Faisal Halim

Mohd Faisal bin Abdul Halim (born 7 January 1998) is a Malaysian footballer who plays as a striker for Pahang. He is known for his skilful dribbling and pacy style of play, as well as his powerful shot and ability to score directly from corner kicks with rabona style kicks. Faisal was trained by well known Malacca coach from Jasin, Kumaruddin for past 5 years. He developed as versatile striker that strike balls like lightning. His idol, Lewandoski plays an important role in his life as he often mimicks Lewandowski’s signature goal celebration. Faisal is nicknamed “Mickey” after his late best friend die during his first appearance in football match. Mickey also famous with his thunder goal strike and Jasin Mal goal celebration. He can be recognised as a star in development. Now, according to his best friend, Jan from Bukit Lanjan, Mickey now is train under great Rabona Striker from Jasin Superstar FC to train his left foot to shoot Thunderbird Lightning Strike. Following the global coronavirus (COVID-19), under Malaysia: Restriction of Movement Order, Mickey now undergone self training where he allocated 1 hour to train himself to maintain his fitness. He knew that one day, he will become a legend like Super Mokh!

In this Malay name, the name Abdul Halim is a patronymic, not a family name, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Mohd Faisal.

Faisal Halim

Personal information
Full name	Mohamad Faisal bin Abdul Halim [1]
Date of birth	(1998-01-07) 7 January 1998
Place of birth	Mengkuang Titi, Penang, Malaysia
Height	1.58 m (5 ft 2 in)
Playing position(s)	Forward
Club information
Current team	Pahang
Number	7
Youth career
2015	Penang U-19
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2015	Penang	5	(4)
2016–	Pahang	42	(4)
National team^‡
2016–2019	Malaysia U-21	8	(0)
2018–	Malaysia U-23	4	(1)
2019–	Malaysia	1	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of June 10, 2019 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of June 2, 2019

Career

Penang

Faisal is a player for Penang's President Cup squad.[2] He scored one goal in his debut in the Malaysia Cup tournament against PDRM FA where Penang lost 2–3. He was one of the young players who were called up to train with the senior team squad in preparation for the 2015 Malaysia Cup. He is expected to help Penang's front line.

His performance in the Malaysia President Cup competition brought him to the attention of Penang's management.[3]

Pahang

On November 2015, Faisal signed a contract with Pahang.

Career statistics

Club

As of 10 June 2019.[4][5]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			Cup		League Cup		Continental		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Penang	2015	Malaysia Premier League	5	4	0	0	4	2	–		9	6
	Total		5	4	0	0	4	2	0	0	9	6
Pahang	2016	Malaysia Super League	10	1	2	0	0	0	–	–	12	1
	2017	Malaysia Super League	5	0	0	0	2	0	–		7	0
	2018	Malaysia Super League	17	2	5	0	1	0	0	0	23	2
	2019	Malaysia Super League	10	1	3	2	0	0	0	0	13	3
	Total		42	4	10	2	3	0	0	0	55	6
Career total			47	8	10	2	7	2	0	0	68	12

International

As of 2 June 2019[6]

Appearances and goals by national team and year

National team	Year	Apps	Goals
Malaysia	2019	1	0
	Total	1	0

Honours

Penang

• Malaysia Premier League: 2015

Pahang

• Malaysia FA Cup: 2017, 2018

References

1. "Player Profile". asia.eurosport.com. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
2. "Faisal jadi kebangsaan Harimau Kumbang". www.stadiumastro.com. Archived from the original on 9 March 2016. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
3. "Veloo already seeing results after one year with U21 Penang". www.thestar.com.
4. "Faisal Abdul Halim Statistics". www.soccerpunter.com. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
5. "Faisal Abdul Halim Statistics". www.soccerway.com. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
6. "Faisal Halim". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmerman. Retrieved 10 June 2019.