Season: 2025-2026

Season 2025-2026

ZAINAL ABIDIN BIN JAMIL

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:

YEAR(S)CLUBAPPEARANCESGOALS
2020Felda United10
2021–2022Petaling Jaya City180
2023–PresentNegeri Sembilan FC402
  • 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.

Summary Table

ATTRIBUTEDETAILS
Full NameZainal Abidin bin Jamil
Date of Birth5 August 1999
BirthplaceBera, Pahang, Malaysia
Height~1.80 m
PositionCentre-Back
Current ClubNegeri Sembilan FC (#13)
Senior Club Caps~40 league appearances, 2 goals
National RepresentationMalaysia U‑23 (2022), no senior caps
ContractJoined NSFC Jan 2023, until May 2026
Market Value~€150 K (as of mid‑2025)

WAI LIN AUNG

Multiple seasons in Myanmar’s top division reveal rising influence as a midfield anchor and playmaker at club level.

He logged substantial national duty through 2024, reflecting growing confidence from the national coaching staff.

Wai Lin Aung is likely to become a midfield mainstay for Negeri Sembilan FC and feature regularly for Myanmar in upcoming World Cup qualifiers and AFF Cup campaigns. With his contract extended beyond 2026, he’s poised for leadership responsibilities at both club and national level.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Wai Lin Aung (ဝေလင်းအောင်)
  • Date of Birth: 30 July 1999
  • Place of Birth: Katha, Sagaing Region, Myanmar
  • Height: 1.78 m (5′10″)
  • Preferred Foot: Right

Playing Profile

  • Position: Primarily a Defensive Midfielder (DM), equally capable at Central Midfield (CM)
  • Current Club: Negeri Sembilan FC (Malaysia Super League)
  • Registered Since: August 2025
  • Market Value: Estimated at around €125,000 as of May 2025

Club Career

  • ISPE FC (2019–2022): Emerged through Yangon-based ISPE Mandalay youth academy and senior team, playing regularly in Myanmar’s top flight
  • Dagon Star United FC (2023): Key midfield figure underlined by strong assists count (ranked among MNL top assist providers)
  • Yangon United FC (2024–25):
    • League Appearances: 14
    • Goals: 3
    • Assists: Delivered multiple assists across league matches

International Career

  • Myanmar Senior National Team:
    • Debuted December 2022
    • Caps: 16
    • Goals: 1 goal scored in World Cup qualifying context
  • Myanmar U‑23/Olympic Team: Played 6 times in 2023 Asian U‑23 competitions

Performance Overview

CATEGORYDETAILS
Club Appearances~39 (ISPE + Dagon + Yangon United) ≥ 14 in 2024–25 season
Club Goals4 total (3 for Yangon in 2024–25 season)
National Team Caps16 (senior team since Dec 2022)
National Goals1
PositionDefensive / Central Midfield
Market Value (2025)~€125,000

Player Outlook

Strengths

  • Strong tackling and defensive awareness—consistent in shield roles.
  • Good adjustment to transition play with assists and chance creation.
  • Growing international experience strengthens his tactical maturity.

Development Focus

  • Could benefit from enhanced mobility and stamina for box-to-box responsibilities.
  • Adding leadership (captaincy or organizing voice) in midfield could elevate his impact.

Quick Reference Table

ATTRIBUTEDETAILS
NameWai Lin Aung (ဝေလင်းအောင်)
DOB30 Jul 1999
Height1.78 m
Preferred FootRight
PositionDM / CM
ClubNegeri Sembilan FC (#8)
Contract SinceAugust 2025
League 2024–2514 apps, 3 goals, multiple assists
National Caps/Goals16 / 1 (as of mid‑2025)
Market Value~€125K

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