Faisal Halim

Faisal started his professional career with Malaysia Premier League club, Penang as a 17-years old in the 2015 season.{{cite web|url=http://www.stadiumastro.com/Arena/Berita/Penuh.aspx?id=167921&title=faisal-jadi-kebanggaan-harimau-kumbang/|title=Faisal jadi kebangsaan Harimau Kumbang|website=stadiumastro.com |publisher=Stadium Astro |access-date=14 December 2019 |date=14 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309085949/http://www.stadiumastro.com/Arena/Berita/Penuh.aspx?id=167921&title=faisal-jadi-kebanggaan-harimau-kumbang%2F|archive-date=9 March 2016|url-status=dead}} He made his debut and scored one goal in the Malaysia Cup tournament against PDRM on 17 October 2015 where Penang lost 2–3.[https://twitter.com/FCPenang/status/655391465963569152 FC Penang] - 17 October 2015.

He was one of the young players who were called up to play with Penang's senior team squad in preparation for the 2015 Malaysia Cup. His performance in the Malaysia President Cup competition brought him to the attention of Penang's management.{{cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/Metro/Scoreboard/2015/09/02/Coach-keen-to-stay-with-cubs-Veloo-already-seeing-results-after-one-year-with-U21-Penang-team/|title=Coach keen to stay with cubs |website=thestar.com |publisher=The Star |date=2 September 2015 |access-date=3 September 2015 |first=Loganath |last=Velloo}}{{cite web|url=https://www.astroawani.com/berita-sukan/kelantan-muncul-juara-piala-presiden-buat-kali-ke6-71469 |title=Kelantan muncul juara Piala Presiden buat kali ke-6 |language=malay |website=astroawani.com |publisher=astro Awani |date=29 August 2015 |access-date=30 August 2015 |author=Bernama}} He left Penang after the end of the season after making 3 appearances and scoring 1 goal.{{citation needed|date=November 2015}}

In November 2015, Faisal signed a contract with Pahang. He made his first league appearance for the club in a 2–2 draw against T–Team.{{cite news|url=https://my.soccerway.com/matches/2016/02/13/malaysia/super-league/pahang/pbd-kt/2192250/|title=Pahang vs. T–Team|website=soccerway.com |publisher=Soccerway |date=13 February 2016 |access-date=14 February 2016}} He scored his first goal for the club in an 1–3 defeat over Selangor on 27 February 2016.{{cite news|url=https://my.soccerway.com/matches/2016/02/27/malaysia/super-league/pahang/selangor-fc/2192262/ |title=Pahang vs. Selangor|website=soccerway.com |publisher=Soccerway |date=27 February 2016 |access-date=28 February 2016}} He was one of the key players who helped Tok Gajah lift the FA Cup in 2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.bharian.com.my/sukan/bola/2018/07/446418/pahang-juara-piala-fa-2018 |title=Pahang juara Piala FA 2018 |language=malay|website=bharian.com.my |publisher=Berita Harian |date=7 July 2018| access-date=8 July 2018 |first1=Syafiq |last1=Aznan |first2=Firdaus |last2=Hashim |first3=Muhd Fitrie |last3=Muhamad}} Faisal left the club after his contract expired on 31 November 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.bharian.com.my/sukan/bola/2020/11/753631/faisal-sayu-tinggal-pahang |title=Faisal sayu tinggal Pahang |language=malay|website=bharian.com.my |publisher=Berita Harian |date=12 November 2020| access-date=13 November 2020 |first=Mohd Rafi |last=Mamat}}{{cite web|url=https://www.hmetro.com.my/arena/bola-sepak/2020/11/644717/faisal-nik-sharif-haseefy-sah-tinggalkan-pahang |title=Faisal, Nik Sharif Haseefy sah tinggalkan Pahang |language=malay|website=hmetro.com.my |publisher=Harian Metro |date=22 November 2020| access-date=23 November 2020 |first=Asrol |last=Awang}} He made 60 appearances, scoring nine goals and notching four assists in his five year stint with the team.{{cite web|url=https://vocketfc.com/kontrak-mickey-bersama-skuad-tok-gajah-tidak-disambung-musim-depan |title=Kontrak 'Mickey' Bersama Skuad Tok Gajah Tidak Disambung Musim Depan |language=malay |website=vocketfc.com |publisher=Vocket FC |date=13 November 2020| access-date=14 November 2020 |author=Sulaiman}}

