Zhafri Yahya

Zhafri bin Yahya (born 25 September 1994) is a Malaysian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Malaysia Super League side Kuala Lumpur City and the Malaysia national team.

Early life He began playing futsal when he was 10 years old, and he spent a lot of time in the amateur leagues at Under-12 and Under-17 levels with Remaja Semangat Pejuang. Later, he was chosen to play for Selangor Under-15 and Under-17 football sides in at the national schools MSSM football tournament.

Club career

PKNS After finishing school, he joined PKNS for the Under-21 Piala Presiden.

International career

Zhafri was called up for Malaysia national team for the first time by new head coach Kim Pan Gon replacing Darren Lok for the international friendly matches with Philippines and Singapore. He did not play in either match.

Zhafri was then called up again for the 2024 Merdeka Tournament, however he didn't make any appearance for the national team during the tournament.

Zhafri made his international debut on 14 November 2024 in a friendly match against Laos.

Career statistics Club

International

Honours Malaysia King's Cup runner-up: 2022 Merdeka Tournament: 2024

Kuala Lumpur City Malaysia Premier League: 2017 Malaysia Cup: 2021 AFC Cup runner-up: 2022 Malaysian Charity Cup runner-up: 2022 Malaysian FA Cup runner-up: 2023