The FAM-MSN Project, also known as the FAM-NSC Project, is a football team located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The team functions under the direct oversight of two major sports organizations, the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and the National Sports Council of Malaysia (NSC), and is intended to prioritize the growth and advancement of football in the country as well as developing national team players.

FAM-MSN Project
Full nameFAM-MSN Project Squad
Short nameFMP
Founded10 December 2020; 3 years ago (2020-12-10)[a]
GroundUiTM Stadium
Capacity10,000
Coordinates3°3′56.484″N 101°29′51.756″E / 3.06569000°N 101.49771000°E / 3.06569000; 101.49771000
OwnerFAM
NSC
ManagerMohd Joehari Mohd Ayub
Head coachNoor Zaidi Rohmat
LeagueMFL Cup
2023Group A: 7th of 8th
Champions Round: Did not qualify
Current season

Established in 2020, the team made its first appearance in the 2021 Malaysia Premier League, but as of 2023 the team competes in the the MFL Cup. Its home base is the UiTM Stadium, based in the city of Shah Alam.[1][2]

History

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On 10 December 2020, the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and the National Sports Council (MSN) created the FAM-MSN Project Squad. This collaboration was intended to provide a nurturing platform for emerging football talent and create a clear career path for the products of the National Football Development Program (PPBN) and graduates from the Mokhtar Dahari Academy (AMD) into senior football.

Former national player Yusri Che Lah was appointed to coach the side, which became the 11th team to play in the Premier League as one of the measures to expose them to competitive football throughout the season. FAM and MSN made this decision to ensure that their selected group of NFDP and AMD graduates do not miss out on competitive action at the age of 18–20.[1]

First seasons

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On 6 March 2021, FAM-MSN Project played their first match against Terengganu II at Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium, losing 0–4. The team scored their first goal three days later against Kelantan, though they ended up losing 1–2. Azhad Harraz scored the team's first and only goal in the match in the 7th minute. Eventually, he became the top scorer for the team in the first season, scoring 8 goals. In the 2021 season, the team scored 12 goals, with goal scorers including Azhad Harraz, Farris Izdiham, Izuddin Muhamad Asri, Ismat Imran, and Safwan Mazlan. The club won its first victory after 18 games, winning 1–0 against Kelantan United.[3]

Kit manufacturers and sponsors

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FAM-MSN Squad first home kit.

The team badge's colors include yellow, black, neon white, medium Persian blue, dark midnight blue, and pigment red. The team's home kit colors are yellow and black.

On 1 March 2021, the FAM-MSN Project Squad announced KELME as the official sponsor of the FAM-MSN Project squad kit for a period of two years. A sponsorship agreement worth RM500,000 was signed.[4]

On 28 February 2023, the FAM-MSN Project Squad announced the brand Puma through Active Sports as the team's official jersey sponsor for the 2023 season. The sponsorship agreement was worth RM 350,000.00 for one year.[5]

Period Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor Ref.
2021–2022   Kelme [6]
2023   Puma   Active Sports [7]

Players

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Current squad

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK   MAS Izzul Azri Mansor
2 DF   MAS Aqil Rozaidi
3 DF   MAS Sahil Husni
4 DF   MAS Syafiq Hisham
5 DF   MAS Zachary Zahidadil
6 DF   MAS Adli Ahamad
7 FW   MAS Harith Najwan
8 MF   MAS Sheikh Mohammad Faris
9 FW   MAS Wesley Milkias
10 MF   MAS Hazim Jamal
11 FW   MAS Haikal Sahar
12 MF   MAS Farish Daniel
13 DF   MAS Firas Akmal
14 MF   MAS Syukran Pauzi
15 MF   MAS Izz Qhuzaidi
No. Pos. Nation Player
16 MF   MAS Adam Haris
17 FW   MAS Nur Haikal
18 FW   MAS Saffy Zikri
19 GK   MAS Nabil Asyraf (captain)
20 FW   MAS Zahir Syakil
21 GK   MAS Aiman Haziq
22 GK   MAS Hazeem Iman
23 DF   MAS Daniel Iman
24 DF   MAS Sean Daniel
25 MF   MAS Adam Haikal
26 DF   MAS Syakir Zufayri
27 DF   MAS Zuryhakim Zafran
28 MF   MAS Danial Mohd Nor
29 FW   MAS Tamotehran Jayashanker
30 DF   MAS Alias Alan

