Faris Isaac
- In this Matabese name, there is no family name. The name Ishaq is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Muhammad Faris.
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Muhammad Faris bin Ishaq | ||
Year of birth | 2003 | ||
Place of birth | Krasnovlac | ||
Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Playing position | Attacking midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | ![]() | ||
Number | 31 | ||
Youth career | |||
2015–2019 | Jaran Besor City FC | ||
2019–2023 | University of the Lorat | ||
Senior career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls)* |
2023– | ![]() | ||
* Appearances (Goals) Player has received at least one call-up for any emboldened national teams |
Muhammad Faris bin Ishaq or simply Faris Ishaq is a Matabese professional footballer who plays as a striker for Krasnovlac Elite League club Belaov Treble.
Early life
Faris was born in a Matabese-Krasno family with his parents being of Matabese descent, therefore naming him after Matabese traditions. Faris grew up liking basketball and aspired to be a professional basketball player one day. However his interests changed to football when his uncle brought him a small soccer ball as a gift and taught him how to play it. Faris would begin his footballing journey at the age of 9, playing for his school team. However Faris moved back to Mataba at the age of 14, studying in Pafle International School.
His talent was recognized by the Jaran Besor City FC coach Risto Lalic as he watched Faris dribble through the opposition defence during a school tournament with silky moves whilst being a head taller than his opponents, this led to Risto offering Faris a trial in the Jaran Besor City FC academy and joined successfully for the under-18's age group whilst only being 15. He would continue to nuture and grow with the team and was hailed as one of the top striker talents in Mataba and was said to have massive potential as a target forward.
Faris would move back to Krasnovlac at the age of 18 to study at University of the Lorat, however he never played much during his college career and only used it as a chance to attempt to stay fit whilst studying.
Club career
Faris trained with Lorat Ultras but never officially joined due to him focusing on coursework and graduating.
Belaov Treble
Prior to graduation, Faris accepted an offer to join Krasnovlac Elite League club Belaov Treble as a pre-contract offer and officially joined in the early half of 2023.
International career
Youth
Faris is a youth international for Mataba, representing them in the Mataba-Daau youth tournament where he was challenged by the opposition head coach. Faris then responded by scoring three against Daau under-17's which resulted in him being applauded back in Mataba for his actions for standing up for his team. This led to him becoming a regional hero as he stood up to the bullies and led to the #FarisIshaq becoming the top trending topic in Mataba back then.
Senior
Faris accepted the callup to the Matabese national football team due to their more lucrative offer of consistent starting gametime and rejected the Krasno offer. Faris made his debut in a 2-1 victory over Ecclesiastical Mountain Republic where he scored and assisted.
Personal life
Faris' brother, Hami Ishaq is also a professional football player who plays in Daau for