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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
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Centre back / Right-back
Team information
Current team	Selangor (Assistant coach)
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
2017	Perak	17	(0)
2018	Felcra
2019	PKNS	6	(0)
2020	Negeri Sembilan
International career
2011–2017	Malaysia	21	(0)
Managerial career
2024	Gombak
2024–	Selangor (assistant)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19 September 2017

Muhammad Shahrom bin Abdul Kalam (born 15 September 1985) is a retired Malaysian footballer. He played mainly as a centre-back, but can also deployed at right-back. Shahrom is currently the head coach of Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League club Gombak.

Club career

Early career

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

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.

Selangor

Shahrom joined Selangor 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

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

Felcra

On 29 December 2017, Shahrom signed a contract with Malaysia Premier League club Felcra. 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. Felcra did not have the chance to prove their mettle in Malaysia Super League since the club was disbanded after even after they qualified to move from Malaysia Premier League to the Super League.

International career

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

Managerial career

In June 2024, Shahrom was appointed as the head coach of Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League club Gombak.

On 10 October 2024, he returned to his former club Selangor to become the assistant coach.

Career statistics

Club

As of 13 July 2018

International

As of 13 November 2017

Honours

Club

Selangor

• Malaysia Cup: 2015

International

Malaysia U-19

• AFF U-19 Youth Championship : 2003 runner-up

References

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. "usurped title". duniasukan.com (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 14 June 2011. Retrieved 24 October 2024. {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
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.

External links

• Shahrom Kalam at Soccerway
• Shahrom Kalam at National-Football-Teams.com

• 1985 births
• Living people
• Malaysian men's footballers
• Malaysia men's international footballers
• Perak F.C. players
• Kuala Lumpur City F.C. players
• Selangor F.C. players
• Negeri Sembilan FC players
• Footballers from Kuala Lumpur
• Men's association football defenders
• Malaysian people of Malay descent