Non-playing staff

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Management staff

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Name Position
  Mohd Joehari Mohd Ayub Team manager
  Halim Shah Abd Hamid Assistant team manager

Technical staff

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Name Position
  Noor Zaidi Rohmat Head coach
  Shahrom Abdul Kalam Assistant coach
  Mohd Hamsani Ahmad Goalkeeper coach
  Dharmendra Mahalingam Fitness coach
  Rosidi Mohamad Aidee Ikram Team doctor
  Mohd Khairuddin Omar
  Firdaus Ahmayuddin
  Ridzuan Azmi
  Mohd Fikri Hakim Said Physiotherapist

Head coaches

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No. Head coach From To Ref.
1   Yusri Che Lah 10 December 2020 10 December 2021 [8]
2   Hassan Sazali Waras 1 January 2022 7 November 2022 [9]
3   Noor Zaidi Rohmat 2 March 20231 Present [10]

1 The date when the head coach coached the first game.

Records and statistics

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List of seasons

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As of 2023, the FAM-MSN Project has completed three seasons. In total, they have won 6 out of the 52 matches played. In 2023, the team moved from the Premier League to the MFL Cup due to its status as a development team.

Season League Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Pos Top goalscorers Goals
2021 Premier League 20 1 3 16 12 56 −44 6 11th   Azhad Harraz 8
2022 Premier League 18 2 2 14 10 33 −23 8 10th   Farris Izdiham 3
2023 MFL Cup 14 3 1 10 11 27 −16 10 7th[b]   Zahir Syakil
  Nur Haikal
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Goalscorers

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Overall scorers

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Current players on the FAM-MSN Project squad are shown in italic.

As of 21 June 2023
Rank Player Period Goals
1   Azhad Harraz 2021 8
2   Farris Izdiham 2021–2022 4
3   Hazwan Hassan 2021–2022 2
  Izzat Zikri 2022
  Zahir Syakil 2023–present
  Nur Haikal 2023–present

Clean sheets

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Overall clean sheets

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Current players on the FAM-MSN Project squad are shown in italic.

As of 21 June 2023
Rank Player Period Clean
sheets
1   Al-Iman Wahiey 2021–2022 3
2   Nabil Asyraf Ramli 2021–present 2
3   Haziq Mukriz 2021 1
  Aizat Aiman Mazlan 2021–2022
  Hazeem Iman 2023–present

Notes

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  1. ^ Announced in 2020 but will not begin play until 2021.
  2. ^ Position in Group A.

References

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  1. ^ a b "SIARAN MEDIA: FAM DAN MSN BENTUK SKUAD PROJEK KHAS SEBAGAI LALUAN KERJAYA LEPASAN NFDP | FAM". fam.org.my. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
  2. ^ Mulia, Media; Khasbi, Norzie Mohamed (2020-12-10). "Skuad Projek FAM-MSN mampu lahirkan generasi 'emas'?". Utusan Malaysia (in Malay). Retrieved 2023-11-04.
  3. ^ "FAM - CMS". cms.fam.org.my. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
  4. ^ "SIARAN MEDIA: KELME TAJA SKUAD PROJEK FAM-MSN | FAM". fam.org.my. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
  5. ^ MUHAMAD, MOHD FITRIE (2023-02-28). "Skuad Projek FAM-MSN bukan lubuk mata". Kosmo Digital (in Malay). Retrieved 2023-11-04.
  6. ^ "KELME taja Skuad Projek FAM-MSN – Majlis Sukan Negara". Retrieved 2023-11-04.
  7. ^ "Skuad Projek FAM-MSN Dapat Tajaan Puma RM350,000 - Sukanz". 2023-02-28. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
  8. ^ "SIARAN MEDIA: FAM TERIMA PELETAKAN JAWATAN YUSRI CHE LAH | FAM". fam.org.my. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  9. ^ "SIARAN MEDIA: HASSAN SAZALI DILANTIK KETUA JURULATIH BAHARU SKUAD PROJEK FAM-MSN | FAM". fam.org.my. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  10. ^ "Noor Zaidi Rohmat gantikan Hassan Sazali, kendali Projek FAM-MSN". Harimau Malaya (in Malay). 2022-11-07. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  11. ^ "FAM - CMS". cms.fam.org.my. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  12. ^ "FAM - CMS". cms.fam.org.my. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  13. ^ "FAM - CMS". cms.fam.org.my. Retrieved 2023-11-08.