Harimau Muda B

Not to be confused with other Harimau Muda teams, Harimau Muda A and Harimau Muda C.

Malaysia Under 21
Nickname(s)Harimau Muda (Young Tigers)
AssociationAsia (AFC)
Sub-confederationSoutheast Asia (AFF)
FIFA codeMAS

Harimau Muda B was the club name for the former Malaysia Under-21 National Football Team and was managed by the Football Association of Malaysia. The national team played as a club under the name Harimau Muda B[1] which took part in Malaysia Premier League from the 2007–08 season and also FA Cup Malaysia.[2] In 2015, Harimau Muda once again became a single team composed of former Harimau Muda A & B players.[3]

Harimau Muda B last competed in Singapore's 2014 S. League. The team was aimed at developing Malaysian youth players and does not recruit any foreign nationals in its squad. On 25 November 2015,it was confirmed that the Harimau Muda has disbanded by FAM which means all the player from Harimau Muda A,Harimau Muda B and Harimau Muda C will be returned to their own state.[4]

The name "Harimau Muda" means "Young Tigers" in English.

  1. ^ Eric Samuel (11 September 2014). "Future is bright for Harimau Muda D". The Star. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  2. ^ Eric Samuel (20 October 2007). "Brunei DPMM get to play in FA Cup, not Malaysia Cup". The Star. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  3. ^ Aysha Ridzuan (23 January 2015). "Thanks for the memories, Harimau Muda A". The Malaysian Insider. Archived from the original on 15 February 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  4. ^ "Skuad Harimau Muda dibubar". Utusan Malaysia (in Malay). 26 November 2015. Archived from the original on 21 August 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2016.