Sri Pahang Football Club(Malay:Kelab Bola Sepak Sri Pahang) is a Malaysian professionalfootballclub based inKuantan,Pahang.Founded in 1959 and has traditionally worn a yellow home kit since. At the beginning, club's home matches were held around the city public fields and outsideKuantan,predominantly around districts of Pahang.
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| Full name | Sri Pahang Football Club |
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| Nickname(s) | Tok Gajah(The Elephants) |
| Short name | SPFC |
| Founded | 1959(asPahang FA) |
| Ground | Temerloh Mini Stadium (due to stadium renovations inDarul Makmur Stadium,since May 2024) |
| Capacity | 10,000 (Temerloh Mini Stadium) |
| President/Owner | Tengku Abdul Rahman ibni Almarhum Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta'in Billah |
| Head coach | Fandi Ahmad |
| League | Malaysia Super League |
| 2023 | 2023 Malaysia Super League, 5th of 14 |
| Website | http:// sripahangfc.my/ |
The lowest point of the club was in 2012, when Pahang FA were relegated to theMalaysia Premier League.The club came back from the abyss to theMalaysia Super Leaguein2013after winning the play-off match againstKedah Darul Aman.
Sri Pahang has won 5Malaysia Super Leaguetitle, 1Malaysia Premier Leaguetitle, 3Malaysia FA Cup,4Malaysia Cupand 3Malaysian Charity Shield.
History
editEarly years (1959–1979)
editPahang FA was established bySultan Abu Bakarin 1959 to represent the state ofPahangin the HMS Beagle Cup. In the next year, the association begins with the preparation against another states before taking part for the first time in the HMS Beagle Cup. Construction of their current home ground,Darul Makmur Stadium,was completed by the Council ofKuantanin 1970.
Rise to prominence (1980–2008)
editLed by the legendaryJamal Nasir,Pahang FA won the first cup in 1983 when they won the Piala Malaysia, the most prestigious tournament inMalaysiafootball after a win overSelangor FAin the tournament, breaking the long duopoly of Selangor FA andSingapore FAand also became the first East Coast team to win it. Nonetheless, the most successful era was in the 1990s, when the association reached the final ofPiala Malaysia4 times even though they only succeeded once in 1992. 1992 was the best year when the association won the double, the Piala Malaysia and the league. Sri Pahang in that year was touted as the Dream Team when several high-profile players played for the association with the like ofDollah Salleh,Zainal Abidin Hassan,Ahmad Yusof,Khairul Azman Mohamed,Abdul Mubin Mokhtar, Australian football legend,Alan Davidsonand Singaporean football legend,Fandi Ahmad.The association defeatedKedah FAin final stage to win the Piala Malaysia, thanks to the fastest goal ever in Piala Malaysia history by Zulhamizan Zakaria.[vague]
Pahang FA was also the first winner of the inauguralMalaysia Super Leaguein its new format in 2004 winning 14 matches, 5 draws and 2 losses in 21 league games.
As one of the most successful football teams inMalaysiafrom 1980 to 2007, Pahang FA had produced many talented local players from the academy such as Khairul Azman Mohamed, one of the best goalkeepers in Asia in the 1990s, the prolific striker, Azizul Kamaluddin,Mohd Fadzli Saariwho played inSV Wehen Wiesbadenin Germany andMuhammad Juzaili Samionwho also played for the 4th division ofLigue 1club,FCSR Haguenauin2000.
In 2005, Pahang FA was invited to the2005 ASEAN Club Championshipin which they ended up as runners-up losing the final to Singaporean side,Tampines Rovers.
In 2008, many players from talented youngShahzan Mudawere absorbed into Pahang FA.
Inconsistency (2009–2012)
editIn the 2011, Pahang FA played in their worst ever season in the club history finishing in 13th place with 5 wins, 7 draws and 14 losses as they were relegated to the 2nd tier of Malaysia football, theMalaysia Premier League.While in the Malaysia Premier League, Pahang FA showed great improvement in the 2012 season as they had a great run in the2012 Malaysia FA Cupmaking it to the quarter-finals of the cup. The club was also the2012 Malaysia Premier Leaguerunner-up in 2012 sitting 8 points behind first placeATM FA,qualifying the association to play in the promotion "play-off" matches to the Malaysia Super League. Pahang FA than beatKedah FA3–2 on penalties shootout in the final of the "play-off", winning promotion to the2013 Malaysia Super League.
