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Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Sport
- Malay Mail
JDT trounce Selangor 3-0, to lift Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Cup for the 10th time
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Aug 9 — Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) continue to excel in a class of their own after defending the Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Cup champion title for the eighth consecutive time by defeating Selangor FC 3-0 in the Charity Shield match here, last night. The victory in the opening match of the Malaysia League (M-League) at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Iskandar Puteri also gave JDT three points, thus enabling the Southern Tigers to get the perfect start in their mission to win the Super League for the 12th time in a row. In JDT's first competitive match under their new Spanish coach, Xisco Munoz last night, new striker Jairo Da Silva from Brazil, defender Eddy Israfilov and agile winger Arif Aiman Mohd Hanapi each made their name as scorers in each half. Da Silva, a former striker for Cyprus club Pafos FC, punished the negligence of Selangor's defence as early as the first minute when he quickly found space to finish off Jonathan Silva's cross from the left, putting JDT ahead 1-0. Selangor under coach Kinoshi Katsuhito, who rarely create dangerous moves, wasted a golden opportunity to equalise in the 42nd minute when striker Chrigor Moraes failed to beat goalkeeper Ahmad Syihan Hazmi Mohamed in a one on one situation. Continuing the second half, Selangor goalkeeper Kalamullah Al Hafiz Mat Rowi performed brilliantly when denying two close-range attempts by JDT, each by Jaoa Figuiredo in the 51st minute and substitute striker Bergson Da Silva in the 62nd minute. However, he was beaten for the second time when Israfilov jumped high to head in Arif Aiman's corner kick for JDT's second goal in the 64th minute, which delighted about 32,777 spectators in the stadium. Arif Aiman completed JDT's stylish victory with a third goal after he, who was not well guarded, made a run into the penalty box and fired a powerful shot that Kalamullah failed to save in the 73rd minute. The 3-0 score remained until the final whistle and was enough to allow JDT to win the Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Cup for the 10th time since the 2015 season. The clash between JDT and Selangor last night is also considered a 'deferred revenge' after the last edition's meeting had to be cancelled following Selangor's withdrawal at the last minute. At that time, Selangor had to withdraw following criminal incidents that befell several of their players, including the acid attack incident on Faisal Halim on May 5 last year. Following that, JDT was declared a 3-0 'free win' and earned three Super League points. — Bernama
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
JDT strike inside 61 seconds to sink Selangor and lift Charity Shield
KUALA LUMPUR: Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) needed just over a minute to stamp their authority on the Charity Shield with a 3-0 win over Selangor at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium on Friday. A lightning-fast opener in the 61st second by Brazilian debutant Jairo Da Silva set the tone, earning the Southern Tigers their 10th Charity Shield title since the league's privatisation in 2015. Despite a scare in the 25th minute when new captain Samu Castillejo limped off after a knock, the Southern Tigers didn't lose their rhythm. Bergson Da Silva came off the bench to maintain the pressure on a struggling Selangor defence. JDT's second came in the 64th minute via a well-worked set-piece. Arif Aiman Hanapi, sharp throughout the game, delivered a perfect corner that was met by a powerful header from Azerbaijani midfielder Eddy Israfilov to make it 2-0. Nine minutes later, Arif became the goalscorer. Picking up the ball in space, the 2024 Most Valuable Player weaved through the backline before calmly slotting past the keeper to seal the result. Selangor, still searching for their first Charity Shield triumph in the Super League era, struggled to match JDT's tempo and structure. Coach Katsuhito Kinoshi's men showed flashes of intent but rarely troubled Syihan Hazmi in goal. With the Charity Shield secured and a dominant performance, JDT have once again made it clear - they remain the gold standard in Malaysian football.
