Mohd Amri Yahyah

Selangor

Born in Tanjung Karang, Selangor, Amri signed a contract with Selangor F.C. in 2001 and helped the outfit to the treble (Premier League Malaysia, Malaysian FA Cup and Malaysia Cup) in 2005. Amri became a cult hero when he scored a golden goal against Sabah in the 2002 Malaysia Cup Final. He was made the Selangor team captain in the 2009 Malaysia Super League campaign. Amri is a versatile player, having played in a number of different positions including as a defender, winger, defensive and attacking midfielder, and striker.

Johor Darul Ta'zim

Amri completed his transfer to Johor Darul Ta'zim for 2014 season of Malaysia Super League, with a monthly salary reported to be around RM 85,000. Johor Darul Ta'zim became the Malaysian Super League champions, narrowly overtaking Amri's former club Selangor by a mere 3 points on the last day of the league. Even after his transfer, Amri remained popular with the Selangor fans until his ultimate faux pas - celebrating a goal against Selangor by dancing in full view of its supporters. It was rumoured that he did this to spite the Football Association of Selangor. Selangor went on to win the game 4–1. He later apologised, which Selangor fans spurned, as he was booed upon his return to Shah Alam Stadium to face Selangor. Some furious supporters even tossed bottles at him when he came over to the Selangor section to applaud them. Amri reportedly shed tears after that insult. However, he remains hugely popular with…

The right-footed player represented Malaysia in the 2003 Sea Games in Hanoi, Vietnam, the Afro-Asian Games Hyderabad, India in October 2003, and also in the 2004 Tiger Cup helping Malaysia to finish third. His first debut in senior national team was on 8 September 2004 in an action of match in 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification against China, where Malaysia lost 1–0. In November 2010, Amri was called up to the Malaysian national squad by coach K. Rajagopal for the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup. Amri scored twice against Laos to secure a 5–1 win. Malaysia went on to win the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup title for the first time. During the 2016 AFF Championship, Amri scored a brace to secure to his a 3–2 win over Cambodia on 20 November 2016.

Others

His following grew significantly after scoring a brace for Malaysia Selection in a pre-season exhibition match on 18 July 2009, against English champions Manchester United. The latter ran out 3–2 winners. In July 2011, Amri was called up to represent Malaysia Selection against Chelsea. On 10 August 2013, Amri once again lived up to his reputation of scoring against top foreign clubs by scoring the only Malaysian goal in a 3–1 loss to Barcelona during their 2013 Asia Tour.

Club

As of match played 17 December 2023

International

Scores and results list Malaysia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Mohd Amri goal.

Selangor FA

Malaysia Super League: 2009, 2010 Malaysia FA Cup: 2001, 2005, 2009 Malaysia Cup: 2002, 2005 Piala Sumbangsih: 2002, 2009, 2010 Malaysia Premier League: 2005 Johor Darul Takzim

Malaysia Super League: 2014, 2015, 2016 Malaysia FA Cup: 2016 Piala Sumbangsih: 2015, 2016 AFC Cup: 2015 Malaysia U-23

SEA Games Bronze: 2003 Malaysia

AFF Championship: 2004 third place AFF Championship: 2010 winner AFF Championship: 2014 runner up Individual

AFF Championship Best XI: 2014 FAM Award - Best Midfielder : 2009 FAM Award - Best Striker : 2015 Records

The oldest player to score a hattrick in Malaysia football leagues (aged 41)