In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Fazail is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Muhammad Afiq . The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Afiq has individually won 2 FAM Football Awards 'Best Midfielder Award' in 2022 and 2023 where he was also included in the 'Team of the Season'.
Club career
Harimau Muda B
In January 2014, Afiq played for Harimau Muda B which took part in the Singapore 2014 S. League. He make his debut for the club on 24 February 2024 in a league match against Tanjong Pagar United. He racked up 22 appearances and getting two assists in all competition throughout the season.
In November 2016, Afiq was promoted to Johor Darul Ta'zim main team after spending 2 seasons for the feeder team.[5] He make his debut on 21 January 2017 in a league match against Felda United where he came off the bench in the last 10th minute of the game.
On 20 April 2019, Afiq scored his first goal for the club against PKNS in a 3–1 league win.
International career
Afiq played for Malaysia U21 in 2014. He started in a friendly match against Indonesia U23 in a match which Malaysia U21 lost 3–0.[6]
Afiq was included in the nation 2023 AFC Asian Cup squad held in Qatar. On 15 January 2024, he make his first tournament start against Jordan.
Personal life
Afiq is the younger brother of Malaysian international Irfan Fazail who is also a professional footballer playing for another Malaysia Super League club, Sabah.[8]