KUALA LUMPUR: National Under-19 striker Luqman Hakim Shamsudin became the first Malaysian to make an appearance in the Belgian Premier League today.
The Mokhtar Dahari Academy alumnus came on in the 74th minute to replace defender Petar Golubovic, and although his team KV Kortrijk lost 3-1 to RSC Anderlecht, the 18-year-old won a penalty, which was converted by Ilombe Mboyo in the 87th minute.
The club is now ninth in the standings with 14 points after 10 matches, five points behind leaders Club Brugge.
Last week Luqman scored in a 1-0 win over KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk in the Belgian Under-21 Pro League 2.
He left for Belgium in August after signing a five-year contract with Kortrijk, which is owned by Malaysian tycoon Vincent Tan.