2021 Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. season explained

Club:Johor Darul Ta'zim
Season:2021
Manager:Benjamin Mora
Coach:Benjamin Mora
Stadium:Sultan Ibrahim Stadium
League:Super League
League Result:1st
Cup1:Malaysia Cup
Cup1 Result:Runners-up
Cup2:Piala Sumbangsih
Cup2 Result:Winners
Cup3:Champions League
Cup3 Result:Group stage
League Topscorer:Bergson da Silva (23 goals)
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Prevseason:2020
Nextseason:2022
Club World Ranking:[152] Johor Darul Ta'zim

The 2021 season is Johor Darul Ta'zim Football Club's 48th season in club history and 8th season in the Malaysia Super League after rebranding their name from Johor FC.

Squad

Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C.

Squad No.NameNationalityDate of Birth (Age)Previous ClubContract SinceContract End
Goalkeepers
11986 6, df=yes Selangor FA20152021
24 1991 4, df=yes Harimau Muda A20142021
261998 1, df=yes PDRM FC20172022
Defenders
2Matthew Davies1995 2, df=yes Sri Pahang F.C.2020
31996 1, df=yes Selangor F.C.2018
71987 8, df=yes ATM FA2013
121986 9, df=yes Selangor FA20152021
141989 6, df=yes Al Ahli SC20212023
201991 5, df=yes Selangor F.C.20162021
221991 4, df=yes Go Ahead Eagles2018
271991 1, df=yes FC ViOn Zlaté Moravce20142021
321993 7, df=yes Perak TBG F.C.20212021
331988 9, df=yes S.S. Lazio2019
Midfielders
41994 9, df=yes Harimau Muda B2015
51997 10, df=yes Vilaverdense F.C.20182022
81987 7, df=yes Melaka United2021
10Leandro Velázquez1989 5, df=yes Rionegro Águilas2019
111989 1, df=yes Al-Faisaly FC20172022
131994 9, df=yes Police Tero F.C.2021
161997 3, df=yes FELDA United F.C.20212022
211994 8, df=yes Johor Darul Ta'zim II2017
301986 6, df=yes Levante UD20172022
41Chia Rou Han1 September 2001 Johor Darul Ta'zim III F.C.2021
711999 4, df=yes Newcastle Jets FC20212021
38Nathaniel Shio Hong Wan2000 8, df=yes Wolverhampton Wanderers U2320212022
Strikers
91991 2, df=yes Fortaleza Esporte Clube20212021
172000 12, df=yesYouth Team2020
181991 6, df=yes Selangor FA20172021
19Akhyar Rashid1999 5, df=yes Kedah FA20192023
281995 6, df=yes Kedah FA2018
291997 3, df=yes Portimonense SC20172022
31Guilherme de Paula1986 9, df=yes Perak TBG F.C.20212021
422002 5, df=yes Johor Darul Ta'zim III F.C.20202020
991987 5, df=yes Johor Darul Ta'zim II F.C.2020
On loan / Left during mid season
881992 1, df=yes Melaka United2020
691991 9, df=yes Deportivo Riestra20212023
141990 11, df=yes Home United2014
61996 8, df=yes Kuala Lumpur City F.C.2019
152000 4, df=yes Johor Darul Ta'zim II F.C.2021

Johor Darul Ta'zim II F.C.

Squad No.NameNationalityDate of Birth (Age)Previous ClubContract SinceContract End
Goalkeepers
1T. Shaheeswaran21 October 1999 Johor Darul Ta'zim III F.C.2019
22Hafiz Azizi5 August 2001 Johor Darul Ta'zim III F.C.2019
27Rozaimi Rahamat14 May 1996 Johor Darul Ta'zim III F.C.2019
Defenders
22001 2, df=yes Johor Darul Ta'zim III F.C.2021
32002 3, df=yes Johor Darul Ta'zim III F.C.2021
41995 2, df=yes Felcra F.C.20202020
61998 4, df=yes Johor Darul Ta'zim III F.C.2020
121989 6, df=yes Al Ahli SC2021
162002 8, df=yes Johor Darul Ta'zim III F.C.2020
1716 January 2002 Johor Darul Ta'zim III F.C.2020
301988 1, df=yes Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C.2018
512000 4, df=yes Johor Darul Ta'zim II F.C.2021
601996 8, df=yes Kuala Lumpur City F.C.2019
Midfielders
5Ali Imran30 May 2002 Johor Darul Ta'zim III F.C.2021
7Irfan Fazail12 April 1991 Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C.2016
81995 11, df=yes Persela Lamongan2020
101986 11, df=yes Asteras Tripolis F.C.2017
11Khairullah Halim21 May 1997 Johor Darul Ta'zim III F.C.2021
134 September 2003 Johor Darul Ta'zim III F.C.2021
14Chia Rou Han1 September 2001 Johor Darul Ta'zim III F.C.2021
201998 8, df=yes Kelantan FA2020
212003 3, df=yes Johor Darul Ta'zim III F.C.2021
221999 3, df=yes Missouri State University2021
232000 10, df=yes Johor Darul Ta'zim III F.C.2021
292002 6, df=yes Johor Darul Ta'zim III F.C.2020
Forwards
91987 5, df=yes Kedah Darul Aman F.C.20212021
186 March 1999 Johor Darul Ta'zim III F.C.2020
19Gabriel Nistelrooy25 April 2000 Johor Darul Ta'zim III F.C.2021
Players who had left or loan to other clubs
2Che Rashid17 December 1994 Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C.2019
151992 9, df=yes Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C.2020
23Hasbullah Abu Bakar26 October 1994 Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C.2018
S.Kumaahran3 July 1996 Pahang FA2021
261994 1, df=yes2020

