Norshahrul Idlan Talaha
Encyclopedia
Norshahrul Idlan Talaha is a Malaysian footballer
who is currently plays as a striker for Kelantan FA
and the Malaysia national football team
. With his great pace, dribbling skill and offensive-solo effort, many considered him as the best striker in Malaysia for this era. A great worker in the pitch, he may serve as one of the savior for the Malaysian football for many years to come.
, Terengganu
. He moved to Perak
when he was 3 years old. He attended a local school and started playing for the Perak FA President's Cup Team
at the age of 14. He was later promoted to play for the Perak senior team
at the age of 17 in 2003. He was mostly a substitute for Perak and sometimes play for the reserve team. After he was invited to play for the Malaysia national under-20 football team at the 2004 AFC Youth Championship that was held in Malaysia. He executed a perfect long range shot and scored one goal for Malaysia. Malaysia later only made it to the quarter finals. After the tournament, he became a regular striker for Perak.
Norshahrul joined Negeri Sembilan FA
in 2006 only to play for one year. He later was invited to join the newly created club, UPB-MyTeam FC
. He was the one of the team key player and the top scorer with 14 goals.
After UPB-MyTeam FC
became defunct, he joined Kelantan FA
.
. He made his full international debut against Bahrain
on October 28, 2007 after coming in for Sumardi Hajalan
.
On 12 July 2009, Norshahrul scored his first senior international goals in an unofficial match against Zimbabwe. He later score his first full international goal against Lesotho
on 11 September 2009.
He was part of the Kelantan's
2010 Malaysia Cup
winning team. Norshahrul won two awards at the 2010 Anugerah Bola Sepak Kebangsaan 100Plus-FAM as the Best Forward and Most Valuable Player.
In November 2010, Norshahrul was called up to the Malaysia national squad
by coach K. Rajagopal
for the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup
. Norshahrul scored 2 goals for Malaysia that time, one was a 5-1 loss against Indonesia
and a 5-1 victory against Laos
. Malaysia won the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup title for the first time in their history.
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Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
who is currently plays as a striker for Kelantan FA
Kelantan FA
The Kelantan Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kelantan, Malaysia. The team is based in the city of Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. They are currently playing in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League...
and the Malaysia national football team
Malaysia national football team
The Malaysian national football team nicknamed Harimau Malaya, as the Malayan Tiger, is the national team of Malaysia and is controlled by the Football Association of Malaysia...
. With his great pace, dribbling skill and offensive-solo effort, many considered him as the best striker in Malaysia for this era. A great worker in the pitch, he may serve as one of the savior for the Malaysian football for many years to come.
Career
Norshahrul was born in BesutBesut
Besut is a district in the Malaysian state of Terengganu. It is bordered by the state of Kelantan to the north and the South China Sea to the east. It is the northern gateway to Terengganu. Kampung Raja is the district capital, though Jertih is more developed. Another major town is Kuala Besut....
, Terengganu
Terengganu
Terengganu is a sultanate and constitutive state of federal Malaysia. The state is also known by its Arabic honorific, Darul Iman...
. He moved to Perak
Perak
Perak , one of the 13 states of Malaysia, is the second largest state in the Peninsular Malaysia bordering Kedah and Yala Province of Thailand to the north, Penang to the northwest, Kelantan and Pahang to the east, Selangor the Strait of Malacca to the south and west.Perak means silver in Malay...
when he was 3 years old. He attended a local school and started playing for the Perak FA President's Cup Team
Perak FA President's Cup Team
The Football Association of Perak enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perak. The team currently plays in the Malaysia President Cup.-Background:...
at the age of 14. He was later promoted to play for the Perak senior team
Perak FA
The Football Association of Perak enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perak. The team currently plays in the Malaysia Super League....
at the age of 17 in 2003. He was mostly a substitute for Perak and sometimes play for the reserve team. After he was invited to play for the Malaysia national under-20 football team at the 2004 AFC Youth Championship that was held in Malaysia. He executed a perfect long range shot and scored one goal for Malaysia. Malaysia later only made it to the quarter finals. After the tournament, he became a regular striker for Perak.
