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Zah Rahan Krangar
Personal information
Full name Zah Rahan Krangar[1]
Date of birth (1985-03-07) March 7, 1985 (age 39)
Place of birth Monrovia, Liberia
Height 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)[2][3]
Position(s) 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)
*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 (born on 7 March 1985) is a Liberian professional footballer who plays as an 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's 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 1 January 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 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.[4][5]

Malaysia All Stars XI

On 24 July 2015, Zah 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.[6]

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 much 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

Zah 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.
1 3 September 2006 Estadio Internacional, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea  Equatorial Guinea 1–1 2-1 2008 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
2 4 September 2012 Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex, Monrovia, Liberia  Malawi 1-0 1-0 Friendly
3 11 September 2012 Antoine Tubman Stadium, Monrovia, Liberia  Ghana 2-0 2-0 2012 President Cup
5 9 October 2012 Stade Général Seyni Kountché, Niamey, Niger  Niger 2-3 4-3 Friendly

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Honours

Club

Sriwijaya
Persipura Jayapura
Felda United FC

Individual

References

  1. ^ "Zah Rahan". on Soccerway.
  2. ^ [hhttps://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/zah-krangar/ "Zah Rahan Krangar: Profile"]. worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
  3. ^ "Zah Rahan Krangar". pssleman.id. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  4. ^ "Ghana suffer shock 2-0 defeat to Liberia in Presidential Cup friendly". Ghana Soccer Net. 11 September 2012.
  5. ^ "Atsu blames Liberia pitch for Black Stars defeat". Ghana Soccer Net. 12 September 2012.
  6. ^ "Red-faced Liverpool held to a draw against Malaysian Selection". The Star.com.my. 14 July 2015.
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