Sultan Faqihi (; born 1 March 1995) is a Saudi Arabian professional
footballer
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who plays for
Al-Arabi as a
right-back
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.
Career
Faqihi started his career at the youth team of
Al-Nahda
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. He made his first-team debut during the 2015–16 season. On 24 January 2017, Faqihi signed his first professional contract with the club. On 31 January 2020, Faqihi joined Pro League side
Al-Hazem on a three-year contract. On 10 August 2020, Faqihi made his Pro League debut for Al-Hazem by starting in the 2–1 home defeat to
Al-Adalah. During the
2020–21 season, Faqihi made 23 appearances and scored twice as Al-Hazem were crowned champions of the MS League and once again earned promotion to the Pro League. On 7 June 2023, Faqihi joined
Damac on a two-year contract. He made his debut for Damac as a second-half substitute in the 1–0 defeat to
Al-Tai. On 2 September 2024, Faqihi joined
Al-Arabi.
Honours
Al-Hazem
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MS League/First Division:
2020–21
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, runner-up
2022–23
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References
External links
Sultan Faqihiat Kooora
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1995 births
Living people
Saudi Arabian men's footballers
Men's association football fullbacks
Al-Nahda Club (Saudi Arabia) players
Al-Hazem F.C. players
Damac FC players
Al-Arabi SC (Saudi Arabia) players
Saudi First Division League players
Saudi Pro League players
21st-century Saudi Arabian sportsmen