Farizal Harun

Mohd Farizal bin Harun (born 2 February 1986 in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan) is a Malaysian footballer who plays for Selangor as a goalkeeper in the Malaysia Premier League.

In this Malay name, the name Harun is a patronymic, not a family name, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Farizal.

Farizal Harun

Personal information
Full name	Mohd Farizal bin Harun
Date of birth	(1986-02-02) 2 February 1986
Place of birth	Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Playing position(s)	Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team	Selangor
Number	30
Youth career
2005–2006	Negeri Sembilan U21
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2007–2011	Negeri Sembilan	45	(0)
2012–2013	ATM	48	(0)
2014–2018	Felda United	66	(0)
2018–	Selangor	9	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 05 May 2018

Known as Farizal most recognized due to his technical ability in term of reflex saves and specialize in saving penalty kick. From Felda Palong, Negeri Sembilan, he is the son of Felda settlers.

But his lack of consistency cost the team triumph. Once upon a time Felda United almost created history to win their first ever FA Cup but last minute Pahang managed to grabbed 2 cushioned goals. The same thing happened during 2012 Malaysia Cup Final when Kelantan scored 2 easy gol after Farizal nutmegged by himself.

During 2013 Malaysia Cup campaign, once again, the same story when ATM were leading by away goal margin to final but lost the game after the defenders failed to hold the pressure from the Kelantan offensive counterpart. Thus conceding last minute goal scored by Fakri Saarani.

2018 Farizal won his second Malaysia Premier League title with Felda United, his second title after 2012 season with ATM.

Club career

Negeri Sembilan

Farizal is a product of the Negeri Sembilan President Cup team.

He served mainly as a backup goalkeeper for Negeri Sembilan first team. At one time he is the third choice behind the likes of Malaysia international goalkeeper, Farizal Marlias and second choice Sani Anuar Kamsani.

ATM

After finding it hard to gain a regular game time, he decided to join big spending ATM in 2012 Malaysia Premier League. He helped the team win the league and finish runners-up in 2012 Malaysia Cup final against favourites Kelantan.

Felda United

2014 season

In 2014, Farizal signed a contract with Felda United with some other big names such as Indra Putra, Shukor Adan and Shahrulnizam Mustapha. He performed well and helped the team to finished second in the league.

A positive season for Felda United when they defeated other Super League side before reaching FA Cup final against eventual winner, Pahang. In 2014 Malaysia Cup semi final first leg, he helped Felda United to win against, Johor Darul Ta'zim, the Malaysia Super League winners of the season in first leg. Where both team had to played in muddy pitch of Selayang Stadium. But once again, Felda United did not managed to secure away goals advantaged when Johor Darul Ta'zim won 3–1 in second leg match. Made its Farizal 6th consecutive semi final of Malaysia Cup. A record might be not achieved by other players.

2015 season

The domestic league campaign seemed did not worked with Farizal magic when Felda United finished 5th with 10 points behind Johor Darul Ta'zim and only 3 point gap with Selangor the runners up after initial runners up, Pahang deducted 6 points after failed to paid Mohamed Borji wages. Again, Farizal carved another record onto his footballing career when Felda United qualified to semi final Malaysia Cup but lost to Kedah. Make it 7th consecutive semi final in 6 years.

2016 season

Farizal kept the most clean sheet of the league with six clean sheets. Alongside Hafizul Hakim, Khairul Fahmi and Izham Tarmizi, the two latter were regularly being called up to national team but not Farizal. The reason why local fans wondered why he didn't picked up though already had decent record in term of personal achievement.

Felda United did gave tight challenged to Johor Darul Ta'zim when they managed to hold on top position for weeks before lacked of experiences dealing with pressure cost them the league title that went to eventual champion, Johor Darul Ta'zim. Yet, he helped the team to secured play off slot for upcoming AFC Cup season their first ever Asian campaign since inception. After Johor Darul Ta'zim win the FA cup and the AFC cup slot awarded to Felda United after Johor Darul Ta'zim qualified by league position.

