Wahidullah Faghir (born 29 July 2003) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a forward for German Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart.
Early life
Faghir was born in Vejle, Region Syddanmark, Denmark. His parents are both Afghans who fled to Denmark from Taliban rule.[1]
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.[2] 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."[2]
On 13 July 2020, Faghir made his first professional appearance for Vejle, coming on as a substitute for Lucas Jensen in the 23rd minute in a match against Kolding IF.[3] On 14 September 2020, he made his debut in the Danish Superliga in a match against AGF.[4]
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.[5][6] A year after his arrival to the German club, Faghir was loaned out to Danish Superliga side FC Nordsjælland for the 2022-23 season.[7] 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.[8]
International career
Faghir has played internationally for Denmark at under-16, under-17 and under-18 levels.[9]
Career statistics
- As of match played 7 December 2024[10]
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Vejle | 2019–20 | Danish 1st Division | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 |
| 2020–21 | Danish Superliga | 26 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 30 | 6 | |
| 2021–22 | Danish Superliga | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | |
| Total | 43 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 47 | 11 | ||
| VfB Stuttgart | 2021–22 | Bundesliga | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| 2022–23 | Bundesliga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024–25 | Bundesliga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | ||
| VfB Stuttgart II | 2021–22 | Regionalliga Südwest | 8 | 4 | – | 8 | 4 | |
| 2024–25 | 3. Liga | 11 | 4 | – | 11 | 4 | ||
| Total | 19 | 8 | – | 19 | 8 | |||
| FC Nordsjælland (loan) | 2022–23 | Danish Superliga | 16 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 5 |
| SV Elversberg (loan) | 2023–24 | 2. Bundesliga | 17 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 3 |
| Career total | 97 | 27 | 9 | 1 | 106 | 28 | ||
- ^ Includes Danish Cup, DFB-Pokal
References
- ^ Egelund, Klaus (30 January 2020). "Den næste Zlatan". Ekstra Bladet (in Danish). Retrieved 22 November 2020.
- ^ a b "VB skriver kontrakt med U17-Ligatopscorer". Vejle Boldklub (in Danish). 18 October 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
- ^ "Kolding IF vs. Vejl". Soccerway. 13 June 2020.
- ^ "AGF vs. Vejle". Soccerway. 14 September 2020.
- ^ Pelch, Morten (31 August 2021). "Vejle Boldklub sælger Faghir til VfB Stuttgart i rekordhandel". vejle-boldklub.dk (in Danish).
- ^ "VfB sign Wahid Faghir". vfb.de. 31 August 2021.
- ^ FC NORDSJÆLLAND HENTER WAHID FAGHIR, fcn.dk, 31 August 2022
- ^ "Wahid Faghir kommt auf Leihbasis vom VfB Stuttgart" [Wahid Faghir comes on loan from VfB Stuttgart] (in German). SV Elversberg. 19 July 2023. Retrieved 19 July 2023.
- ^ "Wahidullah Faghir". dbu.dk.
- ^ "Wahid Faghir". Soccerway. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
External links
- Official Danish Superliga player statistics at danskfodbold.com (in Danish)
- Wahid Faghir at Soccerway