Khairul Azman Mohamed

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fullname = Khairul Azman Mohamed
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dateofbirth = birth date and age|1968|3|05
cityofbirth = Kuantan, Pahang
countryofbirth = Malaysia
height = 185cm
years = 1985-1995
1995-2005
clubs = Pahang FA
Sabah FA
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position = Goalkeeper
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nationalyears = 1991-1997
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Khairul Azman Mohamed (born on March 05, 1968) is a former Malaysian footballer who was a goalkeeper for Pahang, Sabah and the Malaysia national football team.

Career

Khairul Azman starts his football career with Pahang youth team in 1985. At that time he was only seventeen and he was the best youth goalkeeper for Pahang. His impressive performance with Pahang youth team had attract him to represent Malaysia at the ASEAN School Championship at Jakarta, Indonesia. Then he chosen to be the part of Pahang FA senior squad during 1985 season.

In 1991, he was chosen to be the part of Malaysia national football team. His memorable games at the international arena are against England national football team where Malaysia lost 2-4 against the world giant. 1993 saw him clinch his first international title after helping Malaysia to defeat South Korea 3-1 at the 1993 Merdeka Tournament. During his time with the national team, Khairul said his feared player at the international arena is the Saudi Arabian forward Khalid al-Muwalid during the 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC). He also feared Alistair Edwards of Johor FA in the Malaysia League.

During his time with Pahang, he help the "Tok Gajah" to win 1992 Malaysia Cup and runners-up during 1994 and 1995 Malaysia Cup. He then regarded as the best Asian goalkeeper. After ended the 1995 season without winning any trophy, he transfer to Sabah FA at East Malaysia.

During his day with Sabah FA, he enjoy many great success with the "The Rhinos". He win the Malaysian FA Cup in his first season with Sabah. Then, he help Sabah to clinch their first Malaysian League title at 1996 season and bring Sabah to their first Malaysia Cup final. Sabah evetually lost their first final to Selangor by penalties but his impressive performance voted him as the Best Player during 1996 Malaysia Cup. He then chosen to represent Malaysia at the 1996 Tiger Cup. He help the Malaysia national football team to finish second after losing to Thailand 1-0.

On 2002 and 2003 season he help Sabah to their second and third final. However, he again failed to help Sabah to clinch Malaysia Cup title after again lose to Selangor 1-0 in 2002 and 3-0 to Selangor MPPJ FC in 2003. He officially retired from football during 2005 season after failed to recover from injury. He now work as Sabah FA goalkeeper coach.

Achievements

International

* Champion 1993 Merdeka Tournament
* Runners-up Tiger Cup 1996
* Asia Best Goalkeeper

Club

With Sabah FA
*Champion 1996 Malaysian Premier I League
*Champion 1995 Malaysia FA Cup
*Runners-up 1996, 2002, 2003 Malaysia Cup
*Best Player 1996 Malaysia Cup

With Pahang FA
*Champion 1992 Malaysia Cup
*Runners-up 1994, 1995 Malaysia Cup

External links

* [http://www.tokgajah.com/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=386&start=50 Bola sepak tetap bertakhta di hati saya (Malay)]
* [http://www.hmetro.com.my/Misc/EPG/Khamis/AtlitHobi/20050804152230/Article/ Sepatu bola, bela kucing isi masa Khairul (Malay)]