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| Full name | FAM-MSN Project Squad | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Short name | FMP | ||
| Founded | 10 December 2020; 4 years ago (2020-12-10) | ||
| Ground | UiTM Stadium | ||
| Capacity | 10,000 | ||
| Coordinates | 3°3′56.484″N 101°29′51.756″E / 3.06569000°N 101.49771000°E / 3.06569000; 101.49771000 | ||
| Owner | FAM NSC | ||
| Manager | Mohd Joehari Mohd Ayub | ||
| Head coach | Noor Zaidi Rohmat | ||
| League | MFL Cup | ||
| 2023 | Group A: 7th of 8th Champions Round: Did not qualify | ||
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 Current season | |||
The FAM-MSN Project, also known as the FAM-NSC Project, is a football team located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The team functions under the direct oversight of two major sports organizations, the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and the National Sports Council of Malaysia (NSC), and is intended to prioritize the growth and advancement of football in the country as well as developing national team players.
Established in 2020, the team made its first appearance in the 2021 Malaysia Premier League, but as of 2023 the team competes in the MFL Cup. Its home base is the UiTM Stadium, based in the city of Shah Alam.
History
On 10 December 2020, the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and the National Sports Council (MSN) created the FAM-MSN Project Squad. This collaboration was intended to provide a nurturing platform for emerging football talent and create a clear career path for the products of the National Football Development Program (PPBN) and graduates from the Mokhtar Dahari Academy (AMD) into senior football.
Former national player Yusri Che Lah was appointed to coach the side, which became the 11th team to play in the Premier League as one of the measures to expose them to competitive football throughout the season. FAM and MSN made this decision to ensure that their selected group of NFDP and AMD graduates do not miss out on competitive action at the age of 18–20.
First seasons
On 6 March 2021, FAM-MSN Project played their first match against Terengganu II at Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium, losing 0–4. The team scored their first goal three days later against Kelantan, though they ended up losing 1–2. Azhad Harraz scored the team's first and only goal in the match in the 7th minute. Eventually, he became the top scorer for the team in the first season, scoring 8 goals. In the 2021 season, the team scored 12 goals, with goal scorers including Azhad Harraz, Farris Izdiham, Izuddin Muhamad Asri, Ismat Imran, and Safwan Mazlan. The club won its first victory after 18 games, winning 1–0 against Kelantan United.
Kit manufacturers and sponsors
FAM-MSN Squad first home kit.
The team badge's colors include yellow, black, neon white, medium Persian blue, dark midnight blue, and pigment red. The team's home kit colors are yellow and black.
On 1 March 2021, the FAM-MSN Project Squad announced KELME as the official sponsor of the FAM-MSN Project squad kit for a period of two years. A sponsorship agreement worth RM500,000 was signed.
On 28 February 2023, the FAM-MSN Project Squad announced the brand Puma through Active Sports as the team's official jersey sponsor for the 2023 season. The sponsorship agreement was worth RM 350,000.00 for one year.
| Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2022 |  Kelme
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| 2023 |  Puma
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 Active Sports
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Players
Current squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Non-playing staff
Management staff
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Mohd Joehari Mohd Ayub
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Team manager |
| Halim Shah Abd Hamid
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Assistant team manager |
Technical staff
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Noor Zaidi Rohmat
|
Head coach |
| Shahrom Abdul Kalam
|
Assistant coach |
| Mohd Hamsani Ahmad
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Goalkeeper coach |
| Dharmendra Mahalingam
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Fitness coach |
| Rosidi Mohamad Aidee Ikram
|
Team doctor |
| Mohd Khairuddin Omar
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| Firdaus Ahmayuddin
| |
| Ridzuan Azmi
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| Mohd Fikri Hakim Said
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Physiotherapist |
Head coaches
| No. | Head coach | From | To | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yusri Che Lah
|
10 December 2020 | 10 December 2021 | |
| 2 | Hassan Sazali Waras
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1 January 2022 | 7 November 2022 | |
| 3 | Noor Zaidi Rohmat
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2 March 2023 | Present |
The date when the head coach coached the first game.
Records and statistics
List of seasons
As of 2023, the FAM-MSN Project has completed three seasons. In total, they have won 6 out of the 52 matches played. In 2023, the team moved from the Premier League to the MFL Cup due to its status as a development team.
| Season | League | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Pos | Top goalscorers | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Premier League | 20 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 56 | −44 | 6 | 11th | Azhad Harraz
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8 |
| 2022 | Premier League | 18 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 33 | −23 | 8 | 10th | Farris Izdiham
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3 |
| 2023 | MFL Cup | 14 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 27 | −16 | 10 | 7th | Zahir Syakil Nur Haikal
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2 |
Goalscorers
- First goal: Azhad Harraz vs. Kelantan in 2021 Premier League (9 March 2021)
- Most goals in a season: 8 – Azhad Harraz, 2021
- Fastest goal: 1 minute – Harith Najwan vs. PDRM U-23 in 2023 MFL Cup (2 March 2023)
Overall scorers
Current players on the FAM-MSN Project squad are shown in italic.
- As of 21 June 2023
| Rank | Player | Period | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Azhad Harraz
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2021 | 8 |
| 2 | Farris Izdiham
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2021–2022 | 4 |
| 3 | Hazwan Hassan
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2021–2022 | 2 |
| Izzat Zikri
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2022 | ||
| Zahir Syakil
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2023–present | ||
| Nur Haikal
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2023–present |
Clean sheets
- First clean sheet: Al-Iman Wahiey vs. Perak II in 2021 Premier League (23 April 2021)
Overall clean sheets
Current players on the FAM-MSN Project squad are shown in italic.
- As of 21 June 2023
| Rank | Player | Period | Clean sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Iman Wahiey
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2021–2022 | 3 |
| 2 | Nabil Asyraf Ramli
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2021–present | 2 |
| 3 | Haziq Mukriz
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2021 | 1 |
| Aizat Aiman Mazlan
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2021–2022 | ||
| Hazeem Iman
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2023–present |
Notes
- Announced in 2020 but will not begin play until 2021.
- Position in Group A.
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