Muhammad Syafiq bin Ahmad (born 28 June 1995) is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Malaysia Super League club Kuala Lumpur City.
Early life Syafiq was born and raised in Sungai Ara in the state of Penang, Malaysia. As a child, Syafiq represented his school, Sekolah Menengah Tunku Anum Tunku Abdul Rahman, in tournaments under the age of 15 and 18.
Club career
Kedah Darul Aman Syafiq made his debut in 2013 with Kedah on 20 August 2013 against LionsXII in a 2013 Malaysia Cup match. He came in from the bench on the 81st minute.Lions XII 2-2 Kedah - Piala Malaysia 2013, Stadium Astro.Hijaukuning.com His first Malaysia Premier League start is against Perlis on 24 January 2014 where Kedah won 4–1. On 16 May 2014, he scored his first league goal against Felda United, which was also the winning goal.Kedah 1-0 Felda United - FA Kedah, 17 May 2014.
Johor Darul Ta'zim On 19 December 2017, Syafiq was signed by Malaysian giants Johor Darul Ta'zim in December.Semangat Syafiq membara bersama JDT - Berita Harian, 22 December 2017. He made his debut in the 2018 AFC Champions League qualifying play-offs against Thailand club, Muangthong United on 23 January 2018.
On 8 May 2019, Syafiq scored the only goal in the home match during the 2019 AFC Champions League group stage match against J1 League club, Kashima Antlers, which gave JDT the 3 points and also their first time that they have beaten a Japanese side.
Loan to Kedah Darul Aman On 26 December 2021, Syafiq was loaned out to his former club ahead of the 2022 Malaysia Super League season. He went on to have a solid form throughout the season, where on 15 June 2022, JDT cut short his loan due to his impressive work rate.
On 5 March 2024, Syafiq once again returned to Kedah Darul Aman on loan ahead of the 2024–25 Malaysia Super League season.
Brunei DPMM FC On 17 July 2025, the Bruneian side DPMM FC announced the signing of Syafiq, after initial interest from Immigration FC. He completed one season with the Bruneian club and was released soon after.
Kuala Lumpur City On 19 August 2026, Syafiq was announced to have signed for Kuala Lumpur City, but due to a transfer embargo he was unable to be registered until 29 August, just in time to make his debut against former team DPMM FC in a 1–0 victory.
International career
Youth Syafiq participated in the 2015 Southeast Asian Games with Malaysia U-23. He also participated in the 2017 Southeast Asian Games where Malaysia U-23 finished as silver medalists. He also played in the 2018 Asian Games.
Senior Syafiq made his debut with the Malaysia senior team in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification against North Korea on 13 November 2017 at the Buriram Stadium. On 27 March 2018, during the 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification away match against Lebanon, he scored his first senior international goal at the Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium.
On 5 October 2019, Syafiq scored his first career hat-trick in a 6–0 win during a friendly match against Sri Lanka at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium.
On 11 July 2026, Syafiq was called up by Malaysia interim manager Tan Cheng Hoe for the 25-man final squad list for the 2026 ASEAN Championship. His last appearance for the national team was two years ago, for the 2024 ASEAN Championship.
Personal life On 6 December 2020, Syafiq was driving when he got into an accident that killed 3 people. His 22 day old son, mother-in-law, and maid all died in the accident. Syafiq, his wife, and their 2-year-old daughter survived the crash.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupContinentalTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsKedah2013Malaysia Premier League——60—602014Malaysia Premier League1513062—2432015Malaysia Premier League1762072—2682016Malaysia Super League1915050—2912017Malaysia Super League1144161—216Total6212141305—10618Johor Darul Ta'zim2018Malaysia Super League411050611622019Malaysia Super League821074612272020Malaysia Super League720010201022021Malaysia Super League40—2010702022Malaysia Super League921052001542023Malaysia Super League7011000081Total397412061527816Johor Darul Ta'zim II2018Malaysia Premier League52—522021Malaysia Premier League30—30Total82—82 Kedah Darul Aman (loan)2022Malaysia Super League9200——922024-25Malaysia Super League8200——82Total17400——174DPMM2025-26Malaysia Super League1822041—243Kuala Lumpur City2026-27Malaysia Super League100000—10Career total14527202541215223443
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsMalaysia2017102018832019952021100202282202371202660Total4911
International goals
Senior team Scores and results list Malaysia's goal tally first.
No Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 27 March 2018 Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium, Beirut, Lebanon 1–1 1–2 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification 2. 1 April 2018 Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 7–0 7–0 Friendly 3. 5 July 2018 Kuala Lumpur Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 1–0 1–0 4. 5 September 2019 Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia 2–2 3–2 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification 5. 10 September 2019 Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 1–0 1–26. 5 October 2019 1–0 6–0 Friendly7. 5–08. 6–09. 27 May 2022 1–0 4–0 10. 14 June 2022 3–1 4–1 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification11. 11 December 2024 1–0 3–2 2024 ASEAN Championship
Malaysia U-23 # Date Venue Opponent Score Goal Result Competition 1. 11 June 2015 Bishan Stadium, Singapore 3–1 1 Win Football at the 2015 Southeast Asian Games 2. 3 June 2016 Hang Jebat Stadium, Malaysia 3–0 1 Win 2016 Nations Cup 3. 6 October 2016 Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium, Malaysia 2–0 2 Win Friendly 4. 19 July 2017 National Stadium, Thailand 3–0 1 Win 2018 AFC U-23 Championship qualification 5. 15 August 2018 Jalak Harupat Stadium, Bandung 3–1 1 Win 2018 Asian Games
Honours
Club Kedah Malaysia Premier League: 2015 Malaysian FA Cup: 2017 Malaysia Cup: 2016 Malaysia Charity Shield: 2017
Johor Darul Ta'zim Malaysia Super League: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 Malaysia Cup: 2019, 2022 Malaysia Charity Shield: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023 Malaysia FA Cup: 2022, 2023
International Malaysia U23 Southeast Asian Games silver medal: 2017
Malaysia AFF Championship runner-up: 2018 King's Cup runner-up: 2022 Pestabola Merdeka: 2024
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