2021 Kelantan F.C. season

The 2021 season is Kelantan's 75th year in their history and third season in the Malaysia Premier League since 2019 following relegation 2018 season. Along with the league, the club will also compete in the Malaysia Cup.

Kelantan
2021 season
ChairmanNorizam Tukiman
Head coachMarco Ragini
StadiumSultan Muhammad IV Stadium
Malaysia Premier League6th
Malaysia CupGroup stage
Top goalscorerLeague: Nurshamil Abd Ghani (9)
All: Nurshamil Abd Ghani (9)
Highest home attendance0
Lowest home attendance0
Average home league attendance0
All statistics correct as of 17 November 2021.

Events

On 14 January 2021, the club announced Marco Ragini as Kelantan head coach.[1][2]

On 13 February 2021, Natanael Siringo Ringo signed a one-year contract with the club.[3]

17 February 2021, three new foreign players joined the club. Mario Arqués, Jack Hindle and Christos Intzidis.[4]

On 5 May 2021, two players from the club have been tested positive for COVID-19 before league match against Selangor II.[5][6]

On 24 June 2021, Zubir Azmi signed a contract with Kelantan from Sabah.[7][8]

On 11 August 2021, the club won 3-1 over Kelantan United.[9][10]

Squad
As of match played 25 August 2021[11]
No. Player Nationality Position Date of birth (age) Signed from Signed in
Goalkeepers
1 Asfa Abidin GK (1999-08-28) 28 August 1999 Selangor II 2021
13 Nik Amin Ahmad GK (1997-01-10) 10 January 1997 Terengganu II 2021
20 Faridzuean Kamaruddin GK (1995-03-30) 30 March 1995 Kuala Lumpur City 2020
30 Farizal Harun GK (1986-02-02) 2 February 1986 Selangor 2021
Defenders
4 Ghaffar Abdul Rahman CB (1998-04-05) 5 April 1998 Johor Darul Ta'zim II 2021
14 Wan Zulhairil Husin CB (1999-04-01) 1 April 1999 Selangor II 2021
16 Zubir Azmi LB (1991-11-14) 14 November 1991 Sabah 2021
23 Izaffiq Ruzi LB (1997-04-02) 2 April 1997 Johor Darul Ta'zim II 2021
24 Yogaraj Murugan LWB (1997-07-17) 17 July 1997 Petaling Jaya City 2021
27 Arip Amiruddin RB (1992-12-15) 15 December 1992 Negeri Sembilan 2021
39 Christos Intzidis CB (1993-01-09) 9 January 1993 Miercurea Ciuc 2021
55 Yusri Yushasmadi CB (1996-12-07) 7 December 1996 Kuala Lumpur Rovers 2021
72 Syaqimi Rozi LB / LWB / LW (2002-03-20) 20 March 2002 Youth system 2021
93 Che Mohamad Safwan (vice-captain) RB (1995-12-15) 15 December 1995 Negeri Sembilan 2021
Midfielders
8 Syed Sobri CM / RM (1994-05-24) 24 May 1994 UKM 2021
9 Dzulfahmi Abdul Hadi AM (1994-08-25) 25 August 1994 Kuala Lumpur City 2021
11 Natanael Siringo RW (1999-09-18) 18 September 1999 Sulut United 2021
17 Kavishkumar Manimaharan RW (1997-08-29) 29 August 1997 Melaka United 2021
18 Syafiq Heelmi LM (1998-03-15) 15 March 1998 Johor Darul Ta'zim II 2021
21 Fathullah Fazilisham AM (1997-05-30) 30 May 1997 Youth system 2021
29 Mior Dani Armin AM (1999-01-19) 19 January 1999 Selangor II 2021
69 Haziq Subri LW (1999-09-06) 6 September 1999 Perak II 2021
71 Hafizan Ghazali AM / ST (2002-09-14) 14 September 2002 Youth system 2021
Forwards
10 Jack Hindle ST (1993-10-29) 29 October 1993 Barrow 2021
19 Nurshamil Abd Ghani ST (1994-09-25) 25 September 1994 Penang 2021
33 Aniq Arami ST (2000-03-27) 27 March 2000 Terengganu III 2021
96 Ismail Ibrahim ST (2001-01-30) 30 January 2001 Youth system 2021
Left during the season
12 Fathi Irfan CB (1998-03-31) 31 March 1998 Youth system 2021
66 Aizzat Maidin RB (1997-05-27) 27 May 1997 Kelantan United 2021
Arif Izwan GK (1998-11-05) 5 November 1998 Selangor II 2021
6 Mario Arqués CM (1992-01-19) 19 January 1992 Kerala Blasters 2021

Technical staff
Position Name
Team manager Qusmaini Noor Rusli
Head coach Marco Ragini
Assistant coach Mohd Azli Mahmood
Assistant head coach Rezal Zambery Yahya
Goalkeeper coach Abdul Rahman Baba
Fitness coach Ahmad Nizan Ariffin
Team doctor Zairuddin Abdullah Zawawi
Physiotherapist Muhammad Syahiran Sahul Hamed

Competitions

Malaysia Premier League
Main article: 2021 Malaysia Premier League

League table
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
4 Johor Darul Ta'zim II[lower-alpha 1] 20 9 7 4 38 20 +18 34
5 Kuching City 20 7 6 7 22 22 0 27 Qualification for the Malaysia Cup group stage
6 Kelantan 20 8 3 9 23 28 −5 27
7 Kelantan United 20 8 2 10 25 28 −3 26
8 PDRM 20 7 5 8 22 25 −3 26
Source: MFL
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored.
Notes:
  1. 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.

