Shahrul Igwan bin Samsudin (born 17 May 1994) is a

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. He primarily plays as a defensive midfielder and as an

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Club career

Early year

Born in Alor Setar, Kedah, Shahrul joined the Bukit Jalil Sports School at the age of 14, and been promoted to

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team at the age 18. His career has started with Kedah under 12 in 2004 represented the State in numerous tournament. When the Harimau Muda squad played in the Singapore league (

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), Shahrul was a key player for the squad, making 42 appearances and scoring four goals.

Negeri Sembilan

After Harimau Muda team been dissolved in 2015, Shahrul signed two-years contract with his hometown side

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Selangor

On 4 December 2017, Shahrul signed a one-year contract with Malaysia Super League club

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on a free transfer. Kedah Shahrul joined his homestate Kedah in 2019 . He is part of Kedah FA Cup Champion 2019, 1st runner up Malaysia Cup and Unity Shield Champion 2019. UiTM Following year Shahrul signed a one-year contract with UiTM FC

International career

Shahrul played for various Malaysian national youth teams, such as the under-16 and under-19 teams. With the under-16 team, he was a regular in the team making 25 appearances and scoring four goals. In 2009, Shahrul was called up to the Malaysia U-16 for

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Career statistics

Club

Honours

Club

;Kedah *

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* {{Soccerway, shahrul-igwan-bin-samsudin/331294 1996 births Living people Malaysian men's footballers Selangor F.C. players Negeri Sembilan FC players Malaysia Super League players Malaysian people of Malay descent Footballers from Negeri Sembilan Men's association football wingers Men's association football midfielders