Career
Zami played for Kelantan FA, Negeri Sembilan FA, Malacca FA, Johor Football Club, Selangor Public Bank and Proton Football Club. He began his career with Kelantan as a striker before he converted to a sweeper while playing at Negeri Sembilan. He retired from football following a long-term injury. Zami played for the Malaysia national football team at the 1997 South East Asian Games, where he scored a goal against the Philippines.
He also played for Malaysia national futsal team, and was in the squad that took part in the 1996 Fédération internationale de football association Futsal World Championship in Spain.