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On the 6 December 2020, Faisal signed a contract with Terengganu on a two-year deal and was given the number 7 for the 2021 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.terengganufc.com/2020/12/06/faisal-halim-bangga-dapat-bersama-pasukan-tfc/ |title=Faisal Halim Teruja Dapat Bersama Pasukan TFC |language=malay|website=terengganufc.com |publisher=Terengganu FC |date=6 December 2020| access-date=7 December 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/113624/berita/sukan/faisal-halim-sertai-tfc|title=Faisal Halim sertai TFC |language=malay|website=sinarharian.com.my |publisher=Sinar Harian |date=6 December 2020| access-date=7 December 2020}} Faisal made his debut for the club on 6 March 2021 in a 2–1 win against UiTM at UiTM Stadium.{{cite web|url=https://www.bharian.com.my/sukan/bola/2021/03/793452/tfc-bangkit-kuliahkan-uitm-fc|title=TFC bangkit kuliahkan UiTM FC |language=malay|website=bharian.com.my |publisher=Berita Harian |date=6 March 2021| access-date=7 March 2021 |first=Zulfaizan |last=Mansor}} He scored his first goal 14 March 2021 against Perak in a 2–0 win at the Perak Stadium.{{cite web|url=https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/128428/berita/sukan/perak-kecundang-di-laman-sendiri|title=Perak kecundang di laman sendiri |language=malay|website=sinarharian.com.my |publisher=Sinar Harian |date=14 March 2021| access-date=15 March 2021 |first=Saifullah |last=Ahmad}} On 23 November 2022, Faisal announced that he would leave Terengganu at the end of the 2022 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.bharian.com.my/sukan/bola/2022/11/1030179/faisal-ucap-selamat-tinggal-kepada-penyokong-tfc |title=Faisal ucap selamat tinggal kepada penyokong TFC |language=malay|website=bharian.com.my |publisher=Berita Harian |date=23 November 2022| access-date=24 November 2022 |first=Malik |last=Muhamad}}{{cite web|url=https://vocketfc.com/faisal-halim-terima-kasih-penyokong-terengganu |title=Faisal Halim: Terima Kasih Penyokong Terengganu |language=malay|website=vocketfc.com |publisher=Vocket FC |date=22 November 2022| access-date=23 November 2022 |author=Dito}}{{cite web|url=https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/232962/berita/sukan/faisal-halim-ucap-selamat-tinggal-kepada-tfc |title=Faisal Halim ucap selamat tinggal kepada TFC |language=malay|website=sinarharian.com.my |publisher=Sinar Harian |date=23 November 2022| access-date=24 November 2022}} He played his last game in the Terengganu shirt, in a disappointing 3–2 defeat on aggregate to Selangor in the Malaysia Cup semi-finals.{{cite web|url=https://www.bharian.com.my/sukan/bola/2022/11/1029515/selangor-lawan-jdt-di-final |title=Selangor lawan JDT di final |language=malay|website=bharian.com.my |publisher=Berita Harian |date=21 November 2022| access-date=22 November 2022 |first=Malik |last=Muhamad}}{{cite web|url=https://vocketfc.com/terengganu-vs-selangor-gergasi-merah-jumpa-jdt-di-final-piala-malaysia |title=Terengganu vs Selangor: Gergasi Merah Jumpa JDT Di Final Piala Malaysia |language=malay|website=vocketfc.com |publisher=Vocket FC |date=21 November 2022| access-date=22 November 2022 |author=Sulaiman}}

Following his two seasons with the club, Faisal emerged as one of the Malaysian league's finest wingers. In two season's, Faisal played on 42 league games, registering 21 goals in all competitions with the turtles.{{citation needed|date=December 2022}}

