As promised, FourthOfficial.com will be publishing a series of a features over the next few days, asking renowned football commentators and our own team of editors to shed light on their opinion regarding specific players who were absolutely outstanding throughout the season, including the Super League/Premier League, FA Cup as well as the Malaysia Cup. We now take an exclusive look at midfielders who were relatively impressive throughout the year!
Roshan Narayan (Chief Editor at Large – FourthOfficial.com)
Pick: Gopinathan (Pahang FA)
“There are very few players who really excite me in the Super League and Gopinathan is definitely one of them. On his day, no defender within the country can contain the sort of threat he brings on the flanks. And Pahang have benefited incredibly from his amazing form this year.”
Keeshaanan Sundaresan (Chief Editor – FourthOfficial.com)
Pick: Norfarhan Muhammad (Terengganu FA)
“Norfarhan was absolutely brilliant, judging by the amount of influence had on the Terengganu team all season long. He was the highest scoring Malaysian in the Super League, and played a crucial in role in Terengganu’s strong Malaysia Cup run as well. Exceptional in the attacking midfield role.
Abbas Saad (Ex-Australian international, TV Host)
Pick: Gopinathan (Pahang FA)
“He’s the most explosive and exciting runner in Malaysian football since the early nineties. Tremendous young talent, with the world at his feet for greatness within the local football scene as well as in South East Asia. Definitely my pick.”
Aysha Ridzuan (Football Writer, Columnist – FourthOfficial.com)
Pick: Gopinathan (Pahang FA)
“Pace is Gopi’s biggest strength, and he has utilized it well throughout this year. He doesn’t hesitate to take defenders heads on anymore, and you can see the confidence in him these days. Absolutely brilliant for Pahang all season long.”
Ross Yusof (Football Commentator, Radio/TV Host)
Pick: Zah Rahan Krangar (Felda United)
“The man is pure class. It’s easy to give it to big names, but Zah Rahan’s form has been nothing short of stupendous. The main reason for Felda’s terrific run in Malaysia Cup as well as their appearance in the final of the FA Cup.”
Scott Ollerenshaw (Ex-Australian international, TV Host)
Pick: Brendan Gan (Kelantan)
“Brendan has slowly established himself as one of the most reliable midfielders in Malaysia. He has all the basics covered, and is now accustomed to the local playing style. He was brilliant for Kelantan this season and I’m excited to see what he has to offer next season. “
Craig Morraies (Football Commentator, Radio Pundit)
Pick: Gopinathan (Pahang FA)
“Everytime Ive watched Pahang play, Gopi has just torn the right back to shreds. Always known for his speed, I feel that Gopi has started to add a final product to his game, whether it be in creating chances, or scoring goals.”
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