Namat Abdullah

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameNamat•Abdullah
Used nameNamat•Abdullah
Born30 March 1946 in Butterworth, Pulau Pinang (MAS)
Died17 December 2020 in Kamunting, Perak (MAS)
AffiliationsPenang FA, Batu Kawan (MAS)
NOC Malaysia

Biography

Namat Abdullah was a top Malaysian footballer who played at the 1972 München Olympics, and was on the national team from 1967-75, during which time he earned 115 international caps. In 2014, FourFourTwo ranked him 22nd on their list of best Malaysian footballers of all-time. Namat was captain of Penang FA, with whom he played from 1967-77.

Namat’s other palmarès included helping win the 1969 Burnley Cup, and the Merdeka Cup in 1973-74. He also played on winning teams at the 1972 Thailand Kings Cup, the 1974 Malaysia Cup, and the 1976 Aga Khan Gold Cup. His brother, Shahruddin Abdullah, also played for Penang FA and the Malaysian national team.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Football (Football) MAS Namat Abdullah
Football, Men (Olympic) Malaysia =9

Olympic family relations

Special Notes