Rise of The Elephants (2013–2018)
editPahang FAthan had a great run in the2013 Malaysia Cupreaching all the way to the final where they won againstKelantan FA1–0.Azamuddin Akilwon the 'Best Player' award whileMatías Contibecome the joint top scorer. In the2014 Malaysia Cup,Pahang FA make it all the way to thefinalin which they successfully defended it againstJohor Darul Ta'zimwith Nigerian striker,Dickson Nwakaemescoring both goal in the 2–2 draw which send eventually ended up with Pahang FA winning it 5–3 on penalties shootout. Nwakaeme also became the cup top scorer with eight goals.[citation needed]
Pahang FA also won the2014 Piala Sumbangsihin which Matías Conti scored the only goal againstLionsXII.Pahang FA also won the2014 Malaysia FA Cupfacing Felda United in thefinalin which the club were losing 1–0 in the process beforeFaizol Hussienlevelled the match at 1–1 in the 80th minute. Nwakaeme than scored in the 89th minute to seal the win for Pahang FA in which resulted the club to win a cup double in 2014.[citation needed]
In 2018,Pahang FAhad another great run in the2018 Malaysia FA Cupin which they won 2–0 againstSelangor FAin thefinalafter losing 2-3 toKedah FAin thefinalof the2017 Malaysia FA Cup.[citation needed]
Ups and downs (2019–present)
editIn 2021, Pahang FA was rebranded asSri Pahang Football Club.
Kit suppliers and shirt sponsors
editSponsorship
edit| Period | Manufacturer | Main Sponsor | Other Sponsor |
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| 1989–1990 |  Schwarzenbach
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 Dunhill
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 Genting
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| 1991 | Puma
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| 1992–1998 |  Diadora
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| 1999–2000 |  Mikasa
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| 2001–2003 | Kronos
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| 2004–2005 | Adidas
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| 2006–2007 | TM
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| 2008 |  Hummel
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| 2009–2010 | Lotto
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| 2011 | ZON Hotel
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| 2012 | Resorts World Genting
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Aras Kuasa
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| 2013 |  Stobi
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 Chili's
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| 2014–2016 | Puma
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Aras Kuasa
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Resorts World Genting
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| 2017 | Jako
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| July 2017 – 2018 |  Fila
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| 2019–2020 | Umbro
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Football Republic
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| 2021–2023 | Hakka.Clo
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Visit Pahang(home),Invest Pahang(away)
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 Extra Joss
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| 2024–present | Voltra Pro
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Invest Pahang
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Arwana Ekspres
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Stadium
edit
Sri Pahang are currently based atDarul Makmur StadiuminKuantan,Pahang.The capacity of the stadium is 40,000 and also has a running track.[1]The stadium has arunning track,in addition to the football field. It was opened in 1970, while capacity was increased after renovations in 1995 in conjunction withKuantanhosting theSukma Gamesin 1996 and 2012.
In 2012, the association had to play inTemerloh Mini Stadiumas the home ground for the first time after theDarul Makmur Stadiumwas put under renovation for the 2012Sukma Games.A year later, the club returned to the newly renovated Darul Makmur Stadium and in the same year, they lifted the Piala Malaysia for the third time, ending a 21-year cup drought.
