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Malaysian footballer and coach From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wan Rohaimi bin Wan Ismail (born 19 May 1976) is a Malaysian former footballer and professional football coach.
Personal information | |||
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Birth name | Wan Rohaimi bin Wan Ismail | ||
Date of birth | 19 May 1976 | ||
Place of birth | Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia | ||
Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
Position(s) |
Defender Striker Central midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
1996-1997 | Kelantan | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1997–1998 | Kelantan | ||
1999–2000 | Pahang | ||
2001–2002 | Terengganu | ||
2003–2004 | Penang | ||
2004–2005 | Public Bank | ||
2005–2006 | Selangor | ||
2006–2010 | Johor | ||
2011 | Kelantan | ||
International career‡ | |||
1999–2006 | Malaysia | 16 | (5) |
Managerial career | |||
2012–2013 | WR Soccer Kids | ||
2013–2014 | Tumpat FA | ||
2014–2019 | National Football Development Programme of Malaysia (Under-16) | ||
2019–2020 | Perlis F.A. (Under-19) | ||
2020–2021 | Penang F.C. (Under-21) | ||
2021–2022 | PDRM FC | ||
2023 | Kuala Lumpur City F.C. (Under-23) | ||
2024 | Kuala Lumpur City F.C. (Asst. Head Coach) | ||
2024– | Penang F.C. | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 May 2012 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 9 December 2010 |
Known as a multi-position player as he played for defender, central midfielder and striker. Started his career as a professional football player in 1996 represented Kelantan FA President's Cup squad. Promoted in the senior team after winning the President's Cup title in that year. Then transferred to Pahang FA in 1999. Being one of the top scorers in the league and his first debut with Malaysia national football team friendly match with Arsenal in the same year. Have also represented several teams in Malaysian Football League (MFL) such as Kelantan FA, Johor FC, Terengganu FA, Selangor FA and Selangor Public Bank FC.
Represented Malaysia national football team in between 1999 and 2006, participated in national competitions including FIFA World Cup qualifier and Tiger Cup.
The career started by leading Tumpat FA in the middle of 2013 FAM League.[1] He joined National Football Development Programme of Malaysia (NFDP) coaching staff in 2014 to 2018.[2] Was also a former u-13 and u-15 Malaysia national team coach participating in national tours, including Iber Cup Estoril, Portugal and Costa Del Sol, Spain.
National u-16 coaching staff together with Lim Teong Kim participated AFC U-16 Championship in Kuala Lumpur 2017 before taking lead for Klang Valley Elite team in 2018. Introduced as Perlis FA Youth Cup (u-19) head coach in 2019 before the club been relegated from the Malaysian Football League due to financial problems.[3] Continues the career with Penang FA as President's Cup (u-21) head coach.[4] However, President Cup tournament was banned after 4 match due to Pandemic COVID-19, where Penang FA finished in the third places sharing 10 points with the top 2 teams.[5]
In March 2021, he appointed as the head coach for PDRM FC in the Malaysia Premier League after 5 matches played.[6] Back to 2021 season, he brought the club to a safe place from relegation. Having 7 games unbeaten since he took over the team in early April 2021. On 4 September 2022, it was announced that PDRM FC had parted ways with Wan Rohaimi.[7]
In 2023, He has been appointed to lead the Kuala Lumpur City F.C. u-23 for the Reserve League team that will be held under Malaysian Football League soon.[8] Continuous to the 2024 season, he was promoted to the senior team as assistant head coach for Miroslav Kuljanac. On 14 November 2024, Kuala Lumpur City F.C. announced the departure of Wan Rohaimi from the club after 8 months working with the senior team.[9]. A moment later on the same day, Penang FC announced the arrival of Wan Rohaimi as the new head coach who will take charge of the Panthers until the end of the season.[10].
Has come out with modern football pattern. In 2019, WR Notebook has been introduced for the coaches to take note and make plans about football. Introduces the next book "WR Session Plan" which gives example on the football training plan together with description. Followed with "Coaching Process" as the third book on the step to be a coach. Followed then with "Teknik Asas Bolasepak" for the football players in understanding football basic things.
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