On 22 December 2022, Selangor announced the signing of Faisal on a free transfer.{{cite news|url=https://selangorfc.com/en/news/3255/Faisal%20Halim%20Officially%20Joins%20Selangor%20FC|title=Faisal Halim Officially Joins Selangor FC|website=selangorfc.com |publisher=Selangor FC |date=22 December 2022|access-date=22 December 2022}}{{cite news|url=https://www.vocketfc.com/rasmi-faisal-halim-sah-bersama-selangor/|title=RASMI: Faisal Halim Sah Bersama Selangor |website=vocketfc.com |publisher=Vocket FC|date=22 December 2022|access-date=22 December 2022 |first=Meor |last=Abdullah}} He made his debut for the club on 26 February 2023 in the opening 2023 Super League match against Kelantan United, which ended in a 1–0 victory.{{cite news|url=https://www.kosmo.com.my/2023/02/26/liga-super-selangor-menang-tipis-ke-atas-kelantan-united/|title=Liga Super: Selangor menang tipis ke atas Kelantan United |website=kosmo.com.my |publisher=Kosmo|date=26 February 2023|access-date=26 February 2023 |first=Mohd. Fitrie |last=Muhamad}} Faisal scored his first goal for the club on 31 March against Kuala Lumpur City through a penalty as Selangor won the game 3–1.{{cite news|url=https://my.soccerway.com/matches/2023/03/31/malaysia/super-league/kuala-lumpur/selangor-fc/4028485/|title=Kuala Lumpur City vs. Selangor|website=soccerway.com |publisher=Soccerway |date=31 March 2023|access-date=1 April 2023}} On 25 August 2023, Faisal scored his first brace in Selangor's Super League record 2–11 away win against Kelantan.{{cite news|url=https://www.hmetro.com.my/arena/bola-sepak/2023/08/1003366/selangor-pecah-rekod-bedal-kelantan-11-2 |title=Selangor pecah rekod, bedal Kelantan 11-2 |website=hmetro.com.my |publisher=Harian Metro|date=25 August 2023|access-date=26 August 2023 |first=Nor Amanina |last=Alias}} Faisal participated in a large successful season at Selangor, who finished in second place in Super League that season. Throughout the season, he made 28 appearances, scoring twelve goals and providing eleven assists.{{cite news|url=https://malaysiagazette.com/2023/12/20/musim-2023-sangat-istimewa-faisal/|title=Musim 2023 sangat istimewa – Faisal|website=malaysiagazette.com |publisher=Malaysia Gazette |date=20 December 2023|access-date=21 December 2023}}

