Wahid Faghir

Wahidullah Faghir (born 29 July 2003) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Vejle.

Early life Faghir was born in Vejle, Region Syddanmark, Denmark. His parents are both Afghans who fled to Denmark from Taliban rule.

Club career

Vejle Faghir started his footballing career with the Vejle BK youth academy in 2009, and signed his first official youth contract in October 2018 at age 15. Upon signing, Vejle head of youth Steen Thychosen stated that "There is a bit of 'Zlatan' [Ibrahimović, red.] about him, because he performs with an indomitable self-confidence in practice and matches." On 14 September 2020, he made his debut in the Danish Superliga in a match against AGF.

VfB Stuttgart On the last day of the transfer window 31 August 2021, Faghir moved to Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart, where he signed a five-year contract. A year after his arrival to the German club, Faghir was loaned out to Danish Superliga side FC Nordsjælland for the 2022–23 season. He returned to Stuttgart at the end of the season. On 19 July 2023, Faghir moved on a new season-long loan to SV Elversberg in 2. Bundesliga.

Return to Vejle On 12 July 2025, Faghir returned to Vejle.

International career Faghir has played internationally for Denmark at under-16, under-17 and under-18 levels.

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