Mohd Amri Yahyah

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In this Malay name, there is no family name. The name Yahyah is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Mohd. Amri.

Amri Yahyah
Personal information
Full name Mohd. Amri bin Yahyah
Date of birth (1981-01-21) 21 January 1981 (age 40)
Place of birth Tanjung Karang, Malaysia
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Forward
Attacking midfielder
Winger
Club information
Current team
 Sabah
Number 17
Youth career
2001 Selangor
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2001–2013 Selangor 374 (71)
2014–2016 Johor Darul Ta'zim 63 (10)
2017 Melaka United 10 (0)
2017–2019 Selangor 44 (8)
2020 Sarawak United 11 (2)
2021– Sabah 21 (4)
National team‡
2004–2017 Malaysia 63 (13)
Honours
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 5 September 2021
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 21 December 2017

Mohd. Amri bin Yahyah (born 21 January 1981) is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays for Sabah.[1] His nickname is Wak Am. He has also represented the Malaysia national team. Amri plays mainly as a forward but can also play as an attacking midfielder or as a winger.

Amri spend most of his career at Selangor (formely known as F.A. Selangor) starting 2001 until 2013. He signed with Johor Darul Ta'zim in 2014 until 2016 before moved to Melaka United in December 2016. Amri has returned to Selangor during mid-season transfer in May 2017 for a second stint.

Amri scored his 100th career goal in F.A. Selangor vs Perak on 19 June 2018.

Club career[]

F.A. Selangor[]

Born in Tanjung Karang, Malaysia, Amri signed a contract with F.A. Selangor (Selangor F.C.) in 2001 and helped the outfit to the treble (Premier League Malaysia, Malaysian FA Cup and Malaysia Cup) in 2005.

Amri became a cult hero when he scored a golden goal against Sabah in the 2002 Malaysia Cup Final. He was made the F.A. Selangor team captain in the 2009 Malaysia Super League campaign.

Amri is a versatile player, having played in a number of different positions including as a defender, winger, defensive and attacking midfielder, and striker.

Johor Darul Ta'zim[]

Amri completed his transfer to Johor Darul Ta'zim for 2014 season of Malaysia Super League, with a monthly salary reported to be around RM 85,000.[2] Johor Darul Ta'zim became the Malaysian Super League champions, narrowly overtaking Amri's former club F.A. Selangor by a mere 3 points on the last day of the league.[3]

Amri remained popular with the F.A. Selangor fans following his move, until he celebrated a goal against them by dancing in full view of the supporters. It is rumoured that he did this in protest of the Football Association of Selangor.[4] F.A. Selangor went on to win the game 4–1. He later issued an apology, which F.A. Selangor fans seem to have rejected, as he was booed upon his return to Shah Alam Stadium to face F.A. Selangor, with some supporters even throwing bottles at him when he came over to the F.A. Selangor supporters to applaud them.[5] Amri was reported to be in tears after the incident.[6] However, he remains hugely popular with Malaysian fans in general.

Melaka United[]

On 16 December 2016, Amri signed a one-year contract with newly promoted club Melaka United for an undisclosed fee after his contract with Johor Darul Ta'zim expired.[7][8] On 21 February 2017, Amri made his debut for Melaka United in a 2–0 win over Kelantan playing for 90 minutes.[9] On 14 February 2017, Amri scored a winning goal for his side in Malaysia FA Cup campaign over PKNS.

Return to F.A. Selangor[]

In May 2017, Melaka United have announced that their pre-season signing, Amri Yahyah is making a return to his former club F.A. Selangor in the mid-season transfer window.[10] Amri made his league debut in 0–2 defeat against Pahang on 24 May 2017.[11] Amri scored his league goal on 22 July 2017 in a 1–0 win over Kelantan. His second league goal came from 2–1 win over Johor Darul Ta'zim on 5 August 2017.

Amri Yahyah departed F.A. Selangor at the end of the 2019 season.[12]

Sarawak United F.C.[]

In end of January 2020, Amri joined the Sarawak United F.C. by the start of Malaysia League 2020 season.

International career[]

The right-footed player represented Malaysia in the 2003 Sea Games in Hanoi, Vietnam, the Afro-Asian Games in Hyderabad, India in October 2003, and also in the 2004 Tiger Cup helping Malaysia finish third.

His following grew significantly after scoring a brace for Malaysia Selection in a pre-season exhibition match on 18 July 2009, against English champions Manchester United. The latter ran out 3–2 winners.[13]

In November 2010, Amri was called up to the Malaysia national squad by coach K. Rajagopal for the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup. Amri scored twice against Laos to secure a 5–1 win. Malaysia went on to win the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup title for the first time in their history.

In July 2011, Amri was called up to represent Malaysia Selection against Chelsea.[14]

On 10 August 2013, Amri once again lived up to his reputation of scoring against top foreign clubs by scoring the only Malaysian goal in a 3–1 loss to FC Barcelona during their 2013 Asia Tour.[15]

Career statistics[]

Club[]

As of match played 5 September 2021[16]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup League Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Selangor 2001 Premier League 1 6 0 2 - 8
2002 Premier League 1 6 7 2 2 0 15
2003 Premier League 1 0 0 0 - 0
2004 Malaysia Premier League 5 0 2 - 7
2005 Malaysia Premier League 1 1 1 - 3
2005–06 Malaysia Super League 3 0 0 4 0 3
2006–07 Malaysia Super League 7 4 1 - 13
2007–08 Malaysia Super League 3 0 0 - 3
2009 Malaysia Super League 13 6 4 - 23
2010 Malaysia Super League 8 1 2 2 0 11
2011 Malaysia Super League 25 6 3 4 - 13
2012 Malaysia Super League 6 5 1 - 12
2013 Malaysia Super League 6 1 7 0 7
Total 71 27 20 15 0 118
Johor Darul Ta'zim 2014 Malaysia Super League 24 3 0 1 0 3 — 0 7
2015 Malaysia Super League 22 5 0 0 0 1 7 2 0 8
2016 Malaysia Super League 17 2 6 2 ? 2 10 2 0 8
Total 63 10 0 3 0 6 0 4 0 23
Melaka United 2017 Malaysia Super League 10 0 2 1 — — 12 1
Total 10 0 2 1 — — 12 1
Selangor 2017 Malaysia Super League 8 2 — 7 2 — 15 4
2018 Malaysia Super League 22 3 6 1 5 1 — 33 5
2019 Malaysia Super League 14 3 2 0 5 0 — 21 3
Total 44 8 8 1 17 3 — 69 12
Sarawak United 2020 Malaysia Premier League 11 2 — 0 0 — 11 2
Total 11 2 0 0 0 0 — 11 2
Sabah 2021 Malaysia Super League 21 4 — 0 0 — 21 4
Total 21 4 0 0 0 0 — 21 4
Total career ? 89 ? 32 ? 28 ? 4 ? 152

International[]

Malaysia national team[17]
Year Apps Goals
2004 6 1
2005 1 0
2006 2 0
2009 2 0
2010 7 2
2013 7 0
2014 13 4
2015 10 1
2016 13 5
2017 2 0
Total 63 13

International statistics[]

Only included FIFA 'A' international matches.

International goals[]

