2020 Kelantan F.C. season

Kelantan
2020 season
PresidentShaari Mat Hussin
Head coachYusri Che Lah
StadiumSultan Muhammad IV Stadium
Malaysia Premier League6th
Malaysia FA CupCancelled
Malaysia CupRound of 16
Top goalscorerLeague: Felix Odili (4)
All: Felix Odili (4)
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The 2020 season was Kelantan's 75th year in their history and second season in the Malaysia Premier League since 2019 following relegation 2018 season. Along with the league, the club also participated in the Malaysia FA Cup and the Malaysia Cup.

Events

On 22 February 2020, the club launched their Jerseys and kits.[1]

On 2 March 2020, the club has announced that Christopher Jackson injured and unable to play anytime soon.[2] Lazarus Kaimbi joined the club from Sri Pahang.[3]

On 13 July 2020, Kang Seung-jo left the club for K2 League club Gyeongnam.[4]

On 15 August 2020, the club launched new jerseys after former main sponsor After Image withdrew their sponsorship. Stechmad Sdn Bhd became club's new main sponsor afterwards.[5]

On 3 September 2020, Norizam Tukiman completed his purchased of the club from Kelantan Football Association for a reported RM6.8 million.[6][7]

On 29 September 2020, the club has been officially approved for the privatization by Football Association of Malaysia.[8]

On 3 October 2020, Kelantan draw 2-2 over Negeri Sembilan in league match.[9]

On 8 December 2020, five players have confirmed to leave the club.[10]

Players

First-team squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK Malaysia MAS Fikri Che Soh
2 DF Japan JPN Masaki Watanabe
3 DF Malaysia MAS Afiq Azuan
5 DF Malaysia MAS Shahrul Nizam
6 DF Malaysia MAS Farisham Ismail
7 MF Malaysia MAS Khairul Rizam
8 MF Malaysia MAS Wan Zaharulnizam
9 FW Namibia NAM Lazarus Kaimbi (3rd-captain)
10 MF South Korea KOR Kang Seung-jo
11 FW Nigeria NGA Felix Chidi Odili
12 MF Malaysia MAS Hakimi Abdullah
13 DF Malaysia MAS Azwan Aripin
14 DF Malaysia MAS Wan Afiq Kasbi
15 DF Malaysia MAS Khairul Asyraf
No. Pos. Nation Player
17 MF Malaysia MAS Danial Ashraf
18 DF Malaysia MAS Syaiful Alias
20 MF Malaysia MAS Nazrin Nawi (captain)
22 GK Malaysia MAS Arif Abdullah
23 FW Malaysia MAS Afiq Saluddin
25 MF Malaysia MAS Azrul Ahmad (vice-captain)
26 MF Malaysia MAS Nik Azli
27 MF Malaysia MAS Juzaerul Jasmi
28 MF Malaysia MAS Amirul Shafik
29 MF Malaysia MAS Imran Samso
30 GK Malaysia MAS Faridzuean Kamaruddin
33 MF Malaysia MAS Nik Akif
61 FW Malaysia MAS Muslim Kamaruddin
62 DF Malaysia MAS Syahadan Pauzi

Competitions

Malaysia Premier League

Main article: 2020 Malaysia Premier League

League table

Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
4 Kuching 11 5 1 5 17 19 −2 16
5 Johor Darul Ta'zim II[a] 11 4 3 4 20 17 +3 15
6 Kelantan 11 5 3 3 14 11 +3 15[b]
7 Selangor II[a] 11 4 1 6 17 23 −6 13
8 Kelantan United 11 4 0 7 13 19 −6 12
Updated to match(es) played on 31 October 2020. Source: MFL
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored.
Notes:
  1. ^ a b Johor Darul Ta'zim II, Perak II, Selangor II and Terengganu II cannot be promoted from Malaysia Premier League and play in Malaysia Cup as Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C., Perak FA, Selangor F.C. and Terengganu FC (their parent clubs) remain in Malaysia Super League and play in Malaysia Cup. Should the team be relegated to Malaysia Premier League or will not play in Malaysia Cup, Johor Darul Ta'zim II, Perak II, Selangor II and Terengganu II will have to drop to Malaysia M3 League or will play in Malaysia Cup.
  2. ^ Kelantan have been docked three points following the club’s failure to comply with FIFA’s decision.

