Zah Rahan Krangar
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Zah Rahan Krangar | ||
Date of birth | March 7, 1985 | ||
Place of birth | Monrovia, Liberia | ||
Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | PS Sleman | ||
Number | 11 | ||
Youth career | |||
2002 | None Team | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2002–2003 | Young Fellows Juventus | 4 | (0) |
2003–2004 | Racing Bafoussam | 11 | (0) |
2004–2005 | Persekaba Badung | 24 | (4) |
2005–2006 | Persekabpas Pasuruan | 24 | (11) |
2007–2010 | Sriwijaya | 99 | (27) |
2010–2014 | Persipura Jayapura | 80 | (22) |
2014–2017 | Felda United | 85 | (25) |
2018–2019 | Madura United | 31 | (6) |
2020– | PS Sleman | 2 | (0) |
International career‡ | |||
2006– | Liberia | 32 | (5) |
2015 | Malaysia XI | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of December 8, 2019 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of October 23, 2017 |
Zah Rahan Krangar[1] (born on March 7, 1985, in Monrovia) is a Liberian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Liga 1 club PS Sleman. He is also a member of the Liberia national team. Made his international debut on 3 September 2006 with a goal away to host Equatorial Guinea in his side 2–1 loss.
Club career
Early career
Zah began his career at local club Ducor Defenders in Monrovia, Liberia. Ducor Defenders, he developed into one of the country's best players in his position and was subsequently referred to as " Midfield Zah".
Racing Bafoussam Transfer
Zah first Asian experience started in 2005 after excellent performances for Cameroonian club Racing Bafoussam. Persekabpas Pasuruan quickly put in a transfer request for the versatile midfielder and he officially signed with the Indonesian club on January 1, 2005.
Felda United
On January 1, 2014 he signed for Felda United in Malaysia after impressive seasons at Indonesian club Persipura Jayapura. He moved to Felda United which was owned by Federal Land Development Authority of Malaysia (FELDA). Zah made his official debut for Felda United on 9 December 2013 during their Pre-season match in Australia ahead of the official start of the league on 12 December 2013.
International career
Zah made his International debut for the Liberia national team on 3 September 2006 playing against Equatorial Guinea where he scored his debut goal in Liberia 2–1 away lost. As of 2016, Zah Krangar have made 30 appearances for the Lone Star and with 9 Goals to his credit.
Presidential Cup friendly
Zah scored two goals to helped Liberia clinch a 2−0 win over Ghana in an international friendly or 2nd annual President's Cup in Monrovia in September 2012.[2][3]
Malaysia All Stars XI
On July 24, 2015, Zah Rahan was listed among five foreign players from the Malaysian League in the Malaysian All Stars XI squad that played against English Premier League club, Liverpool in a Pre-season and the club Asian Tour at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Malaysia. The game ended 1−1.[4]
Style of play
Zah is known for his energy in the midfield and has been compared with ex-Arsenal player Alex Song and various other African midfielders who have lots of pace and stamina. He has also been called a younger version of Michael Essien because of his hard work in the defensive midfielder role.
Personal life and education
Zah Krangar was born on March 7, 1985 at Old Government Hospital, Ashmon Street in Monrovia, Liberia. He came from a family of seven (7). He is the last born of his parents. He started his Basic Education at the C. William Brisken Elementary School in Monrovia, Liberia. He continued at the AME Zion High School in Monrovia.
Growing up, Zah had to focus on Education and Soccer. He was regarded as one of the best Midfielders on his School team. He gained the love of so many football supporters in his school and his community.
International Goals
No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref. | ||||||||
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1 | 3 September 2006 | Estadio Internacional, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea | ![]() |
1–1 | 2-1 | 2008 Africa Cup of Nations qualification | |||||||||
2 | 4 September 2012 | Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex, Monrovia, Liberia | ![]() |
1-0 | 1-0 | Friendly | |||||||||
3 | 11 September 2012 | Antoine Tubman Stadium, Monrovia, Liberia | ![]() |
2-0 | 2-0 | 2012 President Cup | |||||||||
5 | 9 October 2012 | Stade Général Seyni Kountché, Niamey, Niger | ![]() |
2-3 | 4-3 | Friendly
HonoursClub honors
Individual honors
References
External links
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- 1989 births
- Living people
- Liberian footballers
- Liberian expatriate footballers
- Liberia international footballers
- Association football midfielders
- Expatriate footballers in Indonesia
- Liberian expatriate sportspeople in Indonesia
- Indonesian Super League-winning players
- Indonesian Premier Division players
- Liga 1 (Indonesia) players
- SC Young Fellows Juventus players
- Sportspeople from Monrovia
- Persekabpas Pasuruan players
- Sriwijaya FC players
- Persipura Jayapura players
- Expatriate footballers in Malaysia
- Liberian expatriate sportspeople in Malaysia