Wan Kuzain
Wan Kuzain bin Wan Kamal (born September 14, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who currently plays for MLS Next Pro side St. Louis City SC 2 and has played for the United States at the under-17 level.
| Wan Kuzain in 2019 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Wan Kuzain bin Wan Kamal | ||
| Date of birth | September 14, 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Carbondale, Illinois, United States | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | St. Louis City 2 | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2015–2016 | St. Louis Scott Gallagher | ||
| 2016–2017 | Sporting Kansas City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016 | Saint Louis FC | 0 | (0) |
| 2017–2020 | Sporting Kansas City II | 58 | (4) |
| 2018–2020 | Sporting Kansas City | 6 | (1) |
| 2021 | Rio Grande Valley FC | 19 | (3) |
| 2022– | St. Louis City 2 | 23 | (5) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:43, 24 September 2022 (UTC) | |||
Career
Early
Born and raised by his Malaysian parents[1] in Carbondale, Illinois, United States Wan Kuzain played Academy soccer with St. Louis Scott Gallagher.[2] He was chosen to represent United States U-17 soccer team in 2013 and 2014 and also trained with Feyenoord Academy in 2015.[3][4] Wan Kuzain signed with United Soccer League side Saint Louis FC on May 21, 2016.[5] While there, he spent time on loan with the club's USL Premier Development League side Saint Louis FC U23.[6]
Swope Park Rangers
After spending time in the Sporting Kansas City academy, Wan Kuzain joined Kansas City's USL affiliate Swope Park Rangers in March 2017.[7][2] That same year, he became the first player of Malaysian heritage to play in the USL, and to win the Western Conference.[8][9]
Sporting Kansas City
Kuzain signed with the Sporting Kansas City first team in April 2018.[10] Kuzain scored his first MLS goal on June 3, 2018, against Minnesota United in a 4–1 victory.[11]
Kuzain's contract option was declined by Kansas City following their 2020 season.[12]
Rio Grande Valley FC Toros
On March 1, 2021, Kuzain signed with USL Championship side Rio Grande Valley FC Toros.[13]
St. Louis City 2
On Febaruary 7, 2022, Kuzain signed with St. Louis City SC 2 in MLS Next Pro.[14]
International
Kuzain has trained with and represented the United States at the under-17 level in 2013 and 2014.[3][15][4] He is eligible to represent both the United States and Malaysia.[16] In November 2019, Kuzain was called up to train with the Malaysia under-22 national team ahead of the 2019 Southeast Asian Games.[17] However, he was left out of the squad due to citizenship documentation issue.[18][16]
Personal life
His older brother, Wan Ahmad Fayhsal, is a Malaysian politician who is currently serving as Deputy Minister of National Unity of Malaysia,[19] while his younger brother, Wan Ahmad Kuzri is a US-based soccer player who was selected to join the provisional Malaysia national under-23 football team preparing for the 2022 AFF U-23 Championship.[20][21]
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | League Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Swope Park Rangers | 2017 | USL | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 13 | 0 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 9 | 0 | ||
| Total | 21 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | ||
| Sporting Kansas City | 2018 | MLS | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | ||
| St. Louis City SC 2 | 2022 | MLS Next Pro | 24 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -|- | 26 | 5 | ||
| Career total | 47 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 6 | ||
Honors
Club
Swope Park Rangers
- Western Conference: Winners (Playoffs) 2017[24]
- United Soccer League Cup: Runner-up 2017[25]
Individual
References
- ^ "Wan Kuzain One-on-one: "It'll be an honour to wear either jersey, Malaysia or US"". FourFourTwo. December 12, 2017. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
- ^ a b "Wan Kuzain Wan Kamal". Sporting Kansas City. Retrieved October 13, 2018.
- ^ a b Bergabo, Patrick (August 18, 2016). "Swope Park Rangers sign Albelo, Hernandez, Wan Kamal and Wilkinson from Sporting KC Academy". Sporting KC. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
- ^ a b "Sporting midfielder Wan Kuzain trains with Malaysia U-22 Men's National Team". Sporting Kansas City. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
- ^ . Archived from the original on April 8, 2017. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
- ^ "Statistics - 2016 Regular Season - Premier Development League". www.uslpdl.com. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
- ^ "'Malaysian Messi' Wan Kuzain creates history with American debut". NST Online. March 28, 2017. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
- ^ Hashim, Firdaus (November 8, 2017). "Kuzain cipta sejarah". BH Online. Media Prima Group. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
- ^ "'Malaysian Messi' Wan Kuzain creates history with American debut". New Straits Times. Kuala Lumpur: Media Prima Group. March 28, 2017. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
- ^ Kovzan, Sam. "Sporting KC signs 19-year-old midfielder Wan Kuzain Wan Kamal as Homegrown Player". SportingKC.com. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- ^ Kovzan, Sam (April 13, 2018). "Sporting KC signs 19-year-old midfielder Wan Kuzain Wan Kamal as Homegrown Player". Sporting Kansas City. from the original on April 14, 2018. Retrieved October 13, 2018.
- ^ "Sporting KC announces roster moves ahead of 2021 MLS season". Sporting Kansas City. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
- ^ "Wan Kuzain Makes Move to Toros". March 2021.
- ^ "UNVEILING ST. LOUIS CITY 2'S MLS NEXT PRO ROSTER". February 7, 2022. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
- ^ "Wan Kuzain Wan Kamal in contention for Malaysia U-23 call-up". Football Tribe Asia. Sapporo: Football Tribe Inc. March 30, 2017. Retrieved October 13, 2018.
- ^ a b Azharie, Farah (November 1, 2019). "Where's Wan Kuzain?". New Straits Times. Kuala Lumpur: Media Prima Group. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
- ^ Ishak, Fadhli (November 20, 2019). "Footballer Wan Kuzain's poor BM a non-issue". New Straits Times. Kuala Lumpur: Media Prima Group. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- ^ Azharie, Farah (November 25, 2019). "Kuzain gutted not to be able to represent Malaysia". New Straits Times. Kuala Lumpur: Media Prima Group. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ "Wan Kuzri, Wan Kuzain's minister brother Wan Fayhsal: 'I was more of a rugby player' | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
- ^ "SENARAI 30 PEMAIN KE KEM LATIHAN PUSAT MENJELANG KEJUARAAN B-23 AFF 2022 DI PHNOM PENH, KEMBOJA | FAM". fam.org.my. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
- ^ "Piala AFF B-23: Wan Kuzri Kembali Sertai Kem Latihan Pusat Skuad Malaysia". VOCKET FC (in Malay). January 22, 2022. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
- ^ Wan Kuzain at Soccerway. Retrieved December 1, 2017.
- ^ "Wan Kuzain". Sporting Kansas City. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
- ^ Villanueva, Araceli (November 5, 2017). "Swope Park Rangers wins back-to-back Western Conference Final titles in dramatic Penalty Shootout". The Blue Statement. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
- ^ MCDowell, Sam (November 13, 2017). "Louisville City FC defeats Swope Park Rangers in USL Cup Final". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
- ^ "2018 Goal of the Year". uslsoccer.com. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
- ^ "2018 USL Awards Finalists Unveiled". USL Championship. November 8, 2018. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
External links
- Wan Kuzain at Soccerway