Mokhtar Dahari (1953 1991) was one of the iconic footballers of the 1970s,

and one of Malaysias most legendary strikers. He became one of the best
players in Asia in the 1970s. Mokhtar showed interest in playing football at an
early age when his family moved to Kampung Pandan, Setapak at the age of
11. He played for his school and later for his home state, Selangor FA.

Arwahyarham Mokhtar Dahari

He was only nineteen years old when he first played for the Malaysia national
football team in an international game. Mokhtar helped Selangor FA win the
Malaysia Cup 10 times and scored 177 goals altogether. In international games,
Internationally, he scored 125 goals in 167 appearances for the Malaysian team,
including matches in the Asian Games, Pre Olympic Games and Pre World Cup.
He was nicknamed SuperMokh because of his playing skills, his strength and his
ability to score many incredible goals throughout his career. The Merdeka
Stadium was his second home amidst roars of SuperMokh from the young
generation who worshipped him. Along with goalkeeper R Arumugam, defenders
Santokh Singh and Soh Chin Aun, midfielders Reduan Abadullah and Shukor
Salleh and Mokhtars partner up front, Isa Bakar, the Selangor FA and Malaysia
national football team were a force to be reckoned with in the 70s.

One of Mokhtars famous moment was when Mokhtar Dahari shook hands with
Diego Maradona before a friendly game with Boca Juniors.