Luqman Hakim Shamsudin

Luqman Hakim was first discovered by National Football Development Programme of Malaysia (NFDP) before starting his career at Mokhtar Dahari Academy. He was named in Goal Malaysia's NxGn 2020 list as one of the country's biggest talents.{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-sg/lists/from-luqman-hakim-to-arif-aiman-meet-the-future-of-malaysia/2b73bkfleq2h18pkbz4hzcyc7|title=From Luqman Hakim to Arif Aiman - Meet the future of Malaysia|website=Goal.com|publisher=GOAL|access-date=13 May 2020|archive-date=3 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210203154255/https://www.goal.com/en-sg/lists/from-luqman-hakim-to-arif-aiman-meet-the-future-of-malaysia/2b73bkfleq2h18pkbz4hzcyc7|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en/lists/nxgn-2020-the-50-best-wonderkids-in-football/1csxnxdsuupje1kjm3bu4gce8m|title=NxGn 2020: The 50 best wonderkids in football|website=Goal.com|publisher=GOAL|access-date=29 July 2021|archive-date=28 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210728101310/https://www.goal.com/en/lists/nxgn-2020-the-50-best-wonderkids-in-football/1csxnxdsuupje1kjm3bu4gce8m|url-status=live}}

Luqman as a youngster, who helped Malaysia reach the 2019 AFF U-18 Youth Championship final, was due to ink a five-year deal with his new team when he turned 18 in March 2020. However, his move fell through due to the COVID-19 pandemic and he ended up joining Malaysian club Selangor FC II instead. Luqman stressed that he remained keen on a move to Europe, though, when the time was right.{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-my/news/malaysia-wonderkid-luqman-hakim-not-giving-up-on-european/1ipiv0unv6ict1t6y57iznwots|title=Luqman Hakim not giving up on European dream, but ready for Malaysia Super League challenge|website=Goal.com|publisher=GOAL|access-date=13 May 2020|archive-date=3 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210203190702/https://www.goal.com/en-my/news/malaysia-wonderkid-luqman-hakim-not-giving-up-on-european/1ipiv0unv6ict1t6y57iznwots|url-status=live}}

He eventually got his move to Kortrijk in July 2020, with Selangor announcing the move through an official statement.{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-my/news/luqman-hakim-shamsudin-join-kv-kortrijk-announce-selangor-fa/ohodnx6ukq8o14jngfoq1y4lt|title=Selangor FA confirm Luqman Hakim Shamsudin set to join Kortrijk|website=Goal.com|publisher=GOAL|access-date=4 July 2020|archive-date=4 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204095406/https://www.goal.com/en-my/news/luqman-hakim-shamsudin-join-kv-kortrijk-announce-selangor-fa/ohodnx6ukq8o14jngfoq1y4lt|url-status=live}}

On 20 September 2019, it was confirmed that Luqman had signed a five-year deal with Belgian First Division side Kortrijk, a club owned by Malaysian businessman Vincent Tan.{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-sg/news/kv-kortrijk-owner-vincent-tan-admits-having-implore-club/1szl9wotqm9ia1en6eod21v2uy|title=KV Kortrijk owner Vincent Tan admits having to convince the Belgian top-side club to sign Luqman Hakim|author=Zulhilmi Zainal|date=6 August 2020|website=Goal.com|publisher=GOAL|access-date=11 October 2021|archive-date=11 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211011095225/https://www.goal.com/en-sg/news/kv-kortrijk-owner-vincent-tan-admits-having-implore-club/1szl9wotqm9ia1en6eod21v2uy|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2019/09/20/football-striker-luqman-hakim-signs-up-with-belgium-club-kv-kortrijk|title=Luqman Hakim sign up with Belgium club KV Kortrijk|work=The Star|access-date=24 September 2019|date=20 September 2019|archive-date=20 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190920232253/https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2019/09/20/football-striker-luqman-hakim-signs-up-with-belgium-club-kv-kortrijk|url-status=live}}

He is the first Malaysian player to be allowed to sign a professional contract before the age of 18.{{Cite web|title=OFFICIEEL: KV Kortrijk zorgt voor unicum met transfer van Luqman (17)|url=https://www.voetbalprimeur.be/nieuws/896114/officieel-kv-kortrijk-zorgt-voor-unicum-met-transfer-van-luqman-17-.html|access-date=2022-01-15|website=www.voetbalprimeur.be|language=nl-NL|archive-date=15 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220115223035/https://www.voetbalprimeur.be/nieuws/896114/officieel-kv-kortrijk-zorgt-voor-unicum-met-transfer-van-luqman-17-.html|url-status=live}} Luqman was supposed to be able to join the club in March 2020, but this was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He was finally introduced by the club to the press on 6 August 2020 through a video on the club's Facebook page.