Players
editFirst-team squad
edit- As of 1 May 2024
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules.Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Under-23s
editNote: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules.Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Club official
edit| Position | Nat | Staff |
|---|---|---|
| Technical director |
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Tajuddin Noor |
| Team manager |
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Dollah Salleh |
| Technical advisor | 
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Fandi Ahmad |
| Head coach |
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Fandi Ahmad |
| Assistant head coach |
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Ahmad Yusof |
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Ahmad Shaharuddin | |
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Jalaluddin Jaafar | |
| Opposition / Tactical / Set Piece Analyst |
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Rudie Imran Masih |
| Goalkeeper coach |
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Omar Salim |
| Fitness Coach |
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Azmi Ibrahim |
| Team doctor |
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Shah Rezal Sujit |
| Physiotherapist |
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Adam Zuhairy Zafri |
| Physiotherapist |
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Mohd Riduan Amin |
| Masseur |
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Muhd Hazeem Mustafar Kamal |
| Masseur |
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Mohd Suhaimi Ramli |
| Security officer |
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Muhammad Keny Anyie |
| Kit man |
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Ahmad Faizal Ibrahim |
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Suffian Sulaiman | |
| Under-23's team manager |
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Jalaluddin Mohd Deli |
| Under-23's head coach |
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Mohd Yazeed Hamzah |
| Under-23's assistant coach |
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Shahrizan Salleh |
| Under-23's coach |
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| Under-23's goalkeeper coach |
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| Under-23's fitness coach |
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| Under-23's physiotherapist |
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Azeri Bin Adnan |
| Under-20's team manager |
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Zamani Kamal |
| Under-20's head coach |
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Mohd Shukri ismail |
| Under-20's assistant coach |
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Mohd Ali Tahar |
| Under-20's coach |
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Mohd Shaifullah Abdul Aziz |
| Under-20's goalkeeper coach |
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Zakaria Abu Bakar |
| Under-20's fitness coach |
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Mohd Kaizai Zainulddin |
| Under-20's physiotherapist |
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Amirul Afiq Lokiman |
| Under-20's masseur |
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Muhd Azrie Amirudin |
| Under-18's team manager |
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Dato' Mohd Mazri Mahmud |
| Under-18's head coach |
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Hamdan Mohamad |
| Under-18's assistant coach |
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Mohd Hazrani Hazim |
| Under-18's coach |
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| Under-18's goalkeeper coach |
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Muhd Zyuraimi Abdul majid |
| Under-18's fitness coach |
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Mohd Rosidi Mohamad@Abdullah |
| Under-18's physiotherapist |
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Mumtazah Putra |
| Under-20's masseur |
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Mohd Amiruzaman Hamdan |
Club personnel
editSri Pahang Football Club Sdn. Bhd. is the company which owns Sri Pahang Football Club.[2]
Sri Pahang Football Club Sdn. Bhd. Owners
- YAM Tengku Abdul Rahman Ibni Sultan Ahmad Shah Al-Mustafi Billah
- Raja Dato' Shaharudin bin Raja Jalil Shah
- Rizal bin Che Hashim
President
- YAM Tengku Abdul Rahman Ibni Sultan Ahmad Shah Al-Mustafi Billah
Deputy president
- Muhammad Safian Ismail
Board of Directors
- Raja Dato' Shaharudin bin Raja Jalil Shah
- Rizal bin Che Hashim
Chief Executive Officer
List of head coaches
edit| Years | Nat | Name | Achievements |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–1996 |
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Yunus Alif | –1995 Liga Perdana |
| 1997–1998 |
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Jorgen Erik Larsen | |
| 1999 |
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Alan Davidson | |
| 1999–2000 |
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Fuzzeimi Ibrahim | |
| 2001–2002 |
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Yunus Alif | |
| 2003 | 
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Ralf Borges Ferreira | |
| 2004–2006 |
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Zainal Abidin Hassan | –2004 Malaysia Super League |
| 2007 |
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Ahmad Yusof | |
| 2008 |
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Zainal Abidin Hassan | |
| 2009 |
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Tajuddin Noor | |
| 2010–2013 |
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Dollah Salleh | –2013 Malaysia Cup |
| December 2013–March 2014 | 
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Ron Smith | –2014 Piala Sumbangsih |
| March 2014–December 2015 |
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Zainal Abidin Hassan | –2014 Malaysia FA Cup |
| December 2015–March 2016 |
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Ahmad Shaharuddin Rosdi | |
| March 2016–December 2016 |
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Razip Ismail | |
| December 2016–December 2020 |
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Dollah Salleh(2) | –2018 Malaysia FA Cup |
| December 2020–March 2021 |
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Thomas Dooley | |
| March 2021–December 2021 |
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Dollah Salleh(3) | |
| January 2022–July 2022 | 
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Christophe Gamel | |
| July 2022–January 2023 |
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Dollah Salleh[interim] (4) | |
| January 2023– |
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Fandi Ahmad |
Team managers
edit| Years | Nat | Name |
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| 1999 |
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Talib Sulaiman |
| 2000–2003 |
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Jamal Nasir Abdul Nasir Ismail |
| 2004–2005 |
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Shahiruddin Abdul Moin |
| 2006–2007 |
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Zainal Abidin Hassan |
| 2008 |
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Omar Othman |
| 2009–2017 |
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Che Nasir Salleh |
| 2018–2021 |
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Suffian Awang |
| 2021–2022 |
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Che Nasir Salleh |
| 2023– |
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Dollah Salleh |
Club record
editUpdated on 24 October 2019.
