Pakistan international Otis Khan’s next chapter in his club career will be written in Malaysia after the footballer joined Kelantan Red Warriors, a team competing in Malaysia’s second-tier league.
The move marks a new beginning for the versatile winger, who will play his club football outside England for the first time in his career and further expands Pakistan’s presence in Southeast Asian football.
Otis Khan, 29, becomes just the second Pakistani international to feature in Malaysian football, following in the footsteps of Zesh Rehman. Rehman played for several years in Malaysia, setting a precedent that Khan now aims to build upon.
The Kelantan Red Warriors, based in the northeastern state of Kelantan, were only founded in December 2024 but have growing ambitions. Though currently in the second division, they are eyeing promotion to the top flight of Malaysian football, and Otis Khan’s signing is part of a strategic push to bolster the squad with international pedigree and creativity on the flanks.
A product of Manchester United’s youth academy, Otis Khan has played across several clubs in the English Football League, including Yeovil Town, Mansfield Town, Tranmere Rovers, and most recently, Oldham Athletic.
The move is not just significant for Otis Khan’s career but also symbolically important for Pakistani football. With Stephen Constantine likely on his way out, Otis’ return to Pakistan’s international team is almost guaranteed. His transfer to Kelantan Red Warriors underscores the growing influence of Pakistani players abroad and opens the door for future talent to consider Southeast Asia as a viable professional destination.
For the Kelantan Red Warriors, Khan offers experience, international flair, and the hunger of a player eager to make an impact. All eyes will now be on Otis Khan as he aims to light up Malaysian football and inspire his side toward promotion.