Mohd Farisham Ismail

Mohd Farisham bin Ismail (born 5 January 1985) is a Malaysian former professional footballer. He primarily played as a left-back but also as a centre-back.

Born in Tumpat, Kelantan and began his youth career playing for Kelantan President's Cup team in 2003 to 2004. Due to the nature of his leadership, he was appointed as the captain of the team at that time.

Club career Farisham made his debut with the Kelantan senior team in 2004 before joining the Malacca based club, Telekom Melaka for 2006–07 season. After one season in Malacca he returned to Kelantan and became part of the first eleven in every match. Farisham and several other defenders formed a persistent defense and were tough to beat. Although selected to represent the national team he was often only on the bench and it was difficult for him to be part of the main eleven.

In December 2006, Farisham signed with the Malacca based club, Telekom Malaysia for 2006–07 season and help the team finish at 7th in the league.

On 11 July 2016, Farisham joined Penang on a loan deal until the end of 2016 season. The request was made by Penang FA Chief Executive Officer Bojan Hodak, who is a former head coach of the Kelantan. Farisham made his debut on 16 July 2016 in the league match against T–Team as a 76th-minute substitute for defender Rafiuddin Rodin. Penang won that match 3–4. He made 8 appearances with Penang during that season.

International career Farisham has been called by Football Association of Malaysia to play in the Malaysia national team because he played well during the 2010 Malaysia Cup finals to undergo the national team training center starting 3 August 2011. In September 2013, he was unable to join the Malaysia national team in a friendly match with China due to injury. Farisham made his debut for Malaysia national team in 2–0 friendly win against Myanmar on 18 June 2011.

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Honours Club Kelantan U21 Malaysia President Cup: Runners-up 2003

Kelantan Malaysia Super League: 2011, 2012; Runners-up 2010 Malaysia Cup: 2010, 2012; Runners-up 2009, 2013 Malaysia FA Cup: 2012, 2013; Runners-up 2015, 2011, 2009 Malaysia Charity Shield: 2011; Runners-up 2012