A cultured fullback, Noh Rahman first caught the eye in qualifiers in 2001 for the Korea/Japan World Cup.

Called up by then coach Jan Poulsen to help fill the gap left by the absence of the injured Lim Tong Hai, he shone against the likes of Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait and Bahrain with his intelligent passing and astute positioning.

A debilitating knee injury left Noh Rahman out of sorts for the 2002 Tiger Cup, but he has shown signs of getting back to his best for the Lions.

Noh Rahman's versatility means he can be employed in defence and in midfield for both club and country. His brave block to deflect a goal-bound effort away for a corner in the second leg of the 2007 Asean Football Federation Championship final against Thailand has earned him
cult hero status among the Lions' fans.