Faisal Al-Ghamdi

Faisal Abdulrahman Al-Ghamdi (; born 13 August 2001) 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 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.

Saudi Arabia first team Al-Ghamdi made his debut for the senior Saudi Arabia national football team in 2023, transitioning from youth to full international level. He has since become a regular squad member, earning 17 caps and scoring his first international goal on 21 January 2024 during the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.

International goals As of 21 January 2024.

Scores and results list Saudi Arabia's goal tally first. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 21 January 2024 Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar 2–0 2–0 2023 AFC Asian Cup

Honours Saudi Arabia U23 WAFF U-23 Championship: 2022

Individual Saudi Pro League Rising Star of the Month: November 2023