Khairul Fahmi The Famous Malaysian Goalkeeper

Malaysian goalkeeper Khairul Fahmi Che Mat's scintillating performance in the AFF Suzuki Cup 2010 second final at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta ,Indonesia has amazed not only his family members but the whole nation as well.His father, Che Mat Hussain, 58, said the family he was proud of Khairul Fahmi, who was affectionately known as Pak Su, as he had made a worthwhile contribution to the country.

Che Mat said Khairul Fahmi started playing football since he was eight and had always been a goalkeeper and began representing his school, Sekolah Kebangsaan Tapang when he was 12.Khairul Fahmi studied at the Bandar Penawar Sports School, Johor Baharu before he was transferred to the Bukit Jalil Sports School.

Proud family: Che Mat (left) posing with his family during an interview at his house at Kampung Dusun Raja in Kelantan .

The goalkeeper's sterling performance not only wooed new fans to his Facebook account but was also ranked fifth in top worldwide trend for social networking site Twitter.Amazingly within one hour, the Kelantan-born goalkeeper climbed from relatively unknown to fifth most popular trend worldwide, beating "Support Timnas", whch supported the Indonesian football team.

According to Harimau Malaysia' the goalkeeper has been presented with a house by the Kelantan state government. Anyhow,the price and location of the house will be announced at a later date. Menteri Besar Datuk Nik Aziz Nik Mat said the present is in recognition of his superb display when helping Malaysia becoming AFF Suzuki Cup 2010 champions recently. He saved the ball against Indonesia's wing back Arif Suyono during their second leg final of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2010.

Khairul Fahmi ( 2nd from right with red goalkeeper outfit)

In relation to the success of the Malaysian soccer team , the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak had declared a public holiday for the nation. He congratulated the team through short message in the social pages of Twitter and Facebook.The chaimpionship  not only let Malaysia brought  the AFF Cup home but also won a cash prize of US$100,000 .