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|fullname = Isaac Arif bin Zainol | |fullname = Isaac Arif bin Zainol | ||
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|manageryears1 = 2023 | |manageryears1 = 2023 | ||
|managerclubs1 = [[Seragaan United]] (Head of Youth) | |managerclubs1 = [[Seragaan United]] (Head of Youth) | ||
|manageryears2 = 2023– | |||
|managerclubs2 = [[Seragaan United]] | |||
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{{Person Profile | |||
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|post = [[State Representative of Greater Seragaan]] | |||
|Assumed Office = | |||
|date = 16 May 2020 – 28 August 2022 | |||
|head of state = President | |||
|monarch = [[Xi Bing Jin]] | |||
|head of Government = | |||
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|dob = 1963 | |||
|place = [[Daas]], [[Daau]] | |||
|party = [[People's Movement Party]] | |||
|profession = Footballer | |||
|university = [[Tambi Lele School]], [[Seragaan]] | |||
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'''Isaac Zainol''' is a football manager currently working as | '''Isaac Zainol''' is a football manager currently working as manager at [[Seragaan United]]. | ||
A former Dauian politician who once served as the State Representative of Greater Seragaan. And a former member of the People's Movement Party, he represented District II of Seragaan before becoming state representative. Isaac also served as the President of the Daau Football Association before stepping down due to media backlash and personal issues. Isaac has now taken on the role of grassroots coaching as he returns to his hometown club Seragaan United as the Under-21's manager and head of youth. | A former Dauian politician who once served as the State Representative of Greater Seragaan. And a former member of the People's Movement Party, he represented District II of Seragaan before becoming state representative. Isaac also served as the President of the Daau Football Association before stepping down due to media backlash and personal issues. Isaac has now taken on the role of grassroots coaching as he returns to his hometown club Seragaan United as the Under-21's manager and head of youth. | ||
==Football career == | ==Football career== | ||
=== Playing career === | === Playing career=== | ||
Growing up in Mataba, Isaac played football with Valestir Tigers academy and soon became a professional player in the Matabese Division and played with the senior team, amassing over 100 caps for the senior side whilst playing as a defender for the senior side. His time with Valestir would not last long as after 5 seasons Isaac left the club for Sultan FC. During his time with the Kings, Isaac was mainly deployed as an attacking midfielder, arriving late to the box in an attempt to get a shot on goal or even assist his teammates. He was described as the most creative player on the pitch as he could "create chances out of nothing" due to his quick feet and agile body, he managed 5 goals in his first season with the club and was named player of the season in the Matabese Super Division. His career continued with the Kings before departing again due to the club's relegation in 1991 due to financial issues. He would continue his career with Pahmer United but only stayed for a short 3 years, making 51 appearances and scoring 19 due him being positioned as a more defensive midfielder. In his final years Isaac moved back to Daau and played with amateur side [[Seragaan United]] in the Dauian Lower League where he continued playing as a "Power Forward" and scored a career high of 100 goals for the club. Isaac retired at the age of 43, being listed in the Dauian football hall of fame for his insane goalscoring runs and the amount of wonder goals he had scored in Mataba and Daau. He would be nicknamed by generations after as the Father of Dauian Strikers due to his track record. | Growing up in Mataba, Isaac played football with Valestir Tigers academy and soon became a professional player in the Matabese Division and played with the senior team, amassing over 100 caps for the senior side whilst playing as a defender for the senior side. His time with Valestir would not last long as after 5 seasons Isaac left the club for Sultan FC. During his time with the Kings, Isaac was mainly deployed as an attacking midfielder, arriving late to the box in an attempt to get a shot on goal or even assist his teammates. He was described as the most creative player on the pitch as he could "create chances out of nothing" due to his quick feet and agile body, he managed 5 goals in his first season with the club and was named player of the season in the Matabese Super Division. His career continued with the Kings before departing again due to the club's relegation in 1991 due to financial issues. He would continue his career with Pahmer United but only stayed for a short 3 years, making 51 appearances and scoring 19 due him being positioned as a more defensive midfielder. In his final years Isaac moved back to Daau and played with amateur side [[Seragaan United]] in the Dauian Lower League where he continued playing as a "Power Forward" and scored a career high of 100 goals for the club. Isaac retired at the age of 43, being listed in the Dauian football hall of fame for his insane goalscoring runs and the amount of wonder goals he had scored in Mataba and Daau. He would be nicknamed by generations after as the Father of Dauian Strikers due to his track record. | ||
