Muhammad Shahrom bin Abdul Kalam (born 15 September 1985) is a retired Malaysian footballer. He played mainly as a centre-back, but also as a right-back.[3]

Shahrom Kalam
Shahrom playing for Malaysia in 2017
Personal information
Full name Muhammad Shahrom bin Abdul Kalam
Date of birth (1985-09-15) 15 September 1985 (age 39)
Place of birth Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia[1]
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[2]
Position(s) Centre back / Right-back
Youth career
2004–2005 Kuala Lumpur
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2006 Kuala Lumpur
2007–2008 Shahzan Muda
2008–2011 Kuala Lumpur 21 (0)
2012–2013 Perak
2014–2016 Selangor F.C.
2017 Perak 17 (0)
2018 Felcra
2019 PKNS 6 (0)
2020 Negeri Sembilan
International career
2011–2017 Malaysia 21 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19 September 2017

Club career

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Early career

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Shahrom began his football career with under the strong guidance and encouragement of his parents and family, Abdul Kalam Suhaimi and Shariah Abdul Wahid and his 3 siblings. It was Shahrom's mother who first realised that Shahrom's intense passion to play football seriously when he was 7. Shahrom's mother acted as his unofficial coach, trainer and manager during his early days of playing football and he has never looked back since then. His mother who also managed and coached the rag tag street football team that Shahrom and a couple of his childhood friends were in.

Shahrom played all through his years in primary school years developing and polishing his talents. During his early secondary school years, Shahrom was recruited in Kuala Lumpur Football Academy which was based at the Cheras Football Stadium. His stint with Kuala Lumpur Football Academy opened many doors for Shahrom to polish his skills and talent on the field which ultimately resulted in him being recruited to join the illustrious Bukit Jalil Sports School.

Kuala Lumpur, Shahzan Muda

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Shahrom began his football career playing for Kuala Lumpur youth team before been promoted into the first team in 2005. Shahrom played for Malaysia Premier League side Shahzan Muda for 2007-08 season before returning to Kuala Lumpur in 2009.

In December 2011, Shahrom signed a contract with Perak.[4][5]

Selangor F.C.

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Shahrom joined Selangor F.C. in the 2014 Malaysia Super League after his contract was terminated by Perak. He was immediately named captain by Mehmet Durakovic. In 2015, he led his team to the final match of the 2015 Malaysia Cup after defeating Pahang 2–0 in the Shah Alam Stadium. And later to clinch the cup by beating Kedah in final with 2–0 in the same venue.

Perak

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On 19 December 2016, Shahrom rejoins Perak for a second stint.[6][7][8][9] He made his Malaysia Super League debut for Perak in a 1–1 draw against Pahang in Perak Stadium.

Felcra

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On 29 December 2017, Shahrom signed a contract with Malaysia Premier League club Felcra.[10] Shahrom played the role of Captain and during his stint rallied to elevate Felcra as one of the best team in Malaysian Premier League 2018 thus qualifying Felcra for Malaysia Super League 2019.[11] Felcra did not have the chance to prove their mettle in Malaysia Super League since the club was disbanded[12] after even after they qualified to move from Malaysia Premier League to the Super League.

International career

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He made his debut for Malaysia national football team, when he enters the friendly match against Hong Kong as a substitute, on 3 June 2011.

Career statistics

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Club

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As of 13 July 2018[13]
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
Shahzan Muda 2007-08 Malaysia Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kuala Lumpur 2009 Malaysia Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2010 Malaysia Super League 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 0
2011 Malaysia Super League 21 0 4 0 6 1 31 1
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Perak 2012 Malaysia Super League 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
2013 Malaysia Super League 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
Selangor 2014 Malaysia Super League 15 0 0 0 6 0 5 0 26 0
2015 Malaysia Super League 18 1 1 0 11 0 30 1
2016 Malaysia Super League 13 0 2 0 1 0 6 0 22 0
Total 46 1 3 0 18 0 11 0 76 1
Perak 2017 Malaysia Super League 17 0 1 0 9 0 27 0
Total 17 0 1 0 9 0 27 0
Felcra 2018 Malaysia Premier League 14 2 1 0 0 0 15 2
Total 14 2 1 0 0 0 15 3
Career Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

International

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As of 13 November 2017[14]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Malaysia 2011 1 0
2016 12 0
2017 8 0
Total 21 0

Honours

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Club

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Selangor

International

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Malaysia U-19

References

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  1. ^ "Mohd Shahrom Abdul Kalam Stats, News, Bio".
  2. ^ Shahrom Kalam: Overview http://faselangor.my/pemain/muhammad-shahrom-abdul-kalam
  3. ^ "Biodata Shahrom Kalam". Blogger Bola Malaysia. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  4. ^ Senarai Pemain, Jurulatih & Pengurusan Perak FA 2012 http://www.seladang.net/2011/12/senarai-pemain-barisan-kejurulatihan-dan-pengurusan-perak-fa-2012
  5. ^ "Situs Gacor > Sudah Waktunya Login di Link Alternatif GOAL55". duniasukan.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  6. ^ Tugas saya bersama Perak belum selesai - Shahrom https://www.bharian.com.my/node/225741
  7. ^ Shahrom, Hafiz sah milik Perak https://www.bharian.com.my/node/225488
  8. ^ Shahrom rejoins Perak http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3896/malaysia/2016/12/20/30672842/transfer-round-up-safee-signs-with-pkns-shahrom-rejoins
  9. ^ "Perak snap up veteran Zaquan and will use him as striker". The Star. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  10. ^ FELCRA kini diperkuat pemain kebangsaan, berpengalaman https://www.bharian.com.my/sukan/bola/2017/12/368408/felcra-kini-diperkuat-pemain-kebangsaan-berpengalaman
  11. ^ "FELCRA FC kekal dalam Liga Super?". www.bharian.com.my. 14 November 2018. Retrieved 17 December 2018.
  12. ^ "Felcra FC sah dibubarkan, MIFA ke Liga Super 2019?". FOX Sports Malaysia. 19 October 2018. Retrieved 17 December 2018.
  13. ^ Shahrom Kalam at Soccerway
  14. ^ "Abdul Kalam, Muhd Shahrom". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
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Sporting positions
Preceded by Selangor FA captain
2015 – 2016
Succeeded by