Wan Zaharulnizam bin Wan Zakaria (born 8 May 1991) is a Malaysian footballer who plays as a winger for Kelantan WTS.
Zaharul began his football career playing for Kelantan President's Cup team in 2010 at age 20, before been discovered by Ong Kim Swee to play for Harimau Muda. He has been in the Harimau Muda setup since 2010, beginning with Harimau Muda B and promoted to Harimau Muda A in 2011.
Malaysian media reported in early March 2012 that Zaharul, along with teammate Zack Haikal, were to attend trial with Japan Football League side F.C. Ryà «kyà « after impressing the Japanese side talent spotter during Malaysia's 2âÂÂ0 defeat to Japan in the 2012 Olympic qualifiers match in Tosu. They successfully completed the 2-week trial with the Japanese club in July.
In March 2013, Zack Haikal was officially offered a two-year contract, but Zaharul was not. Instead, 19-year-old Nazirul Naim was offered a contract instead.
In November 2013, Zaharul signed two years contract with his hometown side Kelantan.
In December 2016, Zaharul left Kelantan for Pahang. It was announced by his sports representative agency, MVP Sports Agency via their social media that Zaharul have joined Pahang for the 2017 season. Zaharul made his league debut for Pahang in 5âÂÂ0 win over T-Team on 27 January 2017.
Zaharulnizam made his international debut for the Malaysia national team in a friendly match with Australia, where Malaysia suffered a heavy 5âÂÂ0 defeat, on 7 October 2011.
He is also a member of the Malaysia U-23 team, who were competing in the 2012 Olympic qualifiers. He also helped Malaysia to retain the men's football gold medal in the 2011 SEA Games.
Kelantan
Sri Pahang
Zaharul, is also known by his nickname 'Kecik' due to his small stature.