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| Full name | Negeri Sembilan Football Club | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicknames | Jang[a] Hobin Jang Hobin[b] Rusa (The Deers) | ||
| Short name | NSFC NSE | ||
| Founded | 1923; 102 years ago (1923) (asNegeri Sembilan Football Association) 2020; 5 years ago (2020) (asNegeri Sembilan Football Club) | ||
| Ground | Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium | ||
| Capacity | 25,550 | ||
| Owner | Negeri Sembilan Football Association | ||
| Chairman | Dato' Seri Utama Haji Aminuddin Harun | ||
| Head coach | Nidzam Jamil | ||
| League | Malaysia Super League | ||
| 2024–25 | Malaysia Super League, 12th of 13 | ||
| Website | www | ||
 Current season | |||
Negeri Sembilan Football Club (Malay:Kelab Bola Sepak Negeri Sembilan), commonly referred to asNegeri Sembilan or simplyNSFC, is aMalaysian professionalfootball club based inSeremban,Negeri Sembilan. The club competes in the top division ofMalaysian football, theMalaysia Super League.
Founded in 1923 asNegeri Sembilan Football Association (Malay:Persatuan Bolasepak Negeri Sembilan), it has been chaired byDato' Seri Utama Haji Aminuddin Harun after replacingTunku Syed Razman ibni al-Marhum Tunku Syed 'Idrus al-Qadri on 12 June 2025. The club represented the state ofNegeri Sembilan, and won their first major honour in the 1948Malaysia Cup.[1]
Since its establishment in 1923, Negeri Sembilan has won several domestic cups, such as theMalaysia Cup in 1948,2009, and2011, as well as theFA Cup in2003 and2010. In addition, the club won theMalaysia Super League in2005–06 and managed to qualify for theAFC Cup, a continental-level competition, in2004 and2007. The club also gave rise to many Malaysian football stars who brought success to both club and country, such asKwan Soon Teck,Mok Wai Hong, B. Rajinikandh,N. Thanabalan,B. Sathianathan,Ching Hong Aik,Shukor Adan,Norhafiz Zamani Misbah,Aidil Zafuan,Zaquan Adha,Farizal Marlias,S. Kunanlan,Shahurain Abu Samah,Syihan Hazmi and many more.[2] Head coach,K. Devan became the pinnacle of the club guiding Negeri Sembilan to win the2005–06 Malaysia Super League,2003 Malaysia FA Cup and also the2021 Malaysia Premier League.
The club has won 1Malaysia Super League title, 2Malaysia Premier League titles, 3Malaysia Cup, 2Malaysia FA Cup and 1Malaysia Charity Shield.
The club was established in 1923, according to an interview with Austin Senevirathe.[3] He stated that theMalaya Cup match between Negeri Sembilan andSingapore took place in that particular year.[3][4] In 1948, they won the first HMS Malaya Cup,[5] led byKwan Soon Teck.[6]
In 1982,Tan Sri Dato' Seri Utama Mohd Isa bin Dato' Haji Abdul Samad was appointed president of theNegeri Sembilan Football Association (PBNS) as well as theMenteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan. 1991 was the year of the revival of the Negeri Sembilan team. That was also the last year before theTuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium. On 18 August 1991, the team metSarawak in the final match of theDivision 2 League. Negeri Sembilan, who was in first place at the time, only needed a draw while Sarawak needed a win to get the top spot. The match went to Negeri Sembilan favour with a result of 2–2. Among the star players were the Bozik Brothers (Miroslav andRobert), andMarian Vazquez. Local players includedRichard Scully,Mansor Sulaiman, andNazari Hussein.[7][8] In the1996 season, Negeri Sembilan became one of the contenders for the title. The team starring two import players fromArgentina,Gus Cerro andJose Iriarte, and localsOthman Katmon,Faizal Zainal,Khairil Zainal,Rosli Omar, B. Rajinikandh,A. Ganeson,V. Arumugham,Idris Kadir,Azmi Mohamed, andChing Hong Aik, surprised many despite not winning eventually.[9]
On 31 May 2003, Negeri Sembilan metPerlis in the FA Cup final. Played atPerak Stadium, the club was surprised by the opponent's early goal in the 11th minute. The club managed to close the gap in the 56th minute thanks to a goal byEffendi Malek. In the 95th minute,Everson Martinelli scored for the trophy.[10]
Negeri Sembilan made its first appearance in theAFC Cup competition in the2004 season. The club opened it againstIsland FC with a 6–0 win on 10 February. However, the club had to settle for being 3rd after losing all the remaining group stage matches, includingGeylang United andEast Bengal.[11]
In March 2004,Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan was appointed as the president of the Negeri Sembilan Football Association (PBNS). He held the position as the 10thMenteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan.[12][13]
In the2005–06 season, the team won theMalaysia Super League. The newly promoted team from theMalaysian Premier League in the2005 season managed to become the league champion in their first appearance.[14] On 7 November 2009, the team ended their 61-year drought in the Malaysia Cup after posting a convincing 3–1 victory overKelantan in the final at theNational Stadium, Bukit Jalil. The team also won all the matches in theMalaysia Cup tournament.[15]
