Muhammad Hadin bin Azman (born 2 July 1994) is a
Malaysia
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n professional
footballer
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who plays as an
attacking midfielder
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for
Malaysia Super League
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club
Penang
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and the
Malaysia national team.
He began his youth career at
CIMB-YFA Bintang Muda before signing for
Harimau Muda B in 2012. He represented
Malaysia U-19
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since 2012. Known for his pace and trickery, Hadin is widely said as one of the brightest football prodigies of his age in Malaysia.
Club career
Harimau Muda B
Hadin Azman joined
Harimau Muda B in 2012 at the age of 18. Together with the team, he played in the
Malaysia Premier League
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The Malaysia Premier Leagu ...
and scored several goals and assists in the process. Due to his creditable performance during the 2012 season of
Malaysia Premier League
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The Malaysia Premier Leagu ...
, he has attracted minor interests from
PSV Eindhoven
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and
Vitesse Arnhem
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of
Eredivisie
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before eventually was loaned out to
Johor Darul Ta'zim for
2012 Malaysia Cup campaign. He scored 2 goals in 4 games during the tournament.
Johor Darul Ta'zim

Despite being offered contracts from several clubs, he opted to play for
Johor Darul Ta'zim, signing a lucrative 3-year contract deal with the club, under the guidance of team manager,
Fandi Ahmad
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and head coach,
Ismail Ibrahim. There are other notable players who signed for the southern side, such as ex-internationals
Daniel Güiza
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,
Simone Del Nero
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Club career
Born in Carrara, Massa-Carrara, Del Nero grew up in the youth system of Empoli. He played just four senior games in two years for the Tuscans before moving to Bre ...
, and Malaysia national football team regular starters namely
Safiq Rahim,
Aidil Zafuan,
Norshahrul Idlan and few others. Dubbed as the "Dream Team of Malaysian football", Hadin remains as one of the youngest players in the elite squad.
Felda United
After his contract with
Johor Darul Ta'zim was terminated, Hadin joined
Felda United in 2015. He played for the youth and first-team.
Kedah Darul Aman
On 4 November 2019, Hadin signed a contract with
Kedah Darul Aman.
Kuala Lumpur City
On 25 December 2020, Hadin signed a two-year contract with
Kuala Lumpur City
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.
International career
Hadin represented Malaysia at under-18 and senior team,l. He played in several international competitions such as Asian Schools Tournament Under-18, Hassanal Bolkiah Tournament Under-21, and RHB Singapore Cup. His first international caps is played against
Singapore
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on 7 October 2016.
Career statistics
Club
International
Hadin represented Malaysia at senior team, and currently representing Malaysia. He first international caps is played against Singapore on 7 October 2016
:''As of match played 14 November 2016. Malaysia score listed first, score column indicates score after each Hadin Azman goal.''
Honours
Club
Kuala Lumpur City
*
Malaysia Cup
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:
2021
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AFC Cup
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runner-up:
2022
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Felda United
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Malaysia Super League
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runner-up:
2016
*
Malaysian Premier League
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The Malaysia Premier Lea ...
:
2018
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Kedah Darul Aman
*
Malaysia Super League
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runner-up:
2020
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Individual
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CIMB Foundation Sports Scholarship (2011)
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Manchester United Premier Cup Regional Best Player (2009)
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Manchester United Premier Cup Grand Prix Malaysia Best Player (2009)
References
External links
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1994 births
Footballers from Kuala Lumpur
Living people
Malaysian men's footballers
Men's association football midfielders
Malaysia Super League players
Malaysia Premier League players
FELDA United F.C. players
Kedah Darul Aman F.C. players
Kuala Lumpur City F.C. players
Penang F.C. players
Malaysia men's international footballers
Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. players