Samir Nazri (born 2 April 1989) is a Malaysian footballer who plays as a right back or a midfielder for Apanama FC.
Samir Nazri (born 2 April 1989) is a Malaysian footballer who plays as a right back or a midfielder for Apanama FC.

Career

He is currently a regular starter for the Malaysian national football team and has been hailed as South East Asia’s brightest talent by Asian football pundits and journalists. Mahali is well known for his forward forays and dangerous crossing. The fullback also has a keen eye for goal and the spectacular. One of the highlights of his international career was in 2009, when he played twice against Manchester United during United’s pre season tour of the Far East.

International career

In November 2010, Mahali was called up to the Malaysia national squad by coach K. Rajagopal for the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup. The young right-back scored his first international goal in that tournament against Laos during the final group game and subsequently went on to help Malaysia win the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup title for the first time in their history.
Mahali has been call up for 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup. Mahali scores a goal against Indonesia in the third match. Mahali fails to help Malaysia progress to final after losing to Thailand on the semi-final but show excellence performances on the tournament.