K. Nanthakumar

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In this Indian name, the name Kaliappan is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Nanthakumar. The abbreviation "a/l" (anak lelaki) or "a/p" (anak perempuan), if used, means "son of" or "daughter of" in Malay respectively.
K. Nanthakumar
Personal information
Full name Nanthakumar a/l Kaliappan
Date of birth (1977-10-13) 13 October 1977 (age 46)
Place of birth Perak, Malaysia
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Defensive Midfielder, Centre Back
Team information
Current team
 Perak (Fitness coach)
Youth career
1998 Perak President's Cup Team
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1998–2004 Perak FA 89 (5)
2005 MPPJ FC[1] 7 (0)
2006–2008 Perak FA[2] 41 (2)
2008–2010 Selangor FA[3] 22 (2)
2010–2012 Perak FA[4] 31 (1)
2013 Kelantan FA 7 (0)
2014 Negeri Sembilan FA 17 (0)
2015–2017 MISC-MIFA ?? (1)
International career‡
2002–2010 Malaysia 37 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 January 2018
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 5 December 2013

Nanthakumar Kaliappan (born 13 October 1977) or better known as K. Nanthakumar is a former Malaysian footballer. He played as a defensive midfielder. He was a member of the Malaysian national team. He is now currently a fitness coach for MISC-MIFA

Club career

He is renowned for his physical appearance which is always quoted to overshadow many strikers in the Malaysian League as well as at international stage.

Kelantan

In late 2012, Nanthakumar has signed contract to play for Kelantan. Although he already 35 years old but Kelantan think that they may use his experiences and skills to strengthen the team.[5][6][7][8][9]

International career

Nanthakumar has represented Malaysia since the 2002 Tiger Cup. From then onwards, he has been a regular on the national team. He has helped Malaysia to finish third in the 2004 Tiger Cup and even made a semi final appearance during the 2007 ASEAN Football Championship. He was also part of the 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying squad.[10][11]

References

  1. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2006/5/11/sports/14213414&sec=sports[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. ^ http://my.news.yahoo.com/exclusive-k-nanthakumar-confident-success-kelantan-2013-184300440--sow.html[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3902/exclusives/2012/12/27/3629707/exclusive-k-nanthakumar-confident-of-success-with-kelantan
  7. ^ http://football.thestar.com.my/2012/12/29/kelantans-subra-backs-nantha-to-replace-him-in-defence[permanent dead link]
  8. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 3 July 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  9. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 3 July 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  10. ^ K. Nanthakumar – FIFA competition record (archived)
  11. ^ K. Nanthakumar at National-Football-Teams.com

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