THE IDOL
THAT I ADMIRE
The
idol that I admire most is the Malaysia’s national football team captain, Safiq
Rahim. Safiq bin Rahim (born 5 July 1987) is a Malaysian professional
footballer who plays for and captains of Johor Darul Ta'zim. Primarily an
attacking midfielder, he can also play as a central midfielder, usually
deployed as a deep-lying playmaker. Safiq is considered the best midfielder of
his generation.Born in Kuala Selangor, Safiq is the oldest child to Rahim Muhd.
Yatim and Aidah Majid. He has a sister, Safiqa. Safiq began his football career
at Bukit Jalil Sports School where he has been studying there from 2003 to
2007. In 2006, Safiq started playing for his hometown club's youth team. While
representing the youth side, he has helped his side to win the 2008 Malaysia
President Cup 1–0 over Perak youth in the final. He has scored the winning goal
in the match.
He continued his development in Selangor
before being promoted to the first team in 2007. Safiq signed a contract with
KL PLUS in 2009 after not getting a spot in the starting line-up while playing
for Selangor. After a season playing for KL PLUS, Safiq returned to Selangor at
the end of 2009 season. Safiq has won the FAM Football Awards for the Best
Midfielder Award four times, in 2011, 2012, 2015 and 2016. He also has won the
FAM Most Valuable Players Award in 2015.On 1 November 2012, Safiq has confirmed
his transfer to Johor Darul Ta'zim. He officially signed a one-year contract
with an option for another year after his contract with Selangor effectively
expired on 30 November 2012. On 13 April 2015, it was reported that Safiq was
among the highest paid local player which monthly salary RM 70,000 (around US$
17,000).
On
27 January 2015, FIFA.com has published an article about his expertise in
taking a free kick after skippering his side to a runners-up finish in 2014 AFF
Suzuki Cup. Safiq who also the top-scorer during the tournament has scored 5
goals from set pieces.Safiq played an integral role in his 2015 season at Johor
Darul Ta'zim, helping the club to win the Malaysia Charity Shield, Malaysia
Super League and AFC Cup. On 31 October 2013, Safiq has been named as the 2015
AFC Cup’s Most Valuable Player lauded his Johor Darul Ta’zim teammates after
the club became the first from Malaysia to claim a continental title.Safiq made
his debut for Malaysia against Myanmar in January 2007 at age 20. He has since
participated in every major tournament that Malaysia have qualified for,
including the 2010, the 2012 and the 2014 AFF Championship. He scored his first
international senior goal in an unofficial friendly match against Zimbabwe on
12 July 2009.
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