On 4 September 2020, Luqman made his debut for the first-team during a friendly match against BX Brussels, in which he scored the second goal. KV Kortrijk won the match 2–1.{{Cite web|title=KV Kortrijk wint oefenpot|url=https://www.kvk.be/nieuws/kv-kortrijk-wint-oefenpot-met-2-1/|access-date=2022-01-15|website=KV Kortrijk|language=nl|archive-date=15 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220115225639/https://www.kvk.be/nieuws/kv-kortrijk-wint-oefenpot-met-2-1/|url-status=live}} On 24 October 2020, Luqman was selected for the first team against Anderlecht and he made his league debut after coming on as a substitute in the 74th minute, with the match ending with a 1–3 loss for Kortrijk.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-23|title=Opluchting bij Anderlecht: het houdt nu wel zijn voorsprong vast in Kortrijk|url=https://sporza.be/nl/matches/voetbal/jupiler-pro-league/2020-2021/regulier/10/kv-kortrijk-anderlecht/|access-date=2022-01-15|website=sporza.be|language=nl|archive-date=15 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220115225640/https://sporza.be/nl/matches/voetbal/jupiler-pro-league/2020-2021/regulier/10/kv-kortrijk-anderlecht/|url-status=live}}

In October 2022, according to a source close to the player, Luqman Hakim Shamsudin is showing improvement after two seasons in Europe, and is slowly gaining the trust of his coach in the under-21 squad of KV Kortrijk. The coach of the main squad wanted to play him in a league match against Antwerp, but he was unfortunately injured. Luqman is said to be focused on the under-21 squad and is working hard to get a place in the main squad. The source added there is no truth to the rumor that he will be returning to Malaysia in the near future.{{Cite web |title=Luqman kekal di KV Kortrijk |date=15 October 2022 |trans-title=Luqman stays at KV Kortrijk |url=https://www.hmetro.com.my/arena/bola-sepak/2022/10/892766/luqman-kekal-di-kv-kortrijk |language=ms |access-date=15 October 2022 |archive-date=15 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221015165825/https://www.hmetro.com.my/arena/bola-sepak/2022/10/892766/luqman-kekal-di-kv-kortrijk |url-status=live }} Early February 2023, Icelandic second level football club Njarðvík reported that Luqman would spend the full year 2023 on loan to them.{{Cite web |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CoVbyytDLa5/?hl=en |title=Njarðvík FC on Instagram |access-date=7 February 2023 |archive-date=7 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207131132/https://www.instagram.com/p/CoVbyytDLa5/?hl=en |url-status=live }}

On 7 February 2023, Luqman Hakim was loaned out to Iceland club Njarðvík FC by KV Kortrijk on a one-year loan in 1. deild karla as Luqman was looking for more playing time, according to Kortrijk director of football.{{Cite news |date=7 February 2023 |title=KORTRIJK ALLOW 'MALAYSIAN MESSI' LUQMAN HAKIM TO JOIN UMF NJARDVIK ON LOAN!|publisher=onefootball.com |url=https://onefootball.com/fr/news/kortrijk-allow-malaysian-messi-luqman-hakim-to-join-umf-njardvik-on-loan-36752154 |access-date=8 February 2023}}

On 8 April 2023, Luqman made his first team debut for Njarðvík FC after selected for starting eleven in Icelandic Men's Football Cup round of 32 against Augnablik and won 3–2. Luqman also made his first assist in his team debut.{{Cite news |date=8 April 2023 |title=Luqman made his first asist!|publisher=vocketfc.com |url=https://www.vocketfc.com/luqman-hakim-sumbang-satu-assist-pada-aksi-kompetitif-pertama-bersama-njardvik/ |access-date=9 April 2023}}

On 20 April 2023, Luqman made his first official goal for team the in a 4–1 win against Fjarðabyggð / Leiknir in round of 16 of Icelandic Men's Football Cup. He scored in the 93rd minute of the match.{{Cite news |date=21 April 2023 |title=Luqman First Goal!|publisher=stadiumastro.com |url=https://www.stadiumastro.com/bola-sepak/luqman-hakim-ledak-gol-pertama-bersama-njardvik-233940 |access-date=21 April 2023}}

On 16 January 2024, Luqman joined YSCC Yokohama currently in J3 League on loan for the rest of the 2023–24 season. His decision to joined YSCC Yokohama is based on looking for more play time with the club.{{Cite web |title=LUQMAN HAKIM {{!}} Y.S.C.C. Yokohama Player |url=https://www.jleague.co/players/7793/LUQMAN-HAKIM/ |access-date=2024-02-13 |website=J.LEAGUE |language=en}} He made his debut in a J.League Cup match against Mito Hollyhock on 6 March 2024 coming in as a substitute in the 77th minutes.[https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2024/03/1022238/striker-luqman-makes-memorable-debut-japan-watch Striker Luqman makes memorable debut in Japan] - New Straits Times, 7 March 2024. On 9 March 2024, Luqman made his J3 League debut as a starting eleven against Matsumoto Yamaga.[https://makanbola.com/debut-luqman-hakim-bakal-disiarkan-di-astro/ Debut Luqman Hakim Bakal Disiarkan Di Astro] - Makan Bola, 9 March 2024.[https://makanbola.com/luqman-hakim-terus-menyinar-ketuai-jentera-serangan-yokohama-scc/ Luqman Hakim Terus Menyinar, Ketuai Jentera Serangan Yokohama SCC] - Makan Bola, 9 March 2024.

