Faisal Al-Ghamdi


Faisal Abdulrahman Al-Ghamdi is a Saudi Arabian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad and the Saudi Arabia national team.

Club 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. On 1 September 2024, Al-Ghamdi joined Belgian club [K K Beerschot VA|Beerschot VA|Beerschot] on a one-year loan, making his debut in a 4–0 derby loss at Royal Antwerp at the end of the month. On 10 May 2025, he scored his first goal for Beerschot from a penalty in a 4–2 win over Cercle Brugge during the relegation play-offs.

International career

Saudi Arabia U20

Al-Ghamdi was part of the squad that qualified for 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.

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.
In June 2023, he took part in the Maurice Revello Tournament in France with Saudi Arabia.

International goals

As of 21 January 2024.
#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.21 January 2024Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar2–02–02023 AFC Asian Cup

Honours

Saudi Arabia U23
Individual