Adib Zainudin

{{short description|Malaysian footballer}}

{{Malay name|Muhammad Adib|Zainuddin|note=on}}

{{EngvarB|date=October 2016}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2016}}

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Adib Zainudin

| image =

| caption = Adib Zainudin

| fullname = Muhamad Adib bin Zainudin{{cite news

|url=http://gms.kualalumpur2017.com.my/RS2017/Athlete/ProfilePage/6848

|title=Athlete profile

|publisher=www.kualalumpur2017.com.my

|date=3 August 2017

|accessdate=1 September 2017

|archive-date=3 September 2017

|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903165049/http://gms.kualalumpur2017.com.my/RS2017/Athlete/ProfilePage/6848

|url-status=dead

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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1995|02|15}}{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20170817123122/http://www.shsti.net/pemain/view/2289.html Adib Zainudin]}} Retrieved 17 August 2017.

| birth_place = Mersing, Johor, Malaysia

| height = {{height|meter=1.81 }}{{cite web | url = http://www.pengurusanbolasepakfam.org.my/PengurusanBolasepak/admin/mediafam.php?akaun_nama=FELCRAFC | title = Felcra 2017 | work = www.pengurusanbolasepakfam.org.my | accessdate = 1 March 2016 | archive-date = 19 August 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180819182214/https://www.pengurusanbolasepakfam.org.my/PengurusanBolasepak/admin/mediafam.php?akaun_nama=FELCRAFC | url-status = dead }}

| currentclub = PT Athletic

| clubnumber = 4

| position = Centre-back

| youthyears1 = 2013

| youthclubs1 = Johor U-21

| youthyears2 = 2014

| youthclubs2 = Harimau Muda C

| years1 = 2015–2017

| clubs1 = UiTM FC

| caps1 = 39

| goals1 = 0

| years2 = 2017

| clubs2 = → Felcra FC (loan)

| caps2 = 15

| goals2 = 2

| years3 = 2018–2021

| clubs3 = Johor Darul Ta'zim II

| caps3 = 35

| goals3 = 0

| years4 = 2022–2023

| clubs4 = Terengganu

| caps4 = 9

| goals4 = 0

| nationalyears1 = 2016–2018

| nationalteam1 = Malaysia U23

| nationalcaps1 = 22

| nationalgoals1 = 1

| medaltemplates = {{medalTeam|Malaysia under-23}}

{{MedalCompetition|Sea Games}}

{{MedalSilver|Sea Games 2017|Football}}

| club-update =

| nationalteam-update = 20 August 2018

| years5 = 2024–

| clubs5 = PT Athletic

| caps5 = 0

| goals5 = 0

}}

Muhammad Adib bin Zainudin (born 15 February 1995) is a Malaysian professional footballer who currently plays for Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League club PT Athletic. Adib plays mainly as a centre-back.{{cite news|url=https://www.bharian.com.my/sukan/bola/2017/08/310829/kami-tak-besar-kepala-adib-zainuddin|title=Kami tak besar kepala - Adib Zainuddin|trans-title=We are not big heads - Adib Zainuddin|author=Aziman Rosdi|language=ms|date=10 August 2017|accessdate=17 August 2017}}{{cite news|url=http://www.stadiumastro.com/sukan/bola-sepak/artikel/semangat-juang-bantu-kami-layak-ke-china-adib-zainuddin/50535|title=Semangat juang bantu kami layak ke China - Adib|trans-title=Our fighting spirit is worthy of China - Adib|language=ms|publisher=Stadium Astro|date=24 July 2017|accessdate=17 August 2017}}{{cite news|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2016/08/29/frank-wants-more-matches-to-get-ready/|title=Frank wants more matches to prepare for SEA Games|date=29 August 2016|accessdate=17 August 2017}}{{cite news|url=http://www.mstar.com.my/sukan/bola-sepak/2017/07/13/kim-swee-b22/|title=Kim Swee Buru Kemenangan|language=ms|date=13 June 2017|accessdate=17 August 2017}}{{cite news|url=http://www.utusan.com.my/sukan/bola-sepak/19-pemain-baharu-sandaran-uitm-fc-1.42485|title=19 pemain baharu sandaran UiTM FC|trans-title=19 new UiTM FC backup players|language=ms|date=30 December 2014|accessdate=17 August 2017}} Adib was promoted as the captain of the Malaysia U-23 national team in 2016 after the former captain Faris Shah Rosli got a long-term injury. He was part of the national team that qualified for the 2018 AFC U-23 Championship in China.

