The Piala Belia (English: Youth Cup) is a youth football competition for under-18 players in Malaysia. The competition consists of youth squads from clubs competing in the Malaysian football league system and sports schools under the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM).[2][3][4] It exists alongside the developmental competition for under-21 players, the Piala Presiden.
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| Founded | 2008 |
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| Country | Malaysia |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Number of teams | 18 |
| Current champions | Johor Darul Ta'zim IV (1st title)[1] |
| Most championships | Selangor (4 titles)
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| TV partners | Astro Arena |
| Website | www |
| Current: 2024–25 Piala Belia | |
History
editSince its inception in 2008, the Piala Belia has been a major tournament for under-19 players. In 2009 to 2011, the competition was combined with the Piala Presiden. In 2015 the format of the competition was changed to a league format.[5]
In 2016, the tournament format was also changed with the clubs being divided into two groups and played a round-robin leg, with four top clubs from each group at the end of the season qualifying for the playoff round to determine the champion.[2][3] The final match for the cup is broadcast by Astro Arena.[6]
Starting from 2023, the Piala Belia will only allow under-18 players. The reason of changing the age limit is because to be in line with the age limit cycle for Asian Football Confederation (AFC) competitions.
Results
edit- Starting in 2023, the Piala Belia age limit will decrease from the age of 19 to 18.
Statistics
editPerformance by teams
edit| Team | Title(s) | Runners-up | Years won | Years runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selangor | 4 | 1 | 2013, 2015, 2022, 2023 | 2016 |
| Kelantan | 2 | 1 | 2008, 2014 | 2013 |
| Terengganu IV | 1 | 2 | 2019 | 2018,2024 |
| SSBJ | 1 | 1 | 2016 | 2008 |
| PKNS | 1 | 1 | 2018 | 2019 |
| Johor Darul Ta'zim IV | 1 | 1 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Perak | 1 | 0 | 2012 | — |
| Kedah Darul Aman D | 1 | 0 | 2017 | — |
| SSMP | 0 | 2 | — | 2015, 2017 |
| Perlis | 0 | 1 | — | 2012 |
| PDRM | 0 | 1 | — | 2014 |
| Sri Pahang | 0 | 1 | — | 2022 |
Top scorers
edit| Year | Player | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Asraff Aliffuddin | PKNS | 14 |
| 2019 | Daniel Irfan | Penang | 15 |
| Isa Raman | Terengganu | ||
| 2022 | Khairil Zain | Selangor | 12 |
| 2023 | Izzat Syahir Zulihsan | Selangor | 16 |
| 2024 | Muhd Hatif Irfan Che Hamizi | Selangor | 16 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "JDT IV julang Piala Belia tundukkan TFC IV" (in Malay). BH Online. 22 November 2024. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ a b "Keputusan Undian Piala FAM, Piala Presiden & Piala Belia 2016" (in Malay). Football Association of Malaysia. 15 February 2016. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
- ^ a b "Undian Piala Presiden dan Piala Belia 2016" (in Malay). Selangor FA. 15 February 2016. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
- ^ "Keputusan Undian Piala FAM, Piala Presiden & Piala Belia 2017" (in Malay). Football Association of Malaysia. 2 February 2017. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
- ^ "Senarai Rasmi Pasukan Untuk Piala Fam, Piala Presiden & Piala Belia Bagi Musim 2016" (in Malay). Football Association of Malaysia. 22 January 2016. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
- ^ "Sidang Media Pra Perlawanan Akhir Pertama Piala Belia 2016, Selangor Lwn SSBJ B-17" (in Malay). Football Association of Malaysia. 15 October 2016. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
- ^ "JDT IV julang Piala Belia tundukkan TFC IV" (in Malay). BH Online. 22 November 2024. Retrieved 22 November 2024.