Zainal Abidin bin Jamil is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Malaysia Super League side Negeri Sembilan FC.

Zainal Abidin bin Jamil is in his third season with Negeri Sembilan FC and has become a dependable fixture in their backline.

With solid domestic experience and youth international honors, he remains a promising defensive talent in Malaysia’s top flight.

Personal Information

• Full Name: Zainal Abidin bin Jamil
• Date of Birth: 5 August 1999
• Place of Birth: Bera, Pahang, Malaysia
• Height: Approximately 1.80 m (181 cm)
• Preferred Foot: Right

Playing Profile

• Position: Centre-Back / Defender in central defense
• Current Club: Negeri Sembilan FC in the Malaysia Super League
• Squad Number: 13

Club Career

Youth Development:

• Started at Felda United U21 in 2020

Senior Career:

• Made senior debut at Felda United with 1 league appearance in 2020
• Established himself at Petaling Jaya City, making 18 league appearances over two seasons (2021–2022)
• Joined Negeri Sembilan FC on 13 January 2023, contract runs until 31 May 2026
  • In first season (2023): 21 league appearances, scored 2 goals. Also featured in cup matches
  • In 2024–25 season: 19 league appearances, no goals. Total senior caps for club now around 40

International Career

• Represented Malaysia U‑23 team in 2022 (no senior caps yet)

Market Value & Profile

• Estimated Market Value: ~€150,000 as of mid‑2025
• As a 25-year-old defender, Zainal is considered a reliable centre-back, known for his positional discipline, physical presence, and ability to contribute occasional goals from set-pieces.

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