Ahmad Yusof (sometimes spelt as Ahmad yusoff) is a Malaysian former professional footballer who played for Penang and Pahang as a midfielder. He is currently working as the assistant coach of Malaysia Super League club Sri Pahang.
Career Overview As a player He played for Penang and Pahang in the Malaysia Cup and Malaysian League between the late 1970s to 1980s. With the Malaysia national team, he won the 1989 SEA Games gold medal. He also former national team captain. In February 1999, Asian Football Confederation recognize Ahmad Yusof achievement of representing the country 103 times (match including Olympic qualification, against national 'B' football team, club side and selection side), 92 caps is against full national team.14 EX-INTERNATIONALS INDUCTED INTO AFC CENTURY CLUB - BERNAMA, 11 February 1999.Malaysia - Record International Players - RSSSF Thus, Asian Football Confederation include him into the AFC Century Club in 1999.National Library of Singapore.
As Head Coach
In the 2017 Malaysia FAM League season, he helped Sime Darby won the league.FINAL 2 PIALA FAM 2017: SIME DARBY FC MUNCUL JUARA SELEPAS SERI 2-2 DENGAN UKM FC DI LAMAN SENDIRI - FAM.org.my This is his first title as a head coach.
Career statistics International goals Ahmad Yusof International Goals # Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 25 November 1982 New Delhi, India 1–2 1982 Asian Games 2. 10 October 1984 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 3−1 1984 Olympics Qualifications 3. 23 September 1986 Gwangju, South Korea 1−1 1986 Asian Games 4. 18 March 1987 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2−2 1988 Olympics Qualifications 5. 11 June 1993 Singapore City, Singapore 9–0 1993 SEA Games 6. 11 June 1993 Singapore City, Singapore 9–0 1993 SEA Games
Honours
Club As player Penang Malaysia League Winners: 1982
Pahang Malaysia League/Division 1/Premier League Winners: 1987, 1992, 1995 Malaysia Cup Winners: 1992 Malaysia Charity Cup Winners: 1992, 1993
International SEA Games Winners: 1989 Merdeka Tournament Winners: 1986, 1993
Individual AFC Century Club: 1999
As Manager Kedah Malaysia FA Cup runner-up: 2010
Sime Darby Malaysia FAM League Winners: 2017
Individual National Football Award Best Coach nomination: 2010
References
External links #KL2017 Mercu Emas - Adam Nor Azlin dan Ahmad Yusof [Bola Sepak] (In Malay)