FIFA Tier 1 International Friendly Double-Header

MalaysiavsChina PR

Harimau Malaya travel to Guangzhou for two high-stakes Tier 1 international fixtures: taking on China PR (FIFA #96) on Saturday, 14 Nov 2026, and Yaman (FIFA #144) on Tuesday, 17 Nov 2026. The official 26-player squad combines the premier performers across both the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup and the ASEAN Hyundai Cup.

Guangzhou, China14 & 17 Nov 2026FIFA World Ranking Points
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Malaysia
FIFA #133
Harimau Malaya
VS
14 NOV
China PR
FIFA #96
Team Dragon
Match 1 Context · 14 Nov

China (96) vs Malaysia (133) in Guangzhou. 1–1 Draw in Chengdu (Sep 2023). Harimau Malaya seeking first win on Chinese soil in modern era.

Jadual Perlawanan Persahabatan (November 2026)

Tier 1 International Friendly Window · Guangzhou, China

Tier 1 FIFA Sanctioned
TarikhLawanLokasiKedudukan Ranking FIFATaktikal
14 November 2026 (Sabtu)
China
Guangzhou, China
China (96)vs Malaysia (133)
17 November 2026 (Selasa)
Yaman
Guangzhou, China
Yaman (144)vs Malaysia (133)
Match 1 · Tier 1 Friendly19:35 (MYT / Local)

China PRvs Malaysia

Saturday, 14 November 2026 (Sabtu)

Tianhe Stadium, Guangzhou (Capacity: 54,856)

Ranking: China (FIFA #96) vs Malaysia (FIFA #133)

Focus: Full-strength 3-4-3 testing Bergson & Arif Aiman counter-threat

Tianhe Stadium Clash
Match 2 · Tier 1 Friendly19:35 (MYT / Local)

Yaman (Yemen)vs Malaysia

Tuesday, 17 November 2026 (Selasa)

Tianhe Stadium / Guangzhou, China

Ranking: Yaman (FIFA #144) vs Malaysia (FIFA #133)

Focus: Tactical rotation, starting minutes for Tierney, Kuzain & Azri

Squad Depth Test

TACTICAL PLANNER FORMATION

vs China PR (FIFA #96) · Tier 1

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3-4-3 Dynamic Wing Overload· Match Strategy

Primary attacking setup with Bergson & Arif Aiman exploiting China’s slow lateral recovery.

Key Matchup: Arif Aiman vs China Left Back · Dion Cools (RCB) vs China Left Winger/Striker
▲ ATTACK
▼ DEFEND
Ahmad Syihan Hazmi
GK
Hazmi
7.4
Daniel Ting
LCB
Ting
7.45
Brad Tapp
CB
Tapp
7.45
Dion Cools
RCB
Cools
8.2
La'Vere Corbin-Ong
LWB
Corbin
7.3
Stuart Wilkin
CM
Wilkin
7.6
Nooa Laine
CDM
Laine
7.65
Quentin Cheng
RWB
Cheng
7.2
Manuel Hidalgo
LW
Hidalgo
7.45
Bergson da Silva
ST
Silva
7.8
Arif Aiman Hanapi
RW
Arif
7.8
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Bench (15)
15 Reserves
Attacking Key vs China

China's center-backs struggle when turned toward their own goal by agile wingers. Arif Aiman & Manuel Hidalgo will isolate fullbacks to create low cutback opportunities for Bergson.

Defensive Aerial Dominance

China relies heavily on set-piece height and diagonal crosses into the penalty box. Dion Cools and Brad Tapp must control first-contact headers with Syihan Hazmi commanding the 6-yard box.

Transition Velocity (3-Second Rule)

Harimau Malaya's fastest route to goal is vertical ball progression through Nooa Laine & Wan Kuzain immediately after turnovers, releasing runners behind China's high line.

Official 26-Player Call-Up Squad

Combined selection of Malaysia's elite performers from the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup & ASEAN Hyundai Cup tournaments.

Goalkeepers3 PlayersSyihan, Azri, Haziq
Defenders9 PlayersCools, Tapp, Ting, Rodney, Haikal +4
Midfielders7 PlayersWilkin, Kuzain, Laine, Bashah, Aguero +3
Forwards7 PlayersBergson, Arif, Faisal, Josué, Tierney, Pavithran
Both Tournaments3 Players

Dual-Tournament Stars

Capped in both FIFA & AFF campaigns with proven versatility.

