Malaysian footballer

Akmal Rizal Bin Ahmad Rakhli (born 12 December 1981) is a former Malaysian professional footballer who played as a forward. He is well known for his finishing ability and good technique. Apart from that, he is one of the first batch of Malaysians to train overseas.

Contents

• 1 Career
  • 1.1 Kedah FA
  • 1.2 Sarawak FA
  • 1.3 Kedah United F.C.
  • 1.4 After retirement from playing
• 2 Honours
  • 2.1 Club
  • 2.2 International
• 3 International Senior Goals
• 4 References
• 5 External links

Career

Kedah FA

He made his debut on 7 January 2013, appearing as a subs*ute in a 1–0 win against UiTM F.C., and made his full first start for the club in the game against DRB-Hicom Pos Malaysia FC. On 8 March 2013, he scored his first goal for Kedah FA in the 62nd minute against Kuala Lumpur FA. He made 16 appearances with Kedah FA before he agreed to join Sarawak FA for 2014 Malaysia Super League season.

Sarawak FA

On 10 November 2013, Akmal Rizal has officially signed a one-year contract with Sarawak FA after being released by Kedah FA.

Kedah United F.C.

In 2015, Akmal Rizal played with Kedah United F.C. in 2015 Malaysia FAM League.

After retirement from playing

Akmal Rizal retired from playing professionally in 2016. After retiring, he was the co-commentator for live telecasts of Malaysia football in Media Prima Berhad television stations. He also opened a youth football academy in his hometown Jitra, while completing his AFC coaching course, and as of 2017, he holds 'B' license in this course.

Honours

Club

FCSR Haguenau

• Championnat de France amateur 2:: 2000

Kedah FA

• Malaysia Premier League (1):: 2005–2006

Selangor FA

• Malaysia Cup:: Runners-up medal 2008
• Malaysia FA Cup:: Runners-up medal 2008

Kelantan FA

• Malaysia Cup (1):: 2010

International

Malaysia

• Silver medalist 2001 Southeast Asian Games
• Bronze medalist 2003 Southeast Asian Games

International Senior Goals

References

External links

• Akmal Rizal Ahmad Rakhli at National-Football-Teams.com
• Akmal Rizal Ahmad Rakhli's Profile at selangorfc.com (in Malay)