Nik Akif Syahiran bin Nik Mat (born 11 May 1999) is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Malaysia Super League club Immigration and the Malaysia national team.
Born in Kuala Krai in state of Kelantan, Nik Akif started his career at Bukit Jalil Sports School before joined Kelantan youth team in 2017.
On 11 November 2017, it was announced that Nik Akif has been promoted to the Kelantan's first team for 2018 season. On 3 February 2018, Nik Akif made his first league appearance for Kelantan in a 1âÂÂ2 defeat over Melaka United coming off bench for Fadhilah Pauzi.
On 8 December 2020, Nik Akif officially sign 2 years contract with Terengganu FC.
On 2 September 2017, Akif has been selected to represent Malaysia U19 at 2017 AFF U-18 Youth Championship in Yangon, Myanmar. On 4 September 2017, Nik Akif made his debut for Malaysia U19 in a 4âÂÂ1 win over Laos. Nik Akif has scored one goal in a 1âÂÂ1 draw over Thailand on 12 September 2017. On the final of Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy, Akif scored the winning goal for Malaysia defeating Myanmar 3-4.
On 31 October 2017, Akif Syahiran scored one goal in 1âÂÂ4 win over Timor-Leste during the 2018 AFC U-19 Championship qualification at Paju Public Stadium.
On 23 November 2017, Akif Syahiran has been enlisted in Malaysia U22's 30-man provisional squad for the 2018 AFC U-23 Championship. On 10 January 2018, Akif made his first appearance for the Malaysia U23 came from the bench in the 88th minute in a 1âÂÂ4 defeat to Iraq at Changshu Stadium.