Norshahrul joined Negeri Sembilan FA
Negeri Sembilan FA
The Football Association of Negeri Sembilan enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Negri Sembilan. The team is based in Seremban. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League...
in 2006 only to play for one year. He later was invited to join the newly created club, UPB-MyTeam FC
UPB-MyTeam FC
For information about the reality TV series, see MyTeam .UPB MyTeam Football Club is a defunct Malaysian soccer club which formerly competed in the top tier of Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League...
. He was the one of the team key player and the top scorer with 14 goals.
After UPB-MyTeam FC
UPB-MyTeam FC
For information about the reality TV series, see MyTeam .UPB MyTeam Football Club is a defunct Malaysian soccer club which formerly competed in the top tier of Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League...
became defunct, he joined Kelantan FA
Kelantan FA
The Kelantan Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kelantan, Malaysia. The team is based in the city of Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. They are currently playing in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League...
.
International Career
Norshahrul has played for the Malaysia national youth team for 2004 AFC Youth Championship. He is also one of the Malaysia under 23 players that won the 2007 Merdeka Tournament2007 Merdeka Tournament
The 2007 Merdeka Tournament is the 39th editions of the Merdeka Tournament and was held on August 20 to August 29, 2007.-Group stage:-Group A:---------------------Group B:-------------------------Knockout stage:-Semi finals:...
. He made his full international debut against Bahrain
Bahrain national football team
The Bahrain national football team is the national team of the Kingdom of Bahrain and is controlled by the Bahrain Football Association; it was founded in 1951 and joined FIFA in 1966. They have never reached the finals of the World Cup, but have twice come within one match of doing so...
on October 28, 2007 after coming in for Sumardi Hajalan
Sumardi Hajalan
Sumardi Hajalan is a Malaysian footballer who is currently a Defender for Johor FC. He is a member of the Malaysian national team...
.
On 12 July 2009, Norshahrul scored his first senior international goals in an unofficial match against Zimbabwe. He later score his first full international goal against Lesotho
Lesotho national football team
The Lesotho national football team, nicknamed the Likuena , is the national team of Lesotho and is controlled by the Lesotho Football Association...
on 11 September 2009.
He was part of the Kelantan's
Kelantan FA
The Kelantan Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kelantan, Malaysia. The team is based in the city of Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. They are currently playing in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League...
2010 Malaysia Cup
2010 Malaysia Cup
-Second leg:---------------------Group B:-First leg:-------------------------Second leg:---------------------Group C:-First leg:---------------------Second leg:---------------------Group D:...
winning team. Norshahrul won two awards at the 2010 Anugerah Bola Sepak Kebangsaan 100Plus-FAM as the Best Forward and Most Valuable Player.
In November 2010, Norshahrul was called up to the Malaysia national squad
Malaysia national football team
The Malaysian national football team nicknamed Harimau Malaya, as the Malayan Tiger, is the national team of Malaysia and is controlled by the Football Association of Malaysia...
by coach K. Rajagopal
K. Rajagopal
Datuk K. Rajagopal, is a Malaysian football manager and former professional player. He is currently the head coach of Malaysia and former Under-23 Malaysia coach....
for the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup
2010 AFF Suzuki Cup
The 2010 AFF Cup, sponsored by Suzuki and officially named the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup, took place on December 1–29, 2010. Indonesia and Vietnam hosted the preliminary stage from 1 to 7 December for Group A and 2 to 8 December for Group B. The semi-finals were played home and away with the first legs...
. Norshahrul scored 2 goals for Malaysia that time, one was a 5-1 loss against Indonesia
Indonesia national football team
The Indonesia national football team represents Indonesia in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Indonesia . Prior to independence in 1945, the team competed as the Dutch East Indies national football team. Under this name, Indonesia was the first Asian team to...
and a 5-1 victory against Laos
Laos national football team
The Laos national football team is the national team of Laos and is controlled by the Lao Football Federation. A member of the AFC, Laos has developed regional rivalries with Thailand and Burma.-History:...
. Malaysia won the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup title for the first time in their history.
