Faisal Al-Ghamdi (; born 13 August 2001) is a Saudi professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad.

Career

Al-Ghamdi began his career at the youth team of Al-Ettifaq. He signed his first professional contract with the club on 12 December 2019. He made his first team debut for Al-Ettifaq on 5 May 2022 by coming off the bench in a 4–0 away win against Al-Taawoun. He made his first start for the club on 11 May 2022 in the 2–0 defeat to Al-Hilal. On 7 September 2023, Al-Ghamdi joined Al-Ittihad on a five-year deal.

Faisal Al-Ghamdi

International career

Saudi Arabia U20

Al-Ghamdi was part of the squad that qualified to the 2020 AFC U-19 Championship. He made 2 appearances during the qualifiers. Al-Ghamdi was also part of the squad that participated in the 2020 Arab Cup U-20.

Faisal Al-Ghamdi

Saudi Arabia U23

Al-Ghamdi earned his first call-up for the Saudi Arabia U23 national team during the 2021 Islamic Solidarity Games. He made 4 appearances throughout the competition as the Green Falcons finished in second place, earning a silver medal. Al-Ghamdi was also included in the squad that won the 2022 WAFF U-23 Championship.

Faisal Al-Ghamdi

Honours

Saudi Arabia U23

WAFF U-23 Championship: 2022

References

2001 births

Living people

Sportspeople from Dammam

Saudi Arabian men's footballers

Saudi Arabia men's youth international footballers

Saudi Arabia men's international footballers

Al-Ettifaq FC players

Al-Ittihad Club (Jeddah) players

Saudi Pro League players

Men's association football midfielders