The repeated final happened again on 30 October 2010. However, this time the club lost 1–2 to Kelantan despite having taken an early lead throughShahurain Abu Samah.[16] On April 10, 2010, Negeri Sembilan needed the luck of the penalty shootout to win theFA Cup championship again by beatingKedah 5–4.[17]
In 2011, the club again qualified for the Cup final for the third consecutive time. They won the trophy after defeatingTerengganu FA with an epic comeback. The first goal was scored byMohd Ashaari Shamsuddin for Terengganu in the 59th minute.S. Kunanlan equalised the score in the 81st minute beforeHairuddin Omar hit the winning goal in the 85th minute.[18][19]
Throughout the years 2003–2011, there was a "golden generation" for Negeri Sembilan, with the emergence of players likeChing Hong Aik,[20]Shukor Adan,[21]Norhafiz Zamani,[22]Khairul Anuar Baharom,[23]Bekamenga Bekamengo,[24]Sani Anuar,[25]Rezal Zambery,[26]Zaquan Adha,[27]Aidil Zafuan,[28]Farizal Marlias,[29] S. Kunanlan,[30] and Shahurain.[31][32] On 6 December 2014, the president of the Negeri Sembilan Football Association announced that the Negeri Sembilan team would be known as theNegeri Sembilan Matrix from 2015.[33][34]
On September 10, 2018Tunku Syed Razman Tunku Syed Idrus Al-Qadri was elected as the new president of the Negeri Sembilan Football Association (PBNS) for the period of 2018–2021.[35] On October 20, 2020, the club officially made itsprivatisation asNegeri Sembilan Football Club.[36] The club has been registered under aprivate limited company named Negeri Sembilan Football Club Sdn. Bhd. (Negeri Sembilan Football Club Pvt. Ltd.). The club became asubsidiary of the Negeri Sembilan Football Association (PBNS).[37][36]
In 2024, Faliq Firdaus was appointed as the new chief executive officer of Negeri Sembilan, becoming the youngest CEO in the Malaysia Super League history.[38][39][40][41]
On 12 June 2025, Negeri Sembilan appointedYAB Dato’ Seri Utama Hj Aminuddin bin Harun, the First Minister of Negeri Sembilan, as the club’s new chairman. The announcement was made byYTM Tunku Syed Razman, the Tunku Besar of Tampin and President of theNegeri Sembilan Football Association (PBNS). The appointment reflects a strategic effort to strengthen football governance in the state, with PBNS focusing on grassroots development while Negeri Sembilan operates as a competitive professional entity. Dato’ Seri Aminuddin expressed his commitment to revitalising Negeri Sembilan and uniting the community through football.[42]
On 13 June 2025, Negeri Sembilan FC appointedMohd Nidzam Jamil as the head coach of theirMalaysia Super League team for the 2025–26 season. The appointment was officially announced by the club's chairman,YAB Dato’ Seri Aminuddin bin Harun, as part of NSFC's long-term strategic plan to build a more competitive and sustainable team.[43]
Negeri Sembilan FC was granted the National License for the2025–26 season by the First Instance Body (FIB) of theMalaysian Football League (MFL), as part of the FAM Club Licensing process. The license approval confirms that the club has met the minimum criteria required under the national licensing regulations, including areas such as sporting standards, infrastructure, administrative and personnel qualifications, legal compliance, and financial stability. Possession of the National License permits the club to participate in the2025–26 Malaysia Super League, the top tier of professional football in Malaysia, as well as all other competitions and cup tournaments organised by theMalaysian Football League.[44]
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Currently plays in thePresident Cup tournament for2025–26.
| No | Pos | Nat | Names | D.O.B | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK |  | Muhammad Fareez Safwan Mohamed Nasir | 10.03.2006 | 19 |
| 2 | DF | | Muhammad Shahril Haizat Shahrin | 10.03.2005 | 20 |
| 3 | DF | | Muhammad Zuryhakim Mohd Zafran | 16.10.2005 | 20 |
| 4 | DF | | Muhammad Aiman Shahrin | 03.10.2006 | 19 |
| 5 | DF | | Muhamad Adam Baqishah Rohaini | 03.05.2006 | 19 |
| 6 | DF | | Muhammad Denish Naufal Yuszailan | 06.12.2006 | 19 |
| 7 | FW | | Muhammad Aiman Hazizi Abdullah | 07.05.2006 | 19 |
| 8 | MF | | Syed Jaafar Muzakir Syed Muhamad Ali | 11.05.2005 | 20 |
| 9 | FW | | Hani Amir Hakimi Abdul Ghani | 20.05.2006 | 19 |
| 10 | FW | | Muhammad Muhaimin Nor Azri | 07.04.2005 | 20 |
| 11 | MF | | Muhammad Muizzuddin Nor Azri | 20.11.2006 | 19 |
| 12 | MF | | Muhammad Asyraaf Anwar Jufrizal | 03.08.2007 | 18 |
| 13 | DF | | Ahmad Fahrien Haiqal Kamarulhisham | 01.02.2007 | 18 |
| 14 | MF | | Zydani Zidane Nafrizan | 24.06.2006 | 19 |
| 17 | MF | | Muhammad Danish Kamarul Azaman | 24.02.2006 | 19 |
| 18 | MF | | Muhammad Adam Haris Hamizon | 17.09.2005 | 20 |
| 19 | MF | | Ahmad Danish Ahmad Razdi | 27.06.2006 | 19 |
| 20 | GK | | Syed Ali Uraidy Syed Hussin | 04.01.2007 | 18 |
| 21 | MF | | Aqil Faris Shalahudin | 21.05.2007 | 18 |
| 22 | GK | | Muhammad Afiq Hazim Mazizuan | 24.01.2007 | 18 |
| 23 | DF | | Muhammad Adib Mohd Azwi | 28.03.2007 | 18 |
| 24 | DF | | Muhammad Afif Imran Yusmadi | 12.04.2006 | 19 |
| 25 | MF | | Kartikeyan T. M. Valluvan | 15.04.2005 | 20 |
Currently plays in theYouth Cup tournament for2025–26.
