Syed Zaris Irfan is a 22-year‑old Malaysian defender known for his flexibility across the back‑line.

A graduate of the prestigious Mokhtar Dahari Academy, he has experience at Pahang FA and recently joined Negeri Sembilan FC, where he is expected to be a squad option both at right-back and center-back.

While official senior match statistics or international call-ups are not publicly documented yet, his progression through trusted youth systems and recent club movement point to a player with professional promise.

Personal Details

• Full Name: Syed Zaris Irfan bin Syed Putra Hasdiana Faizal
• Date of Birth: 1 May 2003
• Place of Birth: Malaysia (specific city not publicly disclosed)
• Height: Approximately 1.72 m
• Preferred Foot: Right

Playing Profile

• Primary Position: Right‑Back
• Secondary Position: Centre‑Back (versatile defensive roles)
• Current Club: Negeri Sembilan FC (Malaysia Super League)
• Contract: Joined on 1 July 2025, contract expires 31 May 2026

Background & Career Path

• Progressed through the Mokhtar Dahari Academy in his youth, a notable Malaysian national training centre
• Became a professional after graduating from the academy, initially signing for Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) before moving to Pahang FA earlier in his career
• At Pahang FA, recognized in FM Transfer Update as playing as a central defender, with a weekly wage of roughly £84 until November 2024

Club Career Summary:

• Youth: Mokhtar Dahari Academy
• Professional Clubs: JDT reserve/youth setup, Pahang FA, then Negeri Sembilan FC from July 2025
• Primarily used as full-back or central defender across junior and senior matches

Football Manager Technical Profile (for insight):

• Height: ~1.67 m (as logged by FM profiling websites, possibly slightly under-reported)
• Attributes Highlights:
  • Defense: Marking ~65, Tackling ~50
  • Mental: Leadership ~60, Decisions ~65, Determination ~60
  • Physical: Acceleration ~45, Pace ~50, Stamina ~45
  • Roles: No‑Nonsense Full‑Back, Wing‑Back support/defend, suitable as Ball‑Playing and Cover Centre‑Back in some setups

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