Abu Haniffa bin Hasan (born 22 February 1991), is a Malaysian futsal player. He currently plays for JDT Futsal in the Malaysia Premier Futsal League, the premier professional futsal league in Malaysia, and capped by Malaysian national team.[1][2]

Abu Haniffa Hasan
Personal information
Full name Abu Haniffa bin Hasan
Date of birth (1991-02-22) 22 February 1991 (age 33)
Place of birth Melaka, Malaysia
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Pivot
Team information
Current team
Johor Darul Takzim
Number 2
Youth career
2012–2013 MSSN Negeri Sembilan
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2016 Felda United ? (?)
2017–2019 Melaka United 36 (8)
2019–2022 Pahang Rangers 26 (10)
2023– Johor Darul Takzim 18 (16)
International career
2017–2018 Malaysia Futsal U20 8 (9)
2017– Malaysia Futsal 50+ (13)
Medal record
Malaysia national futsal team
OFC Futsal Championship
Silver medal – second place New Zealand 2013 Futsal
SEA Games
Silver medal – second place Kuala Lumpur 2017 Futsal
AFF Futsal Championship
Bronze medal – third place Bangkok 2015 Futsal
Bronze medal – third place Bangkok 2016 Futsal
Silver medal – second place Ho Chi Minh 2017 Futsal
Silver medal – second place Yogyakarta 2018 Futsal
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 August 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14 June 2023

Early life and education

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Abu Haniffa Hasan was born in Melaka, Malaysia. His parents both worked as civil servants in the Malaysia government.

He started his futsal career at early stage when he was in secondary school. Playing at futsal court in Melaka with his fellow friends. He was talent spotted by a coach and was later invited to play for Negeri Sembilan's State Sports Council.

Career

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Abu Haniffa Hasan played for Felda United, Melaka United, Pahang Rangers, and currently he plays for Johor Darul Takzim.[3]

At international level, he is a member of Malaysian Futsal national team. He won the silver medal at the 2017 AFF Futsal Championship[4] and 2018 AFF Futsal Championship and bronze medal at the 2015 AFF Futsal Championship and 2016 AFF Futsal Championship. He also part of the team at 2022 AFF Futsal Championship[5]

Honours

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Felda United

Melaka United

Pahang Rangers

Johor Darul Takzim

International

Individual

  • Most Valuable Player : 2017, 2018, 2020, 2022

References

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  1. ^ "Abu Haniffa Hasan". Arena Futsal News.
  2. ^ "Abu Haniffa intai tempat dalam skuad kebangsaan". Harian Metro.
  3. ^ "JDT Sambar Dua Lagi Pemain Kebangsaan". MAKAN BOLA.
  4. ^ "KEJUARAAN FUTSAL AFF 2017: MALAYSIA NAIB JUARA, TEWAS KEPADA THAILAND PADA MASA TAMBAHAN". FAM NEWS.
  5. ^ "Abu Haniffa & Co head for AFF Futsal Tourney with eyes on Asian Cup Spot". BERNAMA.