Azhar Apandi

In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Apandi is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Azhar. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.

Muhammad Azhar bin Mohd Apandi (born 16 May 1999) is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Malaysia Super League club Kuala Lumpur City.^[3]

Azhar Apandi

Personal information
Full name	Muhammad Azhar bin Mohd Apandi[1]
Date of birth	(1999-05-16) 16 May 1999 (age 26)
Place of birth	Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia[2]
Height	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position	Defender
Team information
Current team	Kuala Lumpur City
Number	15
Youth career
2018–2020	Kuala Lumpur City
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–	Kuala Lumpur City	1	(0)
2021	→ Perak (loan)	1	(0)
2021	→ Perak II (loan)	1	(0)
International career
2017	Malaysia U18	4	(0)
2017	Malaysia U19	1	(0)
Medal record AFF U-19 Youth Championship 2017 Myanmar
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 28 August 2021

Personal life

Azhar was previously in a relationship with Malaysia national diver Nur Dhabitah Sabri. The relationship ended in 2021.^[4][5]

Club career

Perak

On 21 August 2021, it was announced that Azhar eligible to play with the club.^[6]

On 22 August 2021, Azhar made his debut for Perak II in a 0–3 loss against PDRM FC.

On 28 August 2021, Azhar made his league debut for Perak coming off the bench in a 1-0 loss to Kedah Darul Aman.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 29 August 2021

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League		Cup		League Cup[a]		Continental		Total
		Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Kuala Lumpur City	2019	0	0	0	0	2	0	–		2	0
	2020	0	0	0	0	0	0	–		0	0
	2021	1	0	0	0	0	0	–		1	0
	Total	1	0	0	0	2	0	–		3	0
Perak (loan)	2021	1	0	0	0	0	0	–		1	0
Perak II (loan)	2021	1	0	0	0	0	0	–		1	0
	Total	0	0	0	0	0	0	–		0	0
Career total		0	0	0	0	0	0	–		0	0

1. Appearances in Malaysia Cup and Malaysia Challenge Cup