Hazwan Bakri


Ahmad Hazwan bin Bakri is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays as a forward or a winger for Malaysia Super League side Kuching City and the Malaysia national team.

Club career

Kuala Lumpur

Hazwan began his career at Kuala Lumpur after being discovered by Kuala Lumpur's scout Akram Hadid on a scouting mission to Labuan. He played for Kuala Lumpur youth team before being promoted to the first team. He was loaned to Harimau Muda project and spent a season playing in the Singapore's S.League.

Selangor

Hazwan join Selangor in 2014. He played a vital role in Selangor's 2015 Malaysia Cup campaign. He scored 2 goals in the final against Kedah which saw Selangor lifting the trophy after 10 years. He also named as the best player in the 2015 Malaysia Cup final.

Johor Darul Ta'zim

On 13 December 2016, Hazwan signed a two-year contract with Johor Darul Ta'zim for an undisclosed fee. Press at the time reported the transfer value at figures between US$60,000 and US$100,000.
On 20 January 2017, Hazwan made his league debut in a 1–1 draw against Kedah. He played for 43 minutes before being replaced with Jerónimo Barrales. Hazwan scored his first league goal in a 1–2 defeat over Perak on 18 February 2017.
Hazwan also played for the feeder team of Johor Darul Ta'zim. He played in the second leg of 2019 Malaysia Challenge Cup final against UKM.

Kuching City

After being without a club for nearly 9 months, on 9 September 2024, Hazwan signed for Kuching City in the mid-transfer window.

International career

Youth

In 2011, Hazwan was called up to play for Malaysia U-23. He made his Malaysia U-23 debut on 13 September 2011 playing against Oman U-23 at UiTM Stadium. On 5 February 2012, he scored his first U-23 international goal in a 2-1 defeat against Bahrain U-23 during the 2012 Olympic qualification match. In the final of 2012 Thanh Nien Newspaper Cup, Hazwan scored the only goal as Malaysia defeat the host Vietnam 1-0. In the 2013 Southeast Asian Games, Hazwan scored a hat-trick in a 4-1 win against Laos.

Senior

On 28 April 2012, Hazwan made his debut for the senior team, scoring a hat-trick against Sri Lanka in a friendly match as Malaysia ran out 6–0 victors. Hazwan became the youngest player to score a hat trick for Malaysia.

Career statistics

International goals

No.DateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetition
128 April 2012Shah Alam Stadium, Shah Alam, Malaysia13–06–0Friendly
228 April 2012Shah Alam Stadium, Shah Alam, Malaysia14–06–0Friendly
328 April 2012Shah Alam Stadium, Shah Alam, Malaysia16–06–0Friendly
42 June 2016Tan Sri Dato Haji Hassan Yunos Stadium, Larkin, Malaysia101–03–02019 AFC Asian Cup qualification
52 June 2016Tan Sri Dato Haji Hassan Yunos Stadium, Larkin, Malaysia102–03–02019 AFC Asian Cup qualification
66 June 2016Tan Sri Dato Haji Hassan Yunos Stadium, Larkin, Malaysia112–03–02019 AFC Asian Cup qualification
714 November 2016Shah Alam Stadium, Malaysia161–02–1Friendly

Honours

Selangor
Johor Darul Ta'zim
Johor Darul Ta'zim II
Malaysia
Individual