| No | Pos | Nat | Names | D.O.B | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | FW | | Loga Kanan Ananthan | 06.12.2007 | 18 |
| 27 | MF | | Muhammad Azri Hanif Noor | 19.11.2007 | 18 |
| 28 | DF | | Aliff Fahmi Efendi | 17.12.2007 | 18 |
| 29 | DF | | Aswan Adi | 13.12.2007 | 18 |
| 30 | DF | | Muhammad Zakuan Zaidan | 04.05.2007 | 18 |
| 31 | GK | | Sanjeevan Harikrishnan | 16.06.2007 | 18 |
| 32 | DF | | Muhammad Darwish Iqram Abdul Rahim | 10.06.2007 | 18 |
| 33 | MF | | Ahmad Amar Shah Ahmad Zalman | 20.04.2007 | 18 |
| 34 | DF | | Fadlan Arman Harith Sazali | 20.01.2007 | 18 |
| 35 | DF | | Mohammad Aliff Iskandar Shahrul Azhar | 18.01.2007 | 18 |
| 36 | DF | | Muhammad Hazim Mohammad Ajlan | 20.07.2007 | 18 |
| 37 | FW | | Muhammad Danish Khalishah Mohd Hisham | 21.05.2007 | 18 |
| 38 | MF | | Mohammed Amjad Rasyadi Kamal | 06.12.2007 | 18 |
| 39 | MF | | Muhammad Afiq Haiqal Mohd Al Hafiz | 25.09.2007 | 18 |
| 40 | DF | | Muhammad Iman Thaqif Mohd Nazri | 09.11.2007 | 18 |
| 41 | GK | | Muhammad Zamir Muhamad Zamri | 21.06.2007 | 18 |
| 42 | GK | | Muhammad Aiman Hafiz Dinoor Dilienoor | 10.01.2007 | 18 |
| 43 | FW | | Muhammad Ammar Haziq Mohd Alif Azilan | 27.05.2007 | 18 |
| 44 | FW | | Muhammad Haziq Izani | 15.04.2007 | 18 |
| 45 | MF | | Muhammad Iskandar Aznan | 18.12.2007 | 18 |
| 46 | FW | | Muhammad Farish Hafiy Muhammad Azli | 06.08.2007 | 18 |
| 47 | MF | | Zafri Haiqal Zairin | 22.03.2007 | 18 |
| 48 | FW | | Syairil Aswad Saifullizan | 28.04.2007 | 18 |
| 49 | FW | | Farish Haiqal Rosman | 26.03.2007 | 18 |
| 50 | FW | | Muhammad Danny Muqriz Jummain | 22.12.2007 | 18 |
| Position | Staff |
|---|---|
| Chairman | YAB Dato' Seri Utama Haji Aminuddin Harun |
| Advisory board | YB Dato' Mohd Zafir Ibrahim |
| YB Dato’ Hj Mohd Khidir Bin Majid | |
| YB Dato' Hj Mustapha Nagoor | |
| YBhg Dato' Masri Haji Razali | |
| Director | Abd Razak Mohd Idrus |
| Chief executive officer | Faliq Firdaus |
| Chief operating officer | Firdaus Bhari |
| Team admin & special project | Muhammad Zulkhairi Shamsudin |
| Finance & HR | Rizal Jaafar |
| Media | Ahmad Maaroff Baharuddin |
Source:[48]
| Position | Staff |
|---|---|
| Team manager | Abd Razak Mohd Idrus |
| Assistant manager | Hamdan Othman |
| Head coach | Nidzam Jamil |
| Assistant head coach | Rajan Koran |
| Assistant coach | Irfan Fadzil Idrus |
| Muhammad Khairul Ismail | |
| Goalkeeper coach | Megat Amir Faisal |
| Fitness coach | Norman Baharom |
| Team analyst | Muhammad Aiman Danial Mat Aris |
| Team doctor | Dr. Rozaiman Ebrahim |
| Physiotherapist | Mohamad Syaiful Sabtu |
| Ahmad Faisal Miswan | |
| Team coordinator | Azri Raffi |
| Security officer | Sohaimi Hasim |
| Masseur | Zahari Mazlan |
| Kitman | Jefri Jaafar |
| Sharizal Mat Sah |
Source:[49]
| Position | Staff |
|---|---|
| Team Manager | Kamaruddin Bin Ibrahim |
| Head coach | Norhafiz Zamani Bin Misbah |
| Assistant head coach | Shahurain Abu Samah |
| Goalkeeper coach | Abd Jalil Bin Man |
| Fitness coach | Khairal Afiq Bin Jamal Abd Haziq |
| Physiotherapist | Muhammad Aim Fazli Bin Abdul Rahim |
| Team admin | Muhammad Shazmin Bin Mustapha |
| Team administrator | Mohamad Yusof Bin Amdan |
| Kitman | Muhamad Firdaus Bin Kamaruzli |
| Muhammad Razzman Bin Ridzuan |
Source:[50]
| Position | Staff |
|---|---|
| Team manager | Kalidasana/l Sinuam @ Sinniah |
| Head coach | Azmi Bin Mohamed |
| Assistant head coach | Hamdan Bin Mohamad |
| Assistant coach | Noorhisham Bin Kamarudin |
| Goalkeeper coach | Amirhafiz Bin Ahmad Dahalan |
| Fitness coach | Masmal Hadi Bin Shukor |
| Physiotherapist | Muhamad Fariz Bin Rosli |
| Team admin | Che Muhammad Alif Taqiyuddin |
| Kitman | Bakhtiar Affendy Bin Mokhtar |
Source:[51]
List of Negeri Sembilan FC (NSFC) coaches/managers.
| Tenure | Coach | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| 1981–1982 | Tony Chia | |
| 1983–1984 | Zainuddin Hussein | |
| 1985–1986 | Tony Chia[c] | |
| 1987 |  Manilton Santos | |
| Tony Chia[d] | ||
| 1988–1989 | Zainuddin Hussein | |
| 1989 | M. Kuppan[e] | |
| 1990–1991 | Ruslan Yaakob | Champions of1991 Liga Semi-Pro 2 |
| 1992–1993 |  Josef Herel | |
| 1994–1998 | M. Karathu | |
| 1999 | Irfan Bakti Abu Salim | |
| 2000–2002 | Mohd Zaki Sheikh Ahmad | |
| 2003–2006 | K. Devan | Champions of2003 FA Cup |
| Champions of2005–06 Super League | ||
| 2007–2011 | Wan Jamak Wan Hassan | Champions of2009 Malaysia Cup |
| Champions of2010 FA Cup | ||
| 2011–2012 | Azraai Khor[f] | Champions of2011 Malaysia Cup |
| Champions of2012 Charity Shield | ||
| 2013 |  Divaldo Alves | |
| Ridzuan Abu Shah[g] | ||
| 2014 |  V. Sundramoorthy | |
| 2015 | K. Devan[h] | |
| 2016 |  Gary Michael Phillips | |
| 2017 | Asri Ninggal | |
| 2018 |  Jörg Steinebrunner | |
| Azraai Khor[i] | ||
| Mário Lemos[j] | ||
| 2019 | Mat Zan Mat Aris | |
| 2020 | Sazali Saidon | |
| 2021–2023 | K. Devan[k] | Champions of2021 Premier League |
| 2024 | Azzmi Aziz | |
| 2024–2025 | K. Nanthakumar[l] | |
| 2025–present | Nidzam Jamil |
List of Negeri Sembilan FC sponsors for2025–26 seasons.
| Sponsor | Year | Reg. | Name | Fee | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kit sponsor | 2025–present |  | Warrix | RM1.7 million | 2-year deal (2025–2027) |
| Main sponsor | 2012–present |  | Matrix Concept | — | Extended deal (2025–2026) |
| 2019–present | | Negeri Roadstone | — | Extended deal (2025–2026) | |
| 2024–present | | MBI Negeri Sembilan | — | Extended deal (2025–2026) | |
| Right sleeve sponsor | 2024–present | | Seremban Engineering Berhad | — | Extended deal (2025–2026) |
| Left sleeve sponsor | 2021–present | | Gemencheh Granite | — | Extended deal (2025–2026) |
| Back sponsor | 2024–present | | NSFC Sport Physio Centre | — | Extended deal (2025–2026) |
| 2024–present | | IRC Negeri Sembilan | — | Extended deal (2025–2026) |
Warrix is aThai sportswear manufacturer established in 2013, best known for supplying kits to theThailand national football team since 2017 and several prominent Southeast Asian clubs. The brand emphasizes performance innovation with advanced fabrics and has grown into a leading name in the regional football scene. In 2025,Warrix signed a two-year deal worth RM 1.7 million to become the official kit sponsor of Negeri Sembilan FC, covering the senior team as well as the U‑20 and U‑18 squads for the2025–26 and2026–27 seasons.[57][58]
Negeri Sembilan FC is backed by key sponsors includingMatrix Concepts Holdings Berhad, a prominent Malaysian property developer; MBI Negeri Sembilan, the state’s municipal investment body; and Negeri Roadstone Sdn. Bhd., a supplier, infrastructure and construction company.Matrix Concepts has been the club’s main sponsor since 2012, while MBI Negeri Sembilan joined in 2024. Negeri Roadstone, initially a sleeve/shoulder sponsor in 2019 until 2023, became a main sponsor in 2024.[59][60]
Seremban Engineering Berhad, a local engineering and fabrication firm, and Gemencheh Granite Sdn. Bhd., a quarry and construction materials provider, continue as sleeve sponsors of Negeri Sembilan FC. Gemencheh Granite, which has supported the club since 2021, retains its place on the left sleeve, while Seremban Engineering, joining in 2024, remains on the right.[61][62]
NSFC Sport Physio Centre and IRC Negeri Sembilan, a regional rehabilitation and wellness provider, continue as back sponsors of Negeri Sembilan FC. Introduced during the2024–25 season, back sponsorship marked a new addition to the club’s kit branding, with both organisations becoming the first to appear in that position.[63]
| Years | Sponsors/Partners | Business types | Contributions | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–present | Matrix Concept | Holding company | Advertising on kit | Until May 2026 |
| 2019–present | Negeri Roadstone | Quarry | Advertising on kit | |
| Kapten Gym | Gym centre | Gym facility | ||
| 2020, 2024–present | ATF Sport Taping | Sports | Provide sports equipment | |
| 2021–present | Gemencheh Granite | Quarry | Advertising on kit | |
| 2022, 2024–present | IRC Negeri Sembilan | Sport facility | Advertising on kit | |
| 2023–present | ABSTRAX | Clothing | Undisclosed | |
