Shakir Shaari may not hung up his playing boots but his tremendous experience and standing in the game is still admired by HRH Tunku Mahkota Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahm, Regent of Johor.
Tunku Ismail seized the opportunity to keep Shakir at Johor Darul Ta'zim despite the 33-year-old playing his last professional game for Johor Darul Ta'zim II in the 2019 season.
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Having started his playing career back in 2005, Shakir was undoubtedly one of the best defensive midfielders of his generation and the knowledge that the Kota Bahru born has gained will not go wasted.