Ahmad Hazwan bin Bakri (born 19 June 1991) is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays as a forward or a winger for Malaysia Super League side Kuching City and the Malaysia national team.

Hazwan Bakri
Personal information
Full name Ahmad Hazwan bin Bakri
Date of birth (1991-06-19) 19 June 1991 (age 33)
Place of birth Labuan, Federal Territory, Malaysia
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Forward, winger
Team information
Current team
Kuching City
Number 33
Youth career
2007–2008 Bukit Jalil Sports School
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2013 Kuala Lumpur ? (13)
2012–2013Harimau Muda A (loan) 20 (8)
2014–2016 Selangor 46 (11)
2017–2023 Johor Darul Ta'zim 44 (5)
2019–2023 Johor Darul Ta'zim II 7 (0)
2024– Kuching City 2 (1)
International career
2011–2013 Malaysia U-23 18 (7)
2012–2019 Malaysia 30 (8)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Malaysia
Men's football
AFF Championship
Runner-up 2018
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 December 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16 November 2018

Club career

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Kuala Lumpur

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Hazwan began his career at Kuala Lumpur after being discovered by Kuala Lumpur's scout Akram Hadid on a scouting mission to Labuan.[1] He played for Kuala Lumpur youth team before being promoted to the first team. He was loaned to Harimau Muda project and spent a season playing in the Singapore's S.League.

Selangor

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Hazwan join Selangor in 2014. He played a vital role in Selangor's 2015 Malaysia Cup campaign. He scored 2 goals in the final against Kedah which saw Selangor lifting the trophy after 10 years.[2] He also named as the best player in the 2015 Malaysia Cup final.[3]

Johor Darul Ta'zim

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On 13 December 2016, Hazwan signed a two-year contract with Johor Darul Ta'zim for an undisclosed fee.[4] Press at the time reported the transfer value at figures between US$60,000 and US$100,000.[5][6]

On 20 January 2017, Hazwan made his league debut in a 1–1 draw against Kedah. He played for 43 minutes before being replaced with Jerónimo Barrales.[7] Hazwan scored his first league goal in a 1–2 defeat over Perak on 18 February 2017.[8]

Hazwan also played for the feeder team of Johor Darul Ta'zim. He played in the second leg of 2019 Malaysia Challenge Cup final against UKM.[9]

Kuching City

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After being without a club for nearly 9 months, on 9 September 2024, Hazwan signed for Kuching City in the mid-transfer window.

International career

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Youth

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In 2011, Hazwan was called up to play for Malaysia U-23. He made his Malaysia U-23 debut on 13 September 2011 playing against Oman U-23 at UiTM Stadium. On 5 February 2012, he scored his first U-23 international goal in a 2-1 defeat against Bahrain U-23 during the 2012 Olympic qualification match.[10] In the final of 2012 Thanh Nien Newspaper Cup, Hazwan scored the only goal as Malaysia defeat the host Vietnam 1-0.[11] In the 2013 Southeast Asian Games, Hazwan scored a hat-trick in a 4-1 win against Laos.[12]

Senior

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On 28 April 2012, Hazwan made his debut for the senior team, scoring a hat-trick against Sri Lanka in a friendly match as Malaysia ran out 6–0 victors.[13] Hazwan became the youngest player to score a hat trick for Malaysia.[11]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of 13 December 2023.[14][15]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup League Cup Others[a] Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Kuala Lumpur 2009 Malaysia Premier League 4 0 6 0 4
2010 Malaysia Super League 19 2 4 1 4 1 27 4
2011 Malaysia Super League 19 7 0 0 2 1 21 8
Total 13 1 12 2 16
Harimau Muda A (loan) 2012 S.League 20 8 0 0 0 0 20 8
Total 20 8 0 0 0 0 20 8
Selangor 2014 Malaysia Super League 8 1 2 0 7 2 3 0 20 3
2015 Malaysia Super League 22 7 2 1 9 4 33 12
2016 Malaysia Super League 16 3 0 0 9 4 3 1 28 8
Total 46 11 4 1 25 10 6 1 81 23
Johor Darul Ta'zim 2017 Malaysia Super League 16 3 3 1 7 2 7 1 33 7
2018 Malaysia Super League 18 1 4 0 10 1 7 2 39 4
2019 Malaysia Super League 2 0 1 0 3 0 3 0 9 0
2020 Malaysia Super League 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
2021 Malaysia Super League 4 0 3 1 1 0 8 1
2022 Malaysia Super League 4 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 7 2
2023 Malaysia Super League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 44 5 9 2 24 4 20 3 97 14
Johor Darul Ta'zim II 2019 Malaysia Premier League 1 0 1 0
2021 Malaysia Premier League 2 0 2 0
2022 Malaysia Premier League 5 0 5 0
Total 7 0 1 0 8 0
Career Total

