Wan Kuzri bin Wan Kamal (born 9 August 2002) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder for Akron Zips. Born in the United States, he has been called up to represent Malaysia internationally at youth level.[1][2][3]

Early life and education

Kuzri was born and raised in the United States.[4] He is a native of Carbondale, United States.[5] Kuzri attended the University of Akron in the United States, where he was regarded as one of the soccer team's most important players.[6]

Career

As a youth player, Kuzri joined the St Louis Scott Gallagher Academy, where he was regarded as one of the team's most important players.[7]

Kuzri has been called up to represent Malaysia internationally at youth level.[8][9] Kuzri has received comparisons to Croatia international Luka Modric and Germany international Toni Kroos.[10]

Personal life

Kuzri is the younger brother of Wan Kuzain is a professional soccer player in the United States.[11][12] His older brother, Wan Ahmad Fayhsal, is a Malaysian politician.

References

  1. ↑ "Wan Kuzri – Majoriti article".
  2. ↑ "Wan Kuzri, the 'creator', finally turns up". nst.com.my.
  3. ↑ "Wan Kuzri ready for AFC challenge". nst.com.my.
  4. ↑ "A good first impression means a lot to U-19 hopeful Kuzri". thestar.com.my (Archived).
  5. ↑ "Wan Kuzri pula tempa nama bola sepak AS". bharian.com.my.
  6. ↑ "Kejayaan membanggakan, Wan Kuzri dipilih kesebelasan utama kedua terbaik". harimumalaya.com.my.
  7. ↑ "Wan Kuzri gegar AS". hmetro.com.my.
  8. ↑ "Personal problems puts a stop to Wan Kuzri's AFF plans". thestar.com.my.
  9. ↑ "Wan Kuzri wants to improve and be a leader at Malaysia U-19 despite initial struggles". goal.com.
  10. ↑ "New Modric has much more to do before he can fit in". thestar.com.my.
  11. ↑ "Wan Fayhsal's visit criticised by his and Wan Kuzri's own father". goal.com.
  12. ↑ "Profil Wan Kuzri, Pemain Klub Amerika Serikat Incaran Timnas Malaysia". bolatimes.com.
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