Syafiq Ahmad


Muhammad Syafiq bin Ahmad is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Malaysia Super League club DPMM FC and the Malaysia national team.

Early life

Syafiq was born and raised in Sungai Ara in the state of Penang, Malaysia. As a child Syafiq represented his school, Sekolah Menengah Tunku Anum Tunku Abdul Rahman for tournaments under the age of 15 and 18.

Club career

Kedah Darul Aman

Syafiq made his debut in 2013 with Kedah on 20 August 2013 against LionsXII in a 2013 Malaysia Cup match. He came in from the bench on the 81st minute. His first Malaysia Premier League start is against Perlis on 24 January 2014 where Kedah won 4–1. On 16 May 2014, he scored his first league goal against Felda United which also was the winning goal.

Johor Darul Ta'zim

On 19 December 2017, Syafiq was signed by Malaysian giants Johor Darul Ta'zim in December. He made his debut in the 2018 AFC Champions League qualifying play-offs against Thailand club, Muangthong United on 23 January 2018.
On 8 May 2019, Syafiq scored the only goal in the home match during the 2019 AFC Champions League group stage match against J1 League club, Kashima Antlers which give JDT the 3 points and also their first time that they have beaten a Japanese side.

Loan to Kedah Darul Aman

On 26 December 2021, Syafiq was loaned out to his former club ahead of the 2022 Malaysia Super League season. He went on to have a solid form throughout the season where on 15 June 2022, JDT cut short of his loan due to his impressive workrate.
On 5 March 2024, Syafiq once against returned to Kedah Darul Aman on loan ahead of the 2024–25 Malaysia Super League season.

Brunei DPMM FC

On 17 July 2025, the Bruneian side DPMM FC announced the signing of Syafiq, after initial interest from Immigration FC.

International career

Youth

Syafiq participated in the 2015 Southeast Asian Games with Malaysia U-23. He also participated in the 2017 Southeast Asian Games where Malaysia U-23 finished as silver medalist. He also played in the 2018 Asian Games.

Senior

Syafiq made his debut with Malaysia senior team in 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification against North Korea on 13 November 2017 at the Buriram Stadium. On 27 March 2018 during the 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification away match against Lebanon, he scored his first senior international goal at the Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium.
On 5 October 2019, Syafiq scored his first career hat-trick in a 6–0 win during a friendly match against Sri Lanka at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium.

Personal life

On 6 December 2020, Syafiq was driving when he got into an accident that killed 3 people. His 22 day old son, mother-in-law, and maid all died in the accident. Syafiq, his wife, and their 2-year-old daughter survived the crash.

Career statistics

Senior team

NoDateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.27 March 2018Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium, Beirut, Lebanon1–11–22019 AFC Asian Cup qualification
2.1 April 2018Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia7–07–0Friendly
3.5 July 2018Kuala Lumpur Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia1–01–0Friendly
4.5 September 2019Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia2–23–22022 FIFA World Cup qualification
5.10 September 2019Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia1–01–22022 FIFA World Cup qualification
6.5 October 2019Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia1–06–0Friendly
7.5 October 2019Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia5–06–0Friendly
8.5 October 2019Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia6–06–0Friendly
9.27 May 2022Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia1–04–0Friendly
10.14 June 2022Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia3–14–12023 AFC Asian Cup qualification
11.11 December 2024Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia1–03–22024 ASEAN Championship

Malaysia U-23
#DateVenueOpponentScoreGoalResultCompetition
1.11 June 2015Bishan Stadium, Singapore3–11Win2015 Southeast Asian Games
2.3 June 2016Hang Jebat Stadium, Malaysia3–01Win2016 Nations Cup
3.6 October 2016Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium, Malaysia2–02WinFriendly
4.19 July 2017National Stadium, Thailand3–01Win2018 AFC U-23 Championship qualification
5.15 August 2018Jalak Harupat Stadium, Bandung3–11Win2018 Asian Games

Honours

Club

Kedah
Johor Darul Ta'zim

International

Malaysia U23
  • Southeast Asian Games silver medal: [Football at the 2017 Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Cup|2017 Southeast Asian Games|2017]
Malaysia