About Wan Zawawi
Lived 1949 – 2017 (aged 68). Wan Zawawi was a Malaysian association football player.
Wan Zawawi Wan Yusof (11 April 1949 – 17 November 2017) was a Malaysian footballer.
A prison officer by profession, as Malaysia football was not professional at the time, Zawawi represented Prison Department, Kelantan FA and Pahang FA during his football career. He also played for Malaysia national team, and competed in the men's tournament at the 1972 Summer Olympics, scoring in the 3-0 win against United States in the group stage.
In 2004, he was inducted in Olympic Council of Malaysia's Hall of Fame for 1972 Summer Olympics football team.
Honours Kelantan Malaysia Cup runner-up: 1970 Malaysia FAM Cup runner-up: 1971, 1972
Malaysia Asian Games Bronze medal: 1974 Merdeka Cup: 1973, 1974
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Wan Zawawi?
Malaysian footballer
When was Wan Zawawi born?
Wan Zawawi was born on 11 April 1949 in Kota Bharu.
When did Wan Zawawi die?
Wan Zawawi died on 17 November 2017 in Kuantan.
What was Wan Zawawi's occupation?
Wan Zawawi was an association football player.
What nationality was Wan Zawawi?
Wan Zawawi was Malaysian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wan Zawawi. https://biography.guide/wan-zawawi/
MLA: "Wan Zawawi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wan-zawawi/.
Chicago: "Wan Zawawi." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/wan-zawawi/.
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