Q:Pick one category for the following text. The options are - company, educational institution, artist, athlete, office holder, mean of transportation, building, natural place, village, animal, plant, album, film or written work. Hairul Nizam Hanif -  Hairul Nizam Hanif (born April 6 1979) is a Malaysian footballer currently playing as a defender and midfield for Johor FA and the Malaysia national team.
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Athlete