Paulo Josué4 Goals · Playmaker
Ubaidullah Shamsul653 Mins · 92% Pass
G. Pavithran581 Mins · 1G 2A
Combined: 1,869 Mins100% Retained
FIFA ASEAN Cup16 Players

Bronze Medalist Core

Historic podium finish with 0 goals conceded in group stage.

Dion CoolsRating 8.20 · Captain
Bergson da Silva4 Goals · 3.42 xG
Arif Aiman Hanapi2G 2A · 14 Dribbles
Avg Rating: 7.48+12 Squad Members
ASEAN Hyundai Cup6 Players

High-Impact Standouts

Top-rated tournament performers providing elite passing & drive.

Wan KuzainRating 7.62 · 91% Pass
Sergio AgueroRating 7.56 · 425 Mins
Faris DanishRating 7.12 · 315 Mins
Avg Rating: 7.48+ Endrick, Azri & Rodney
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Bergson da Silva
#9

Bergson da Silva

Forward · Johor Darul Ta'zim

FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026
Main Striker · 4 Goals (Hat-trick vs SGP), 1 Assist
Apps4
Goals4
Assists1
Pass Acc78%
Selection Basis:FIFA ASEAN Cup: 4 Starts, 304 mins, 4 Goals (Hat-trick vs Singapore), 1 Assist · Clinical target forward
304 mins playedView Profile
Brad Tapp
#4

Brad Tapp

Defender · Johor Darul Ta'zim

FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026
Central Defender (CB Only) · 95% Pass Acc, 0 Goals Conceded
Apps3
Goals0
Assists0
Pass Acc95%
Selection Basis:FIFA ASEAN Cup: 3 Starts, 270 mins, 95% Pass Acc · 0 Goals Conceded during entire group stage
270 mins playedView Profile
Manuel Hidalgo
#10

Manuel Hidalgo

Midfielder · Johor Darul Ta'zim

FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026
Chief Playmaker · 3 Assists (Winner Provider), 10 Duels Won
Apps4
Goals0
Assists3
Pass Acc86%
Selection Basis:FIFA ASEAN Cup: 4 Starts, 339 mins, 3 Assists (Tournament leader), 10 duels won · Created Vietnam winner
339 mins playedView Profile
Quentin Cheng
#2

Quentin Cheng

Defender · Selangor FC

FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026
Right-Wing Back · 296 Mins, 12 Tackles, 19 Recoveries
Apps4
Goals0
Assists0
Pass Acc82%
Selection Basis:FIFA ASEAN Cup: 4 Starts, 296 mins, 12 Tackles, 19 Recoveries · Tireless right-wing high-intensity overlap
296 mins playedView Profile
Daniel Ting
#22

Daniel Ting

Defender · Sabah FC

FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026
Left-Back & LCB Defender · 96% Pass Acc vs Vietnam, 1 Assist
Apps2
Goals0
Assists1
Pass Acc91%
Selection Basis:FIFA ASEAN Cup: 2 Starts, 180 mins, 96% Pass Acc (49/51) vs Vietnam, 1 Assist vs Singapore · Flawless LB
180 mins playedView Profile
Syahir Bashah
#19

Syahir Bashah

Midfielder · Selangor FC

FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026
Attacking Spark · 1 Goal vs SGP, 40 Mins vs Vietnam
Apps2
Goals1
Assists0
Pass Acc68%
Selection Basis:FIFA ASEAN Cup: 2 Appearances, 58 mins, 1 Goal vs Singapore (6–0), 40 mins vs Vietnam · High-tempo spark
58 mins playedView Profile
Haziq Nadzli
#23

Haziq Nadzli

Goalkeeper · Perak FC

FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026
Reflex Shot-Stopper · Clean Sheet vs BAN (3–0)
Apps1
Goals0
Assists0
Pass Acc77%
Selection Basis:FIFA ASEAN Cup: 1 Start, 90 mins, Clean Sheet vs Bangladesh (3–0 win) · Dependable shot-stopping
90 mins playedView Profile
Endrick Dos Santos
#10

