Wan Zaharulnizam bin Wan Zakaria (born 8 May 1991) is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Kelantan WTS.
Club career Early career Zaharul began his football career playing for Kelantan President's Cup team in 2010 at age 20, before been discovered by Ong Kim Swee to play for Harimau Muda. He has been in the Harimau Muda setup since 2010, beginning with Harimau Muda B and promoted to Harimau Muda A in 2011.
F.C. Ryūkyū Malaysian media reported in early March 2012 that Zaharul, along with teammate Zack Haikal, were to attend trial with Japan Football League side F.C. Ryūkyū after impressing the Japanese side talent spotter during Malaysia's 2–0 defeat to Japan in the 2012 Olympic qualifiers match in Tosu. They successfully completed the 2-week trial with the Japanese club in July.
In March 2013, Zack Haikal was officially offered a two-year contract, but Zaharul was not. Instead, 19-year-old Nazirul Naim was offered a contract instead.
Kelantan In November 2013, Zaharul signed two years contract with his hometown side Kelantan.
Pahang In December 2016, Zaharul left Kelantan for Pahang. It was announced by his sports representative agency, MVP Sports Agency via their social media that Zaharul have joined Pahang for the 2017 season. Zaharul made his league debut for Pahang in 5–0 win over T-Team on 27 January 2017.
Career statistics Club
ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupContinentalTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsHarimau Muda A2011Malaysia Super League1910000-191Total1910000-191Harimau Muda A2012S. League1320000-1322013000000-00Total1320000-132Kelantan2014Malaysia Super League3251 516319720151826160-303 20161532052-225Total367132163637115Pahang2017Malaysia Super League1527073-29520181716180-31220191916110-262Total51419216300869Kelantan2020Malaysia Premier League700000-00Total7000000070Melaka United2021Malaysia Super League142–50–192202217220––192Total3142050–384 Career total0000000000
International career Zaharulnizam made his international debut for the Malaysia national team in a friendly match with Australia, where Malaysia suffered a heavy 5–0 defeat, on 7 October 2011.
He is also a member of the Malaysia U-23 team, who were competing in the 2012 Olympic qualifiers. He also helped Malaysia to retain the men's football gold medal in the 2011 SEA Games.
International goals
Under-23 # Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition1. 13 November 2011 Gelora Bung Karno Stadium 4–1 (W) 2011 SEA Games2. 25 June 2012 Bogyoke Aung San Stadium 7–0 (W) 2013 AFC U-22 Asian Cup qualification
Honours
Club Kelantan Malaysia FA Cup runner-up: 2015
Sri Pahang Malaysia FA Cup: 2018, runner-up 2017
International Harimau Muda A International U-21 Thanh Niên Newspaper Cup (1): 2012
Malaysia U-23 Southeast Asian Games Gold Medal (1): 2011 Merdeka Tournament (1): 2013
Individual PFAM Player of the Month: May 2015
Personal life Zaharul, is also known by his nickname 'Kecik' due to his small stature.
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