Born and raised in Mersing,{{cite news|url=http://www.sinarharian.com.my/maskulin/adib-bermula-dari-bawah-1.734323|title=Adib bermula dari bawah|language=ms|publisher=Sinar Harian|date=23 September 2017|accessdate=23 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923101110/http://www.sinarharian.com.my/maskulin/adib-bermula-dari-bawah-1.734323|archive-date=23 September 2017|url-status=dead}} Johor, Adib started his football career when he went to Sekolah Sukan Tunku Mahkota Ismail in Johor. In 2013, he played for Johor U-21 team before moved to Harimau Muda C on the following year.{{cite web|author=|url=http://www.stadiumastro.com/ms/article/2016/08/26/adib-buktikan-pelajar-ipt-mampu-bersaing|title=Adib buktikan pelajar IPT mampu bersaing|trans-title=Adib proves IPT students can compete|publisher=Stadium Astro|language=ms|date=26 August 2016|accessdate=17 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170323235230/http://www.stadiumastro.com/ms/article/2016/08/26/adib-buktikan-pelajar-ipt-mampu-bersaing|archive-date=23 March 2017|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mstar.com.my/sukan/bola-sepak/2016/03/08/senarai-31-pemain/|title=Bekas Kapten Harimau Muda C Antara 31 Pemain Disenarai Bernhardt - Bola Sepak|publisher=mStar|language=ms|date=16 March 2017|accessdate=17 August 2017}}

In December 2014, Adib signed a contract with Shah Alam based club, UiTM FC.{{cite news|url=https://www.hmetro.com.my/node/118187|author=Firdaus Hashim|title=UiTM terus momentum|trans-title=UiTM continues its momentum|language=ms|date=26 February 2016|accessdate=17 August 2017}} It was a good move as UiTM allowed him to pursue his degree in Sports science, although with a below-market salary offer.{{cite web|url=https://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/features/sea-games-captain-adib-zainuddin-a-student-angling-a-big-move|title=SEA Games captain Adib Zainuddin: A student angling for a big move|author=Vijhay Vick|date=27 July 2017|accessdate=17 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817122742/https://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/features/sea-games-captain-adib-zainuddin-a-student-angling-a-big-move|archive-date=17 August 2017|url-status=dead}} He spent two seasons with the club before he was loaned out to Felcra FC at the start of 2017 season.{{cite web |url=https://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/features/watch-space-eight-lower-league-malaysians-destined-stardom |title=Watch this space – Eight lower-league Malaysians destined for stardom |publisher=FourFourTwo |date=24 August 2017 |accessdate=25 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170825020505/https://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/features/watch-space-eight-lower-league-malaysians-destined-stardom |archive-date=25 August 2017 |url-status=dead }} He wanted the loan move as the club offered him a better salary.{{cite web|url=http://www.utusan.com.my/sukan/bola-sepak/19-pemain-baharu-sandaran-uitm-fc-1.42485 |title=19 pemain baharu sandaran UiTM FC |work=Utusan Malaysia |date=30 December 2014 |accessdate=17 August 2017}}

Adib made 6 appearances and 1 goal during 2017 Southeast Asian Games in Kuala Lumpur. The goal made during 4th match of the group stage against Laos which ended Malaysia won by 3–1.{{cite web|url=https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2017/08/271756/daring-dream-malaysia-enters-football-semis-3-1-win-over-laos |title=Daring to dream: Malaysia enters football semis with 3-1 win over Laos |publisher=New Straits Times |date=23 August 2017 |accessdate=30 August 2017}}