Sinar Daily
08-07-2025
- Business
- Sinar Daily
JDT retains status as Malaysia's most valuable football team
This high valuation is attributed to the addition of three heritage players and several quality foreign imports, bringing head coach Xisco Muñoz's squad to 39 players in total. Jairo Da Silva (centre) is currently the second most valuable player in the JDT squad with a market value of RM4.4 million. – Photo: Johor Southern Tigers SHAH ALAM - Super League giants Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) have further cemented their status as Malaysia's most valuable football club, with the Southern Tigers now valued at €14.08 million (RM71.8 million), according to the latest figures from football market analysis site Transfermarkt. This high valuation was attributed to the addition of three heritage players and several quality foreign imports, bringing head coach Xisco Muñoz's squad to 39 players in total. The most valuable player in the current JDT lineup was new Harimau Malaya heritage striker Joao Figueiredo, who was valued at €2 million (RM9.96 million) following his confirmed signing with the club. The most valuable player in the current JDT squad is the new Harimau Malaya heritage striker, Joao Figueiredo (left), who is valued at €2 million (RM9.96 million). – Photo: Johor Southern Tigers Brazilian striker Jairo Da Silva ranked second at €900,000 (RM4.4 million), followed by fellow heritage player Jon Irazabal at €600,000 (RM3 million). Hector Hevel, who joined from Portuguese club Portimonense, was estimated to be worth €400,000 (RM2 million). Meanwhile, the most valuable local player in the squad remained JDT's standout star Arif Aiman Mohd Hanapi, a four-time Most Valuable Player at the National Football Awards, with a market value of €650,000 (RM3.2 million). So far, JDT has signed eight new players for the 2025/2026 season: Irazabal, Hevel, Figueiredo, Jairo, Antonio Glauder, Ibrahim Manusi, Moussa Sidibe and Jonathan Silva, with the combined value of these new signings amounting to approximately RM28 million. This aggressive recruitment strategy involving top-tier heritage and foreign players is part of JDT's serious preparations for next season's Asian Champions League Elite (ACLE), the Asean Club Championship (ACC) and domestic competitions in the Malaysian League. The club also released 11 players at the end of last season, including Jese Rodriguez, Alvaro Gonzalez, Jordi Amat, Murilo Henrique, Jonathan Viera, Roque Mesa and Anselmo de Moraes, as well as local players Safiq Rahim, Farizal Marlias, Izham Tarmizi and Ramadhan Saifullah, whose contracts were not renewed. Despite these reinforcements, JDT's current market value has dipped slightly from last season's figure of €17.2 million (RM85.62 million), when the club had bolstered its squad for the ACLE group stage. However, the club's valuation was expected to rise again should JDT continue its pursuit of high-calibre signings in line with its ambitious goal of qualifying for the FIFA Club World Cup in the future. Next season is set to be one of JDT's most challenging yet, with the club competing in three major tournaments namely the Malaysian League, ACC and ACLE. More Like This
Malay Mail
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Malay Mail
JDT add Malaysian international Hector Hevel as fifth signing for upcoming M-League season
JOHOR BARU, June 24 — Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) have reinforced their squad for the 2025-2026 Malaysia League (M-League) season with the signing of Malaysia international Hector Hevel, underlining their intent to maintain domestic dominance. The Southern Tigers announced the arrival of the 29-year-old Dutch-born midfielder through a video shared on their official Facebook page late last night, shortly after confirming the addition of Spanish-born defender Jon Irazabal. Hevel, who qualifies to represent Malaysia through heritage, will wear the number 8 jersey with JDT this upcoming season. 'Welcome to the Home of Champions, Hector Hevel. Midfield maestro Hector Hevel is our latest addition!' the club posted in the announcement. The former ADO Den Haag and Portimonense player made a strong start to his international career, scoring on his debut in Malaysia's 2-0 win over Nepal during the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers in March. He also featured prominently in the national team's 4-0 victory over Vietnam in their Group F qualifier at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on June 10. With Hevel and Irazabal joining the squad, JDT have now confirmed five new signings ahead of the new season. The other new additions include forward Ibrahim Manusi, Brazilian midfielder Jairo Da Silva and Spanish defender Antonio Glauder. — Bernama
Malay Mail
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Malay Mail
Johor Southern Tigers unveil Ibrahim Manusi as latest signing
JOHOR BAHRU, June 16 — Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season with the acquisition of former Sri Pahang midfielder Ibrahim Manusi. The announcement on the recruitment of the 23-year-old player was made through a video uploaded on the Johor Southern Tigers' Facebook. 'There's only one place to take football to a higher standard. Welcome to the Southern Tigers, Ibrahim Manusi,' it said. Ibrahim will don the jersey number 27 with the Southern Tigers. JDT previously announced the signing of two foreign players — Brazilian forward Jairo Da Silva and Spanish defender Antonio Glauder. — Bernama
