In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Salleh is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Abdul Shukor. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Dato' Abdul Shukor bin SallehDSPNAMN (born 4 December 1948) is a Malaysian former professional footballer. He was a key midfieldplayer for the Malaysia national football team during the 1970s.[2] He was often called the "Mr.Cool" and "Malaysia Ardiles" of the Malaysian national team for the way he steered the Malaysian midfield with calm and composed way.[2] He won the Malaysian National Sportsman Award in 1977 for his contribution to the national team.[3][4] Furthermore, he was the second and the last football player after Mokhtar Dahari to be given that award.[4] He was inducted into the FIFA Century Club in May 2021.[5][6]
Career overview
Shukor Salleh was born in Tanjung Bungah, Penang in 1948.[7] He received his early education at Tanjung Bungah Malay School, before going to Tanjung Tokong English School.[8] He then completed his high school education at St. Xavier's Institution.[8]
Shukor Salleh made his debut as a player with the Penang state team at the age of 18 in 1966.[9] He went on to play for them until he was 37 in 1985.[9]
Shukor Salleh first played for the Malaysian national team in 1970 King's Cup.[10] He also played for the national B team from 1971 until 1972. He went on to play a total of 215 matches for Malaysia (including non 'A' matches).[11] 172 caps is against full national team.[12] He is the second most capped Malaysian player, behind Soh Chin Aun.[13]