Scores and results list Malaysia's goal tally first.[18]
No Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 11 November 2004 Al-Sadaqua Walsalam Stadium, Kuwait City, Kuwait  Kuwait 1–1 1–6 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
8 December 2004 Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia  Timor-Leste 2–0 5–0 2004 AFF Championship
. 4–0
2. 7 December 2010 Jalak Harupat Soreang Stadium, Soreang, Indonesia  Laos 1–0 5–1 2010 AFF Championship
3. 2–1
4. 5 May 2014 Tahnoun bin Mohammed Stadium, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates  Yemen 1–0 2–1 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification
5. 8 August 2014 Pamir Stadium, Dushanbe, Tajikistan  Tajikistan 1–2 1–4 Friendly
6. 16 November 2014 Mỹ Đình National Stadium, Hanoi, Vietnam  Vietnam 1–0 1–3 Friendly
7. 26 November 2014 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Thailand 1–0 2–3 2014 AFF Championship
8. 13 October 2015 National Stadium, Dili, East Timor  Timor-Leste 1–0 1–0 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
9. 2 June 2016 Tan Sri Dato' Haji Hassan Yunos Stadium, Johor Bahru, Malaysia  Timor-Leste 3–0 3–0 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification
10. 26 June 2016 Prince Charles Park, Nadi, Fiji  Fiji 1–0 1–1 Friendly
11. 14 November 2016 Shah Alam Stadium, Shah Alam, Malaysia  Papua New Guinea 2–1 2–1 Friendly
12. 20 November 2016 Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon, Myanmar  Cambodia 2–2 3–2 2016 AFF Championship
13. 3–2

Honours[]

Club[]

Selangor FA
  • Malaysian Charity Shield: 2002, 2009, 2010
  • Malaysian Super League: 2009, 2010
  • Malaysian Premier League: 2005
  • Malaysia Cup: 2002, 2005
  • Malaysian FA Cup: 2001, 2005, 2009
Johor Darul Takzim

International[]

Individual[]

Records[]

References[]

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  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 21 December 2014.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ "Super League 2021 Results - Malaysia Soccer Live".
  4. ^ "Amri Yahyah Berjoget Tanda Protes".
  5. ^ https://www.facebook.com/MSOCCERNEWS/posts/635528009871607
  6. ^ https://www.facebook.com/sehatisejiwaselatan/posts/611877415556569
  7. ^ "Amri Yahyah tandatangani kontrak setahun dengan Melaka United". Astro Awani. 17 December 2016. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
  8. ^ "Bosan tunggu Selangor pinang, Amri Yahyah sertai Melaka United". Malay Mail. 17 December 2016. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
  9. ^ "Kelantan 0–2 Melaka United". Soccerway. 21 February 2017.
  10. ^ "Transfer: 'Golden Boy' Amri Yahyah Returns to Selangor". Goal.com. 17 May 2017.
  11. ^ "Selangor 0–2 Pahang". Soccerway. 24 May 2017.
  12. ^ "Amri Yahyah dan Selangor berpisah?". Sinar Harian (in Malay). Shah Alam: Akhbar Cabaran Sdn Bhd. 20 November 2019. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
  13. ^ Amri marks return with superb double Archived 20 July 2009 at the Wayback Machine – The Star – 19 July 2009
  14. ^ Kim Swee put in charge for Chelsea friendly1[permanent dead link] – The Star – 8 July 2011
  15. ^ "Amri's done it, yet again".
  16. ^ "Mohd Amri Yahyah". Soccerway. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  17. ^ "Yahyah, Mohd Amri". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
  18. ^ "Yahyah, Mohd Amri". National Football Teams. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
  19. ^ "PENCAPAIAN AMRI YAHYAH" (in Malay). Selangor FC. Archived from the original on 11 July 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  20. ^ "Gol 'tangan tuhan' bawa nama Shukor Adan ke dalam buku sejarah" (in Malay). La Bola Malaya. 9 May 2021. Archived from the original on 12 July 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
  21. ^ "Pada Usia 40 tahun, Amri Yahyah ledak gol voli akrobatik bikin ramai terkesima" (in Malay). La Bola Malaya. 6 May 2021. Archived from the original on 12 July 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2021.

External links[]

Sporting positions
Preceded by
Shukor Adan 		Selangor FA captain
2009 – 2012 		Succeeded by
Asraruddin Putra Omar
Preceded by
Mohd Safiq Rahim 		Malaysia national football team captain
2016 – 		Succeeded by
Incumbent
Preceded by
Ilija Spasojević 		Melaka United captain
2017 		Succeeded by
G. Puaneswaran
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