=== Managerial career === | Known for his powerful right foot and his blasting free kicks, Isaac formed a dangerous strike partnership with Clover Fazri Madgndesh during his time in Seragaan United as they both allowed the Blades to be promoted from division to division due to their insane goalscoring spells and the way they linked up against opposition defenders. Their most famous game was during the Dauian Cup where they both scored 3 in a 7-0 hammering against the defending champions Seragaan Bola Sepak. During his 23 years of playing semi-professional football, Isaac never received an offer to go overseas despite him being described as a God in Daau. His legendary record of 8 goals in one game still stands strong till today. | ||
Isaac returned to football on June 17th 2023, 2 months after his resignation at the Daau Football Association as the Head of Youth and DNTP Under-21s Squad Manager for his former club, [[Seragaan United]] following his success in obtaining an AEFA B License for coaching. | |||
===Managerial career=== | |||
Isaac returned to football on June 17th 2023, 2 months after his resignation at the Daau Football Association as the Head of Youth and DNTP Under-21s Squad Manager for his former club, [[Seragaan United]] following his success in obtaining an AEFA B License for coaching. He later stated that he is very grateful to have given the chance to return to football and will work hard to show his progress. He was soon promoted to become the manager of the club just 2 months into his new position due to the former manager resigning. | |||
==Political career== | ==Political career== | ||
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Zainol would be appointed as the president of the DAFA as his application was the only one deemed successful and his interest in football. Isaac would hire [[Markus Nielsen]] as the new manager as Simei Zuzu stepped down as Interim manager due to health issues. He would step down for a second time in his career due to media backlash regarding the nation's poor performance and workload catching up. He claimed that the resignment would mean he would take all responsibility for all mistakes made by the DAFA and thus resulting in poor performances. | Zainol would be appointed as the president of the DAFA as his application was the only one deemed successful and his interest in football. Isaac would hire [[Markus Nielsen]] as the new manager as Simei Zuzu stepped down as Interim manager due to health issues. He would step down for a second time in his career due to media backlash regarding the nation's poor performance and workload catching up. He claimed that the resignment would mean he would take all responsibility for all mistakes made by the DAFA and thus resulting in poor performances. | ||
==Controversy == | ==Controversy== | ||
Isaac was accused in 2020 for apparent corruption regarding Jurong West but was announced innocent as all claims were invalid. | Isaac was accused in 2020 for apparent corruption regarding Jurong West but was announced innocent as all claims were invalid. | ||
==Personal life == | |||
Isaac is married to actress Sohal Ariff and they have 3 children whilst Sohal is still pregnant with another one. Isaac is the father of current [[Belaov Treble]] striker [[Faris Isaac]], [[Mak Kau Hijau FC|MKHFC]] winger [[Hami Isaac]], and [[Tanjong Kutong Rangers|TKR]] striker [[Haziq Isaac]]. Haziq and Faris are both twins whilst Hami is the youngest of the trio. | |||
[[Category:Daau]] | [[Category:Daau]] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:31, 2 September 2023
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Isaac Arif bin Zainol | ||
| Year of birth | 1963 | ||
| Place of birth | Daas, Daau | ||
| Height | 1.73 | ||
| Playing position | Defender, Attacker | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Seragaan United (Head of Youth) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1983 | Valestir Tigers | ||
| Senior career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls)* |
| 1983–1988 | Valestir Tigers | 104 | (4) |
| 1988–1991 | Sultan FC | 63 | (52) |
| 1991–1993 | Pahmer United | 51 | (19) |
| 1995–2006 | Seragaan United | 153 | (100) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 2023 | Seragaan United (Head of Youth) | ||
| 2023– | Seragaan United | ||
| * Appearances (Goals) Player has received at least one call-up for any emboldened national teams | |||
| Isaac Zainol | |
| State Representative of Greater Seragaan | |
| ' | |
| 16 May 2020 – 28 August 2022 | |
| President | Xi Bing Jin |
| Born | 1963, Daas, Daau |
| Political Party | People's Movement Party |
| Profession | Footballer |
| Alma mater | Tambi Lele School, Seragaan |
Isaac Zainol is a football manager currently working as manager at Seragaan United.
