Shukor Salleh

Dato' Abdul Shukor bin Salleh (born 4 December 1948) is a Malaysian former professional footballer. He was a key midfield player for the Malaysia national team during the 1970s. He was often called the "Mr.Cool" and "Malaysia Ardiles" of the Malaysian national team for the composure with which he steered the Malaysian midfield. Furthermore, he was the second and the last football player after Mokhtar Dahari to be given that award. He was inducted into the FIFA Century Club in May 2021.

Career overview Shukor Salleh was born in Tanjung Bungah, Penang in 1948. He received his early education at Tanjung Bungah Malay School, before going to Tanjung Tokong English School. He then completed his high school education at St. Xavier's Institution. He went on to play for them until he was 37 in 1985. He also played for the national B team from 1971 until 1972. He went on to play a total of 215 matches for Malaysia (including non 'A' matches). 172 caps is against full national team. He is the second most capped Malaysian player, behind Soh Chin Ann.

He played for Malaysia at many international tournaments including four editions of the SEA Games, two Asian Games and two AFC Asian Cup.

On 11 May 1975, Shukor is part of the Malaysia Selection that played against Arsenal FC in a friendly match which his team won by 2–0 at Merdeka Stadium.

He also was a key player in midfield to the Malaysian team that qualified to the 1980 Olympic games Moscow which Malaysia boycotted. Malaysia won the play-off against South Korea with a 2–1 score in the Merdeka Stadium.

During his international career, Shukor had a total of 215 appearances for Malaysia (including matches played against club sides, national 'B' teams and selection teams). Against other nations' national 'A' teams, he had a total of 172 appearances and scored 5 goals for the national team. He is one of the most international caps with 150 or more appearances for national team in international history and the second most capped Malaysian player, after Soh Chin Ann.

After retirement For his contribution to Malay football community in Penang state as a coach and speaker, he was awarded Maal Hijrah Sports Figure by Penang Malay Association in 2002.

Career statistics Scores and results list Malaysia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Shukor goal.

Honours Penang Burnley Cup: 1966 Malaysia Kings Gold Cup: 1968, 1969 Malaysia Cup: 1974 Aga Khan Gold Cup: 1976 Malaysian League: 1982

Malaysia Bronze medal Asian Games: 1974 Gold Medal SEA Games: 1977, 1979 King's Cup: 1972, 1977 Merdeka Tournament: 1973, 1974, 1976, 1979 South Vietnam Independence Cup: 1971

Individual Malaysian National Sportsman Award: 1977 Penang Men’s Athletes Award: 1978/1979 AFC Century Club Awards: 1999 Goal.com The best Malaysia XI of all time: 2020 IFFHS Men’s All Time Malaysia Dream Team: 2022

Orders

50px Officer of the Order of the Defender of State (DSPN) – Dato'