Wan Kuzain bin Wan Ahmad Kamal (born September 14, 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for USL Championship side Sporting JAX. Born in the United States, he was a United States youth international before appearing for the Malaysia national team.
Career Early Born and raised by his Malaysian parents in Carbondale, Illinois, United States, Wan Kuzain played Academy soccer with St. Louis Scott Gallagher. He was chosen to represent United States U-17 soccer team in 2013 and 2014 and also trained with Feyenoord Academy in 2015. Wan Kuzain signed with United Soccer League side Saint Louis FC on May 21, 2016. While there, he spent time on loan with the club's USL Premier Development League side Saint Louis FC U23.
Swope Park Rangers After spending time at the Sporting Kansas City academy, Wan Kuzain joined Kansas City's USL affiliate Swope Park Rangers in March 2017. That same year, he became the first player of Malaysian heritage to play in the USL, and to win the Western Conference.
Sporting Kansas City Kuzain signed with the Sporting Kansas City first team in April 2018. Kuzain scored his first MLS goal on June 3, 2018, against Minnesota United in a 4–1 victory.
Kuzain's contract option was declined by Kansas City following their 2020 season.
Rio Grande Valley FC Toros On March 1, 2021, Kuzain signed with USL Championship side Rio Grande Valley FC Toros.
St. Louis City 2 On February 7, 2022, Kuzain signed with St. Louis City 2 in MLS Next Pro.
Sporting JAX On January 17, 2026, via the team's YouTube channel, USL Championship expansion club Sporting Club Jacksonville, better known as Sporting JAX, announced the addition of Kuzain to their inaugural roster.
International Being born in the United States with Malaysian heritage, he is eligible to represent both the United States and Malaysia.
Kuzain has trained with and represented the United States at the under-17 level in 2013 and 2014.
In November 2019, Kuzain was called up to train with the Malaysia under-22 national team ahead of the 2019 Southeast Asian Games. However, he was left out of the squad due to citizenship documentation issue.
In 2026, he was called up to the Malaysia senior team for their campaign in the 2026 ASEAN Championship. He eventually made his international debut on 25 July in the match against Myanmar at the Thuwunna Stadium, coming on as a substitute in the second half. In the following match against Laos on 28 July, Kuzain, also coming on as a substitute, scored his first international goal, a near post free kick to give Malaysia a 4–0 victory at the Kuala Lumpur Stadium.
Personal life His older brother, Wan Ahmad Fayhsal, is a Malaysian politician, while his younger brother, Wan Kuzri, is a US-based soccer player who was selected to join the provisional Malaysia national under-23 football team preparing for the 2022 AFF U-23 Championship.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSwope Park Rangers2017USL120––101302018USL203––212242019USL Championship251–––251Sporting Kansas City II2020USL Championship10–––10Total584000031615Sporting Kansas City 2018MLS6120––812019MLS00000000002020MLS00–––00Total6120000081Rio Grande Valley FC2021USL Championship193000000193St. Louis City 22022MLS Next Pro23521–302862023MLS Next Pro285––102952024MLS Next Pro143––001432025MLS Next Pro231––20251Total88142100609613Sporting Jax2026USL Championship12240–00162Career total1832441007120026
Honors Swope Park Rangers Western Conference: Winners (Playoffs) 2017 United Soccer League Cup: Runner-up 2017
St. Louis City 2 Western Conference (regular season): 2022 Western Conference: 2022
Individual USL Fans' Choice Goal of the Year: 2018 USL Young Player of the Year: Finalist 2018
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