Joseph Kalang Tie
Malaysian footballer
Joseph Kalang Tie (born 9 March 1987) is a Malaysian former footballer who currently serves as youth coach for Kuching City FC II team. He formerly played for the Malaysia national team.
Mainly as an attacking midfielder and a winger, he has also been deployed in central midfield. Joseph is known for his technical ability, creativity, pace, and ability to read the game.
Personal life
Joseph was born in Long Ikang, a small village located in Marudi, Sarawak. He is of mixed parentage of Malaysian Chinese and Kenyah, an indigenous people of Borneo. He is married to Rebekah Livan Balan since 16 November 2014. The couple has two children, Kendrick Lian and Kylian Laing.
Joseph has stated that Azizul Kamaluddin, the former Pahang and Malaysia striker, was his role model in football while he was growing up.
Career
Sarawak
Joseph Kalang Tie is a footballer who plays for Sarawak FA - his home state and the team he started his career with.
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