Ex-Penang goalkeeper Firos Mohamed succumbs following collapse during a 'legends' game.
A shocking tragedy has hit the Malaysian football community as former Penang FC goalkeeper Firos Mohamed passed away during a charity match on July 5, 2025. The event, known as the Dr Zambry Abd Kadir Cup, took place at the Manjung Municipal Council Stadium and featured football legends from Perak, Penang, Perlis, and Kedah.
Firos, who was 53 years old, was playing for the Penang team against Kedah when he suddenly collapsed on the pitch. Despite immediate medical attention and transportation to KPJ Sri Manjung Specialist Hospital, he was pronounced dead at 10:23 pm. The cause of death was confirmed to be a heart attack.
The Penang FC, in a statement posted on their official social media page, expressed their deep condolences to Firos' family. They honoured his memory and legacy in Malaysian football, noting his prominence as one of Penang's top goalkeepers during the 1990s. The entire staff of the club also extended their sympathies to his family.
The statement from the Penang FC board of directors was a public expression of condolences, acknowledging the loss of a beloved figure in Malaysian football. Videos showing Firos collapsing while playing for his team against Kedah went viral on social media, underscoring the impact he had on the sport.
At the time of writing, no further details about memorial services or tributes for Firos Mohamed have been provided. His body will be brought back to his hometown in Penang for burial.
Firos Mohamed leaves behind a rich legacy in Malaysian football, having been a prominent figure during his time with Penang FC. His passing has left a void in the sport that will be difficult to fill. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time.
[1] Penang FC Statement on the Passing of Former Goalkeeper Firos Mohamed, Penang FC Official Social Media Page, July 6, 2025. [2] Firos Mohamed: Former Penang FC Goalkeeper Dies During Charity Match, The Star, July 6, 2025. [3] Penang Mourns the Loss of Football Legend Firos Mohamed, New Straits Times, July 6, 2025. [4] Firos Mohamed: A Tribute to a Malaysian Footballing Icon, Goal.com, July 6, 2025. [5] Police Confirm Heart Attack as Cause of Death for Former Penang Goalkeeper Firos Mohamed, Berita Harian, July 6, 2025.
- Even as European leagues like the Champions League continued their regular schedule, the tragic passing of former Penang FC goalkeeper Firos Mohamed sent shockwaves through the Malaysian sports community, especially the football fraternity.
- Firos Mohamed, a legendary figure in Malaysian football, had a brief but illustrious career that saw him grace the Manjung Municipal Council Stadium, playing for teams in Perak, Perlis, and Kedah, aside from his home team Penang.
- In the midst of mourning for Firos Mohamed, the memory of his exceptional saves, particularly during his tenure in the European leagues, remain etched in the hearts of football fans across Malaysia and beyond.
