Syazwan Zainon

Mohd Syazwan bin Zainon (born 13 November 1989) is a Malaysian professional footballer.[5]

Syazwan Zainon
Personal information
Full nameMohd Syazwan bin Zainon[1]
Date of birth (1989-11-13) 13 November 1989 (age 34)[1][2]
Place of birthPerlis, Malaysia[3]
Height1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)[4]
Position(s)Winger
Team information
Current team
PT Athletic
Number22
Youth career
Bukit Jalil Sports School
2006–2007Perlis Youth
2008Harimau Muda
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2009–2010Perlis0(3)
2011Felda United21(1)
2012Johor FC12(2)
2013Felda United7(0)
2013Kedah Darul Aman (loan)
2014–2018Kedah Darul Aman86(9)
2019–2020Selangor23(1)
2021–2022Kedah Darul Aman27(2)
2023Kelantan United18(3)
International career
2016–Malaysia18(2)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Malaysia
AFF Championship
Runner-up2018
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

Born and raised in Utan Aji, Kangar in state of northern Malaysia Perlis, Syazwan got his early education at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Syed Alwi in Kayang, Perlis. Syazwan later moved to Bukit Jalil Sports School in Kuala Lumpur to further his studies.[3]

Club career

Syazwan signed one-year deal with Felda United in 2010 moves from Perlis.[6] In December 2011, Syazwan signed with Johor FC to play in 2012 Malaysia Super League.[7]

Kedah

In April 2013 it was announced that Syazwan would be joining Kedah on loan after not getting a spot in the Felda United first eleven. Syazwan later permanently joined Kedah for 2014 season. Syazwan made his competitive debut for Kedah in a 4–1 win over Perlis on 24 January 2017. He scored a goal in that match and total 4 goals in 2014 Malaysia Premier League season.[8] He helped his club to win the 2015 Malaysia Premier League and has been promoted to the 2016 Malaysia Super League.[9][10]

On 20 May 2017, in Malaysia FA Cup final, Syazwan made an assist for Ken Ilsø opening goal of Kedah. The match ended Kedah won 3–2 and Syazwan has helped his team win the second trophy this season after winning the Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Cup earlier this season.[11]

Selangor

On 7 November 2018, Syazwan announced that a transfer agreement had been reached with Selangor, allowing him to join the Red Giants side for the 2019 season. Financial details of the deal were not immediately available, but the transfer was for an undisclosed fee.[12][13][14]

International career

In September 2016, Syazwan received his first national team call-up for the international friendlies against Singapore and Afghanistan.[15] He made his debut for Malaysia against Afghanistan on 11 October 2016, before he being substitute to Hadin Azman in the 19th minute.[16][17][18]

International goals

Scores and results list Malaysia's goal tally first.[19]
#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.20 November 2016Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon, Myanmar  Cambodia1–13–22016 AFF Championship
2.5 September 2017Hang Jebat Stadium, Malacca City, Malaysia  Hong Kong1–11–12019 AFC Asian Cup qualification

Career statistics

Club

As of 15 October 2022[20][21]
MalaysiaLeagueCupLeague CupAsiaTotal
SeasonClubLeagueAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
2009PerlisMalaysia Super League02000000
201001000000
Total0300000000
2011Felda UnitedMalaysia Super League211000000
Total21100000000
2012Johor FCMalaysia Super League122000000
Total12200000000
2013Felda UnitedMalaysia Super League70000000
Total7000000000
2013Kedah (loan)Malaysia Premier League00000000
Total0000000000
2014KedahMalaysia Premier League194000105
201517100111282
2016Malaysia Super League17132111314
20171616091312
20181721060242
Total8691123740013415
2019SelangorMalaysia Super League1612172254
2020700070
Total231217200324
2021KedahMalaysia Super League14263205
2022130000030160
Total272006330365
Career total0000000000

International

As of 12 November 2018[22]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Malaysia201651
201741
201880
Total172

Honours

Kedah Darul Aman

References