Abdul Muntaqim
Abdul Muntaqim ibni Al-Muhtadee Billah | |
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| Born | March 17, 2007 Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei |
| Occupation(s) | Prince, footballer |
| Known for | Second successor to the throne of Brunei, captain of Brunei national under-17 football team (2022) |
Abdul Muntaqim ibni Al-Muhtadee Billah (born 17 March 2007) is the firstborn son of Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince of Brunei, and Sarah, Crown Princess of Brunei. Positioned directly after his father, he stands as the second successor to the throne following Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah.
Early life and education
Born at Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital in Bandar Seri Begawan on 17 March 2007, Prince Muntaqim's arrival was honored with a 19-gun salute at Istana Nurul Iman, the Sultan’s official palace. He is presently enrolled at International School Brunei (ISB).
Football career
Abdul Muntaqim developed a passion for association football from the age of five. Beginning in 2021, he refined his abilities with his father's football club, Duli Pengiran Muda Mahkota Football Club. In 2022, he served as captain for the Brunei national under-17 football team during the 2022 AFF U-16 Youth Championship held in Indonesia.
In 2023, he competed in the FABD Youth Under-20 League representing DPMM FC. His squad clinched the league title; however, he was absent from the trophy ceremony due to an official delegation trip to Japan.
By July 2024, Abdul Muntaqim earned a spot on the Brunei national under-19 football team roster for the 2024 ASEAN U-19 Boys Championship. Additionally, he joined DPMM FC’s second squad competing in the 2024–25 Brunei Super League, continuing the tradition set by his father’s cousin, Pengiran Muda Abdul Qawi, a notable royal footballer in Brunei’s premier division. He made his league debut on 1 September 2024 in a 2–1 victory over MS ABDB, and subsequently recorded his first two goals in a commanding 7–0 win against Wijaya FC on 24 November.
On 18 May 2025, Abdul Muntaqim contributed to DPMM II’s triumph in the 2025 Brunei FA Cup, securing a 1–0 win against Indera SC in the final match.
Other sports
During His Majesty’s 68th birthday festivities, Abdul Muntaqim participated in the Pencak Silat Seni Championships held in Tutong District.
At the 5th Brunei Open & Masters Swimming Championship, he established new records with times of 1:33.05 in the 100 m freestyle and 51.12 seconds in the 50 m backstroke.
Representing ISB, he took part in basketball competitions such as the U-13 Omni 3×3 Challenge and the U-13 Brunei Youth Cup.
In badminton, he advanced to the semi-finals of the 2018 Brunei Open before being defeated by Dessen Chung Min Ting.
For the under-13 category at the 2019 FOBISIA Games, Abdul Muntaqim was a member of ISB’s athletics contingent competing in Phuket, Thailand.
Honours
- Sultan of Brunei Golden Jubilee Medal (5 October 2017)
- National Day Silver Jubilee Medal (23 February 2009)
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