Matches

29 February 2021 1 Kelantan 1–1 Kuala Lumpur
MYT (UTC+8)
10 March 2021 2 Kelantan 2–0 Kelantan United
MYT (UTC+8)
13 March 2021 3 Terengganu II 2–1 Kelantan
MYT (UTC+8)
22 August 2021 4 UKM 1–5 Kelantan
MYT (UTC+8)
29 August 2021 5 Kelantan 0–3 Penang
MYT (UTC+8)
5 September 2021 6 Selangor 0–0 Kelantan
MYT (UTC+8)
12 September 2021 7 Kelantan 1–0 Perak II
MYT (UTC+8)
20 September 2021 8 Kuching 2–0 Kelantan
MYT (UTC+8)
25 September 2021 9 Kelantan 1–0 Sarawak United
MYT (UTC+8)
3 October 2021 10 Kelantan 2–2 Negeri Sembilan
MYT (UTC+8)
9 October 2021 11 Johor Darul Ta'zim II 0–1 Kelantan
MYT (UTC+8)

Malaysia Cup

Main article: 2020 Malaysia Cup
8 November 2020 Round of 16 UiTM 3–2 Kelantan
MYT (UTC+8)

Statistics

Appearances and goals

No. Pos Nat Player Total League Malaysia Cup
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Goalkeepers
1 GK Malaysia MAS Fikri Che Soh 6 0 5 0 1 0
22 GK Malaysia MAS Arif Abdullah 1 0 1 0 0 0
30 GK Malaysia MAS Faridzuean Kamaruddin 5 0 5 0 0 0
Defenders
2 DF Japan JPN Masaki Watanabe 8 0 8 0 0 0
3 DF Malaysia MAS Afiq Azuan 3 0 3 0 0 0
5 DF Malaysia MAS Shahrul Nizam 11 0 10 0 1 0
6 DF Malaysia MAS Farisham Ismail 2 0 0+2 0 0 0
13 DF Malaysia MAS Azwan Aripin 9 0 7+1 0 1 0
14 DF Malaysia MAS Wan Afiq Kasbi 3 0 3 0 0 0
15 DF Malaysia MAS Khairul Asyraf 10 0 6+3 0 1 0
18 DF Malaysia MAS Syaiful Alias 4 0 2+2 0 0 0
62 DF Malaysia MAS Syahadan Pauzi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Midfielders
7 MF Malaysia MAS Khairul Rizam 3 0 0+2 0 1 0
8 MF Malaysia MAS Wan Zaharulnizam 7 0 5+2 0 0 0
12 MF Malaysia MAS Hakimi Abdullah 10 3 6+3 3 1 0
17 MF Malaysia MAS Danial Ashraf 10 3 5+4 1 1 2
20 MF Malaysia MAS Nazrin Nawi 6 1 3+3 1 0 0
25 MF Malaysia MAS Azrul Ahmad 10 0 8+2 0 0 0
26 MF Malaysia MAS Nik Azli 3 0 0+3 0 0 0
27 MF Malaysia MAS Juzaerul Jasmi 1 0 0+1 0 0 0
28 MF Malaysia MAS Amirul Shafik 11 1 6+4 1 1 0
29 MF Malaysia MAS Imran Samso 8 0 6+1 0 1 0
33 MF Malaysia MAS Nik Akif 12 2 11 2 1 0
Forwards
9 FW Namibia NAM Lazarus Kaimbi 12 2 10+1 2 1 0
11 FW Nigeria NGA Felix Chidi Odili 11 4 10+1 4 0 0
23 FW Malaysia MAS Afiq Saluddin 0 0 0 0 0 0
61 FW Malaysia MAS Muslim Kamaruddin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Players transferred out during the season
10 MF South Korea KOR Kang Seung-jo 1 0 1 0 0 0

Last updated: 9 October 2020
Source: Competitions

References

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  2. ^ "Kelantan Terpaksa Lepaskan Christopher Jackson". SemuanyaBOLA. 2 March 2020.
  3. ^ "Lazarus Kaimbi Kembali Ke Saingan Liga Malaysia". Vocket FC. 2 March 2020.
  4. ^ "Pemain import Kelantan FA angkat kaki sebelum Liga Malaysia bersambung". Football Tribe. 13 July 2020.
  5. ^ "Kelantan sekali lagi lancar jersi musim 2020". Football Tribe. 15 August 2020.
  6. ^ "Nafas baharu Kelantan". Sinar Harian. 4 September 2020.
  7. ^ "Lega pasukan Kelantan ada pemilik baharu". Kosmo!. 3 September 2020.
  8. ^ "FAM Luluskan Penswastaan Pasukan Kelantan FC, 3 Lagi Pasukan 'Terhumban' Ke Liga M3 2021?". Vocket FC. 30 September 2020.
  9. ^ "Kelantan, Negeri Sembilan kongsi mata". Utusan Malaysia. 3 October 2020.
  10. ^ "Lima Pemain Kelantan FC Angkat Kaki". Bawang Viral. 8 December 2020.