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In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Abdul Halim is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Nik Mohd Shahrul Azim. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Nik Shahrul Azim
Personal information
Birth name Nik Mohd Shahrul Azim
bin Abdul Halim
Date of birth (1990-12-30) 30 December 1990 (age 33)
Place of birth Rantau Panjang, Malaysia
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Right-back, centre-back
Team information
Current team
 Kuala Lumpur City
Number 5
Youth career
2010–2011 Kelantan U21
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2018 Kelantan 65 (0)
2017 → Negeri Sembilan (loan) 9 (0)
2018–2019 PKNS 19 (0)
2020– Kuala Lumpur City 26 (0)
International career‡
2010 Malaysia U20 17 (2)
2012–2014 Malaysia U23 14 (1)
Medal record
Malaysia under-23
Merdeka Tournament
Winner 2013
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 September 2021
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 27 January 2016

Nik Mohd Shahrul Azim bin Abdul Halim (born 30 December 1990) is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays for Kuala Lumpur City in the Malaysia Super League. He is a versatile defender who mainly operate as a right-back and sometimes as a centre-back.[1]

Club career

Early career

Nik Shahrul began his football career with Kelantan playing for and was the captain of the President's Cup team in 2010.

Kelantan

In 2012, while Nik Shahrul was playing with Kelantan President’s Cup, Bojan Hodak was spotted his talent to be included in the senior team. His performances have been improving consistently and he has certainly earned his stripes to be part of the Kelantan senior team first XI. Kelantan claim treble winners with Malaysia Cup win against ATM during 2012 season. Even though he was young, he was given the responsibility to take care the defence with Obinna Nwaneri in the 2012 Malaysia Super League season.[2] He was lifted as a hero after denying Indra Putra Mahayuddin attempt for a goal at the last minute that could have made Kelantan lost 3–4 on the first leg of Malaysia FA Cup semi final at Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium. After the match, he said "I would rather be injured than let my team concede another goal.”to Astro Arena.[3] On 3 August 2016, he had to rest for at least 2 months after he had an injury during the match against Felda United when he clashed with Syamim Yahya at the end of the first half and was replaced with Noor Hazrul Mustafa.[4]

For 2018 season, Nik Shahrul made his season debut in 1–2 defeat against Melaka United on 3 February 2018.

Negeri Sembilan (loan)

On 22 May 2017, during the 2017 second transfer window, Nik Shahrul agreed to join Negeri Sembilan on a 6-month loan move from Kelantan until the end of 2017 season. He made his debut on 24 May 2017, playing against Johor Darul Ta'zim II in a 1–1 draw.[5]

PKNS

On 19 May 2018, Nik Shahrul signed a contract with PKNS for an undisclosed fee.[6] On 23 May, he made his debut for PKNS in a 1–1 draw against Melaka United.

Kuala Lumpur City

In 2020, Nik Shahrul has joined Kuala Lumpur City after his contract with PKNS expired. He made 9 league appearances during his debut season.

On 12 January 2021, Nik Shahrul extended his contract with the club for another season.[7]

International career

He has been called up by Ong Kim Swee for Malaysia national under-23 football team. He also was called up by K. Rajagobal for the friendly matches and 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification.[8]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 12 September 2021[9]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup League Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Kelantan 2012 Malaysia Super League 2 0 — — 3 0 5 0
2013 Malaysia Super League 16 0 2 0 0 0 6 1 24 1
2014 Malaysia Super League 3 0 0 0 6 0 4 0 13 0
2015 Malaysia Super League 13 0 6 0 5 0 — 24 0
2016 Malaysia Super League 14 0 2 0 3 0 — 19 0
2017 Malaysia Super League 8 0 0 0 4 0 — 12 0
2018 Malaysia Super League 9 0 2 0 0 0 — 11 0
Total 65 0 12 0 14 0 13 1 104 1
Negeri Sembilan (loan) 2017 Malaysia Premier League 9 0 — 4 0 — 13 0
Total 9 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 13 0
PKNS 2018 Malaysia Super League 11 0 2 0 8 0 — 21 0
2019 Malaysia Super League 8 0 0 0 1 0 — 9 0
Total 19 0 2 0 9 0 0 0 30 0
Kuala Lumpur City 2020 Malaysia Premier League 9 0 — 9 0
2021 Malaysia Super League 17 0 — 0 0 — 17 0
Total 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 0
Career total 119 0 14 0 27 0 13 1 173 1

Honours

Club

Kelantan U21

Kelantan

International

Malaysia U23

References

  1. ^ "Nik Sharul Azim Profile". Goal.com. 11 September 2011. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
  2. ^ "Kelantan claim treble with Malaysia Cup win". The Star Malaysia. 20 October 2012. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
  3. ^ "Nik Shahrul puts team ahead of himself". Goal.com. Malaysia.
  4. ^ "PQPTRW had to forget "Pok Nik"". BH Online. 4 August 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  5. ^ "Pok Nik sah sertai Negeri Sembilan". BH Online. 22 May 2017. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
  6. ^ "PKNS ikat Nik Shahrul, Guerra dalam radar". BH Online. 19 May 2018. Retrieved 15 June 2018.
  7. ^ "Satu Musim Lagi Bagi Nik Shahrul". Kuala Lumpur FA. 12 January 2021.
  8. ^ "Exclusive: Nik Shahrul delighted to be part of Goal Asia's Best-XI for June". Goal.com. 8 July 2013. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  9. ^ "Nik Shahrul Azim". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
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