Amri is a versatile player, having played in a number of different positions including as a defender, winger, defensive and attacking midfielder, and striker.

Amri completed his transfer to Johor Darul Ta'zim for 2014 season of Malaysia Super League, with a monthly salary reported to be around RM 85,000.

[14] On 14 February 2017, Amri scored a winning goal for his side in Malaysia FA Cup campaign over PKNS.

In May 2017, Melaka United announced that Amri Yahyah was returning to his former club Selangor in the mid-season transfer window.

[17] At the end of January 2020, Amri joined the Sarawak United for the start of Malaysia League 2020 season.

Now aged 41, the former international started the game after injury to striker-in-chief Neto Pessoa and he repaid the faith with a hattrick in the second half.

The veteran striker completed his hattrick with another breathtaking effort by chipping the ball beyond the reach of opposition goalkeeper Ifwat Akmal in the 72nd minute.

[23] His first debut in senior national team was on 8 September 2004 in an action of match in 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification against China, where Malaysia lost 1–0.

In November 2010, Amri was called up to the Malaysian national squad by coach K. Rajagopal for the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup.

His following grew significantly after scoring a brace for Malaysia Selection in a pre-season exhibition match on 18 July 2009, against English champions Manchester United.