Full name Mohd Nizaruddin Yusof Name Mohd Yusof Current team MOF F.C. 1997–1998 Kuala Lumpur FA Position Forward | Number 14 Height 1.75 m Playing position Role Footballer | |
Date of birth (1979-11-10) 10 November 1979 (age 36) Place of birth Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | ||
Mohd Nizaruddin Yusof (born 10 November 1979) is a Malaysian footballer who operates as a striker. Currently Nizaruddin plays at Malaysia FAM League team MOF F.C., where he also acts as the team's assistant coach. He is a member of the Malaysian national team and also has played for the Malaysian Pre-Olympic squad. He is well known for his finishing ability.
He became an instant hit with the local fans (Selangor FA & MPPJ FC) and also the envy of other clubs in the M-League. In November 2007, he signed for Perlis FA. He do not play when Perlis FA won the Malaysia Charity Shield. He then move to PDRM FA on 2008 on season long deal. After his contract with PDRM FA finished, he returned to Perlis FA in 2009. With Perlis, he won the Super League Golden Boot with 18 goals.
After a year with Perlis, Nizaruddin also played with PLUS FC and FELDA United FC before he joined PKNS FC in April 2012, on a free transfer. In April 2013, Nizaruddin joined ATM FA.
Nizaruddin started representing Malaysia during 1999 Dubai Tour under Abdul Rahman Ibrahim. Since then he was selected to be part of Malaysia squad making him one of the experience player for Malaysia national team. Although he did not produce many goal with the national team, he is very good with producing assist to other player for creating goals.