Transfers and contracts

In

NameAgeMoving fromTypeTransfer DateTransfer fee
16MF Danial Amier Norhisham FELDA United F.C.Transfer 1 December 20202 years contract. Free [1]
29FW Safawi Rasid Portimonense SCLoan Return 1 January 2021Free [2] [3]
22MF Stuart Wilkin Missouri State Bears footballTransfer 1 January 2021Free
9FW Jonathan Herrera Deportivo RiestraTransfer 1 January 2021US$800,000 (MYR3,200,000) [4]
MF Syahrian Abimanyu Madura United F.C.Transfer 1 January 2021Free [5]
13FW Mohamadou Sumareh Police Tero F.C.Transfer 9 February 2021Free [6]
8MF Safiq Rahim Melaka UnitedTransfer 10 February 2021Free [7]
9FW Bergson da Silva Fortaleza Esporte ClubeLoan28 February 2021US$100,000 (MYR400,000)
loan till June 2021
32DF Shahrul Saad Perak F.C.Transfer 8 May 2021Undisclosed [8] [9]
31FW Guilherme de Paula Perak F.C.Transfer 8 May 2021Undisclosed [10] [11]
14DF Shane Lowry Al Ahli SCTransfer 20 May 2021Free [12] [13]
9FW Bergson da Silva Fortaleza Esporte ClubeTransfer 20 May 2021US$400,000 (MYR1,600,000)
71MF Syahrian Abimanyu Newcastle Jets FCEnd of loan1 June 2021NA [14]
38MF Nathaniel Shio Hong Wan Wolverhampton Wanderers U23Transfer 1 July 2021Free [15]

Note Shane Lowry played for the 1st team in the AFC Champions League but the Malaysia Premier League (Tier 2)

Nathaniel Shio was allocated to Malaysia Premier League squad

Out

NameAgeMoving toTypeTransfer DateTransfer fee
8FW Diogo Luís Santo BG Pathum United F.C.Transfer30 November 2020Free [16]
FW Rozaimi Rahman Kedah FATransfer20 December 2020Free [17]
DF Che Rashid Melaka UnitedSeason loan1 January 2021Undisclosed
DF Hasbullah Abu Bakar Melaka UnitedSeason loan1 January 2021Undisclosed
FW S.Kumaahran Melaka UnitedSeason loan1 January 2021Undisclosed
DF Fazly Mazlan Sri Pahang F.C.Season loan1 January 2021Undisclosed
MF Syahrian Abimanyu Newcastle Jets FCSeason loan1 January 2021Undisclosed [18]
88MF Liridon Krasniqi Newcastle Jets FCSeason loan1 January 2021Undisclosed [19]
9FW Jonathan Herrera Club Atlético IndependienteSeason loan 18 February 20211 Year loan with
option to buy at US$1,300,000 (MYR5,200,000)
14MF Hariss Harun Lion City Sailors F.C.Transfer10 May 2021Undisclosed [20] [21]
MF Gary Steven Robbat Melaka UnitedSeason loan31 May 2021Undisclosed [22]
14DF Shane Lowry Johor Darul Ta'zim II F.C.Transfer25 July 2021Free
15DF Feroz Baharudin Johor Darul Ta'zim II F.C.Season loan 25 July 2021Free
6DF Syazwan Andik Johor Darul Ta'zim II F.C.Season loan 25 July 2021Free
88MF Liridon Krasniqi Odisha FCSeason loan31 July 2021Undisclosed

Krasniqi returned from his loan from Newcastle Jets before going to Odisha FC.

Retained

PositionPlayerRef
[23]
1 years contract signed in Oct 2021 [24]
2 years contract signed in 2021 [25] [26]

Competitions

Malaysia Super League

See main article: 2021 Malaysia Super League.

Malaysia Super League fixtures and results

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Malaysia Cup

See main article: 2021 Malaysia Cup.

Group stage

See main article: 2021 Malaysia Cup group stage.

Knockout stage

See main article: 2021 Malaysia Cup knockout stage.

