Javabilaarivin a/l Nyanasegar (born 17 July 2000), simply known as Java, is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Malaysia Super League club Negeri Sembilan.
Club career
Early career Java studied at SMK Za'ba (SSN Negeri Sembilan) while training with Frenz United Academy between the ages of 13 and 17. In 2018, he joined Negeri Sembilan to compete in the Piala Belia, before signing for the club's Under-21 team for the 2020 Piala Presiden. During his time with the Under-19 team, he finished as Negeri Sembilan's top scorer in the Piala Belia in both 2018 and 2019 with seven goals each season. He was also the top scorer for Negeri Sembilan U-21 in the 2020 Piala Presiden with three goals.
Negeri Sembilan Java was promoted to Negeri Sembilan's senior squad in 2021, when the club competed in the Malaysia Premier League. He was regularly included in the matchday squad from the start of the season, but had to wait until 7 May 2021 to make his senior debut in a league match against Johor Darul Ta'zim II, coming on as a 78th-minute substitute. He was part of the squad that won the 2021 Malaysia Premier League title and secured promotion to the Malaysia Super League.
Immigration (loan) On 8 August 2023, Java joined Immigration on loan for the remainder of the season. He scored five goals and provided two assists during his loan spell, helping the club win the 2023 Malaysia M3 League title.
International career Malaysia U23 In 2022, Java was called up to the Malaysia Under-23 squad for the AFF U-23 Championship. He made his international debut on 21 February 2022 in a group-stage match against Laos Under-23.
Style of play Java is recognised as a quick and dynamic attacker who is known for his direct style of play and ability to take on defenders. The club has identified him as one of its promising young talents and has drawn comparisons between his pace and agility and former Negeri Sembilan winger S. Kunanlan.
Career statistics Club
+ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsNegeri Sembilan2021Malaysia Premier League10100101112022Malaysia Super League100020302023Malaysia Super League000000002024–25Malaysia Super League201000302025–26Malaysia Super League9031401612026–27Malaysia Super League00000000Total2214170332Immigration (loan)2023Malaysia M3 League1050000105Total1050000105Career total3264170437
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