Zainal is well known as the best Malaysian footballer in the 80's and 90's. His football career started with Selangor FA in 1980.
In 1987, he partnered Dollah Salleh in front as they became the fierce striker for Selangor FA and Pahang FA in Malaysia CUP and also the national team in SEA games and Merdeka Tournarment. In 1996 tiger cup, Zainal was awarded as the MVP of the tournament. Three years later he was awarded the AFC Century Club.
He retired from football in 1999 and selected to coach the Malaysian youth in 2001. In 2002 he selected as the assistant coach for Malaysia senior team. He later coached Pahang FA and brought them their first Malaysia super league title. In 2006 he guided Pahang FA to win the Malaysian super league. After the contract withpahang FA ended, he reunites with his partner Dollah salleh. This time they act as manager-coach combination for Kuantan port shahzan muda FC
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