Quarter-finals

Johor Darul Ta'zim won 1–0 on aggregate.

Semi-finals

Johor Darul Ta'zim won 4–1 on aggregate.

Final

See main article: 2021 Malaysia Cup Final.

AFC Champions League

See main article: 2021 AFC Champions League.

Group stage

See main article: 2021 AFC Champions League group stage.

Club Statistics

Correct as of match played on 28 November 2021

Appearances

PlayerMalaysia Super LeagueFA CupMalaysia CupACL / AFC CupTotal
Apps.GoalsApps.GoalsApps.GoalsApps.GoalsApps.Goals
1GK Farizal Marlias210008050340
2DF Matthew Davies14+1100904+10291
3DF Adam Nor Azlin11+4100201+10191
4MF Afiq Fazail14+30006+303+10300
5MF Syamer Kutty Abba4+101000+101+30191
7DF Aidil Zafuan8+10000010100
8MF Safiq Rahim6+70002+504+20260
9FW Bergson19+1230077503230
10MF Leandro Velazquez164007252288
11FW Gonzalo Cabrera165007300238
12DF S. Kunanlan80003+202+20170
13MF Mohamadou Sumareh0+123000+800+30233
14DF Shane Lowry71008050201
15DF Feroz Baharudin0000100010
16MF Danial Amier Norhisham0+20001+200+1060
17FW Ramadhan Saifullah1+8000002+41151
18FW Hazwan Bakri0+30002+111071
19FW Akhyar Rashid1+61000+502+20161
20DF Azrif Nasrulhaq4000103+20100
21MF Nazmi Faiz4+51004+301+30201
22DF Corbin-Ong18+10008+2030320
24GK Izham Tarmizi0000000000
26GK Haziq Nadzli1000301050
27DF Fadhli Shas0000000000
28FW Syafiq Ahmad1+20001+110+1061
29FW Safawi Rasid11+63005+412+10294
30MF Natxo Insa1910010050341
31FW Guilherme de Paula0+2000210+2061
32DF Shahrul Saad00002+110031
33DF Maurício Nascimento180009150321
42FW Arif Aiman Hanapi14+720010150363
71MF Syahrian Abimanyu0+2000100030
99FW Fernando Rodríguez3+1100000041
Players who have played this season but had left the club or on loan to other club
6DF Syazwan Andik0000000000
14MF Hariss Harun3+71000000101

Johor Darul Ta'zim II

Malaysia Premier League

See main article: 2021 Malaysia Premier League.

Malaysia Premier League fixtures and results

Squad statistics

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Danial Amier Norhisham joining JDT for 2021.
  2. Web site: Safawi Rasid unveiled as Portimonense player .
  3. Web site: Safawi returns to JDT next season .
  4. Web site: JDT to sign Argentine striker Jonathan Herrera .
  5. Web site: Indonesian Garuda Muda player belonging to JDT .
  6. Web site: Why JDT move is biggest challenge of Mohamadou Sumareh's career so far .
  7. Web site: Welcome back Safiq, says JDT boss Tunku Ismail .
  8. Web site: Welcome Shahrul to the Home of Champions! .
  9. Web site: JDT sambar Shahrul Saad, Guilherme De Paula .
  10. Web site: Welcome Guilherme to the Home of Champions! .
  11. Web site: JDT sambar Shahrul Saad, Guilherme De Paula .
  12. Web site: Johor Darul Ta'zim FC would like to confirm the signing of Australian Shane Lowry on free transfer. .
  13. Web site: Bekas pemain Leeds United sandaran baru pertahanan JDT .
  14. Web site: Indonesian youngster Syahrian Abimanyu will return to Johor Darul Ta'zim FC (JDT) for the remaining of the 2021 season .
  15. Web site: NEW SIGNING HONG WAN VISITS JDT TRAINING CENTRE.
  16. Web site: TMJ confirms Diogo's departure .
  17. Web site: Rozaimi game for new challenge with Kedah .
  18. Web site: Syahrian join Australia’s Newcastle Jets on loan .
  19. Web site: JDT send Krasniqi on loan to Newcastle Jets .
  20. Web site: JDT and Hariss have mutually terminated the contract in respect of Hariss' decision to return to Singapore due to family matters .
  21. Web site: Lions’ skipper Hariss Harun returns to Singapore with the Lion City Sailors .
  22. Web site: Melaka United FC Football Club hereby announces the arrival of Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) player, Gary Steven Robbat . https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/melakautdfc_official/2584844063122546367 . 25 December 2021 . registration.
  23. Web site: JDT extends contracts of key players .
  24. Web site: NATXO INSA SIGNS AN EXTENSION FOR A SIXTH YEAR AT JDT IN 2022 .
  25. Web site: SHANE LOWRY EXTENDS CONTRACT .
  26. Web site: Lowry gets two-year contract with JDT .