Aidil Zafuan began his career with Negeri Sembilan youth team. He has represented his hometown, Negeri Sembilan at 2004 Sukma Games. He has helped his side to win the gold medal during the tournament that took place at the Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium, Seremban. For 2005-06 season, he has been promoted to the first team after his convincing during the SUKMA Games. During his season debut, Negeri Sembilan has won their first Malaysia Super League title.
Johor Darul Ta'zim (formerly known as Darul Takzim)
For 2013 season, Zafuan joined the rebranded club Darul Takzim FC along with his twin brother.
International career
Youth
Aidil has represented Malaysia since he was 14 years old. He is very experienced in international youth arena. He played for the Malaysia U-20 side on two AFC Youth Championship on 2004 in Malaysia as Malaysia reached the quarter finals but was defeated by China. At the AFC Youth Championship in India, he was chosen as the captain of the team. Malaysia failed to win all three matches and only managed to score 9 goal and conceding 7 goals.
Under-23
Aidil started representing the Malaysia U-23 squad during 2008 Olympic Games qualifier. He continued to represent Malaysia in the 2007 Merdeka Tournament that held in Shah Alam and Petaling Jaya and managed to win the Merdeka Tournament after defeating Myanmar 3:1. He then represented Malaysia in the South East Asia Games held in Thailand. However, Malaysia failed to advance into the semi finals after drawing against rivals Singapore.
Senior
Aidil made his debut on 18 July 2007 against Cambodia. He also scored his first international goal in his debut against Cambodia. He then became one of the players from the under-23 side who were selected into Malaysia 2007 AFC Asian Cup squad. He only made his appearance on the last game against Iran where Malaysia lost 0–2. Aidil received his first red card in international duty during the World Cup qualifier second leg against Bahrain. As a result, he was banned by FIFA from taking part in international match for three games. He also represented the Malaysia XI squad against Chelsea F.C. at Shah Alam Stadium on 29 July 2008. The Malaysia XI eventually lost 0–2. However, Chelsea coach Luiz Felipe Scolari praise the Malaysia XI for giving a good fight against his team. On July 12, 2016, Aidil with 71 international caps announced his retirement from international football via his football club's website and its Facebook page. He made a return in 2017 and was part of Malaysia's 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup squad earning 82 international caps during the tournament. In 2019, he earned his 83rd international caps against Sri Lanka.
Personal life
Aidil married actress Rita Rudaini in 2009. They had 2 children before the couple divorced in 2014. Aidil then married Zarema Zainal in the same year.
