Kelantan Red Warrior F.C.

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Kelantan Red Warrior
Full nameKelantan Red Warrior Football Club
Nickname(s)The Red Warrior
Short nameKRW
Founded21 December 2024 (21 December 2024)
StadiumSultan Muhammad IV Stadium
Capacity22,000
PresidentNik Hafiz Naim Nik Hassan
Deputy presidentMukhlis Ismail
Head coachIrfan Bakti Abu Salim
LeagueMalaysia A1 Semi-Pro League
2025–26TBD
Websitekelantanredwarrior.com

Kelantan Red Warrior Football Club is a Malaysian professional football club based in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. They play in the second division of the Malaysian football league system, the Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League.[1]

History

Formation and early years

The club was founded on 21 December 2024 by the chairman of the Gerakan Selamatkan Kelantan FC (GSK) Nik Hafiz Naim Nik Hassan in a joint venture with the Football Association of Kelantan. On 16 January 2025, Irfan Bakti Abu Salim has been appointed as the club's head coach.[2] On 5 June, the club has been accepted to join the Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League.[3][4][5][6][7]

Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors

Period Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor
2025– Warrix[8] Nasken Coffee

Stadium and location

Coordinates Location Stadium Capacity Year
6°7′26″N 102°14′36″E / 6.12389°N 102.24333°E / 6.12389; 102.24333 Kota Bharu Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium 22,000 2025–present

Current squad

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
— GK  MAS Amin Faisal
— GK  MAS Harif Hazli
— DF  MAS Syafiq Izzudin
— DF  MAS Izaham Haslin
— DF  MAS Muhammad Faudzi
— DF  MAS Aikal Daniel
— DF  MAS Nazmi Cik Ani
— DF  MAS Fahrin Azizuddin
— FW  MAS Nik Azli
— DF  MAS Yusri Yuhasmadi
No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF  MAS Fariz Zaidi
— MF  MAS Faiz Nasir
— MF  MAS Muhaimin Izuddin
— MF  MAS Zuasyraf Zulkiefle
— MF  MAS Arham Khussyairi
— FW  MAS Syazan Zamri
— FW  MAS Adib Aiman
— FW  MAS Mazwan
— FW  MAS Norshahrul Idlan
— FW  MAS Fazli Ghazali

Club staff

Position Name
President Nik Hafiz Naim Nik Hassan
Deputy president Mukhlis Ismail
Club secretary Nazrul Shahmin
Head coach Irfan Bakti Abu Salim[9]
Assistant coach Kamarudin Anuar
Goalkeeper coach
Fitness coach
Physio
Kitman

Coaches

Head coaches by years (2025–present)

Name Period
Irfan Bakti Abu Salim 16 January 2025–

References

  1. ^ "RM2 juta hidupkan KRW, sah mohon bertanding Liga A1". Harian Metro. 21 December 2024.
  2. ^ "Irfan Bakti kemudi KRW". Berita Harian. 16 January 2025.
  3. ^ "Kelantan Red Warrior sah 'kembali' Sabtu ini". Berita Harian. 15 December 2024.
  4. ^ "Kelantan Red Warriors mahu ganti TRW". Utusan Malaysia. 21 December 2024.
  5. ^ "Kelantan Red Warriors ganti The Red Warriors". Sinar Harian. 21 December 2024.
  6. ^ "Kelantan Red Warriors sedia ganti TRW". Berita RTM. 21 December 2024.
  7. ^ "Kelantan Red Warriors mahu ganti TRW". Kosmo!. 21 December 2024.
  8. ^ "New Era Begins: Warrix to Power Kelantan Red Warriors FC Until 2027". Universal Sports. 7 May 2025.
  9. ^ "Irfan Bakti dilantik ketua jurulatih Kelantan Red Warrior". Astro Awani. 17 January 2025.
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