He spent most of his football career playing for Kuala Lumpur FA during the 1980s and early 1990s.
Mat Zan began his career as a player for Kuala Lumpur in the early 1980s.
Mat Zan made his full international debut in 1985 and he won Gold Medal in 1989 SEA Games at Kuala Lumpur.
[5] After his contract was not renewed with Melaka at the end of 2016, he was appointed as new head coach of AirAsia Allstars FC, which was renamed as Petaling Jaya Rangers F.C., for the 2017 season.
[7] Mat Zan also assistant coached the club side of Malaysia U-21 squad, Harimau Muda B, who won plate winner Singapore Starhub League Cup, Thanj Nien Newspaper Cup, Vietnam 3rd place and Hassanal Bolkiah Cup, Brunei 3rd place