Eddy Helmi Bin Abdul Manan (born 8 December 1979 in

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) is a former

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n international

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who played as an

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. Eddy is one of longest serving player in the

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. On 18 December 2014, he signed a contract with

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.2015 Malaysia Super League Preview: Sime Darby
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International career

Eddy started representing the team in 2001. In 2002, Eddy received his first call-up for the Malaysia national team. He made his full international debut against

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. He played in the 2002 Asian Games with Malaysia U-23. He also played two

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with Malaysia in 2002 and 2007. He was also included in the

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squad, playing only one match, against China.

Honours

Club

Johor FC *

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: 2001

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Eddy Helmi Abdul Manan Statistics
1979 births Living people Malaysian people of Malay descent Malaysian footballers Malaysia international footballers 2007 AFC Asian Cup players People from Johor Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. players Negeri Sembilan FA players Sime Darby F.C. players Malaysia Super League players Association football midfielders Footballers at the 2002 Asian Games Asian Games competitors for Malaysia {{Malaysia-footy-bio-stub