| UH Medical Solutions | Medical | Medical facility | ||
| KR Tour & Travel | Travel agency | Transportation | ||
| One XOX | Telco | Advertising | ||
| 2024–present | Cobra Gym | Gym centre | Gym facility for U-23 | |
| Seremban Engineering Berhad | Industrial engineering | Advertising on kit | ||
| MBI Negeri Sembilan | State council | Advertising on kit | ||
| NSFC Sport Physio Centre by PhysioDoc | Physio centre | Advertising on kit | ||
| Tuah Hartamas Development | Real estate | Undisclosed | ||
| Proviton STR | Supplement | Undisclosed | ||
| Total Protection | Insurance agency | Provide insurance | ||
| Klana Resort Seremban | Resort | Undisclosed | ||
| Jantzen | Beverage | Provide drink | ||
| 2025–present | Oh! Media | Media | Media partner | |
| 2025–present | Warrix | Sportswear | Kit sponsor | Until May 2027 |
Negeri Sembilan has used several names throughout its 100-year history.
| Years | Duration | Name | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1921–2005 | 84 years | Negeri Sembilan | |
| 2005–2008 | 3 years | Negeri Sembilan Naza | |
| 2009–2014 | 6 years | Negeri Sembilan | |
| 2015 | 1 year | Negeri Sembilan Matrix | [33] |
| 2016–2020 | 5 years | Negeri Sembilan | |
| 2020–present | Current name | Negeri Sembilan F.C. | [64] |
In tournaments the Negeri Sembilan Football Association only used Negeri Sembilan or Negri Sembilan as the team name.Negeri Sembilan is the name of one of the states in Malaysia, and the Negeri Sembilan Football Association is the governing body of football, founded to represent the state. The team used it from 1923 through 2004 before it was rebranded in 2005.
Negeri Sembilan was rebranded in 2005. The team, sponsored by a motor company from Malaysia namedNaza, started in 2005. This has caused Negeri Sembilan to be given a new name: Negeri Sembilan Naza, or simply NS Naza, to represent the name of the sponsoring company.
In 2009, Naza withdrew from sponsoring the Negeri Sembilan football team. The team later cancelled the name Negeri Sembilan Naza and changed it back to Negeri Sembilan for the2009 league season. They have used it until season 2014.
On 6 December 2014 the president of the Negeri Sembilan Football Association (PBNS) announced the team's new branding by changing it to Negeri Sembilan Matrix, or simply NS Matrix. With a larger amount of sponsorship fromMatrix Concepts Holdings Berhad and a bigger investment for the team, they had a greater vision and mission to carry out. Unfortunately, on 25 August 2015, NS Matrix was disbanded for not meeting the expectations set by PBNS.[65]
Due to the disbandment of NS Matrix in the previous year, the team used the Negeri Sembilan name again starting in 2016. The team used it for 5 years until 2020, when they started using the new name because they had registered as a private football club.[66]
To achieve the targeted standards and the campaign implemented by theFootball Association of Malaysia (FAM), the Negeri Sembilan team has privatised their team to become a football club. Previously operating as a football association, the team has started a new chapter with the privatisation of their football team.[67]
Negeri Sembilan previously used the crest of theNegeri Sembilan Football Association (PBNS). After beingprivatised in 2020, Negeri Sembilan FC started using the new crest. The competition was won by Azral Ramlay.[68]
Rice Stalks: The main crest displays nine white rice stalks tied with red rope into one in the middle, symbolising the nine states in the old Negeri Sembilan:[69]Jelai,Jelebu,Johol,Kelang (now part of Selangor),Naning (now part of Malacca),Rembau,Segamat-Pasir Besar,Sungei Ujong, andUlu Pahang. Moreover, it is designed to resemble the crest on thestate's coat of arms, which is theChanggai Puteri fronted by asword andscabbard.
Circle: The basic shape, which is a golden yellow circle in the royal color, symbolises the strong unity between the team, players, supporters, and the people ofNegeri Sembilan under the auspices ofD.Y.M.M. Yang Di-Pertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus.
Escutcheon: The escutcheon of the arms is depicted as anold Frenchshield outlined in black. The three basic colours of Negeri Sembilan symbolise all the people, players, and supporters coming together to protect their team, along with the lyrics of the Negeri Sembilan song, "Musuhnya Habis Binasa" (English: "His enemies perished").
