Background
Shakir was born in Kota Bharu, Kelantan.
Shakir was born in Kota Bharu, Kelantan.
He has an ability of long-range shots with power towards the goal post. His high work rate, timing of his tackles and stamina makes him one of the best Malaysian defensive midfielders. He is the eighth child of eleven siblings.
His interest in football existed only when he plays on the field around the village when he was a kid.
In 1998, he was chosen to represent Kelantan at MSSM Championship Football Under 12 Years. Shakir journey of life continues to shine when selected into the Sekolah Sukan Tengku Mahkota Ismail (SSTMI) (formerly known as Sekolah Sukan Bandar Penawar), Kota Tinggi.
Throughout those schools, Shakir has also represented Malaysia Sports School (combined schools sports) at the Nike Cup Under 15 Years in Bangkok in 2001 before continuing his studies from in Bukit Jalil Sports School (SSBJ) a year later. Shakir started his career with Kelantan President Cup Team in 2004 at the age of 18.
In 2005, he joins MPPJ Football Club for a season and then left the club cause of the financial problems.
After that, he signs a contract with MyTeam which competed in the Malaysia Super League in 2006. In 2009, the club was withdraw from Malaysia Super League cause of the financial problems. After seeing his potential to be a great midfielder, Kelantan"s coach Peter James Butler brought him into the team
He was officially joins Kelantan in 2010.
MPPJ Football Club In 2006, Shakir"s career continued, playing for the first time in the Malaysia Super League with MPPJ Football Club, a club based in Selangor. UPB MyTeam In 2007, he played for MyTeam for three seasons until the club disbanded late 2009.
Kelantan He return to his hometown and playing for Kelantan in 2010. Malaysian, Malaysia Super League and Malaysia Cup.
He also was called up by Malaysia coach, Datuk K. Rajagobal for friendly matches against Philippines and Singapore on June 2012.
Shakir has been call up for 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup.