Intan Sarah


Intan Sarah Anisah binti Zulgafli, known professionally as Intan Sarah, is a Malaysian women's footballer and futsal player who plays as a forward for Malaysia National Women's League club MBSJ.

Early life

Sarah represented Malaysia in the 100m hurdles at the age of 13.

Club career

In 2021, she signed for American side New York Dutch Lions FC, becoming the first Malaysian woman to play in the Women's Premier Soccer League.
In 2023 season, Sarah played as a midfielder for Kelana United, making 7 appearances and scored 2 league goals in the National Women's League. In 2024 season of National Women's League, she played as a forward and recorded a double hattrick twice, once against Real CJ where she scored 6 goals and once against Melaka where she scored 7 goals. She finished as the top scorer of 2024 National Women's League with 18 goals in 13 appearances.
In 2024 FAS Women's Super League, Sarah played for MBSJ. She finished as the top scorer with 19 goals.
In 2024, Sarah joined Sabah and played in the 2024–25 AFC Women's Champions League. She scored her first AFC Women's Champions League goal in the 2-2 draw against Abu Dhabi Country Club.

International career

Sarah made her debut with Malaysia women's football team at the 2023 Southeast Asian Games. She previously represented Malaysia in futsal category at the 2021 Southeast Asian Games in 2022.

Style of play

Sarah is known for her acceleration, defending ability and shooting ability. She is also known for her strength and technical ability.

In popular culture

Sarah starred in the Malaysian movie Gol & Gincu. Vol 2.