Danial Amier Norhisham

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

Muhammad Danial Amier bin Norhisham (born 27 March 1997) is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Malaysia Super League side Kuching City, on loan from Johor Darul Ta'zim.^[2]

Danial Amier

Personal information
Full name	Muhammad Danial Amier bin Norhisham
Date of birth	(1997-03-27) 27 March 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)^[1]
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Kuching City (on loan from Johor Darul Ta'zim)
Youth career
2014–2016	Frenz United
2017	Felda United U-21
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2017–2020	Felda United	21	(0)
2021–2023	Johor Darul Ta'zim	3	(0)
2024–	→ Kuching City (loan)	0	(0)
International career^‡
2015	Malaysia U19	2	(0)
2017–2019	Malaysia U23	9	(2)
2019–	Malaysia	2	(0)
Medal record Malaysia under-23 Sea Games Sea Games 2017 Football
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 October 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 5 October 2019

Club career

Youth

Danial was born on 27 March 1997 and was raised in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur. He entered Victoria Institution School in 2010 before transfer to Sport School Wilayah Persekutuan SMK Seri Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur in 2012. Danial began his football career in 2014 with a professional football club Frenz United where he was the captain of the club.^[3] In 2016, Frenz United has ceased to operate due to some problems.^[4]

Danial stood low and did not play for 8 months after Frenz United ceased the club's operation in end of 2016. Danial has contacted his former coach, Steve McMahon who is a former Everton, Liverpool and Manchester City player, to help him find a new team. Danial also received an offer to play in Australia with NSW League One club, Dunbar Rovers but on visa constraints, he was not able to play in Australia.^[5][6]

Felda United

In the 2017 season, Danial signed with Felda United U21 team. Later throughout the season, Felda United 's former head coach, B. Sathianathan, promoted Danial to the first team he was registered with the number 32 jersey, alongside Ali Imran Alimi. Danial made his competitive debut for Felda United against Pahang on 26 April 2017 in the Malaysia Super League, coming on as a 53rd minute substitute for Azriddin Rosli in a 1–1 away draw.^[7]

Johor Darul Ta'zim

On 22 December 2020, Danial signed for Malaysia Super League champions, Johor Darul Ta'zim upon the expiration of his contract with Felda United. He makes his debut for the team in 3–0 league win against Melaka United on 2 April 2021.

Loan to Kuching City

On 2 April 2024, Danial was loaned out to Kuching City citing for more playing time.

International career

Youth

Danial began his international stage for Malaysia U19 and made 2 appearances in the 2016 AFC U-19 Championship qualification.^[8]

On 21 July 2017, Danial made his debut for Malaysia U23 against Indonesia U23 in 3–0 win in the 2018 AFC U-23 Championship qualification that was held in National Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand.^{[9][10][11][12][13]}

Danial also was selected to play in 2017 Southeast Asian Games.^[14]

Senior

On 30 August 2019, Danial make his senior debut for Malaysia in a friendly match against Jordan. He would then go on to make another cap against Sri Lanka on 5 October 2019

Career statistics

Club

As of 10 October 2022^[15]

Club	Season	League		Cup		League Cup		Continental		Total
		Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Felda United	2017	5	0	0	0	7	1	–	–	12	1
	2018	5	0	0	0	2	0	–	–	7	0
	2019	4	0	1	0	4	1	–	–	9	1
	2020	7	1	0	0	0	0	–	–	7	1
	Total	21	1	1	0	13	1	–	–	35	3
Johor Darul Ta'zim	2021	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	3	0
	2022	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
Career total		24	0	2	0	13	1	1	0	40	2

International

As of 30 August 2019

Appearances and goals by national team and year

National team	Year	Apps	Goals
Malaysia	2019	1	0
	Total	1	0

Honours

Club

Felda United

• Malaysia Premier League: 2018^[16]

Johor Darul Ta'zim

• Malaysia Super League: 2021, 2022, 2023
• Malaysia FA Cup: 2022, 2023
• Malaysia Cup: 2022, 2023
• Malaysia Charity Shield: 2022, 2023

International

Malaysia U-23

• Southeast Asian Games   Silver Medal: 2017^[17]

References

1. "Player". Felda United FC. 2 February 2017. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
2. "Player profile".
3. "Frenz United A tundukkan FELDA United". Berita Harian. 15 October 2015. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
4. "Frenz United to 'take a break' from Malaysian football". Goal.com. 7 September 2016. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
5. "Danial Mahu Terus Pamer Persembahan Terbaik". stadiumastro.com. 22 July 2017. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
6. "Danial Manfaat Peluang". Harian Metro. 23 July 2017. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
7. "Pahang vs Felda: 26 April 2017". stadiumastro.com. 26 April 2017. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
8. "Empat Pemain Frenz United Dipanggil Wakili Negara". mstar.com.my. 29 September 2015. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
9. "Saya bangga dengan pasukan - Danial". stadiumastro.com. 20 July 2017. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
10. "Match report: Indonesia vs Malaysia". the-afc.com. 19 July 2017. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
11. "Match report: Malaysia vs Thailand". the-afc.com. 21 July 2017. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
12. "Match report: Malaysia vs Mongolia". the-afc.com. 23 July 2017. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
13. "Profil & Statistik Danial Norhisham". shsti.net. 13 August 2017. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
14. . FourFourTwo. 13 August 2017. Archived from the original on 14 August 2017. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
15. "Danial Amier". Soccerway.com. 10 August 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
16. Felda United Crowned as Malaysia Premier League Champions 2018 Zulhilmi Zainal. Retrieved 25 August 2018
17. "SEA Games: Malaysia loses to Thailand 1-0 in football final". thestar.com.my. 29 August 2017. Retrieved 30 August 2017.

External links

• Danial Amier Norhisham at Soccerway