![]() Joseph Kalang Tie at the Jamal Mohammad Restaurant on 24 September 2011.
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Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 9 March 1987 | ||
Place of birth | Miri, Malaysia | ||
Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
Playing position | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team
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Pahang FA | ||
Number | 17 | ||
Youth career | |||
2003–2006 | Sarawak President U19 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2006–2007 | Sarawak | 31 | (17) |
2007–2011 | Terengganu | 82 | (19) |
2011–2015 | Sarawak | 55 | (14) |
2016 | Terengganu | 19 | (4) |
2017— | Pahang FA | 6 | (1) |
National team‡ | |||
2011– | Malaysia | 9 | (2) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of February 22, 2017. ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of January 25, 2017 |
Joseph Kalang Tie (born 9 March 1987) is a Malaysian footballer who plays for Pahang FA in the Malaysia Super League and the Malaysia national team. He primarily plays as an attacking midfielder and a winger, although he has also been deployed in central midfield. Joseph is known for his technical ability, creativity, pace, and ability to read the game. Of Borneo heritage, he is described as a player whose "vision and imagination make him an unpredictable opponent". His playing style, ability, and cultural background have drawn comparisons to Sarawak legend Ramos Sari.
Joseph Kalang Tie is a footballer who plays for Sarawak FA - his home state and the team he started his career with. Joseph is well known for his close control of the ball and good range of passing. He made his first appearance during the 2006/07 season, scoring two league goals and one goal in Malaysia Cup group match against PDRM. At age of 21 (Malaysia Super League 2007-08), Joseph became the youngest player to captain Sarawak.
In October 2008, Joseph Kalang Tie was one of three players selected to attend a two-month training stint with English League One side Hartlepool United.
In Malaysia FA Cup 2009, Joseph scored his first ever senior team hattrick in 6-1 trashing over ATM FA.
He left Sarawak before the start of the 2009 Malaysia Cup seasons despite being the top scorer for the team in all competitions for 2009 seasons. He later joined Terengganu for the 2010 season. and is still regarded highly by their fans despite leaving at the end of the 2012 season. He was affectionately given the nickname "Messi Terengganu" because of his ability on the ball.