Johor Darul Ta’zim rewrote the football history books on Friday, pushing their ridiculous unbeaten league run to an insane 109 matches! These Malaysian champions just blew past the old world record of 108 top-flight league games without defeat, a mark set by Ivory Coast’s ASEC Mimosas way back between 1989 and 1994. Talk about making history stick!
How JDT Smashed the Record and Started Another Title Defense
The record-breaking victory came against Kuching City, with JDT absolutely rolling them 3-0 at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium. This wasn’t just some lucky break, either. It was a commanding performance, right from the opening whistle. Marcos Guilherme got the party started early, linking up with JDT’s all-time leading scorer Bergson da Silva and burying one into the bottom corner after just 11 minutes. Pure class! Ten minutes into the second half, Oscar Arribas doubled the lead, keeping JDT in complete control. Then, just to put a cherry on top, Shahab Zahedi sealed the deal in the 86th minute, making it a definitive 3-0 statement win. JDT head coach Xisco Munoz called it “a historic night,” and honestly, he’s not wrong. Not only did they set a new world record, but they kicked off their 2026/27 Malaysia Super League season with a commanding victory, setting the tone for what looks like another epic title defense. Seriously, they’ve won the Super League every single season for the past 12 years straight!
Tunku Ismail’s Vision Has Built a Juggernaut
This kind of sustained dominance doesn’t happen by accident. JDT’s unbelievable run, stretching all the way back to 2021, is a testament to the vision of their owner, Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail ibni Sultan Ibrahim, known to everyone as TMJ. He’s transformed this club into an absolute force, establishing an unprecedented grip on Malaysian football. We’re talking major upgrades to their infrastructure, smart recruitment, and seriously boosting their international profile. Since TMJ took over, they moved into the impressive 40,000-capacity Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in 2020. Plus, they’ve got ambitious plans for a massive 39-acre training complex, taking inspo from Real Madrid’s facilities in Spain. They’ve not only brought in top Malaysian talent but also high-profile international players like former Argentina internationals Pablo Aimar and Luciano Figueroa. Munoz himself believes TMJ’s relentless approach is the core of JDT’s incredible progression. When you see this level of investment and strategy, you get why they’re not just winning, they’re rewriting the record books.
JDT has kicked off their season with a statement victory and a world record in their pocket. They are obviously looking to extend that 12-season league title streak. Can anyone even touch them right now? We’ll be watching to see how far this incredible, historic run can possibly go.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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