Career
Azlan began his career with Perak as a youth player in 2004. He helped Perak reach the 2007 Malaysia Cup final, which they lost to Kedah FA, 3-0. He made his senior international debut against New Zealand on 23 February 2006.
He was also part of Malaysia"s Under-20 team at the AFC Youth Championship 2004, where he scored one goal in the tournament.
He joined Kelantan FA for the 2009 season which ended prematurely due to a severe injury when he ruptured his anterior cruciate ligaments. After being released by Kelantan, Azlan was signed by Kuala Lumpur as a free agent halfway through the 2010 season.
He agreed to join PKNS Football Club for the 2012 Malaysia Super League.