2017 season

Farizal played in AFC Cup campaign for the first time of his career and Felda first ever taste of Asian club championship. But the team did not managed passed the group stage after finish bottom of the group. The 2017 season end up with flying colours for Felda United after finished third in the league and reached Malaysia cup semi final which is 7th semi final for Farizal, unfortunately for upcoming 2018 super league they relegated to the premier league after failed to meet the requirement needed to compete in Super league after going through privatisation. He also nominated in 3 best goalkeepers in Super league for Anugerah Bolasepak Kebangsaan but loss to Ifwat Akmal.[1]

2018 season

Farizal stayed with some other player such as Shukor Adan, Wan Zack Haikal, Thiago Augusto and Hadin Azman even after Felda demoted to premier league. With current form, Felda is sole unbeaten team in the league with stand still at the top of the table, prove they are way higher standard than other premier league side.[2]

Farizal finally lifting his first silverware with Felda after they beating sarawak 3–1 in Kuching. which saw they become Liga Perdana Champion of the season with remaining 2 fixtures and 41 points, 10 point ahead of Felcra FC in 2nd spot.[3]

During the Malaysia Cup Campaign, Felda were leading 2–0 to turn the 1-2 aggregate deficit in Kuala Terengganu. But home side equalise to make it 2-2. Felda managed to took the lead 3-2 and 10 minutes left to semi final but later The Turtles scored another two goals to won the 4–3. Most of the Terengganu goals came from bad defensive and goalkeeping errors by Felda.

Due to re-structure financial constraints, Felda need to cut their budget for upcoming season. Begin with coach B.Sathianathan who refuse to earn much lower wages, Farizal follow suit later by signing for Selangor. This is third team Farizal under tutelage of Bhaskaran Sathianathan after ATM and Felda United.

Selangor

On 12 December 2018, Selangor announced the signing of Farizal from FELDA United for a free transfer.[4] He will join the squad alongside with new coach Selangor, B. Sathianathan, and other teammates K. Prabakaran and Azreen Zulkafali, who already join Selangor before him.

International career

Farizal included in Malaysia U-20 squad that excelled in 2004 AFC Youth Championship when the team in charged under K. Rajagopal after sacked of Jorvan Vieira.[5] The team were dismantled last minute by K. Rajagopal and Farizal amongst other new face selected after succeed in recent campaign with Negeri Sembilan during SUKMA 2004 where he helped the team won gold medal.[6]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 19 May 2018

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
Negeri Sembilan	2007–08	Malaysia Super League	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2009	Malaysia Super League	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2010	Malaysia Super League	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2011	Malaysia Super League	12	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Total		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
ATM	2012	Malaysia Premier League	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2013	Malaysia Super League	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Total		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Felda United	2014	Malaysia Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2015	Malaysia Super League	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2016	Malaysia Super League	20	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2017	Malaysia Super League	22	0	1	0	8	0	5	0	36	0
	2018	Malaysia Premier League	17	0	4	0	0	0	–	–	21	0
	Total		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Selangor	2019	Malaysia Super League	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Total		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Career total			0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Honours

Club

Felda United

• Malaysian Premier League: 2014 Runner-up
• Malaysia FA Cup: 2014 Runner-up
• Malaysian Super League: 2016 Runner-up
• Malaysian Super League: 2017 3rd Place

References

1. "Anugerah Bolasepak Kebangsaan 2017 - Senarai Calon". 90minit.com. 21 December 2017.
2. https://www.scoreboard.com/my/bola-sepak/malaysia/liga-perdana/
3. "Felda United juara Liga Premier - Bola Sepak | mStar". www.mstar.com.my. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
4. "Farizal Harun Ahli Baru Merah Kuning". faselangor. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
5. https://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/features/skuad-remaja-2004-kendalian-rajagobal-pemangkin-kebangkitan-bola-sepak-malaysia
6. http://www.bigsoccer.com/threads/korea-beats-china-for-u20-asian-youth-championship.143055/

External links

• Farizal Harun at Soccerway