Intan Sarah Anisah binti Zulgafli (born 10 July 1999), known professionally as Intan Sarah, is a Malaysian

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and

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player who plays as a

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Early life

Sarah represented Malaysia in the 100m hurdles at the age of 13.

Club career

In 2021, she signed for American side New York Dutch Lions FC, becoming the first Malaysian woman to play in the

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. In 2023 season, Sarah played as a midfielder for Kelana United, making 7 appearances and scored 2 league goals in the National Women's League. In 2024 season of National Women's League, she play as a forward and recorded a double hattrick twice, once against Real CJ where she scored 6 goals and once against Melaka where she scored 7 goals. She finished as the top scorer of 2024 National Women's League with 18 goals in 13 appearances. In 2024 FAS Women's Super League, Sarah played for MBSJ. She finished as the top scorer with 19 goals. In 2024, Sarah joined Sabah and played in the

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. She scored her first AFC Women's Champions League goal in the 2-2 draw against Abu Dhabi Country Club.

International career

Sarah made her debut wtih Malaysia women's football team at the

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. She previously represents Malaysia in futsal category at the

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in 2022.

Career statistics

International

International goals

Style of play

Sarah is known for her acceleration, defending ability and shooting ability. She is also known for her strength and technical ability.

In popular culture

Sarah starred in the Malaysian movie ''Gol & Gincu. Vol 2''.

References

1999 births Living people Malaysian women's footballers Malaysia women's international footballers Expatriate women's soccer players in the United States Women's association football forwards Malaysian women's futsal players {{Malaysia-footy-forward-stub