Zainal Abidin Hassan
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Zainal Abidin Hassan is a former Malaysian footballer and currently a manager for Shahzan Muda FC
.
Zainal is well known as the best Malaysian footballer in the 80's and 90's. His football career started with Selangor FA
in 1980. He played along with Malaysian legendary striker the late Mokhtar Dahari
, R Arumugam
, Soh Chin Aun
and other recognized faces in Malaysian football.
In 1987, he partnered Dollah Salleh
in front as they became the fierce striker for Selangor FA
and Pahang FA
in Malaysia Cup
and also the national team in SEA Games and Merdeka Tournament
. In 1996 Tiger Cup
, Zainal was awarded as the MVP of the tournament. Three years later he was awarded the AFC Century Club.
He also played for Malaysia national futsal team
, and was in the squad that took part in the 1996 FIFA Futsal World Championship
in Spain.
He retired from football in 1999 and selected to coach the Malaysian youth in 2001. In 2002 he selected as the assistant coach for Malaysia senior team. He later coached Pahang FA
and brought them their first Malaysia Super League title. In 2006 he guided Pahang FA
to win the Malaysian FA Cup.
After the contract with Pahang FA
ended, he reunites with his partner Dollah Salleh
. This time they act as manager-coach combination for Kuantan Port-Shahzan Muda FC
.
is also a footballer and has played for Selangor FA
and Pahang FA
. He also owns a restaurant, Lagenda 17 in Shah Alam.
Shahzan Muda FC
Shahzan Muda Football Club is a Malaysian football club based in Kuantan, Pahang. The club currently plays at the Malaysian FAM Cup, the third tier of the Malaysian League.-Honours:-Achievements:-Current squad:Transfers...
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Zainal is well known as the best Malaysian footballer in the 80's and 90's. His football career started with Selangor FA
Selangor FA
The Football Association of Selangor , commonly referred to as FAS or simply Selangor, competes in Malaysian football competitions representing the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan. The team is based in Shah Alam city. They are currently playing in Malaysian Super League, the top-flight of Malaysian...
in 1980. He played along with Malaysian legendary striker the late Mokhtar Dahari
Mokhtar Dahari
Allahyarham Dato' Mokhtar Dahari was a Malaysian Association football player from Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. He was one of the best players in Asia in the 1970s and is known as the best Malaysian footballer during that time, a legend in Malaysian football...
, R Arumugam
R Arumugam
Datuk R. Arumugam was a legendary Malaysian national football player from Selangor. His exceptionally long arms and brilliant saves have earned him the nickname "Spiderman". He was born on January 31, 1953 in Port Klang, Selangor. He started his football career at a very young age...
, Soh Chin Aun
Soh Chin Aun
Datuk Soh Chin Aun ; born July 28, 1950) is a Malaysian Chinese national football player from Malacca alongside the late Mokhtar Dahari and R. Arumugam. He was known as Tauke or Towkay by his team mate and fans....
and other recognized faces in Malaysian football.
In 1987, he partnered Dollah Salleh
Dollah Salleh
Dollah Salleh is a former Malaysian footballer and currently coach of Pahang FA.-Playing career:Dollah is one of Malaysia top footballer in the 80's and 90's. He with striking partner Zainal Abidin Hassan was memorize as the twin striker by the local football fans. Dollah was first introduce in...
in front as they became the fierce striker for Selangor FA
Selangor FA
The Football Association of Selangor , commonly referred to as FAS or simply Selangor, competes in Malaysian football competitions representing the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan. The team is based in Shah Alam city. They are currently playing in Malaysian Super League, the top-flight of Malaysian...
and Pahang FA
Pahang FA
The Football Association of Pahang enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Pahang. The team is based in Kuantan, Pahang. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League...
in Malaysia Cup
Malaysia Cup
The Malaysia Cup is an annual association football tournament in Malaysia. It is currently the longest-running football competition in Asia...
and also the national team in SEA Games and Merdeka Tournament
Merdeka Tournament
Merdeka Tournament or Pestabola Merdeka is a football tournament held in honour of the Malaysian National Day. The competition is named after the Malay word for independence. While the tournament had been held annually from 1957 to 1988, it has been held only 7 times from 1989 to 2007...
. In 1996 Tiger Cup
1996 Tiger Cup
The 1996 Tiger Cup is the inaugural edition of the ASEAN Football Championship, sponsored by Tiger Beer. It was hosted by Singapore from 1 September to 15 September 1996 with all 10 nations of Southeast Asia taking part, four of which were invitees.- Teams :...
, Zainal was awarded as the MVP of the tournament. Three years later he was awarded the AFC Century Club.
He also played for Malaysia national futsal team
Malaysia national futsal team
The Malaysia national futsal team represents Malaysia in international futsal competitions and is controlled by Football Association of Malaysia. Malaysia once played in the FIFA Futsal World Cup in 1996.-FIFA Futsal World Championship:-AFC Futsal Championship:...
, and was in the squad that took part in the 1996 FIFA Futsal World Championship
1996 FIFA Futsal World Championship
The 1996 edition of the FIFA Futsal World Championship was held in Spain. It was the third world championship held under the aegis of football's world governing body.- Venues :- Group A :--------- Group B :--------...
in Spain.
He retired from football in 1999 and selected to coach the Malaysian youth in 2001. In 2002 he selected as the assistant coach for Malaysia senior team. He later coached Pahang FA
Pahang FA
The Football Association of Pahang enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Pahang. The team is based in Kuantan, Pahang. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League...
and brought them their first Malaysia Super League title. In 2006 he guided Pahang FA
Pahang FA
The Football Association of Pahang enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Pahang. The team is based in Kuantan, Pahang. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League...
to win the Malaysian FA Cup.
After the contract with Pahang FA
Pahang FA
The Football Association of Pahang enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Pahang. The team is based in Kuantan, Pahang. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League...
ended, he reunites with his partner Dollah Salleh
Dollah Salleh
Dollah Salleh is a former Malaysian footballer and currently coach of Pahang FA.-Playing career:Dollah is one of Malaysia top footballer in the 80's and 90's. He with striking partner Zainal Abidin Hassan was memorize as the twin striker by the local football fans. Dollah was first introduce in...
. This time they act as manager-coach combination for Kuantan Port-Shahzan Muda FC
Shahzan Muda FC
Shahzan Muda Football Club is a Malaysian football club based in Kuantan, Pahang. The club currently plays at the Malaysian FAM Cup, the third tier of the Malaysian League.-Honours:-Achievements:-Current squad:Transfers...
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Personal life
His son Mohd Zaiza Zainal AbidinMohd Zaiza Zainal Abidin
Mohd Zaiza Zainal Abidin is a Malaysian footballer who currently plays for Pahang FA in the Malaysia Super League. He use to play for Selangor FA...
is also a footballer and has played for Selangor FA
Selangor FA
The Football Association of Selangor , commonly referred to as FAS or simply Selangor, competes in Malaysian football competitions representing the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan. The team is based in Shah Alam city. They are currently playing in Malaysian Super League, the top-flight of Malaysian...
and Pahang FA
Pahang FA
The Football Association of Pahang enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Pahang. The team is based in Kuantan, Pahang. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League...
. He also owns a restaurant, Lagenda 17 in Shah Alam.