Note:
- Pld= Played,W= Won,D= Drawn,L= Lost,F= Goals for,A= Goals against,D= Goal difference,Pts= Points,Pos= Position
1st or Champions 2nd or Runner-up 3rd place Promotion Relegation
| Season | League | Cup | Asia | ||||||||||||
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| Division | Pld | W | D | L | F | A | D | Pts | Pos | Charity | Malaysia | FA | Competition | Result | |
| 2004 | Liga Super | 21 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 48 | 29 | +19 | 47 | 1st | – | Semi-finals | Semi-finals | ||
| 2005 | Liga Super | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 37 | 29 | +8 | 35 | 2nd | – | Quarter-finals | 1st round | AFC Cup | Group stage |
| 2005–06 | Liga Super | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 21 | 24 | −3 | 27 | 7th | – | Group stage | Champions | – | – |
| 2006–07 | Liga Super | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 32 | 41 | −9 | 27 | 9th | – | Group stage | 2nd round | AFC Cup | Group stage |
| 2007–08 | Liga Super | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 26 | 31 | −5 | 30 | 8th | – | Group stage | Semi-finals | – | – |
| 2009 | Liga Super | 26 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 32 | 63 | −31 | 17 | 13th | – | Group stage | 1st round | – | – |
| 2010 | Liga Super | 26 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 31 | 50 | −19 | 33 | 8th | – | Quarter-finals | 1st round | – | – |
| 2011 | Liga Super | 26 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 19 | 36 | −17 | 22 | 13th | – | Play-off | Semi-finals | – | – |
| 2012 | Premier League | 22 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 60 | 29 | +31 | 46 | 2nd | – | Quarter-finals | 2nd round | – | – |
| 2013 | Liga Super | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 36 | 32 | +4 | 35 | 5th | – | Champions | Semi-finals | – | – |
| 2014 | Liga Super | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 36 | 30 | +6 | 37 | 3rd | Champions | Champions | Champions | – | – |
| 2015 | Liga Super | 22 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 43 | 29 | +14 | 38[a] | 3rd | Runner-up | Semi-finals | Semi-finals | AFC Cup | Quarter-finals |
| 2016 | Liga Super | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 25 | 40 | −15 | 24[b] | 9th | – | Group stage | 3rd round | – | – |
| 2017 | Liga Super | 22 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 44 | 26 | +18 | 40 | 2nd | – | Quarter-finals | Runner-up | – | – |
| 2018 | Liga Super | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 35 | 21 | +14 | 34 | 4th | – | Quarter-finals | Champions | – | – |
| 2019 | Liga Super | 22 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 37 | 21 | +16 | 43 | 2nd | – | Semi-finals | Semi-finals | – | – |
| 2020 | Liga Super | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 14 | 8th | – | not held | not held | – | – |
| 2021 | Liga Super | 22 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 23 | 37 | -14 | 18 | 10th | – | Group Stage | not held | – | – |
| 2022 | Liga Super | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 33 | 31 | +2 | 28 | 7th | – | Quarter Final | – | – | |
- ^Pahang was deducted 6 points due to involvement in the delay in the process of solving the problem of salary and compensation by the former imports 2013 season,Mohamed Borji.
- ^Pahang has been awarded 3 points free from the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) after offenses committed by the Football Association of Kedah (Kedah FA) putting the suspended player during the match against Pahang on August 3, 2016.
AFC Club ranking
edit- As of 2 July 2017[5]
| Current Ranking | Team | Points |
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| 94 | Selangor FA
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9.951 |
| 95 |  Ayeyawady United
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9.878 |
| 96 |  Naft Al-Wasat
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9.704 |
| 97 |  Al-Suwaiq
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9.643 |
| 98 | Pahang FA
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9.617 |
Continental record
edit
Honours
editDomestic
editLeague
Cup
Continental
edit- ASEAN Club Championship
- Runner-up (1):2005
See also
edit
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