Norhafiz Zamani
{{Short description|Malaysian footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2025}}
{{Malay name|Norhafiz Zamani|Misbah|note=off}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Norhafiz Zamani Misbah
| image = Norhafiz Zamani Misbah.png
| image_size = 250
| caption = Norhafiz Zamani Misbah
| fullname = Norhafiz Zamani Bin Misbah
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1981|7|15}}
| birth_place = Malacca, Malaysia
| height = {{height|meter=1.73}}
| years1 = 2000–2004
| years2 = 2005–2008
| years3 = 2009–2010
| years4 = 2011–2014
| years5 = 2015–2017
| years6 = 2018
| years7 = 2019–2020
| clubs1 = Negeri Sembilan
| clubs2 = Pahang
| clubs3 = KL PLUS FC
| clubs4 = Negeri Sembilan
| clubs5 = Kelantan
| clubs6 = Penang
| clubs7 = Negeri Sembilan
| currentclub = Mokhtar Dahari Academy (assistant coach)
| clubnumber =
| position = Centre-back
| youthyears1 = 1995–1998
| youthclubs1 = Negeri Sembilan
| caps1 =
| goals1 =
| caps2 =
| goals2 =
| caps3 =
| goals3 =
| caps4 =
| goals4 =
| caps5 = 46
| goals5 = 0
| caps6 = 19
| goals6 = 0
| caps7 = 11
| goals7 = 0
| nationalyears1 = 2001–2012
| nationalteam1 = Malaysia
| nationalcaps1 = 66[https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/malay-misbah-intl.html Norhafiz Zamani Misbah – International Appearances – Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation]
| nationalgoals1 = 2
| manageryears1 = 2021–
| managerclubs1 = Mokhtar Dahari Academy (assistant coach)
| medaltemplates = {{medalTeam|Malaysia under-23}}
{{MedalCompetition|Sea Games}}
{{MedalSilver|Sea Games 2001|Football}}
{{Medal|Comp|Merdeka Tournament}}
{{Medal|W|2007|}}
{{medalTeam|Malaysia}}
{{MedalCompetition|AFF Championship}}
{{MedalBronze|2004|}}
| club-update = 15 August 2014
| nationalteam-update = 15 August 2014
| youthyears2 = 1999
| youthclubs2 = Malaysia U-19
}}
Norhafiz Zamani bin Misbah (born 15 July 1981) is a Malaysian professional football coach and former player who played as a centre-back. He is a former member of the Malaysia national team.{{cite web|url=http://www.mstar.com.my/sukan/bola-sepak/2014/12/01/kelantan-pertaruh-lapan-pemain|title=Kelantan Pertaruh Lapan Pemain Baharu Musim Depan|publisher=MStar|date=1 December 2014|accessdate=9 September 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://www.seladang.net/2008/07/malaysia-vs-chelsea-fc-chelsea-asia-tour-2008-result|title=Barisan Malaysia XI|publisher=Seladang.net|date=29 July 2008|accessdate=9 September 2016}} With a calm character and good at controlling the situation in the penalty box, have led him to be compared to compatriot Soh Chin Ann.{{cite web|url=https://www.vocketfc.com/kombinasi-norhafiz-zamani-dengan-aidil-umpama-soh-chin-aun-dan-santokh-singh-dari-segi-cara-permainan-farizal-marlias/?amp=1|title="Kombinasi Norhafiz Zamani Dengan Aidil Umpama Soh Chin Aun Dan Santokh Singh Dari Segi Cara Permainan" – Farizal Marlias|author=Ahmad Ridzuan|language=ms|publisher=vocketfc.my|date=2 July 2020|access-date=2 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019002426/https://www.vocketfc.com/kombinasi-norhafiz-zamani-dengan-aidil-umpama-soh-chin-aun-dan-santokh-singh-dari-segi-cara-permainan-farizal-marlias/?amp=1|archive-date=19 October 2022|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2020/07/02/keeper-farizal-norhafiz-and-aidil-remind-me-of-chin-aun-and-santokh|title=Keeper Farizal: Norhafiz and Aidil remind me of Chin Aun and Santokh|author=T. AVINESHWARAN|work=The Star|date=2 July 2020|access-date=2 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019003216/https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2020/07/02/keeper-farizal-norhafiz-and-aidil-remind-me-of-chin-aun-and-santokh|archive-date=19 October 2022|url-status=live}}
Club career
=Negeri Sembilan=
He made his first appearance in professional football with Negeri Sembilan in 2001.[https://www.national-football-teams.com/club/1571/2001_2/Negeri_Sembilan_Fa.html General Information for Negeri Sembilan FA in 2001 – NFT]
=Pahang=
He moved to Pahang with a high-profile transfer after spending many years with Negeri Sembilan. Pahang was delighted with his signing and said 'Zamani is Malaysia's best defender this time'. He made superb performances with his new club. He played in the ASEAN Club Championship with other clubs in Southeast Asia, such as Tampines Rovers.{{cite web|url=http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2006&dt=0521&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Sukan&pg=su_01.htm|title=Piala FA milik Pahang|work=Utusan Malaysia|date=21 May 2006|accessdate=9 September 2016}}
=KL Plus FC=
He wants to move to another club after underperformance with Pahang. He said that he wants to move because Pahang have more difficulties after his former teammate, Indra Putra Mahayuddin moved to Selangor. He later transfer to KL PLUS FC.{{cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/story/?sec=sports&file=%2F2010%2F5%2F20%2Fsports%2F6298539|title=Turning Norhafiz into an attacking midfielder paying off for KL Plus|work=The Star (Malaysia)|date=20 May 2010|accessdate=9 September 2016}}
=Return to Negeri Sembilan=
Norhafiz joined Negeri Sembilan for the 2011 Liga Super season.[https://www.national-football-teams.com/club/1571/2011_2/Negeri_Sembilan_Fa.html General Information for Negeri Sembilan FA in 2011 – NFT] After spent 3 seasons playing with Negeri Sembilan, he moved to Kelantan on 2015.