A former Dauian politician who once served as the State Representative of Greater Seragaan. And a former member of the People's Movement Party, he represented District II of Seragaan before becoming state representative. Isaac also served as the President of the Daau Football Association before stepping down due to media backlash and personal issues. Isaac has now taken on the role of grassroots coaching as he returns to his hometown club Seragaan United as the Under-21's manager and head of youth.
Football career
Playing career
Growing up in Mataba, Isaac played football with Valestir Tigers academy and soon became a professional player in the Matabese Division and played with the senior team, amassing over 100 caps for the senior side whilst playing as a defender for the senior side. His time with Valestir would not last long as after 5 seasons Isaac left the club for Sultan FC. During his time with the Kings, Isaac was mainly deployed as an attacking midfielder, arriving late to the box in an attempt to get a shot on goal or even assist his teammates. He was described as the most creative player on the pitch as he could "create chances out of nothing" due to his quick feet and agile body, he managed 5 goals in his first season with the club and was named player of the season in the Matabese Super Division. His career continued with the Kings before departing again due to the club's relegation in 1991 due to financial issues. He would continue his career with Pahmer United but only stayed for a short 3 years, making 51 appearances and scoring 19 due him being positioned as a more defensive midfielder. In his final years Isaac moved back to Daau and played with amateur side Seragaan United in the Dauian Lower League where he continued playing as a "Power Forward" and scored a career high of 100 goals for the club. Isaac retired at the age of 43, being listed in the Dauian football hall of fame for his insane goalscoring runs and the amount of wonder goals he had scored in Mataba and Daau. He would be nicknamed by generations after as the Father of Dauian Strikers due to his track record.
Known for his powerful right foot and his blasting free kicks, Isaac formed a dangerous strike partnership with Clover Fazri Madgndesh during his time in Seragaan United as they both allowed the Blades to be promoted from division to division due to their insane goalscoring spells and the way they linked up against opposition defenders. Their most famous game was during the Dauian Cup where they both scored 3 in a 7-0 hammering against the defending champions Seragaan Bola Sepak. During his 23 years of playing semi-professional football, Isaac never received an offer to go overseas despite him being described as a God in Daau. His legendary record of 8 goals in one game still stands strong till today.
Managerial career
Isaac returned to football on June 17th 2023, 2 months after his resignation at the Daau Football Association as the Head of Youth and DNTP Under-21s Squad Manager for his former club, Seragaan United following his success in obtaining an AEFA B License for coaching. He later stated that he is very grateful to have given the chance to return to football and will work hard to show his progress. He was soon promoted to become the manager of the club just 2 months into his new position due to the former manager resigning.
Political career
State Representative of Greater Seragaan
Isaac was selected for the State Representative for PMP due to his outstanding leadership skills and an eccentric way of motiviating people. He would be officially elected on the 16th of May 2020 as the only ethnic Zyrkis person in the Daau People's National Assembly at the time. Isaac would lead Greater Seragaan into further heights as under him the railway stations were given a refurbishment to allow better experiences for passengers, Isaac also was the first to lobby for the banning of smoking and vaping in public and private areas during a National Assembly session, leading him to be nicknamed "The God of Clean Air" due to his harsh actions towards vapers and smokers.
Representing the Greater Seragaan state also allowed Isaac to attend grand openings, such as the famous grand opening of the Davinson Stadium in August 2021 as he was one of the major influencers in the course of its construction and planning.
Isaac stepped down on the 28th of August 2022 as he decided he would no longer run for his position and would spend time with his family following such a tiring period.
President of the Daau Football Association
Zainol would be appointed as the president of the DAFA as his application was the only one deemed successful and his interest in football. Isaac would hire Markus Nielsen as the new manager as Simei Zuzu stepped down as Interim manager due to health issues. He would step down for a second time in his career due to media backlash regarding the nation's poor performance and workload catching up. He claimed that the resignment would mean he would take all responsibility for all mistakes made by the DAFA and thus resulting in poor performances.
Controversy
Isaac was accused in 2020 for apparent corruption regarding Jurong West but was announced innocent as all claims were invalid.
Personal life
Isaac is married to actress Sohal Ariff and they have 3 children whilst Sohal is still pregnant with another one. Isaac is the father of current Belaov Treble striker Faris Isaac, MKHFC winger Hami Isaac, and TKR striker Haziq Isaac. Haziq and Faris are both twins whilst Hami is the youngest of the trio.
