Faris Abdi (; born May 9, 1999), is a Saudi Arabian international

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who plays for Al-Fayha and the Saudi Arabia national team.

Early life

Faris Abdi was born on May 9, 1999, in

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and is the son of Rifat Abdi and Soulafa Al Nassar. Abdi was raised in

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, Eastern Province,

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. Abdi went to

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and there continued to play soccer. As a

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Abdi won the award of the

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of his team and best attacking player.

Club career

On 5 July 2024, Abdi joined

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side Al-Fayha on a three-year deal.

International career

Having scored two goals in two games for the United States under-18 side in June 2017, Abdi was called up to the Saudi Arabia national team side for friendlies against

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and

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in late 2017. He made his debut against Jamaica, coming on as a 71st-minute substitute for

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Career statistics

Club

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International

Honours

Al-Qadsiah * First Division League: 2023–24

References

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Faris Abdi
at the IMG Academy 1999 births Living people People from Dhahran Sportspeople from Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia Soccer players from San Diego American people of Saudi Arabian descent Saudi Arabian men's footballers Saudi Arabian expatriate men's footballers Saudi Arabia men's international footballers American men's soccer players United States men's youth international soccer players Men's association football midfielders Men's association football fullbacks FC Lausanne-Sport players Austin Bold FC players Al Wehda FC players Al Qadsiah FC players Al-Fayha FC players Saudi Arabian expatriate sportspeople in the United States Saudi Arabian expatriate sportspeople in Switzerland American expatriate sportspeople in Switzerland Expatriate men's footballers in Switzerland USL Championship players Saudi Pro League players Saudi First Division League players 21st-century American sportsmen 21st-century Saudi Arabian sportsmen {{US-footy-midfielder-1990s-stub