=Kelantan=
On 1 December 2014, Norhafiz signed to Kelantan for 2015 season after spent 4 seasons playing for Negeri Sembilan. Norhafiz made his Kelantan debut on 1 March 2015 as a substitute in the 69th for Badhri Radzi in a league match lost to Kedah. He made a strong defence partnership with Jonathan McKain. Norhafiz also operated as a defensive midfielder during his time at Kelantan.{{cite web|url=http://theredwarriorsfc.com/v2/?p=5820|title=Taj akhiri teka teki, pilih sertai Kelantan|publisher=Harian Metro|date=29 April 2015|accessdate=9 September 2016}} He made 18 league appearances during his debut season with Kelantan. On 27 December 2016, although the team was having financial problems, he has confirmed to remain with Kelantan for the third season despite offers from other clubs.{{cite web|url=http://www.utusan.com.my/sukan/bola-sepak/setia-bersama-i-the-red-warriors-i-1.425104 |title=Setia bersama The Red Warriors|work=Utusan Malaysia|date=27 December 2016|accessdate=22 January 2017}}
=Penang=
In 2018, he signed a one-year contract to play for Penang.[https://www.national-football-teams.com/old/club/3093/2018_2/Penang_Fa.html Penang 2018 Season – NFT]
=Return again to Negeri Sembilan and retired=
Norhafiz return again to Negeri Sembilan and finally retired in 2020.[https://www.national-football-teams.com/old/club/1571/2019_2/Negeri_Sembilan_Fa.html Negeri Sembilan 2019 Season – NFT]
International career
=National team=
He was one of the players who won a silver medal at the 2001 SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur.[https://www.rsssf.org/tabless/sea01-det.html South East Asian Games 2001 (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) – Match Details] – RSSSF.
In 2002, Norhafiz was called up for an international friendly match against Brazil.{{cite web|url=http://www.rsssfbrasil.com/sel/brazil200203.htm|work=Dennis David Woods RSSSF |publisher=RSSSF Brasil|title=Seleção Brasileira (Brazilian National Team) 2002–2003|date=20 August 2020|access-date=20 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210711072637/https://www.rsssfbrasil.com/sel/brazil200203.htm|archive-date=11 July 2021|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/95-vs-brazil/teams/27166|title=Malaysia vs Brazil.|publisher=Sky Sports at Wayback Machine|year=2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210713110943/https://www.skysports.com/football/95-vs-brazil/teams/27166|accessdate=13 July 2021|archive-date=13 July 2021}}{{cite web|url=http://chedinsphere.blogspot.com/2013/01/brazil-lawan-malaysia-stadium-bukit.html?m=1|title=Brazil lawan Malaysia, Stadium Bukit Jalil (2002).|publisher=Chedinsphere at Wayback Machine|year=2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210714011432/http://chedinsphere.blogspot.com/2013/01/brazil-lawan-malaysia-stadium-bukit.html?m=1|accessdate=13 July 2021|archive-date=14 July 2021}} He also was part of the squad in the 2004 AFF Championship which finished at third place.
He then became the part of the national football team preparing for the 2007 AFC Asian Cup. He was then chosen into the squad of Malaysia 2007 Asian Cup. He only made his first appearance in the Asian Cup in the first group match against China where Malaysia had heavy defeated 1–5.[https://www.national-football-teams.com/matches/report/1521/Malaysia_China.html Malaysia vs. China 2007-07-10 – NFT] After this run of bad luck, he became one of three senior players to play at the 2007 Merdeka Tournament. With a combination of senior and U-23 players, Malaysia defeated Myanmar 3–1 in the final to win the trophy.
At the 2008 Merdeka Tournament, Norhafiz helped Malaysia reach the final but his missed shot during the penalty shoot-out against Vietnam lost Malaysia the match.
At November 2010, Malaysia coach, K. Rajagopal called up Norhafiz for the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup, but he was injured during the 2010 Asian Games and replaced by Razman Roslan.[https://web.archive.org/web/20221019081251/https://republika.co.id/amp/149876 Tiga Pemain Malaysia yang Wajib Diwaspadai Timnas – Republika.co.id (In Indonesia).]
