Idris Abdul Karim
Idris Abdul Karim (born 29 November 1976) is a Malaysian former footballer, now works as scout for Johor Darul Takzim in the Malaysia Super League.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Idris Abdul Karim | ||
| Date of birth | 29 November 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Johor, Malaysia | ||
| Playing position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Johor Darul Takzim (scout) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1996–1999 | Johor FA | 69 | (11) |
| 2000 | Pahang FA | 21 | (1) |
| 2001–2004 | Johor FC | 52 | (10) |
| 2005–2013 | Negeri Sembilan FA | 87 | (9) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 1995–2000 | Malaysia | 39 | (5) |
| Teams managed | |||
| – | Johor Darul Takzim (scout) | ||
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 13 January 2009 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 13 January 2009 | |||
Johor-born defensive midfielder, played with Johor FA for three seasons before moving Pahang FA. He later return to his home town and join club side Johor FC. He later join Negeri Sembilan FA and become influential figure for Hoben Jang Hoben team ever since.
He forged great partnership with veteran midfielder, Rizal Sukiman in their glory years with Johor FA and now forged formidable partnership with former teammates, Rezal Zambery Yahya and national skipper, Muhammad Shukor Adan, who made a return to Negeri Sembilan FA.
Idris also represent Malaysia in 1995 until 2000. He play in a friendly match against Arsenal in 1999.