Senior team
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Appearances in major competitions
| Competition | App. | Goals | Team Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC First Round This page provides the summaries of the AFC First Round matches for the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification.-Format:In this round teams ranked from 6–24 were randomly drawn against teams ranked from 25–43, and the draw took place on 6 August 2007 in the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia... |
1 | 0 | First Round |
| 2011 AFC Asian Cup qualification 2011 AFC Asian Cup qualification The 2011 AFC Asian Cup qualification saw various countries take part to determine 10 spots to the final tournament in Qatar under the new qualification system set by the Asian Football Confederation .... |
3 | 0 | 3/3 |
| 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup The 2010 AFF Cup, sponsored by Suzuki and officially named the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup, took place on December 1–29, 2010. Indonesia and Vietnam hosted the preliminary stage from 1 to 7 December for Group A and 2 to 8 December for Group B. The semi-finals were played home and away with the first legs... |
7 | 2 | Winner's |
Full international goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 11 September 2009 | MBPJ Stadium, Petaling Jaya Petaling Jaya Petaling Jaya is a Malaysian city originally developed as a satellite township for Kuala Lumpur comprising mostly residential and some industrial areas. It is located in the Petaling district of Selangor with an area of approximately 97.2 km². On 20 June 2006, Petaling Jaya was granted a... , Malaysia |
5–0 | Win | Friendly match Exhibition game An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition... |
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| 2. | 1 December 2010 | Bung Karno Stadium Bung Karno Stadium Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, officially Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Senayan, Central Jakarta, Indonesia. It is named after Sukarno, Indonesia's first President... , Jakarta Jakarta Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre... , Indonesia Indonesia Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an... |
1-5 | Lost | 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup The 2010 AFF Cup, sponsored by Suzuki and officially named the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup, took place on December 1–29, 2010. Indonesia and Vietnam hosted the preliminary stage from 1 to 7 December for Group A and 2 to 8 December for Group B. The semi-finals were played home and away with the first legs... |
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| 3. | 7 December 2010 | Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium | 5-1 | Win | 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup The 2010 AFF Cup, sponsored by Suzuki and officially named the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup, took place on December 1–29, 2010. Indonesia and Vietnam hosted the preliminary stage from 1 to 7 December for Group A and 2 to 8 December for Group B. The semi-finals were played home and away with the first legs... |
Appearances in major competitions
| Competition | App. | Goals | Team Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 AFC Men's Pre-Olympic Tournament 2008 AFC Men's Pre-Olympic Tournament The Asian Football Confederation's Pre-Olympic Tournament was held from 7 February to 21 November 2007. Twenty-four teams entered the qualification for the three allocated spots for the 2008 Summer Olympics Football tournament in Beijing.... |
1 | 0 | Second Round |
| 2007 SEA Games Football at the 2007 Southeast Asian Games The football tournament at the 2007 Southeast Asian Games was held rom December 1, 2007 to December 14, 2007 in Nakhon Ratchasima Province of Thailand. The men's tournament is played by U-23 national teams, while the women's tournament has no age limit.Hosts Thailand won gold in both men's and... |
3 | 0 | Group Stage |
| 2009 SEA Games Football at the 2009 Southeast Asian Games ----------------- Group B :--------- Knockout stages :- Semi-finals :----- Third place match :- Final :- Group stage :----------------- Final :- References :... |
6 | 3 | Winner's |
| 2010 Asian Games Football at the 2010 Asian Games Football at the 2010 Asian Games was being held in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China from November 7 to 25, 2010. The opening match was played 5 days prior to the opening ceremony... |
4 | 2 | Round of 16 |
Honours
Kelantan FA- Malaysia CupMalaysia CupThe Malaysia Cup is an annual association football tournament in Malaysia. It is currently the longest-running football competition in Asia...
: Winners(2010),Runners-up (3): 2009 - Division 1/Premier 1/Super League: Runners-up (1): 2010, Winners (1): 2011
- Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Cup (Charity Shield Malaysia): Winners (1): 2011
Individual
- 2010 Anugerah Bola Sepak Kebangsaan 100Plus-FAM: the Best Forward and Most Valuable Player
- 2011 Anugerah Bola Sepak Kebangsaan 100Plus-FAM: the Best Forward and Most Valuable Player