Star City FC officially unveiled their 2026/27 Liga Super Malaysia squad, new home jersey and an impressive list of commercial partners on Friday, signalling the beginning of an ambitious new chapter under the theme “Star City: The Rise of the Northern Stars.”
The launch ceremony marked the club’s official introduction as one of Malaysia’s newest professional football projects, with a clear vision of becoming a sustainable and competitive force in the country’s top flight.
Stealing the spotlight was the arrival of Malaysia international Endrick Dos Santos, who joins Star City FC after his stint with Vietnamese club Cong An Ho Chi Minh City FC.
The experienced midfielder is expected to become one of the club’s key figures as Star City begin life in the Malaysia Super League, bringing valuable international experience and proven quality to the heart of the squad.
His signing reflects the club’s determination to assemble a team capable of competing immediately at the highest domestic level.
Star City FC have retained nine players from last season’s squad to provide continuity heading into the new campaign.
The returning local core includes:
- Mohd Loqman Hakim Marzuki
- Mohamad Heshamudin Ahmad
- Muhammad Aiman Khairul Yusni
- Mohd Rizal Mohd Ghazali
- Muhammad Farhan Abd Majid
- Shaiful Wazizi Mohammad
- Mior Dani Armin Mior Ariffen
- Muhammad Nur Azfar Fikri Azhar
- Nik Akif Syahiran Nik Mat
The club has also reinforced its squad with several established Malaysia Super League players.
Defenders
- Mohd Akmal Md Zahir (Penang FC)
- Muhammad Harith Samsuri (Negeri Sembilan FC)
- Muhammad Anwar Ibrahim (Negeri Sembilan FC)
Midfielders
- Muhammad Syafik Ismail (Kelantan TRW)
- Saravanan Thirumurugan (Kelantan TRW)
- Amirul Aiman Ibrahim (Kuala Lumpur City FC)
- Engku Muhammad Nur Shakir Engku Yacob (Terengganu FC), a former Malaysian international
Forwards
- Muhammad Syahmi Zamri (Terengganu FC)
- Muhammad Fakhri Azri Khairi Anuar (Selangor FC)
Goalkeeper
- Muhammad Hafizul Hakim Khairul Nizam Jothy (Kuala Lumpur City FC)
Star City have also strengthened their foreign contingent by retaining two import players while adding three experienced overseas recruits. Muhammad Zulfahmi Mohd Arifin (Singapore), and Pedro Santos Filho (Brazil), and three new foreigns signing
- Rafael Vitor (Brazil) – Defender, formerly of Amazonas FC
- Noah River Leddel (Philippines) – Defender from Ayutthaya United and Philippines international
- Pedro Henrique (Brazil) – Forward from Viettel FC (Vietnam)
The blend of experienced Malaysian players and international talent is expected to provide the club with greater tactical flexibility and competitiveness throughout the season.
Star City FC also revealed an extensive network of commercial partners, highlighting increasing confidence in the club’s long-term vision.
AirAsia headlines the sponsorship portfolio as the club’s Main Sponsor, while Five Petroleum joins as Co-Sponsor.
Other official partners include:
- Lea Sports Center (Star Sports) – Official Kit Partner
- Pancaran Matahari Travel & Tours – Official Transport Partner
- Zadelia Group – Official IT Partner
- Wandet Film Production – Official MCP & Live Streaming Partner
- F&N 100PLUS – Official Isotonic Drink Partner
- SA Mutiara Deco
- More Coco
- Viking Barbershop
The club believes these partnerships reflect growing confidence in Star City FC’s long-term development strategy and commitment to elevating Malaysian football.
Club officials described the launch as more than simply unveiling a new squad.
Instead, it represents the beginning of a long-term project built on professionalism, sustainability and competitive excellence.
With the signing of Malaysian international Endrick, a strengthened squad, experienced foreign reinforcements and strong commercial backing, Star City FC are determined to establish themselves as one of the Malaysia Super League’s rising forces.
As the “Northern Stars” prepare for their first campaign under the club’s new identity, expectations are already growing that Star City FC could become one of the most exciting new stories of the 2026/27 Malaysia Super League season.
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