Endrick Dos Santos

Midfielder · Star City FC

ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026
Box-to-Box Threat · 1 Goal, 82 Physical
Apps2
Goals1
Assists0
Pass Acc63%
Selection Basis:ASEAN Hyundai Cup: 2 Starts, 145 mins, 1 Goal, 11 Recoveries, Rating 7.50 · Imposing physical presence
145 mins playedView Profile
Sergio Aguero
#8

Sergio Aguero

Midfielder · No team

ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026
Midfield Workhorse · 425 Mins, 18 Recoveries
Apps6
Goals0
Assists0
Pass Acc85%
Selection Basis:ASEAN Hyundai Cup: 6 Starts, 425 mins, 85% Pass Acc, 18 Recoveries, Rating 7.56 · High-intensity engine
425 mins playedView Profile
Wan Kuzain
#7

Wan Kuzain

Midfielder · SC Jacksonville

ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026
Progressive Maestro · 91% Pass Acc, 1G 1A
Apps4
Goals1
Assists1
Pass Acc91%
Selection Basis:ASEAN Hyundai Cup: 4 Apps, 141 mins, 1 Goal, 1 Assist, 91% Pass Acc, Rating 7.62 · Elite passing efficiency
141 mins playedView Profile
Rodney Celvin Akwensivie
#5

Rodney Celvin Akwensivie

Defender · Kuching City

ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026
Physical Center-Back Anchor · 93% Pass Acc, Aerial Dominance
Apps5
Goals0
Assists0
Pass Acc93%
Selection Basis:ASEAN Hyundai Cup: 5 Apps, 376 mins, 93% Pass Acc, 13 recoveries · Imposing physical leadership
376 mins playedView Profile
Faris Danish
#25

Faris Danish

Defender · Johor Darul Ta'zim U23

ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026
Left-Back Anchor · 315 Mins, 4 Starts, Age 20
Apps4
Goals0
Assists0
Pass Acc84%
Selection Basis:ASEAN Hyundai Cup: 4 Starts, 315 mins, 7 Tackles, 12 Recoveries · High-workrate young left-back
315 mins playedView Profile
Azri Ghani
#1

Azri Ghani

Goalkeeper · Negeri Sembilan FC

ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026
Goalkeeper Core · 6 Starts, 540 Mins, 18 Saves
Apps6
Goals0
Assists0
Pass Acc83%
Selection Basis:ASEAN Hyundai Cup: 6 Starts, 540 mins, 18 Saves, 83% Pass Acc, Rating 7.31 · Primary keeper in AFF campaign
540 mins playedView Profile
Arif Aiman Hanapi
#7

Arif Aiman Hanapi

Forward · Johor Darul Ta'zim

FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026
Star Winger · 2 Goals, 2 Assists, Elite 1v1
Apps3
Goals2
Assists2
Pass Acc81%
Selection Basis:FIFA ASEAN Cup: 3 Starts, 237 mins, 2 Goals, 2 Assists · Elite 1v1 dribbler and creative threat
237 mins playedView Profile
Dion Cools
#21

Dion Cools

Defender · Buriram United

FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026
Team Captain & Tactical Anchor · Dedicated Right-Centered Back (RCB) & Right Back (RB)
Apps3
Goals0
Assists0
Pass Acc93%
Selection Basis:FIFA ASEAN Cup: 3 Starts, 270 mins, 93% Pass Acc, Rating 8.20 · Team Captain & Bronze Medal winning leader
270 mins playedView Profile
Nooa Laine
#14

Nooa Laine

Midfielder · Selangor FC

FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026
Defensive Midfielder (CDM) · 360 Mins (Ever-present), 89% Pass Acc, 25 Recoveries
Apps4
Goals0
Assists1
Pass Acc89%
Selection Basis:FIFA ASEAN Cup: 4 Starts, 360 mins (played every single minute), 89% Pass Acc · Unrivalled midfield control
360 mins playedView Profile
Stuart Wilkin
#8

Stuart Wilkin

Midfielder · Sabah FC

FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026
Box-to-Box Threat · 1 Goal, 1 Assist, 10 Tackles
Apps4
Goals1
Assists1
Pass Acc88%
Selection Basis:FIFA ASEAN Cup: 4 Starts, 335 mins, 1 Goal, 1 Assist, 10 Tackles, 24 Recoveries · Complete box-to-box engine
335 mins playedView Profile
La'Vere Corbin-Ong
#22

