Harimau Muda A

Harimau Muda A was the former Malaysia Under-22 National Football Team, representing Malaysia in international football competitions such as the AFC U-22 Asian Cup, Champions Youth Cup as well as other under-22 international football tournaments. It was managed by the Football Association of Malaysia. The squad was the feeder team for Malaysia U-23. On 25 November 2015, it was confirmed that Harimau Muda A, Harimau Muda B, and Harimau Muda C were disbanded. Harimau Muda A last competed in the National Premier Leagues Queensland, having earlier participated in the S.League.

History

On 19 October 2007, the FAM decided to include Malaysia U-21 as one of the team in 2007–08 Premier League Malaysia known as Harimau Muda (The Young Tigers). During the 2010 season, Harimau Muda A went to a training camp in Zlaté Moravce, Slovakia. After the stint in Slovakia, Harimau Muda A joined the 2011 Super League Malaysia replacing KL PLUS FC, finishing at 5th place.

For the 2012 season, Harimau Muda A swapped places with the Young Lions of Singapore, joining the S. League. Harimau Muda B will continue to participate in the Malaysia Premier League. For the 2012 S. League season, Harimau Muda A continued to use their training centre at Wisma FAM. However, for the league matches they were based at the Yishun Stadium.

Competition records

Honours

Domestic

• Malaysia Premier League
  • Winners (1): 2009

International

• AFC Youth Championship
  • Runner-up (3): 1959, 1960, 1968
  • Third place (1): 1965
  • Fourth place (1): 1962
• AFF Youth Championship
  • Runner-up (3): 2005, 2006, 2007
  • Third place (1): 2011
  • Fourth place (1): 2009

Others

• International U-21 Football Tournament Thanh Nien Cup
  • Winners (1): 2012

International records

FIFA World Youth Championship

AFC Youth Championship

**Red border colour indicates tournament was held on home soil.

AFF Youth Championship record

**Red border colour indicates tournament was held on home soil.

Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy

• Malaysia sent Harimau Muda B beginning from 2012 edition.

Coaches

See also

• Malaysia national football team
• Malaysia national under-23 football team
• Malaysia Pahang Sports School
• Malaysia XI
• FAM-MSN Project
• Singa Muda Perlis F.C.

References

External links

• Football Association of Malaysia
• Football Queensland
• National Premier Leagues Queensland