{"id":18919,"date":"2019-08-05T13:54:11","date_gmt":"2019-08-05T04:54:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/?p=18919"},"modified":"2019-08-05T13:54:11","modified_gmt":"2019-08-05T04:54:11","slug":"malaysia-super-league-best-xi-of-the-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/2019\/08\/05\/malaysia-super-league-best-xi-of-the-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Malaysia Super League Best XI of the Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Aiman Nazirmuddin<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Football Tribe Malaysia<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Another Malaysia Super League campaign has drawn to a close, with Johor Darul Ta&#8217;zim being crowned champions. As the annual Malaysia Cup commences this weekend, we look back at the eleven players who made the biggest impression during the regular Super League season.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"tribe-slideshow-wrap-18918\" data-id=\"18918\"\n             class=\"slideshow slideshow_id_18918\">\n            <div class=\"tribe-slideshow\" id=\"slideshow18918\">\n                                <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                                                <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/08\/68361431_408410893121453_1310836220741287936_n-800x534.jpg\"\/>\n                                    <script>\n        var currentSite = 'asia';\n        var isMalaysiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var isIndonesiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var postId = '18919';\n    <\/script>\n                                    <div class=\"slideshow_text_content\">\n                                    <h2>Goalkeeper<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Name: <\/strong>Ifwat Akmal<\/p>\n<p><strong>Age:\u00a0<\/strong>22<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nationality:\u00a0<\/strong>Malaysia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Club:\u00a0<\/strong>Kedah FA<\/p>\n<p>Ifwat managed to record six clean sheets, together with JDT goalkeeper Farizal. However, the reason Ifwat beats out his counterpart is that he put in good performances through this season and has proven that he will shine with Kedah and become one of the important goalkeepers for the national team.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/08\/67975690_378048956243219_8565734018950103040_n-800x534.jpg\"\/>\n                                    <script>\n        var currentSite = 'asia';\n        var isMalaysiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var isIndonesiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var postId = '18919';\n    <\/script>\n                                    <div class=\"slideshow_text_content\">\n                                    <h2>Center Back<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Name:\u00a0<\/strong>Maur\u00edcio<\/p>\n<p><strong>Age:\u00a0<\/strong>30<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nationality:\u00a0<\/strong>Brazil<\/p>\n<p><strong>Club:\u00a0<\/strong>Johor Darul Ta'zim<\/p>\n<p>Mauricio arrived at JDT in October last year. The former Lazio defender has proven himself to be a key player for JDT. Playing in the defense, he managed to help Farizal Marlias keep six clean sheets and manage to secure his club's sixth Super League title.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/08\/67475243_412331956046201_973753456340762624_n-800x450.jpg\"\/>\n                                    <script>\n        var currentSite = 'asia';\n        var isMalaysiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var isIndonesiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var postId = '18919';\n    <\/script>\n                                    <div class=\"slideshow_text_content\">\n                                    <h2>Center Back<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Name:\u00a0<\/strong>Taylor Reegan<\/p>\n<p><strong>Age:\u00a0<\/strong>30<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nationality:\u00a0<\/strong>Australia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Club:\u00a0<\/strong>Selangor FA<\/p>\n<p>Taylor Reegan came in and help B Sathianathan cover his team's weaknesses in defense. His excellent performances caused problems for attacking players throughout the season.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/08\/67759442_522957174911523_6088739492158504960_n-800x536.jpg\"\/>\n                                    <script>\n        var currentSite = 'asia';\n        var isMalaysiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var isIndonesiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var postId = '18919';\n    <\/script>\n                                    <div class=\"slideshow_text_content\">\n                                    <h2>Center Back<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Name:\u00a0<\/strong>La'Vere Corbin-Ong<\/p>\n<p><strong>Age:\u00a0<\/strong>28<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nationality:\u00a0<\/strong>Malaysia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Club:\u00a0<\/strong>Johor Darul Ta'zim<\/p>\n<p>The English-born Malaysian has been a consistent player throughout out this season. He helped JDT secure their Super League title this season and has been called up for a Malaysian National Team.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/08\/67482505_2057116937917310_6318164348619456512_n-800x473.jpg\"\/>\n                                    <script>\n        var currentSite = 'asia';\n        var isMalaysiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var isIndonesiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var postId = '18919';\n    <\/script>\n                                    <div class=\"slideshow_text_content\">\n                                    <h2>Right Midfielder<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Name:\u00a0<\/strong>Mohamadou Sumareh<\/p>\n<p><strong>Age:\u00a0<\/strong>24<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nationality:\u00a0<\/strong>Malaysia\/Gambia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Club:\u00a0<\/strong>Pahang FA<\/p>\n<p>Sumareh has always been an important player for Pahang. His performance was crucial in helping Pahang to secure an impressive second place fnish in Super League.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/08\/67503592_422467035032038_757671499900387328_n-800x533.jpg\"\/>\n                                    <script>\n        var currentSite = 'asia';\n        var isMalaysiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var isIndonesiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var postId = '18919';\n    <\/script>\n                                    <div class=\"slideshow_text_content\">\n                                    <h2>Central Midfielder<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Name:\u00a0<\/strong>Haris Harun<\/p>\n<p><strong>Age:\u00a0<\/strong>27<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nationality:\u00a0<\/strong>Singapore<\/p>\n<p><strong>Club:\u00a0<\/strong>Johor Darul Ta'zim<\/p>\n<p>Hariss is truly one of Singapore\u2019s most successful players currently playing abroad. His time in the Malaysian Super League with Johor Darul Ta'zim has only continued to yield more silverware for the Singapore captain.