=Malaysia XI=
Norhafiz also appeared for the Malaysia League XI. He was selected by coach as a defender in the Malaysia squad in a preseason friendly against Manchester United. At the inaugural Premier League Asia Trophy that involved two more English clubs Birmingham City and Newcastle United.[https://www.rsssf.org/tablesf/faplasia03.html FA Premier League Asia Cup 2003 (Kuala Lumpur) – RSSSF] After losing to Chelsea in the opening game, Malaysia competed for the 3rd place against Birmingham City. After the game which Malaysia lost, then manager of Birmingham City, Steve Bruce) was asked to single out a Malaysian player which had impressed him, his answer was Norhafiz Zamani Misbah.[https://www.rsssf.org/intldetails/2003oth.html 2003 MATCHES, OTHER MATCHES – RSSSF] He featured and captained the Malaysia XI in the 2 matches friendly against Manchester United in July 2009. Furthermore, on 21 July 2011, Norhafiz captained the Malaysia League XI in a match against Chelsea, which ended in a 0–1 loss for the Malaysia League XI.
Managerial career
On 1 February 2021, Norhafiz was hired to become assistant coach for Mokhtar Dahari Academy to aid producing quality young players from the grassroots development program.{{cite web|url=https://www.vocketfc.com/norhafiz-zamani-misbah-sertai-barisan-jurulatih-akademi-mokhtar-dahari/|title=Norhafiz Zamani Misbah Sertai Barisan Jurulatih Akademi Mokhtar Dahari|language=malay|author=Sulaiman|publisher=Vocket FC|date=1 February 2021|access-date=1 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019004619/https://www.vocketfc.com/norhafiz-zamani-misbah-sertai-barisan-jurulatih-akademi-mokhtar-dahari/|archive-date=19 October 2022|url-status=live}}
Career statistics
=Club statistics=
{{Updated|match played 8 August 2018.}}{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/norhafiz-zamani-misbah/10684/|title= Norhafiz Zamani Misbah |website=Soccerway|publisher=Perform Group|access-date=1 October 2016}}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | |||||||||||
| colspan=3 | Club performance
! colspan=2 | League ! colspan=2 | Cup ! colspan=2 | League Cup ! colspan=2 | Continental ! colspan=2 | Total | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Club | League
! Apps | Goals
! Apps | Goals
! Apps | Goals
! Apps | Goals
! Apps | Goals | ||||
| 2015 | rowspan="3"|Kelantan | rowspan="3"|Malaysia Super League | 18 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4{{efn|name=MAS|Appearances in Malaysia Cup}} | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 28 | 0 |
| 2016 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5{{efn|name=MAS|Appearances in Malaysia Cup}} | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 20 | 0 | ||
| 2017 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3{{efn|name=MAS|Appearances in Malaysia Cup}} | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 19 | 0 | ||
| colspan=3 |Total
!46 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0||67||0 | ||||
| 2018 | rowspan="1"|Penang | rowspan="1"|Malaysia Premier League | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1{{efn|name=CHA|Appearances in Challenge Cup}} | 0 | colspan="2"|– | 22 | 0 |
| colspan=3 | Career total
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=International=
{{updated|10 October 2017}}.{{NFT player|id=4124|name=Norhafiz Zamani Misbah |accessdate=18 November 2017}}
| class=wikitable style="text-align: center;"
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year | |||
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan=11|Malaysia
|2001 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | |
| colspan=2|Total | 65 | 2 |
=International goals=
| class="wikitable"
! # !! Date !! Venue !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition | ||||||
| 1. | 12 October 2003 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | {{fb|BHR}} | 2–2 | Draw | 2004 AFC Asian Cup qualification |
| 2. | 24 March 2007 | Colombo, Sri Lanka | {{fb|SRI}} | 1–4 | Won | Friendly |
Honours
=Club=
;Negeri Sembilan
- Malaysia FA Cup: 2003
- Malaysia Cup: 2011
- Charity Cup: 2012; runner-up 2004
;Pahang
- Malaysia Super League: runner-up 2005
- Malaysia FA Cup: 2006
- ASEAN Club Championship: runner-up 2005
;Kelantan
- Malaysia FA Cup: runners up 2015
=International=
=Individual=
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{Soccerway|norhafiz-zamani-misbah/10684}}
- [http://footballmalaysia.com/portal/index.php/player/norhafiz-zamani-misbah/ Norhafiz Zamani Misbah] at Football Malaysia
{{Malaysia Squad 2007 AFC Asian Cup}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Norhafiz Zamani Misbah}}
Category:Malaysian people of Malay descent
Category:Malaysian men's footballers
Category:Malaysia men's international footballers
Category:2007 AFC Asian Cup players
Category:Footballers from Malacca
Category:Negeri Sembilan FC players
Category:Sri Pahang FC players
Category:Kelantan F.C. players
Category:Malaysia Super League players
Category:21st-century Malaysian sportsmen
Category:Men's association football defenders
Category:Footballers at the 2002 Asian Games
Category:Footballers at the 2006 Asian Games