Melaka F.C.

Melaka
Full nameMelaka Football Club
Short nameMFC
MLK
Founded2022 (2022)
GroundHang Jebat Stadium
Hang Tuah Stadium
Capacity40,000
1,000
PresidentDatuk Wira Nur Azmi Ahmad
Head coachE. Elavarasan
LeagueMalaysia Super League
2024–25Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League, 1st of 15 (champions)

Melaka Football Club (English: Malacca Football Club), simply known as Melaka, is a Malaysian professional football club based in Malacca City, Malacca. The club is set to play in the top tier of the Malaysian football league system, the Malaysia Super League, after promotion from the Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League 2024–25.

History

Following the dissolution of Melaka United, Melaka Football Club was founded as a continuation of the previous club, though they did not inherit the honours and titles won by Melaka United.[1] Melaka participated in the 2023 Malaysia M3 League in their debut season.

Promotion to the top flight

The club competed in the 2024–25 Malaysia Cup for the first time in their history. They faced Malaysia Super League club Terengganu but ultimately fell to a 4–1 aggregate defeat.[2] Melaka secured title of the A1 League in 2024–25 and promotion to the Malaysia Super League.[3][4]

Crests and colours

Melaka FC changed their crest before joining the 2023 Malaysia M3 League, and again in the 2024–25 Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League.[5][6][7]

Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors

Season Kit manufacturer Main sponsors Other sponsors
2023 Puma Activesports, MBSB Bank Extra Joss
2024 Activesports, Zahara,
MBSB Bank, Malacca City Council
HLRB, Extra Joss
2025 FBT Xperts.my, Kemalak Group,
DCS, Qalb Zahara
Aman Adjusters, Profaz Maju Niaga,
Enca Group, Royan Trading, Modulasi Jasa, Lindo Wellness,

Grounds

Melaka FC plays at Hang Jebat Stadium. The capacity of the stadium is 40,000. The club has previously been using the Hang Tuah Stadium as their home ground in 2023. It was still used as a training ground and home venue for Melaka FA development and youth squad, which has mostly competed in the Piala Presiden and the Piala Belia.[8][9][10]

Players

As of February 2026[11]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  MAS Samuel Somerville (on loan from Selangor)
2 DF  MAS Che Rashid
3 DF  PHI Simen Lyngbø
4 MF  MAS Nasir Basharudin (captain)
6 MF  MAS Faiz Mazlan
7 MF  MAS Aiman Danish (on loan from JDT II)
10 FW  MAS Shahrel Fikri
12 FW  MAS Azim Rahim
16 MF  NGA Michael Onyekachi Ozor
17 DF  MAS Irfan Zakaria
18 DF  MAS Aroon Kumar
19 MF  MAS G. Durrkeswaran
20 MF  BIH Dino Kalesic
23 GK  MAS Haziq Aiman (on loan from JDT II)
24 DF  MNE Argzim Redžović
25 DF  MAS Khairul Anwar Shahrudin
26 MF  MAS Umar Hakeem (on loan from JDT II)
No. Pos. Nation Player
27 DF  MAS Hafiz Mohd Johar
28 MF  MAS Fahmi Faizal
29 FW  MAS Afeeq Iqmal
31 GK  MAS Firdaus Irman
33 DF  CIV Noel Agbre
37 DF  KOR Dae-yeob Gu
42 DF  MAS Zulkhairi Zulkeply
68 MF  MAS V. Ruventhiran
80 MF  MAS Nizaruddin Jazi
88 MF  KOR Do Dong-hyun
89 DF  MAS Mahalli Jasuli
91 MF  KOR Park Kwang-il
99 FW  EGY Ahmed Shamsaldin

Out on loan

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
43 DF  MAS Firdaus Ya'akub (at Duyong Fighters)
45 FW  MAS Hakimy Mohd Khairol (at Duyong Fighters)

Technical staff

As of February 2026[12]
Position Name
President Datuk Wira Nur Azmi Ahmad
Team manager Muhammad Najmi Nordin
Assistant manager Mohd Hafiz Karim
Technical director Sapian Abdul Wahid
Head coach E. Elavarasan
Assistant coach Mohd Asri Hj. Ninggal
S. Subramaniam
Goalkeeper coach Mazlan Wahid
Fitness coach Mohd Zahidibudiman Ibrahim
Team Doctor Dr Fakhrizzaki Shamsul Baharain
Physio Fakhrusy Syakirin Yaacob
Team coordinator Al Qayyum Azlan Farhan
Media officer Iz'aan Firdaus Mohd Sufian Chin
Team analyst Muhammad Fadhlin Adam
Masseur Muhammad Afif Mohd Derus
Kitman Ahmad Shukri Othman

Head coaches

Coach Years Honours
Pedro Hipólito 2023 N/a
K. Devan 2024 2024–25 A1 Semi-Pro League winner
E. Elavarasan 2026 N/a

Season by season record

Season Division Position Malaysia Cup Malaysian FA Cup MFL Challenge Cup Regional Top scorer (all competitions)
2023 M3 League 10th DNQ Second Round Muhammad Fakrul Aiman (8)
2024–25 A1 Semi-Pro League 1st Round of 16 DNQ Quarter-finals Azim Rahim (22)
2025–26 Super League TBD Quarter-finals Round of 16 TBD

Honours

Domestic competitions

League

References

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  2. ^ "Terengganu FC belasah Melaka FC 4-1". BH Online. 23 November 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
  3. ^ "A1 winners Melaka FC eye higher level in M-League". New Straits Times. 2 February 2025. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  4. ^ "Fib Umum Keputusan Lesen Kebangsaan 2025-2026". malaysianfootballleague. MFL. 22 May 2025. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  5. ^ "MUSA tak campur urusan logo Melaka FC". Sinar Harian Online.
  6. ^ "Logo Baru Melaka FC 'Aura' Manchester United, Namun Terima Banyak Kecaman". Vocketfc.
  7. ^ "Melaka FC Perkenal Logo Baru". Makan Bola.
  8. ^ "SPMB". Pengurusanbolasepakfam.org.my. Retrieved 2016-12-23.
  9. ^ "SPMB". Pengurusanbolasepakfam.org.my. Retrieved 2016-12-23.
  10. ^ "SPMB". Pengurusanbolasepakfam.org.my. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
  11. ^ "Melaka FC 2025-26 Player List". Football Association of Malaysia.
  12. ^ "Melaka FC 2025-26 Coaching staff". Football Association of Malaysia.