La'Vere Corbin-Ong

Defender · Johor Darul Ta'zim

FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026
Left-Wing Back · 270 Mins, 88% Pass Acc, 7 Tackles
Apps3
Goals0
Assists1
Pass Acc88%
Selection Basis:FIFA ASEAN Cup: 3 Starts, 270 mins, 88% Pass Acc, 7 Tackles · Dominant physical presence on left flank
270 mins playedView Profile
Ahmad Syihan Hazmi
#16

Ahmad Syihan Hazmi

Goalkeeper · Johor Darul Ta'zim

FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026
Starting GK · 3 Clean Sheets (100% Save Rate)
Apps3
Goals0
Assists0
Pass Acc86%
Selection Basis:FIFA ASEAN Cup: 3 Starts, 270 mins, 3 Clean Sheets (100% save rate) · Clean sheets in all matches
270 mins playedView Profile
Faisal Halim
#11

Faisal Halim

Forward · Selangor FC

FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026
Dynamic Pressing Winger · 136 Mins, 80% Pass Acc
Apps2
Goals0
Assists0
Pass Acc80%
Selection Basis:FIFA ASEAN Cup: 2 Starts, 136 mins, 80% Pass Acc · Relentless pressing on left channel
136 mins playedView Profile
Fergus Tierney
#20

Fergus Tierney

Forward · Chonburi FC

FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026
Pressing Forward · 62m Match-Winner vs Vietnam (Bronze Medal)
Apps4
Goals1
Assists0
Pass Acc70%
Selection Basis:FIFA ASEAN Cup: 4 Apps, 169 mins, 1 Goal (Historic 62m winner vs Vietnam), 15 Duels · Impact forward
169 mins playedView Profile
Harith Haikal
#5

Harith Haikal

Defender · Selangor FC

FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026
Central Defender (CB Only) · 1 Assist vs Vietnam, 85% Pass Acc
Apps2
Goals0
Assists1
Pass Acc82%
Selection Basis:FIFA ASEAN Cup: 109 mins, 1 Assist vs Vietnam in 1-0 win, 85% Pass Acc · Aerial & ground duel reliability
109 mins playedView Profile
Paulo Josué
#17

Paulo Josué

Forward · Kuala Lumpur City FC

Both Tournaments (FIFA & AFF)
Dual-Tournament Veteran · 4 Goals Total (3 AFF + 1 FIFA)
Apps4
Goals1
Assists1
Pass Acc78%
Selection Basis:Both Tournaments: 6 Starts, 518 mins, 3 Goals in AFF + 4 Apps, 117 mins, 1 Goal, 1 Assist in FIFA · 4 Goals across both cups
117 mins playedView Profile
Ubaidullah Shamsul
#3

Ubaidullah Shamsul

Defender · Terengganu FC

Both Tournaments (FIFA & AFF)
Dual-Tournament Defender · 540m in AFF + 113m in FIFA
Apps2
Goals0
Assists0
Pass Acc88%
Selection Basis:Both Tournaments: 540 mins in AFF (92% pass acc) + 113 mins in FIFA Bronze win vs Vietnam · 653 mins combined
113 mins playedView Profile
G. Pavithran
#27

G. Pavithran

Forward · Johor Darul Ta'zim U23

Both Tournaments (FIFA & AFF)
Dual-Tournament Prospect · 1G 2A in AFF + FIFA Cameo
Apps2
Goals0
Assists0
Pass Acc72%
Selection Basis:Both Tournaments: 6 Starts, 540 mins, 1 Goal, 2 Assists in AFF (Rating 7.50) + 2 Appearances in FIFA · 581 mins combined
41 mins playedView Profile
Daniesh Amirruddin
#40

Daniesh Amirruddin

Forward · Johor Darul Ta'zim

⭐ Potential Call-Up (Domestic Form)
Potential Call-Up · JDT Breakthrough Star
Tourn Caps0 (Uncapped)
Club Goals4 (JDT)
Club Ast1 (JDT)
Pass Acc84%
Selection Basis:Potential Call-Up: Uncapped (Did not attend FIFA ASEAN Cup or AFF Hyundai Cup) · Selected solely on explosive JDT breakout form (4 goals in FA Cup & Shopee Cup)
Uncapped at FIFA/AFF levelView Profile
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