Results by round
Round1234567891011121314151617181920
GroundHAAAHAHAAAAHHHAHAHHH
ResultLWWDLWWLDLDWLLLWLWLW
Position85436644556457877776
Updated to match(es) played on 21 September 2021. Source: Malaysia Premier League
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Matches
6 March 2021 1 Kelantan 0–1 Perak II
MYT (UTC+8)
9 March 2021 2 FAM-MSN Project 1–2 Kelantan
MYT (UTC+8)
13 March 2021 3 PDRM 1–2 Kelantan
MYT (UTC+8)
16 March 2021 4 Terengganu II 0–0 Kelantan
MYT (UTC+8)
3 April 2021 5 Kelantan 0–1 Sarawak United
MYT (UTC+8)
6 April 2021 6 Kelantan United 0–2 Kelantan
MYT (UTC+8)
10 April 2021 7 Kelantan 1–0 Kuching City
MYT (UTC+8)
18 April 2021 8 Negeri Sembilan 2–1 Kelantan
MYT (UTC+8)
23 April 2021 9 Johor Darul Ta'zim II 1–1 Kelantan
MYT (UTC+8)
3 May 2021 10 Selangor II 3–1 Kelantan
MYT (UTC+8)
17 July 2021 11 Perak II 1–1 Kelantan
MYT (UTC+8)
24 July 2021 12 Kelantan 2–1 FAM-MSN Project
MYT (UTC+8)
28 July 2021 13 Kelantan 1–2 PDRM
MYT (UTC+8)
31 July 2021 14 Kelantan 0–2 Terengganu II
MYT (UTC+8)
7 August 2021 15 Sarawak United 3–1 Kelantan
MYT (UTC+8)
11 August 2021 16 Kelantan 3–1 Kelantan United
MYT (UTC+8)
21 August 2021 17 Kuching City 3–1 Kelantan
MYT (UTC+8)
27 August 2021 18 Kelantan 2–1 Negeri Sembilan
MYT (UTC+8)
11 September 2021 19 Kelantan 0–3 Johor Darul Ta'zim II
MYT (UTC+8)
21 September 2021 20 Kelantan 2–1 Selangor II
MYT (UTC+8)

Malaysia Cup
Main article: 2021 Malaysia Cup

Group stage
Main article: 2021 Malaysia Cup group stage § Group D
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification JDT SBH PJC KEL
1 Johor Darul Ta'zim 6 6 0 0 14 1 +13 18 Quarter-finals — 3–0 1–0 2–0
2 Sabah 6 2 2 2 6 9 −3 8 0–2 — 1–0 2–1
3 Petaling Jaya City 6 1 2 3 5 6 −1 5 1–2 1–1 — 3–1
4 Kelantan 6 0 2 4 4 13 −9 2 0–4 2–2 0–0 —
Source: MFL, FAM
27 September 2021 1 Johor Darul Ta'zim 2–0 Kelantan
MYT (UTC+8)
30 September 2021 2 Kelantan 2–2 Sabah
MYT (UTC+8)
29 October 2021 3 Petaling Jaya City 3–1 Kelantan
MYT (UTC+8)
2 November 2021 4 Kelantan 0–0 Petaling Jaya City
MYT (UTC+8)
6 November 2021 5 Sabah 2–1 Kelantan
MYT (UTC+8)
9 November 2021 6 Kelantan 0–4 Sabah
MYT (UTC+8)

Statistics

Appearances and goals
No. Pos Nat Player TotalLeagueMalaysia Cup
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Goalkeepers
1 GK  MAS Asfa Abiddin 000000
13 GK  MAS Nik Amin Ahmad 505000
20 GK  MAS Faridzuean Kamaruddin 15010+1040
30 GK  MAS Farizal Harun 705020
Defenders
4 DF  MAS Ghaffar Abdul Rahman 1608+2060
14 DF  MAS Zulhairil Husin 1103+8000
16 DF  MAS Zubir Azmi 1607+3060
23 DF  MAS Izaffiq Ruzi 18012+301+20
24 DF  MAS Yogaraj Murugan 1006+300+10
27 DF  MAS Arip Amiruddin 1606+404+20
39 DF  GRE Christos Intzidis 24320241
55 DF  MAS Yusri Yuhasmadi 25019060
72 DF  MAS Syaqimi Rozi 1005+300+20
93 DF  MAS Che Mohd Safwan 1819+403+21
Midfielders
8 MF  MAS Syed Sobri 1225+1260
9 MF  MAS Dzulfahmi Abdul Hadi 1506+305+10
11 MF  IDN Natanael Siringo 19414+3321
17 MF  MAS Kavishkumar Manimaharan 101000
18 MF  MAS Syafiq Heelmi 1508+7000
21 MF  MAS Fathullah Fazilisham 501+4000
29 MF  MAS Mior Dani Armin 1717+4160
69 MF  MAS Haziq Subri 23114+305+11
71 MF  MAS Hafizan Ghazali 1507+301+40
77 MF  MAS Syahir Ab.Rashid 20000+20
Forwards
10 FW  ENG Jack Hindle 1039+1300
19 FW  MAS Nurshamil Abd Ghani 2298+10940
33 FW  MAS Aniq Arami 700+7000
96 FW  MAS Ismail Ibrahim 812+311+20
Players transferred out during the season
6 MF  ESP Mario Arqués 19219200
12 DF  MAS Fathi Irfan 100+1000
66 DF  MAS Aizzat Maidin 904+5000

Last updated: 9 November 2021
Source: Competitions

See also

References
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