Norshahrul Idlan Talaha was born on 8th June 1986 in Terengganu. He currently play for UPB/MyTeam in Malaysia Super League. In just conclued 2007/08 season the midfielder managed to bag 4 goals for this team.
Despite born and raise at Terengganu he never wear his state jersey at senior level. His first professional career start at silver state, Perak FA instead. After three seasons with Perak 2003-2006, he moved to Negeri Sembilan and play with professional club, NS Naza. After one season and make few headlines with his remarkable dispalys, UPB/MyTeam snatched him to dons their colours in 2007/08 season.
His national career started in 2006. He play as a substitute midfielder in Malaysia campaign at Asian Games Doha 2006. He also play a part in AFF tournament in 2007 and few olympic qualifying matches, Sea Games and World Cup qualifying matches in the same year. But his most memorable game for Malaysia is in Merdeka Cup 2007 where he score one goal againts Leshoto in the group match.