Namat Abdullah
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Namat•Abdullah |
| Used name | Namat•Abdullah |
| Born | 30 March 1946 in Butterworth, Pulau Pinang (MAS) |
| Died | 17 December 2020 in Kamunting, Perak (MAS) |
| Affiliations | Penang 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
- Brother of Shahar-ud-Din Abdullah
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Asian Games (0–0–1 1974 Tehran FBL bronze)