Kelantan Red Warrior F.C.

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Kelantan Red Warrior
Full nameKelantan Red Warrior Football Club
Nickname(s)The Red Warrior
Short nameKRW
Founded21 December 2024 (21 December 2024)
StadiumSultan Muhammad IV Stadium
Capacity22,000
PresidentMuhammad Zaki bin Haji Harun
CEOWan Mohd Fajarul Ekram
Head coachIrfan Bakti Abu Salim
LeagueMalaysia A1 Semi-Pro League
2025–26TBD
WebsiteOfficial website

Kelantan Red Warrior Football Club is a Malaysian professional football club based in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. They play in the second division of the Malaysian football league system, the Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League.[1]

History

Formation and early years

The club was founded on 21 December 2024 by the chairman of the Gerakan Selamatkan Kelantan FC (GSK) Nik Hafiz Naim Nik Hassan in a joint venture with the Football Association of Kelantan. On 16 January 2025, Irfan Bakti Abu Salim has been appointed as the club's head coach.[2] On 5 June, the club has been accepted to join the Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League.[3][4][5][6][7]

Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors

Period Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor
2025– Warrix[8] Nasken Coffee

Stadium and location

Coordinates Location Stadium Capacity Year
6°7′26″N 102°14′36″E / 6.12389°N 102.24333°E / 6.12389; 102.24333 Kota Bharu Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium 22,000 2025–present
Atmosphere during match at the Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium

Current squad

As of July 2025

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
— GK Malaysia MAS Amin Faisal
— GK Malaysia MAS Harif Hazli
— DF Malaysia MAS Syafiq Izzudin
— DF Malaysia MAS Izaham Haslin
— DF Malaysia MAS Muhammad Faudzi
— DF Malaysia MAS Aikal Daniel
— DF Malaysia MAS Nazmi Cik Ani
— DF Malaysia MAS Fahrin Azizuddin
— FW Malaysia MAS Nik Azli
— DF Malaysia MAS Yusri Yuhasmadi
— MF Malaysia MAS Fariz Zaidi
— MF Malaysia MAS Faiz Nasir
No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF Malaysia MAS Muhaimin Izuddin
— MF Malaysia MAS Zuasyraf Zulkiefle
— MF Malaysia MAS Arham Khussyairi
— FW Malaysia MAS Syazan Zamri
— FW Malaysia MAS Adib Aiman
— FW Malaysia MAS Mazwan
— FW Malaysia MAS Norshahrul Idlan
— FW Malaysia MAS Fazli Ghazali
— MF Cameroon CMR Emmanuel Mbarga
— MF Australia AUS Kayden Soper
— FW Pakistan PAK Otis Khan

Club staff

As of August 2025
Position Name
Team manager
Head coach Malaysia Irfan Bakti Abu Salim[9]
Assistant coach Malaysia Kamarudin Anuar
Goalkeeper coach
Fitness coach
Physio
Kitman

Coaches

Coaches by years (2025–present)

Name Period
Irfan Bakti Abu Salim 16 January 2025–

References

  1. ^ "RM2 juta hidupkan KRW, sah mohon bertanding Liga A1". Harian Metro. 21 December 2024.
  2. ^ "Irfan Bakti kemudi KRW". Berita Harian. 16 January 2025.
  3. ^ "Kelantan Red Warrior sah 'kembali' Sabtu ini". Berita Harian. 15 December 2024.
  4. ^ "Kelantan Red Warriors mahu ganti TRW". Utusan Malaysia. 21 December 2024.
  5. ^ "Kelantan Red Warriors ganti The Red Warriors". Sinar Harian. 21 December 2024.
  6. ^ "Kelantan Red Warriors sedia ganti TRW". Berita RTM. 21 December 2024.
  7. ^ "Kelantan Red Warriors mahu ganti TRW". Kosmo!. 21 December 2024.
  8. ^ "New Era Begins: Warrix to Power Kelantan Red Warriors FC Until 2027". Universal Sports. 7 May 2025.
  9. ^ "Irfan Bakti dilantik ketua jurulatih Kelantan Red Warrior". Astro Awani. 17 January 2025.
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