# Nik Akif

Nik Akif Syahiran bin Nik Mat (born 11 May 1999) is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Malaysia Super League club Penang, and the Malaysia national team.
Born in Kuala Krai in state of Kelantan, Nik Akif started his career at Bukit Jalil Sports School before joined Kelantan youth team in 2017.

## Club career
### Kelantan

On 11 November 2017, it was announced that Nik Akif has been promoted to the Kelantan's first team for 2018 season. On 3 February 2018, Nik Akif made his first league appearance for Kelantan in a 1–2 defeat over Melaka United coming off bench for Fadhilah Pauzi.

### Terengganu

On 8 December 2020, Nik Akif officially sign 2 years contract with Terengganu FC.

## International career
### Youth

On 2 September 2017, Akif has been selected to represent Malaysia U19 at 2017 AFF U-18 Youth Championship in Yangon, Myanmar. On 4 September 2017, Nik Akif made his debut for Malaysia U19 in a 4–1 win over Laos. Nik Akif has scored one goal in a 1–1 draw over Thailand on 12 September 2017. On the final of Hassanah Bolkiah Trophy, Akif scored the winning goal for Malaysia defeating Myanmar 3-4.
On 31 October 2017, Akif Syahiran scored one goal in 1–4 win over Timor-Leste during the 2018 AFC U-19 Championship qualification at Paju Public Stadium.
On 23 November 2017, Akif Syahiran has been enlisted in Malaysia U22's 30-man provisional squad for the 2018 AFC U-23 Championship. On 10 January 2018, Akif made his first appearance for the Malaysia U23 came from the bench in the 88th minute in a 1–4 defeat to Iraq at Changshu Stadium.

## Career statistics
### Club

    As of match played 8 June 2023
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | Cup | Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Continental | Continental | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Kelantan | 2018 | Malaysia Super League | 18 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | – | – | 24 | 4 |
| Kelantan | 2019 | Malaysia Premier League | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | – | – | 19 | 5 |
| Kelantan | 2020 | Malaysia Premier League | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 12 | 2 |
| Kelantan | Total | Total | 43 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 2 | – | – | 55 | 11 |
| Terengganu | 2021 | Malaysia Super League | 17 | 1 | – | – | 3 | 0 | – | – | 20 | 1 |
| Terengganu | Total | Total | 17 | 1 | – | – | 3 | 0 | – | – | 20 | 1 |
| Kelantan United (loan) | 2022 | Malaysia Premier League | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 9 | 0 |
| Kelantan United (loan) | Total | Total | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 9 | 0 |
| Penang | 2023 | Malaysia Super League | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 14 | 2 |
| Penang | Total | Total | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 14 | 2 |
| Career Total | Career Total | Career Total | 82 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 2 | – | – | 98 | 14 |

### International

    As of 16 October 2018
Appearances and goals by national team and year :
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
| Malaysia | 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| Malaysia | Total | 4 | 0 |

#### Malaysia Under-19

Nik Akif – goals for Malaysia U19 :
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
| 1. | 12 September 2017 | Aung San Stadium, Yangon, Myanmar | Thailand | 1–0 | 1–1 | 2017 AFF U-18 Youth Championship |
| 2. | 31 October 2017 | Paju Public Stadium, Paju, South Korea | Timor-Leste | 2–0 | 3–1 | 2018 AFC U-19 Championship qualification |
| 3. | 14 July 2018 | Gelora Delta Stadium, Indonesia | Myanmar | 0–2 | 3-4 | 2018 AFF U-19 Youth Championship |
| 4. | 14 July 2018 | Gelora Delta Stadium, Indonesia | Myanmar | 3–4 | 3-4 | 2018 AFF U-19 Youth Championship |
| 5. | 6 October 2018 | Doha, Qatar | Qatar | 1–1 | 3–1 | Friendly |

## Honours
### Malaysia U19

* AFF U-19 Youth Championship : 2018, runner-up: 2017