Luqman has represented Malaysia at all youth level from the under 16-side to the under-23 sides. He was part of the national team for the 2018 AFC U-16 Championship that took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.{{cite web|url=https://www.fam.org.my/news/senarai-23-pemain-skuad-malaysia-ke-kejuaraan-b-16-afc-2018|publisher=Football Association of Malaysia|title=Senarai 23 Pemain ke Kejuaraan B16 AFC 2018|access-date=24 November 2019|archive-date=11 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111163438/https://www.fam.org.my/news/senarai-23-pemain-skuad-malaysia-ke-kejuaraan-b-16-afc-2018|url-status=live}} On 20 September 2018, he made an emphatic start to the AFC U-16 Championship with a 6–2 win over Tajikistan.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsportsasia.com/football/asian-football/943189/afc-u-16-championship-four-goal-luqman-stars-as-malaysia-make-emphatic-start/|publisher=Fox Sports Asia|title=Four goal Luqman stars as Malaysia make emphatic stats|access-date=24 November 2019|archive-date=21 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180921121722/https://www.foxsportsasia.com/football/asian-football/943189/afc-u-16-championship-four-goal-luqman-stars-as-malaysia-make-emphatic-start/|url-status=live}} In that match, he scored four goals. Luqman also assisted Najmuddin Akmal goal in the opening group-stage match. He played every minute of Malaysia's campaign at the tournament, which saw them eliminated at the group stage.{{cite web|url=https://m.cnnindonesia.com/olahraga/20180927125550-142-333657/malaysia-tersingkir-dari-piala-asia-u-16-2018|publisher=CNN Indonesia|title=Malaysia tersingkir dari Piala Asia B16 2018|access-date=24 November 2019|archive-date=21 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230421132550/https://www.cnnindonesia.com/olahraga/20180927125550-142-333657/malaysia-tersingkir-dari-piala-asia-u-16-2018|url-status=live}}

He later moved up to the under 19s squad for 2019 AFF U-19 Youth Championship in the Vietnam. Luqman played a large role in the Malaysia under-19s progression to the semi-finals.{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2019/08/17/aff-under-19-m039sia-in-final-after-thrilling-4-3-win-over-indonesia|work=The Star (Malaysia)|title=Malaysia in final after thrilling 4-3 win over Indonesia|access-date=24 November 2019|archive-date=14 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190914133438/https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2019/08/17/aff-under-19-m039sia-in-final-after-thrilling-4-3-win-over-indonesia|url-status=live}} He scored 4 goals in 5 appearances during the matches. He played in the final against Australia which Malaysia lost 1–0.{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-my/amp/news/malaysia-australia-aff-u18-championship-final-next-media-cup/|publisher=Goal|title=Maloney proud of second place finish despite final heartbreak}}

On 2 November 2019, Luqman was named in the 20-man Malaysia Squad for the 2019 Sea Games.{{cite web|url= https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2019/11/21/luqman-likely-to-get-sea-games-nod|work= The Star|title= Luqman likely to get Sea Games nod|access-date= 28 July 2020|archive-date= 28 July 2020|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200728075419/https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2019/11/21/luqman-likely-to-get-sea-games-nod|url-status= live}}

In May 2021, Luqman was called up to the Malaysian national team for the friendly match against Bahrain and the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against the United Arab Emirates, Vietnam and Thailand.{{cite web|url=https://www.fam.org.my/news/siaran-media-senarai-25-pemain-ke-kem-latihan-pusat-skuad-harimau-malaya-bermula-16-mei-2021|title=Siaran Media: Senarai 25 Pemain Ke Kem Latihan Pusat Skuad Harimau Malaya Bermula 16 Mei 2021|language=ms|publisher=Football Association of Malaysia|date=10 May 2021|access-date=1 June 2021|archive-date=10 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210510142704/https://www.fam.org.my/news/siaran-media-senarai-25-pemain-ke-kem-latihan-pusat-skuad-harimau-malaya-bermula-16-mei-2021|url-status=live}} He debuted on 28 May 2021 in a 2–0 defeat against Bahrain.{{cite web |title=Bahrain – Malaysia 2:0 (Friendlies 2021, May) |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/report/freundschaft-2021-mai-bahrain-malaysia/ |website=worldfootball.net |access-date=1 June 2021 |language=en |archive-date=3 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603081020/https://www.worldfootball.net/report/freundschaft-2021-mai-bahrain-malaysia/ |url-status=live }}

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Malaysia U19

• AFF U-19 Youth Championship runner-up: 2019

Individual

• AFC U-16 Championship top scorer: 2018
• Southeast Asian Games top scorer: 2021

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