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/08\/67747885_479152392658883_3766423144470937600_n-800x535.jpg\"\/>\n                                    <script>\n        var currentSite = 'asia';\n        var isMalaysiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var isIndonesiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var postId = '18919';\n    <\/script>\n                                    <div class=\"slideshow_text_content\">\n                                    <h2>Central Midfielder<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Name:\u00a0<\/strong>Nor Azam Azih<\/p>\n<p><strong>Age:\u00a0<\/strong>24<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nationality:\u00a0<\/strong>Malaysia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Club:\u00a0<\/strong>Pahang FA<\/p>\n<p>Nor Azam Azih is not an unfamiliar name in Malaysian football. Despite his age, Nor Azam has proven that he is an important player for Pahang.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/08\/67945818_705338993245339_3766027749781667840_n-800x538.jpg\"\/>\n                                    <script>\n        var currentSite = 'asia';\n        var isMalaysiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var isIndonesiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var postId = '18919';\n    <\/script>\n                                    <div class=\"slideshow_text_content\">\n                                    <h2>Central Midfielder<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Name:\u00a0<\/strong>Nazmi Faiz<\/p>\n<p><strong>Age:\u00a0<\/strong>24<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nationality:\u00a0<\/strong>Malaysia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Club:\u00a0<\/strong>Johor Darul Ta'zim<\/p>\n<p>The diminutive national team midfielder joined the Southern Tigers from Selangor in 2017. Success came promptly as JDT won the Super League that year, and have since retained the crown in 2018 and this year. His ability to remain calm and control the center of midfield with Harris Harun is a key point for their performance<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/08\/67888377_2328613830736640_8388561743202222080_n-800x534.jpg\"\/>\n                                    <script>\n        var currentSite = 'asia';\n        var isMalaysiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var isIndonesiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var postId = '18919';\n    <\/script>\n                                    <div class=\"slideshow_text_content\">\n                                    <h2>Left Midfielder<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Name:\u00a0<\/strong>Gonzalo Cabrera<\/p>\n<p><strong>Age:\u00a0<\/strong>30<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nationality:\u00a0<\/strong>Argentina<\/p>\n<p><strong>Club:\u00a0<\/strong>Johor Darul Ta'zim<\/p>\n<p>Gonzalo Cabrera has been an important player for JDT. Playing on the wing, he has shown the ability to penetrate through the opponent's defense. Most of JDT's goals this season have come from the wing movement that he has mastered.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/08\/malaysiabestxiphoto-800x533.jpg\"\/>\n                                    <script>\n        var currentSite = 'asia';\n        var isMalaysiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var isIndonesiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var postId = '18919';\n    <\/script>\n                                    <div class=\"slideshow_text_content\">\n                                    <h2>Striker<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Name:\u00a0<\/strong>Kpah Sherman<\/p>\n<p><strong>Age:\u00a0<\/strong>27<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nationality:\u00a0<\/strong>Liberia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Club:\u00a0<\/strong>PKNS<\/p>\n<p>Liberian player received a golden boot this season when he managed to score 14 goals for PKNS.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/08\/67748206_370038383704334_5134080902070009856_n-800x603.jpg\"\/>\n                                    <script>\n        var currentSite = 'asia';\n        var isMalaysiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var isIndonesiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var postId = '18919';\n    <\/script>\n                                    <div class=\"slideshow_text_content\">\n                                    <h2>Striker<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Name:\u00a0<\/strong>Safawi Rasid<\/p>\n<p><strong>Age:\u00a0<\/strong>22<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nationality:\u00a0<\/strong>Malaysia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Club:\u00a0<\/strong>Johor Darul Ta'zim<\/p>\n<p>Safawi Rasid finished the season as the top goalscorer among the local players. He always has something to show from his performance and ability. Reports from the local media before have stated that Safawi has been linked with a move to Thailand or Japan.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <div class=\"row\">\n                    <div class=\"col-lg-5 col-4\">\n                        <div class=\"swiper-button-prev\">\n                        <span class=\"fas fa-chevron-left\"\n                              aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"col-lg-2 col-4\">\n                        <div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"col-lg-5 col-4\">\n                        <div class=\"swiper-button-next\">\n                        <span class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"\n                              aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"text-content\">\n        \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aiman Nazirmuddin Football Tribe Malaysia &nbsp; Another Malaysia Super League campaign has drawn to a close, with Johor Darul Ta&#8217;zim being crowned champions. As the annual Malaysia Cup commences this weekend, we look back at the eleven players who made the biggest impression during the regular Super League season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":90,"featured_media":18926,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[857,26],"tags":[66,64,633,95],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18919"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/90"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18919"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18919\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18937,"href":"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18919\/revisions\/18937"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18926"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18919"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18919"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18919"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}