As a centre back and defensive midfielder, Irfan Zakaria knows he needs to have the right tools to be the main shield to his team's defence.
In football, a strong and stable defensive line is always the backbone of to a successful team, the base in which a coach can look to build on his or her attacking philosophies to get the win in any match. Whether that is in the defence or in midfield, Irfan has shown he's capable of assuming the function that those specific positions calls for.
The 24-year-old Irfan is now a regular with the Malaysia national team having broken through the ranks at Kuala Lumpur during their promotion from the Premier League to the Super League.