Mohd Asraruddin Putra bin Omar (born 26 August 1988) is a former Malaysian professional footballer. He has represented the Malaysia national football team, as well as the Malaysia U-23 and Malaysia U-20 squads. Asraruddin was captain of Selangor FC during the 2013 season. He is currently the captain of Kelana United, a team that participated in the Subang Football League in the 2021 season.
Career Asraruddin, a left-back for the Malaysia U-19 during the 2007 Champions Youth Cup, served as the team's vice-captain and assumed the captaincy from the injured Mohd Bunyamin Umar in the match against PSV Eindhoven.
In November 2007, Asraruddin underwent a one-week trial with Dutch club PSV Eindhoven. The club had been impressed by his performance, along with that of his teammate, during the Champions Youth Cup hosted by Malaysia in August 2007.PSV Eindhoven offer Asraruddin stint at club Capable of playing as either a left-back or a center-back, Asraruddin, a former student of the Bukit Jalil Sports School, was instrumental in helping Malaysia qualify for the AFC Under-20 Championship for the first time in over 20 years.
Asraruddin made his under-23 debut against the Republic of Ireland on 15 May 2008 and earned his senior international debut against the India on 22 July 2008 as a substitute. Additionally, he represented the Malaysia Selection squad in a match against Chelsea at the Shah Alam Stadium on 29 July 2008, a game in which Malaysia XI lost 0–2.
Outside Football Asraruddin owns a barbershop called Piratas Barber Shop, located in Puncak Alam. He has stated that he is not considering retirement at this time; instead, he is focusing on recovering from a knee injury while making ends meet through his barbershop business.
In May 2023, Asraruddin migrated to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, after marrying a nurse employed at a local hospital in the city. He stated that his intention for relocating was to fulfil his aspiration of residing near and learning about religion in Mecca. However, he has not announced his retirement from professional football.
Honours Club Selangor Malaysian Charity Shield (2) : 2009, 2010 Malaysia Super League (2) : 2009, 2010 Malaysia FA Cup : 2009
Johor Darul Ta'zim Malaysian Charity Shield : 2015 Malaysia Super League (3) : 2014, 2015, 2016 Malaysia Cup : 2014 AFC Cup : 2015
International Malaysia AFF Championship : 2010 Malaysia U23 SEA Games (2) : 2009, 2011 Malaysia U20 AFF U-20 Youth Championship : 2007 runner-up Malaysia U18 Lion City Cup : 2005
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