - FMT at Wayback Machine
In the same year, Matlan, along with five other Sabah FA players, was arrested on suspicion of match-fixing scandal. Although the charges against the six were dropped "No charges against Sabah six", Bernama. Accessed 21 September 2007. he was severely punished, thus ending his football career. He was banished to another district. "Four Sabah soccer players banished to remote areas", Bernama. Accessed 21 September 2007.
Honours Sabah
Malaysia FA Cup: 1995; runner-up 1994
Individual Sabah FA top scorer: 1990
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