Muhammad Zafuan bin Azeman (, IPA: ; born 10 June 1999) is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays as a forward and former young player of the Malaysia under-18 national team.
Early career Zafuan Azeman started his youth career with Bukit Jalil Sports School.
Club career
Kedah In November 2017, Zafuan signed a one-year contract for Kedah in the Malaysia Super League. Under the management of Ramón Marcote Pequeño, he only made 2 appearances with the club and didn't scored any goal for Kedah.
Perlis FA In January 2019, Zafuan signed for Malaysia Premier League side Perlis. He joined the team from Kedah on a free transfer. In the 2019 season, he made 20 appearances for the club and score 4 goals for Perlis.
Angthong In September 2019, Zafuan signed a two-year contract with Angthong in the Thai League 3; following financial issues, his contract was terminated on 11 May 2020.
Penang Zafuan returned to Malaysia on 10 January 2021, joining Penang ahead of the 2021 Malaysia Super League. On 20 March 2021, Zafuan made his debut in a 0–2 win over Selangor F.C. in the Malaysia Super League. Zafuan made his team debut when he came on as a substitute in the 92nd minute replacing Casagrande (footballer).
Under the management of Tomáš Trucha, he made 3 appearances with Penang before joining Kelantan United on the 2nd transfer window.
Kelantan United On 25 May 2021, Zafuan joined fellow Malaysia Premier League club Kelantan United on loan from Penang.
He made 6 appearances with the club and score 1 goal. He collected a total of 305 minutes played for the club.
Uthai Thani In January 2023, Zafuan joined Uthai Thani in the Thai League 2.
On 15 January 2023, Zafuan made his Thai League 2 debut by coming off the bench in Uthai Thani's 1–1 draw against Chiangmai United F.C. He got subbed in 79th minutes replacing Kittisak Phutchan. On 27 May 2023, Uthai Thani won the Final Thai League 2 Playoff in a 5-2 aggregate against Customs United. Uthai Thani successfully promoted to the 2023–24 Thai League 1.
Perlis United On 2 June 2023, a Malaysia M3 League side Perlis United signed Zafuan Azeman when the Malaysia League 2nd transfer window opened. He left Uthai Thani after the club got promoted to Thai League 1.
Uthai Thani In January 2024, Zafuan Azeman signed back with Uthai Thani that currently playing in Thai League 1. He joined the team after confirming that he is a Malaysia-Thailand mix blood player and able to qualify to join the first division.
Pattani In December 2024, Zafuan Azeman signed for Thai League 3 club Pattani from Uthai Thani on free transfer.
Personal life In 2025, Zafuan Azeman announced that he will stop playing professional and retired from football after the 2024/25 season after leaving Pattani.
He now retired and want to focus on his new business in F&B as he opened his own cafe "Kafe Tenang" located in Kangar, Perlis.
International career
Malaysia U-18 In 2017, Zafuan Azeman got his first international called up for Malaysia U-18. With the Malaysia U-18 squad, he made 3 appearances and scored 1 goal with the national team.
Malaysia U-19 In 2018, Zafuan was called up for Malaysia U-19 squad for 2018 AFF U-19 Youth Championship in July 2018 and 2018 AFC U-19 Championship in October 2018. He made 6 appearances with the team and scored 1 goal for Malaysia U-19.
Career statistics
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ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupContinentalIncludes cup competitions such as the AFC Champions Cup, and AFC CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsKedah2018Malaysia Super League2000000020Perlis2019Malaysia Premier League164202000204Angthong2019Thai League 3702110001002020-212000000020Total90211000121Penang2021Malaysia Super League102000003020220000000000Total1020000030Kelantan United2021Malaysia Premier League3031000061Uthai Thani2022–23Thai League 24010000050Perlis United2023Malaysia M3 League4100000041Uthai Thani2023–2024Thai League 10010000010Career Total3951123000537 Notes
Honours Malaysia U19 AFF U-19 Youth Championship: 2018
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