Mokhtar Dahari
Malaysian footballer and coach

Born
1953
72 years ago
Died
July 11th, 1991
33 years ago — 38 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Malaysia
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Played for the Malaysian national football team from 1972 to 1985, becoming one of the most prominent footballers in the country's history. Also had a successful club career with Selangor FA, where he won multiple Malaysia Cup titles. Transitioned to coaching after retirement, contributing to the development of football in Malaysia. His legacy includes numerous records and accolades, particularly for scoring goals and representing Malaysia in various international competitions.
Scored over 100 goals for the national team
Won the Malaysia Cup with Selangor FA multiple times
Participated in the 1980 AFC Asian Cup
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