Yellow, black and red: Negeri Sembilan uses three colours from the state flag as its official colours. The colours have been used on the crest and team kits since its establishment. Based on the flag, the yellow represents theYang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, the black symbolises the fourundangs (traditional chiefs), and the red denotes the citizens of the state. However, in the context of the football, these three colours have their own meaning: yellow represents the team, black symbolises the players, and red denotes the supporters.[70]
Kits: Red as the dominant colour is used for the home kit, while for the away kit the dominant colour is yellow, with the addition of some red and black. As for the third kit, there are several dominant colour variations, such as white, blue, and black.
Negeri Sembilan has a big fanbase in every corner ofNegeri Sembilan. It is no exception that there are fans from abroad who support and follow the progress of the Negeri Sembilan team. Negeri Sembilan fans have gone through a period of highs and lows with the team when they were often relegated and promoted. The loyalty of the fans was tested when the team was relegated to the 2nd-tier league and had a disappointing season, but that paid off when the team made it to the top flight and managed to win several trophies. In2011, Negeri Sembilan once set a record for the average number of supporters attending, which was around 20,000 and above, from the start of theMalaysia Cup campaign until the final round againstTerengganu. In the semi-final againstT-Team, more than 40,000[m] fans filled theParoi Stadium.[71]
Like other teams, Negeri Sembilan has several chants that are chanted by fans. The most popular chant is "Hobin jang hobin" (English:"Strike lad strike"), which is a trademark of Negeri Sembilan. Others include "Ini Paroi jangan main" (English: "This is Paroi don't underestimate"), "Akan berkati sekalian yang setia" (English: "Will bless all the devotees"), "Musuhnya habis binasa," (English:"His enemies perished"), "Buffalo souljah". In addition, there are some mainstream songs that are made by popular Malaysian singers, including "Hobin Jang Hobin" and "Lagu Bola".[72]
There is a very popular chant created by the Ultras Nogori. The chant is called "Sehati Sejiwa" and has been used by mostultras in Malaysia until it was brought to the international level to be used byUltras Malaya. The lyrics of the chant are as follows:
"Kami turun ke stadium sehati sejiwa
Kami turun ke stadium sehati sejiwa
Ne..ge..ri
Ne..ge..ri
Sehati sejiwa"
There are several fan clubs that have been established since the early 2000s.[73]
In the southern part of the country, there is a three-way rivalry between Negeri Sembilan,Melaka (currentlyMelaka FC), andJohor Darul Ta'zim; they fight to be the best club representingthe Southern Region of Malaysia.
The Naning Derby refers to the football rivalry between Negeri Sembilan FC andMelaka FC, two neighbouring teams from the historicalNaning region along the Negeri Sembilan–Melaka border. Named after the former district ofNaning, which once had political ties toNegeri Sembilan before becoming part ofMalacca, the derby carries a sense of regional pride and local identity. Although not as high-profile as some rivalries, matches between Negeri Sembilan andMelaka are often intense and emotionally charged due to proximity, fan interactions, and state pride.
Meetings between the two clubs—especially when both compete in the same division—often draw strong local interest, with fixtures atSTAR andHang Jebat Stadium attracting passionate home crowds. The Naning Derby is a symbol of southern central rivalry, and despite fluctuations in form and league status over the years, the fixture continues to hold significance among fans of both sides. The rivalry is set to reignite in the2025–26 Malaysia Super League season, as both teams return to the top flight.[74]
The Southern Derby is a football rivalry between Negeri Sembilan FC andJohor Darul Ta'zim FC (JDT), representing two neighboringsouthern states ofPeninsular Malaysia. Though the rivalry dates back to earlier decades, it gained renewed intensity after JDT's transformation into a football powerhouse in 2013. Negeri Sembilan, known for their proud football tradition, often play the role of spirited challengers in these matchups. Despite JDT’s dominance in recent years, matches between the two sides remain fiercely contested due to geographical proximity, historical encounters, and the pride of representingsouthern Malaysia.
The derby is known for its passionate fanbases, with stadiums in bothParoi andIskandar Puteri drawing large crowds whenever the teams meet. Beyond the scorelines, the Southern Derby symbolizes regional identity and football heritage, with fans often engaging in vibrant displays, chants, and social media banter. While JDT have maintained a strong upper hand in recent clashes, Negeri Sembilan’s determination to upset the giants adds drama and unpredictability to this southern rivalry.[75]
Negeri Sembilan has used severalfootball fields andstadiums as theirhome ground.
| # | Stadium | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seremban Municipal Council Field (Padang Stesyen) | 1940s–1982 |
| 2 | Kuala Pilah Stadium (interim) | 1982 |
| 3 | Seremban Municipal Council Stadium (Padang Stesyen) | 1982–1992 |
| 4 | Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium | 1992–present |
Around the 1940s, Negeri Sembilan started playing at Seremban Municipal Council Field (Malay:Padang Majlis Perbandaran Seremban) since it was built by the British Resident of Negeri Sembilan,John Vincent Cowgill. Seremban Municipal Council Field, better known as Padang Stesyen (English: Station Field) because it was located next to theSeremban railway station, has a sweet history for Negeri Sembilan since it was the first venue where theHMS Malaya Cup was lifted by the team. In 1960 it was upgraded by building 500 seats. In 1973, Padang Stesyen was upgraded to be used for theField Hockey World Cup. The seats were increased to 5,000.
