Malaysian footballer
Alto Linus|
Full name |
Alto Linus |
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Date of birth |
(1986-09-25) 25 September 1986 (age 38) |
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Place of birth |
Keningau, Sabah, Malaysia |
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Height |
1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
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Position(s) |
Midfielder, Defender |
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Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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2010–2013 |
Sabah |
? |
(7) |
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2014 |
T-Team |
0 |
(0) |
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2014–2022 |
Sabah |
112 |
(5) |
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2023– |
Sabah (assistant head coach) |
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2024 |
Sabah (interim) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 February 2023 |
Alto Linus (born 25 September 1986)[1] is a former Malaysian footballer who plays as a midfielder and forward. A versatile player, Alto has played in multiple positions, including on the wing and full-back. He notably played more than 200 matches for Sabah in the Malaysian League and holds the all-time record for most appearances for Sabah in the Malaysia Super League, playing 72 games between 2011–2012 and 2020–2022.
Playing career
Early career
Alto played for an amateur team Keningau/Pedalaman FC in the SAFA Sabah League. He played as forward.
Sabah FA
Alto joined Sabah in 2010. He scored 4 goals for Sabah in his first season as Sabah were promoted to the 2011 Malaysia Super League.[2]
T-Team
In 2014, he joined Kuala Terengganu based club T-Team but have a lack of playing time and demoted into T-Team President's Cup squad.[3]
Return To Sabah
In April 2014, he return to his former team Sabah, making a comeback after only spending six month with T-Team.[3] In June 2019, he scored an important goal against Negeri Sembilan at Likas Stadium to ensure Sabah's position at the top of league.[4] Sabah won the 2019 Malaysia Premier League and promoted to the 2020 Malaysia Super League.[5] Alto retired from playing professionally at the end of 2022 season.
International career
Alto Linus was called up by K. Rajagopal for centralized training in a preparation for 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup.[6] However he did not make any official appearances for the national team.
Coaching career
Alto begin his coaching career as assistant coach for Sabah F.C. in a match against PDRM at the 2023 Malaysia Super League.[7]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 11 November 2022.
Honour
Club
- Sabah
References