Wan Kuzri
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Wan Kuzri bin Wan Kamal | ||
| Date of birth | August 9, 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Carbondale, Illinois, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
UM-Damansara (on loan from Negeri Sembilan) | ||
| Number | 10 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| St. Louis Scott Gallagher | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2024 | Akron Zips | 75 | (9) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022 | → Kaw Valley FC (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | → St. Charles (loan) | 23 | (4) |
| 2025–2026 | Akron City | 3 | (1) |
| 2026– | Negeri Sembilan | 0 | (0) |
| 2026– | → UM-Damansara (loan) | 3 | (3) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 10 February 2026 | |||
Wan Kuzri bin Wan Kamal (born 9 August 2002) is a professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Malaysia Super League club Negeri Sembilan, on loan from UM-Damansara United.
Early life and education
Kuzri was born and raised in the United States.[1] He is a native of Carbondale, Illinois.[2] As a youth player, Kuzri joined the St. Louis Scott Gallagher Academy.[3]
Kuzri attended the University of Akron.[4]
Career
Kuzri has been called up to represent Malaysia internationally at the youth level.[5][6] Kuzri has received comparisons to Croatia international Luka Modrić, Malaysia international Safiq Rahim and Germany international Toni Kroos.[7]
Club Career
St. Charles
On 1 May 2023, Wan Kuzri joined USL League Two club St. Charles on 3 months loan from Akron Zips.[8]
On 6 March 2024, Wan Kuzri joined St. Charles again from Akron Zips on 5 months loan deals before returning to the Akron Zips on 1 August 2024.
Akron City
On 1 July 2025, Wan Kuzri joined USL League Two club Akron City after leaving Akron Zips. He joined the club on permanent deals.
On 14 July 2025, Wan Kuzri scored his 1st goal for Akron City in 3-0 win against Toledo Villa in USL League Two.[9][10]
Negeri Sembilan
On 19 January 2026, Malaysia Super League club Negeri Sembilan announced the signing of new Malaysian Midfielder Wan Kuzri on the 2nd transfer window of Malaysia Super League. He joined Negeri Sembilan on permanent deal.[11][12]
UM Damansara United
On 21 January 2026, Wan Kuzri joined Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League club UM Damansara United on loan from Negeri Sembilan. Wan Kuzri joined the club to gain experience playing in Malaysia League.[13][14]
On 30 January 2026, Wan Kuzri made his team debut with UM-Damansara United in 1-1 draw against Malaysian University. He made his debut on 2nd half of the match as substitutes.[15]
Personal life
Kuzri is the younger brother of Wan Kuzain, a professional soccer player in the United States.[16][17] His older brother, Wan Ahmad Fayhsal, is a Malaysian politician.
External links
References
- ^ "A good first impression means a lot to U-19 hopeful Kuzri". thestar.com.my (Archived). 18 July 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-09-01.
- ^ "Wan Kuzri pula tempa nama bola sepak AS". bharian.com.my. 28 May 2017.
- ^ "Wan Kuzri gegar AS". hmetro.com.my. 28 May 2017.
- ^ "Kejayaan membanggakan, Wan Kuzri dipilih kesebelasan utama kedua terbaik". harimumalaya.com.my. 14 November 2022.
- ^ "Personal problems puts a stop to Wan Kuzri's AFF plans". thestar.com.my. 9 February 2022.
- ^ "Wan Kuzri wants to improve and be a leader at Malaysia U-19 despite initial struggles". goal.com.
- ^ "New Modric has much more to do before he can fit in". thestar.com.my. 21 August 2020.
- ^ "Wan Kuzri di landasan tepat untuk sarung jersi Harimau Muda". 22 May 2023.
- ^ "Gol Pertama Wan Kuzri Bersama Akron City Curi Tumpuan Peminat Malaysia". 14 July 2025.
- ^ "Gerakan Cantik Hasilkan Gol Sulung Wan Kuzri Bersama Akron City". 14 July 2025.
- ^ "Wan Kuzri Hampir Pasti Warnai Liga Malaysia". 18 January 2026.
- ^ "Negeri Sembilan tandatangani adik Wan Kuzain". 18 January 2026.
- ^ "Wan Kuzri 'singgah' dahulu di UM-Damansara?". 19 January 2026.
- ^ "Selamat Datang Ke UM-Damansara, Wan Kuzri". 20 January 2026.
- ^ "A debut for Wan Kuzri this evening". 30 January 2026.
- ^ "Wan Fayhsal's visit criticised by his and Wan Kuzri's own father". goal.com.
- ^ "Profil Wan Kuzri, Pemain Klub Amerika Serikat Incaran Timnas Malaysia". bolatimes.com. 7 February 2022.