Malaysian Captain to come on trial shortly, from Wiki: - "Safiq, aged 24 and 5 ft 6 ins tall, an attacking mid fielder, was born in Tanjung Karang,Selangor. His family moved to Selangor and he began his career for Selangor in the Selangor FA President's Cup. He was the captain and was one of the key players for the team. Safiq was notable for his goal against Perak in Malaysia President Cup 2007-08 final and gave Selangor first title in 13 years. Safiq later was promoted to the Senior team Safiq left Selangor in 2009 and joined KL PLUS, hoping to find a better career with other teams. Safiq had 7 appearances and managed to score 5 goals. He was also the team vice captain, with Norhafiz Zamani Misbah becoming the team captain. Safiq left KL PLUS after only playing for one season. Safiq rejoined Selangor in 2010. After a brilliant play for the 2010 season, he became a regular midfielder for the team and becoming a key player. He was given the captain's armband in early 2011 after captain, Mohd Amri Yahyah was injured for half of the season. He is notable for scoring from free kicks. Safiq was part of the Selangor team that won the 2010 Super League and the 2010 Malaysia Charity Shield. After The 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup, Safiq was offered a contract by an unnamed club of the Indonesian Super League. However, Safiq turned down the offer as he wanted to stay in Malaysia and continue playing in the Malaysian Super League. On 30 June 2011, Indonesian club, Persib Bandung announce that they would give him a contract for the 2011â12 Indonesia Super League season. However, Safiq has yet to decide either to stay with his current club, Selangor FA or to join Persib Bandung for the 2012 season.[2] Safiq later chose not to join Persib Bandung. On August 2011 after the 2011 Malaysia Cup, Safiq was given a one month trial from the English club, Cardiff City FC with the help from the Cardiff owner, Datuk Chan Tien Ghee.[3][4] International Career - Safiq has represented Malaysia since 2005. He earned his first full international cap against Myanmar in the 2007 ASEAN Football Championship. Since then he only made appearances with the under-23 national team. He scored his first international senior goal in an unofficial match against Zimbabwe on July 12, 2009. He was the key player for the Malaysian Squad where they won the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup. It was the first time in history that Malaysia won the AFF Suzuki Cup title. On 13 and 16 July 2011, Safiq captained the Malaysia XI in their matches against Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC. Malaysia XI lost 0-4 against Arsenal. Just before the stroke of half time against Liverpool, with Malaysia trailing 0-1, Safiq scored from a free-kick which rocketed into the top left corner to equalise for Malaysia. Despite a spirited comeback, Malaysia XI went on to lose 3-6 in a thrilling encounter to Liverpool." Depending on ability, could be useful both on and off pitch - to enhance promotion of City in Malaysia. If Malky rates him, subject to international clearance, we wouldn't be able to sign him until the January window.
Note to self, must keep up and realise that anything WOL prints has probably been nicked off message boards.
Now that would have been dull!!! I see a comment now made on the original thread stating he will not be up to the mark with us. Still well worth a look as he could be a player who develops by playing at a higher standard.
