2020 Kelantan F.C. season

The 2020 season was Kelantan's 75th year in their history and second season in the Malaysia Premier League since 2019 following relegation 2018 season. Along with the league, the club also participated in the Malaysia FA Cup and the Malaysia Cup.

Kelantan
2020 season
PresidentShaari Mat Hussin
Head coachYusri Che Lah
StadiumSultan Muhammad IV Stadium
Malaysia Premier League6th
Malaysia FA CupCancelled
Malaysia CupRound of 16
Top goalscorerLeague: Felix Odili (4)
All: Felix Odili (4)

Events

On 22 February 2020, the club launched their Jerseys and kits.[1]

On 2 March 2020, the club has announced that Christopher Jackson injured and unable to play anytime soon.[2] Lazarus Kaimbi joined the club from Sri Pahang.[3]

On 13 July 2020, Kang Seung-jo left the club for K2 League club Gyeongnam.[4]

On 15 August 2020, the club launched new jerseys after former main sponsor After Image withdrew their sponsorship. Stechmad Sdn Bhd became club's new main sponsor afterwards.[5]

On 3 September 2020, Norizam Tukiman completed his purchased of the club from Kelantan Football Association for a reported RM6.8 million.[6][7]

On 29 September 2020, the club has been officially approved for the privatization by Football Association of Malaysia.[8]

On 3 October 2020, Kelantan draw 2-2 over Negeri Sembilan in league match.[9]

On 8 December 2020, five players have confirmed to leave the club.[10]

Players

First-team squad

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 Fikri Che Soh
2 DF  JPN Masaki Watanabe
3 DF  MAS Afiq Azuan
5 DF  MAS Shahrul Nizam
6 DF  MAS Farisham Ismail
7 MF  MAS Khairul Rizam
8 MF  MAS Wan Zaharulnizam
9 FW  NAM Lazarus Kaimbi (3rd-captain)
10 MF  KOR Kang Seung-jo
11 FW  NGA Felix Chidi Odili
12 MF  MAS Hakimi Abdullah
13 DF  MAS Azwan Aripin
14 DF  MAS Wan Afiq Kasbi
15 DF  MAS Khairul Asyraf
No. Pos. Nation Player
17 MF  MAS Danial Ashraf
18 DF  MAS Syaiful Alias
20 MF  MAS Nazrin Nawi (captain)
22 GK  MAS Arif Abdullah
23 FW  MAS Afiq Saluddin
25 MF  MAS Azrul Ahmad (vice-captain)
26 MF  MAS Nik Azli
27 MF  MAS Juzaerul Jasmi
28 MF  MAS Amirul Shafik
29 MF  MAS Imran Samso
30 GK  MAS Faridzuean Kamaruddin
33 MF  MAS Nik Akif
61 FW  MAS Muslim Kamaruddin
62 DF  MAS Syahadan Pauzi

Competitions

Malaysia Premier League

League table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
4 Kuching 11 5 1 5 17 19 2 16
5 Johor Darul Ta'zim II[lower-alpha 1] 11 4 3 4 20 17 +3 15
6 Kelantan 11 5 3 3 14 11 +3 15[lower-alpha 2]
7 Selangor II[lower-alpha 1] 11 4 1 6 17 23 6 13
8 Kelantan United 11 4 0 7 13 19 6 12
Updated to match(es) played on 31 October 2020. 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.
  2. Kelantan have been docked three points following the club’s failure to comply with FIFA’s decision.

Matches

29 February 2021 1 Kelantan 1–1 Kuala Lumpur
MYT (UTC+8)
10 March 2021 2 Kelantan 2–0 Kelantan United
MYT (UTC+8)
13 March 2021 3 Terengganu II 2–1 Kelantan
MYT (UTC+8)
22 August 2021 4 UKM 1–5 Kelantan
MYT (UTC+8)
29 August 2021 5 Kelantan 0–3 Penang
MYT (UTC+8)
5 September 2021 6 Selangor 0–0 Kelantan
MYT (UTC+8)
12 September 2021 7 Kelantan 1–0 Perak II
MYT (UTC+8)
20 September 2021 8 Kuching 2–0 Kelantan
MYT (UTC+8)
25 September 2021 9 Kelantan 1–0 Sarawak United
MYT (UTC+8)
3 October 2021 10 Kelantan 2–2 Negeri Sembilan
MYT (UTC+8)
9 October 2021 11 Johor Darul Ta'zim II 0–1 Kelantan
MYT (UTC+8)

Malaysia Cup

8 November 2020 Round of 16 UiTM 3–2 Kelantan
MYT (UTC+8)

Statistics

Appearances and goals

No. Pos Nat Player TotalLeagueMalaysia Cup
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Goalkeepers
1 GK  MAS Fikri Che Soh 605010
22 GK  MAS Arif Abdullah 101000
30 GK  MAS Faridzuean Kamaruddin 505000
Defenders
2 DF  JPN Masaki Watanabe 808000
3 DF  MAS Afiq Azuan 303000
5 DF  MAS Shahrul Nizam 11010010
6 DF  MAS Farisham Ismail 200+2000
13 DF  MAS Azwan Aripin 907+1010
14 DF  MAS Wan Afiq Kasbi 303000
15 DF  MAS Khairul Asyraf 1006+3010
18 DF  MAS Syaiful Alias 402+2000
62 DF  MAS Syahadan Pauzi 000000
Midfielders
7 MF  MAS Khairul Rizam 300+2010
8 MF  MAS Wan Zaharulnizam 705+2000
12 MF  MAS Hakimi Abdullah 1036+3310
17 MF  MAS Danial Ashraf 1035+4112
20 MF  MAS Nazrin Nawi 613+3100
25 MF  MAS Azrul Ahmad 1008+2000
26 MF  MAS Nik Azli 300+3000
27 MF  MAS Juzaerul Jasmi 100+1000
28 MF  MAS Amirul Shafik 1116+4110
29 MF  MAS Imran Samso 806+1010
33 MF  MAS Nik Akif 12211210
Forwards
9 FW  NAM Lazarus Kaimbi 12210+1210
11 FW  NGA Felix Chidi Odili 11410+1400
23 FW  MAS Afiq Saluddin 000000
61 FW  MAS Muslim Kamaruddin 000000
Players transferred out during the season
10 MF  KOR Kang Seung-jo 101000

Last updated: 9 October 2020
Source: Competitions

References

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  2. "Kelantan Terpaksa Lepaskan Christopher Jackson". SemuanyaBOLA. 2 March 2020.
  3. "Lazarus Kaimbi Kembali Ke Saingan Liga Malaysia". Vocket FC. 2 March 2020.
  4. "Pemain import Kelantan FA angkat kaki sebelum Liga Malaysia bersambung". Football Tribe. 13 July 2020.
  5. "Kelantan sekali lagi lancar jersi musim 2020". Football Tribe. 15 August 2020.
  6. "Nafas baharu Kelantan". Sinar Harian. 4 September 2020.
  7. "Lega pasukan Kelantan ada pemilik baharu". Kosmo!. 3 September 2020.
  8. "FAM Luluskan Penswastaan Pasukan Kelantan FC, 3 Lagi Pasukan 'Terhumban' Ke Liga M3 2021?". Vocket FC. 30 September 2020.
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