PETALING JAYA: From promising prospect to first-team player – Omid Musawi’s rise through Selangor’s ranks is complete.
The 24-year-old is now ready to show his speed with the senior team in the Super League next month after earning promotion from the Under-23 squad.
Born in Afghanistan but raised in Holland, Musawi had been in the Red Giants’ youth squad since October last year.
“Since my transfer last year, from the very first moment I set foot in Selangor, I’ve felt a strong connection, and I immediately liked the club,” said Musawi.
“I started in the U-23 team, and now I’m proud to be part of the first team.
“The club is fantastic and professional, and I believe I can grow a lot here, not just as a footballer but as a person as well.”
Musawi began his football journey through the youth ranks of AGOVV Apeldoorn before joining the academy at FC Twente in 2011.
He played 31 matches with the Under-21 squad and went on to score 10 goals, while also making appearances for the club’s reserve team.
Musawi then continued his development at the youth set-ups of Vitesse and PEC Zwolle before transitioning to senior football when he flew to Australia and signed with Para Hills Knights, playing in the State League 1.
Then moving to Malaysia in 2024, Musawi was initially featured in Selangor’s Under-23 squad for the MFL Cup, making a notable impact with a strong performance which saw him training with the first team throughout last season.
Musawi made his international debut for Afghanistan on June 1, 2022, against Vietnam, and has since earned nine caps for his country.
Musawi comes as Selangor’s third foreign signing after the club announced the arrival of Brazilian firepower Chrigor Moraes and Thai international Picha Autra.
The Red Giants could be welcoming a fourth signing soon, as a deal with former Kedah and Chonburi forward Willian Lira looks to be confirmed.
