Career
The Kuantan-born custodian, he is also known as Yan among teammates. He started his career as a football player with Pahang FA President"s Cup Team under-21 as the main Goalkeeper. He participated in the 2010 Sukma Games, representing Pahang state.
Khairul continued his development through Pahang FA feeder team, Shahzan Muda Football Club in the FAM League.
Yan was Dollah Salleh"s third choice goalkeeper in early 2013 season but injuries to Rosfaizul Azuar Ali and Mohd Nasril Nourdin in April saw the budding goalkeeper called into action. He has not looked back since as Dollah kept his faith in Yan.
Played a key role in the Elephants’ success in the M-League 2014 season. On 14 February, Khairul Azhan and midfield teammate Mohd Hafiz Kamal earned their first national call ups for Malaysia"s final 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification match against Yemen.
Khairul made his debut in the friendly game against Philippines on 1 March 2014.
Khairul received praises from the media and also his coach Ong Kim Swee, after his performances keeping a clean sheet in the 0-0 draw. Khairul however was unable to play against Yemen due to injuries sustained in the Philippines match. Club Pahang FA International Individual.