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Kuala Pilah Mini Stadium, or Kuala Pilah Stadium, was used as the temporary home ground of Negeri Sembilan in 1982. The stadium located inKuala Pilah was used because Padang Stesyen was being upgraded at that time.
In 1982, Padang Stesyen was upgraded as Seremban was being granted city status. This caused the name of the field to be changed to Seremban Municipal Council Stadium (Malay:Stadium Majlis Perbandaran Seremban). The Negeri Sembilan team reused this field as their home ground until 1992, when that was the last year the team used the stadium, and it became the starting point for the revival of the Negeri Sembilan team. This iconic stadium was later demolished to make way for the development ofSeremban and construction of a shopping centre in 1993.
TheTuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium (STAR) (Malay:Stadium Tuanku Abdul Rahman) is named in honour ofTuanku Abdul Rahman ibni Almarhum Tuanku Muhammad, the eighthYamtuan Besar ofSeri Menanti, the second Yamtuan Besar of modern-day Negeri Sembilan, and the firstYang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia. In 2004, the capacity of the stadium had been upgraded to 45,000 for the hosting of the2004 Sukma Games. In 2025, seats were installed in the stands, and the stadium’s capacity was reduced to 25,550 to ensure greater comfort for the fans attending the matches.
| Type | Competition | Titles | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | Malaysia Super League | 1 | 2005–06 |
| Semi-Pro League 2 /Premier League | 2 | 1991,2021 | |
| Malaysia Cup | 3 | 1948,2009,2011 | |
| Malaysia FA Cup | 2 | 2003,2010 | |
| Malaysia Charity Cup | 1 | 2012 |
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1st or Champions 2nd or Runner-up 3rd place Promotion Relegation
| Category | Coach | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Most titles | K. Devan | 3 titles |
| Most league wins | K. Devan | 88 wins |
| Most league points | K. Devan | 310 points |
| Most league matches | K. Devan | 178 matches |
| Most league wins in a single season | M. Karathu | 17 wins (1996) |
| Most league points in a single season | M. Karathu | 57 points (1996) |
| Most loyal | K. Devan | 8 years of service |
| Category | Player | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Most titles | Zaquan Adha | 5 titles |
| Idris Abdul Karim | ||
| Abdul Halim Zainal | ||
| Kaharuddin Rahman | ||
| Most appearances | Ching Hong Aik | 260 appearances[n] |
| Most goals | Zaquan Adha | 72 goals |
| Most loyal | Ching Hong Aik | 17 years of service |
Negeri Sembilan's head-to-head records against other clubs sinceMalaysia Super League andMalaysia Premier League introduced in 2004.
| Clubs | Win | Draw | Loss | Ms | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armed Forces | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 33.33% |
| DPMM | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 50% |
| Felda United | 4 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 26.67% |
| Johor Darul Ta'zim | 11 | 6 | 16 | 33 | 33.33% |
| Kedah DA | 10 | 8 | 16 | 34 | 29.41% |
| Kelantan | 15 | 7 | 10 | 32 | 46.88% |
| Kelantan TRW | 5 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 50% |
| KL City | 8 | 10 | 9 | 27 | 29.63% |
| Kuching City | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 14.29% |
| Melaka United | 10 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 50% |
| Sri Pahang | 8 | 7 | 16 | 31 | 25.81% |
| PDRM | 13 | 6 | 5 | 24 | 54.17 |
| Penang | 13 | 8 | 11 | 32 | 40.63% |
| Perak | 11 | 6 | 13 | 30 | 36.67% |
| Perlis | 13 | 4 | 7 | 24 | 54.17% |
| Sabah | 7 | 7 | 11 | 25 | 28% |
| Sarawak | 15 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 78.95% |
| Sarawak United | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 57.14% |
| Selangor | 9 | 8 | 20 | 37 | 24.32% |
| Terengganu | 17 | 14 | 25 | 56 | 30.36% |
| Season | Competition | Round | Club | Home | Away | Agg/Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | AFC Cup | Group stage (Group E) |  Island FC | 6–0 | 0–1 | 3rd out of 4 |
 East Bengal | 2–1 | 2–4 | ||||
| Geylang United | 0–1 | 1–2 | ||||
| 2007 | AFC Cup | Group stage (Group D) |  Hoa Phat Hanoi | 0–0 | 0–0 | 2nd out of 4[o] |
| Victory SC | 1–1 | 2–2 | ||||
 Sun Hei | 1–0 | 0–2 | ||||
| 2010 | AFC Cup | Withdrew[p] | ||||
| Leagues | Seasons | Players | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia Super League | 2012 |  Jean-Emmanuel Effa Owona | 15 |
| Malaysia Premier League | 2015 |  Francis Doe | 17 |
| Seasons | League | All competitions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Players | Goals | Players | Goals | |
| 2004 | Shahrin Abdul Majid | 11 | Efendi Abdul Malek | 12 |
| 2005 | Christian Bekamenga | 16 | Christian Bekamenga | 21 |
| 2005–06 | Christian Bekamenga | 8 | Christian Bekamenga | 19 |
| 2006–07 |  Frederico Dos Santos | 9 | Frederico Dos Santos | 13 |
| 2007–08 | Zaquan Adha | 11 | Zaquan Adha | 14 |
| 2009 | Zaquan Adha | 11 | Zaquan Adha | 23 |
| 2010 | Zaquan Adha | 8 | Zaquan Adha | 14 |
| 2011 | Mohd Firdaus Azizul | 7 | Hairuddin Omar | 11 |
| 2012 | Jean-Emmanuel Effa Owona | 15 | Jean-Emmanuel Effa Owona | 23 |
| 2013 | Shahurain Abu Samah | 2 | Fábio Leandro Barbosa | 6 |
| Rashid Mahmud | ||||
| Nazrin Nawi | ||||
| 2014 |  Kim Jin-yong | 8 | Kim Jin-yong | 8 |
| 2015 | Francis Doe | 17 | Francis Doe | 19 |
| 2016 | Andrew Nabbout | 8 | Andrew Nabbout | 9 |
| 2017 |  Bruno Suzuki | 11 | Bruno Suzuki | 13 |
| 2018 |  Nicolás Vélez | 8 | Flávio Júnior | 10 |
| Flávio Júnior | ||||
| 2019 | José Almir Barros Neto | 8 | Igor Luiz | 12 |
| 2020 | Igor Luiz | 5 | Igor Luiz | 5 |
| 2021 | Alain Akono | 9 | Alain Akono | 9 |
| 2022 | Gustavo | 11 | Gustavo | 11 |
| 2023 | Shahrel Fikri | 6 | Shahrel Fikri | 7 |
| Casagrande | ||||
| 2024–25 |  Jacque Faye | 5 | Selvan Anbualagan | 6 |
| 2025–26 |  Jovan Motika | 4 | Jovan Motika | 6 |
For the2025–26 Malaysia Super League season, theMalaysian Football League (MFL) introduced a revised foreign player quota. Each team is allowed to register up to 15 foreign players, but only six can be used in a matchday squad. This includes four world (open) category players, one from anAFC (Asia) member country, and one from anASEAN (Southeast Asia) country, with an additional three foreign player allowed on the bench.[122]
List of NSFC foreign player for 2025–26 season;
| Year | Name | Nat | Age | Position | From | Fee | Quota |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–present | Jovan Motika | | 26 | LW/RW/SS | Kuala Lumpur City | Free | World |
| 2025–present | Alex Agyarkwa |  | 24 | CM/AM/DM | Selangor | Loan | |
| 2025–present | Joseph Esso | | 28 | CF/SS | Dreams FC | Free | |
| 2025–present | Luis Enrique Nsue |  | 27 | CB/RB/LB | COD Meknès | Free | |
| 2024–present | Takumi Sasaki | | 27 | AM/CM/LW | Ehime FC | Free | Asia |
| 2024–present | An Sang-su | | 25 | CM/DM/RB | Unattached | ||
| 2025–present | Mio Tsuneyasu | | 23 | RW/LW/AM | Gainare Tottori | Loan | |
| 2025–present | Filip Andersen |  | 22 | CB/LB | Loyola | Free | |
| 2025–present | Wai Linn Aung |  | 26 | DM/CM | Yangon United | Free | ASEAN |
This list shows the top contributing countries by the number of foreign players who have played for the club.
| Country | Flag | Total | FW | MF | DF | GK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | — |
| Australia | | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Argentina | | 7 | 5 | 2 | — | — |
| Nigeria |  | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Slovakia | | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — |
| Cameroon | | 5 | 4 | — | 1 | — |
| South Korea | | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | — |
| Japan | | 4 | 1 | 3 | — | — |
| Spain |  | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| France |  | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | — |
| Liberia | | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | — |
| Ghana | | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — |
| Singapore | | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| England |  | 3[q] | — | 3 | — | — |
| Croatia |  | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Czech Republic |  | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Togo |  | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Yugoslavia |  | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Myanmar | | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Philippines |  | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Sierra Leone |  | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Thailand | | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Angola | | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Kenya |  | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Laos |  | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Russia |  | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Saint Vincent |  | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| South Africa |  | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Gabon |  | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
| Haiti |  | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
| Italy |  | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
| Netherland |  | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
| Palestine |  | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
| Senegal | | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
| USA |  | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
| Zambia |  | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
| Equartorial Guinea | | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
| Latvia |  | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
| Mongolia | | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
| Serbia |  | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
| Switzerland |  | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
| Total | 115 | 58 | 36 | 20 | 1 | |
The NSFC–UiTM collaboration involves sharing information, expertise, and solution methods in football for the purpose of facilitating work and research processes. This collaboration also emphasises the importance of learning in the field of sports science to improve the quality of training, nutrition, and treatment of Negeri Sembilan players.[123]
Kolej Yayasan Negeri Sembilan (KYNS) and Negeri Sembilan Football Club signed a Memorandum of Understanding that aims to promote the development of local talent, in addition to providing training and education programmes to players.[124]
NSFC collaborated with Maxim Events to organise a grassroots football tournament, the Suparimau League, for the under-8, 10, 12, 14, and 16 age groups. It is run by Maxim Events, which is recognized byFAM as the official grassroots development league.[125]
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