Wan Kuzain


Wan Kuzain bin Wan Ahmad Kamal is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for USL Championship side Sporting JAX and has played for the soccer team|United States at the under-17] level.

Career

Early

Born and raised by his Malaysian parents in Carbondale, Illinois, United States, Wan Kuzain played Academy soccer with St. Louis [Scott Gallagher Soccer Club|St. Louis Scott Gallagher]. He was chosen to represent United States U-17 soccer team in 2013 and 2014 and also trained with Feyenoord Academy in 2015. Wan Kuzain signed with United Soccer League side Saint Louis FC on May 21, 2016. While there, he spent time on loan with the club's USL Premier Development League side Saint Louis FC U23.

Swope Park Rangers

After spending time at the Sporting Kansas City academy, Wan Kuzain joined Kansas City's USL affiliate Swope Park Rangers in March 2017. That same year, he became the first player of Malaysian heritage to play in the USL, and to win the Western Conference.

Sporting Kansas City

Kuzain signed with the Sporting Kansas City first team in April 2018. Kuzain scored his first MLS goal on June 3, 2018, against Minnesota United in a 4–1 victory.
Kuzain's contract option was declined by Kansas City following their 2020 season.

Rio Grande Valley FC Toros

On March 1, 2021, Kuzain signed with USL Championship side Rio Grande Valley FC Toros.

St. Louis City 2

On February 7, 2022, Kuzain signed with St. Louis City 2 in MLS Next Pro.

Sporting JAX

On January 17, 2026, via the team's YouTube channel, USL Championship expansion club Sporting Club Jacksonville, better known as Sporting JAX, announced the addition of Kuzain to their inaugural roster.

International

Kuzain has trained with and represented the United States at the under-17 level in 2013 and 2014. He is eligible to represent both the United States and Malaysia. In November 2019, Kuzain was called up to train with the Malaysia under-22 national team ahead of the 2019 Southeast Asian Games. However, he was left out of the squad due to citizenship documentation issue.

Personal life

His older brother, Wan Ahmad Fayhsal, is a Malaysian politician, while his younger brother, Wan Kuzri, is a US-based soccer player who was selected to join the provisional Malaysia national under-23 football team preparing for the 2022 AFF U-23 Championship.

Career statistics

Honors

Swope Park Rangers
St. Louis City 2
Individual
  • USL Fans' Choice Goal of the Year: 2018
  • USL Young Player of the Year: Finalist 2018