International

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Malaysia national team[16]
Year Apps Goals
2012 2 3
2015 6 0
2016 12 4
2017 5 0
2018 5 0
Total 30 7

International goals

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As of match played 6 June 2016. Malaysia score listed first, score column indicates score after each Hazwan goal.[16]
International goals by date, venue, cap, opponent, score, result and competition
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
1 28 April 2012 Shah Alam Stadium, Shah Alam, Malaysia 1   Sri Lanka 3–0 6–0 Friendly
2 4–0
3 6–0
4 2 June 2016 Tan Sri Dato Haji Hassan Yunos Stadium, Larkin, Malaysia 10   East Timor 1–0 3–0 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification
5 2–0
6 6 June 2016 Tan Sri Dato Haji Hassan Yunos Stadium, Larkin, Malaysia 11   East Timor 2–0 3–0 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification
7 14 November 2016 Shah Alam Stadium, Malaysia 16   Papua New Guinea 1–0 2–1 Friendly

Honours

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Selangor

Johor Darul Ta'zim

Johor Darul Ta'zim II

Malaysia

Individual

References

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  1. ^ Devinder Singh (19 August 2011). "Football: Hazwan shows he's got the shots". New Straits Times. Archived from the original on 19 August 2011. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
  2. ^ Selangor Rangkul Juara Piala Malaysia Kali Ke-33, Tewaskan Kedah 2-0 - MStar, 12 December 2015.
  3. ^ Tak percaya jaringkan dua gol: Ahmad Hazwan - Berita Harian, 13 December 2015.
  4. ^ Fadhilul Izmel Ishak (13 December 2016). "RM1j untuk dapatkan Hazwan". Utusan Malaysia (in Malay). Retrieved 20 March 2018.
  5. ^ Mohamad Zulfaizan Mansor (12 December 2016). "Hazwan Bakri kini sah milik JDT" (in Malay). Berita Harian. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
  6. ^ Fadhilul Izmel Ishak (6 December 2016). "RM650,000 tebus kontrak Hazwan". Utusan Malaysia (in Malay). Retrieved 20 March 2018.
  7. ^ "Johor Darul Ta'zim 1–1 Kedah". Soccerway. 20 January 2017.
  8. ^ "Perak 2–1 Johor Darul Ta'zim". Soccerway. 18 February 2017.
  9. ^ Challenge Cup Final 2 - CMS FAM, 12 October 2019.
  10. ^ Skuad Olimpik Negara Boleh Lupa Hasrat Ke Sukan Olimpik - MStar, 6 February 2012.
  11. ^ a b HAZWAN HEADER GIVES MALAYSIA THANH NIEN CROWN - ASEAN Football Federation, 22 October 2012.
  12. ^ Myanmar SEA Games: Malaysia thrashes Laos 4-1 - Awani, 13 December 2013.
  13. ^ "Youthful Malaysia thrash Sri Lanka 6-0". The Island. 29 April 2012. Archived from the original on 19 March 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2012.
  14. ^ "Hazwan Bakri". Soccerway. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  15. ^ AHMAD HAZWAN BAKRI - Malaysian Football League.
  16. ^ a b "Bakri, Ahmad Hazwan". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
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