In middle 2024, Faisal was unable to play due to become victim of criminal activity and suffered fourth-degree burns after being attacked with acid.{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/malaysian-soccer-player-was-splashed-acid-rcna151216 |title=A Malaysian soccer player was splashed with acid the same week two other athletes were attacked |website=nbcnews.com |publisher=NBC News |date=8 May 2024 |access-date=9 May 2024}} Close to three months after his incident, Faisal began individual training at club facilities in preparation for a possible comeback to football.{{cite web|url=https://www.kosmo.com.my/2024/07/09/faisal-halim-sudah-mula-jalani-latihan/ |title=Faisal Halim sudah mula jalani latihan |website=kosmo.com.my |publisher=Kosmo |date=9 July 2024 |access-date=11 August 2024 |first=Muhamad Ardie Putra |last=Suhaimi}} On 3 August 2024, Faisal was included in the squad in the FA Cup semi-final match against Terengganu, despite not being substituted or included in the starting lineup.{{cite web|url=https://stadiumastro.com/bola-sepak/piala-fa-sah-faisal-halim-dalam-senarai-pemain-selangor-berdepan-terengganu-270211 |title=Piala FA: Sah! Faisal Halim dalam senarai pemain Selangor berdepan Terengganu |website=stadiumastro.com/ |publisher=Stadium Astro |date=3 August 2024 |access-date=11 August 2024 |first=Saufi |last=Tahir}}{{cite web|url=https://www.hmetro.com.my/utama/2024/08/1118666/saya-pun-terkejut-disenaraikan-dalam-pasukan-faisal-halim |title=Saya pun terkejut disenaraikan dalam pasukan- Faisal Halim |website=hmetro.com.my |publisher=Harian Metro |date=4 August 2024 |access-date=11 August 2024 |first=Amirul Fazli |last=Zulkafli}} A week later, Faisal return to played competitive football for the first time after 97 days since suffering from the incident, returning as a substitute in Selangor's clash with Kelantan Darul Naim in the league match, replaced Reziq Bani Hani in the 87th-minute.{{cite web|url=https://www.hmetro.com.my/arena/bola-sepak/2024/08/1121184/mickey-akhirnya-kembali-beraksi |title=Mickey akhirnya kembali beraksi |website=hmetro.com.my |publisher=Harian Metro |date=10 August 2024 |access-date=11 August 2024 |first=Syazwan |last=Msar}}{{cite web|url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/sports/2024/08/11/faisal-halim-returns-to-pitch-for-first-time-after-acid-attack-cheered-by-thousands-of-fans-as-selangor-beats-kelantan-2-0/146644 |title=Faisal Halim returns to pitch for first time after acid attack, cheered by thousands of fans as Selangor beats Kelantan 2-0 |website=malaymail.com |publisher=malaymail |date=11 August 2024 |access-date=11 August 2024}}

Faisal recorded his first goal of the season and scored a hat-trick in a 7–0 win over Kelantan Darul Naim on 8 March 2025.{{cite web|url=https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2025/03/1185610/faisal-hat-trick-caps-selangors-7-0-rout-seal-acl2-spot |title=Faisal hat-trick caps Selangor's 7-0 rout to seal ACL2 spot |website=nst.com.my |publisher=New Straits Times |date=9 March 2025 |access-date=9 March 2025 |first=Farah |last=Azharie}}

On 2 June 2019, Faisal made his senior international debut against Nepal in a friendly match.{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/matches/report/23155/Malaysia_Nepal.html|title=Malaysia vs. Nepal 2019-06-02 |publisher=National Football Teams |website=national-football-teams.com |date=2 June 2019 |access-date=16 December 2019}} In December 2021, Faisal was named in Malaysia's 24-man squad for the 2020 AFF Championship in Singapore.{{cite web|url=https://www.fam.org.my/news/senarai-akhir-24-pemain-skuad-harimau-malaya-ke-piala-suzuki-aff-2020-di-singapura |title=SENARAI AKHIR 24 PEMAIN SKUAD HARIMAU MALAYA KE PIALA SUZUKI AFF 2020 DI SINGAPURA | website=fam.org.my |publisher=Football Association of Malaysia |date=6 December 2021|access-date=7 December 2021}} He participated in one match, in a 1–4 defeat against Indonesia in the last match of the group stage.{{cite news|url=https://vocketfc.com/piala-aff-2020-kemenangan-mudah-indonesia-pastikan-malaysia-pulang-awal |title=Piala AFF 2020: Kemenangan Mudah Indonesia Pastikan Malaysia Pulang Awal |website=vocketfc.com |publisher=Vocket FC |date=19 December 2021 |access-date=20 December 2021 |first=Meor |last=Abdullah}} He scored his first international goal on 27 May 2022 in a friendly match against Brunei. In November 2022, he was selected in the Malaysia squad for the 2022 AFF Championship.{{cite web|url=https://www.fam.org.my/news/siaran-media-senarai-29-pemain-ke-kem-latihan-pusat-harimau-malaya-bermula-29-november-2022 |title=SIARAN MEDIA: SENARAI 29 PEMAIN KE KEM LATIHAN PUSAT HARIMAU MALAYA BERMULA 29 NOVEMBER 2022 | website=fam.org.my |publisher=Football Association of Malaysia |date=23 November 2022|access-date=24 November 2022}} On 21 December 2022, Faisal started his first match against Myanmar in which he score the winning goal in the first match of the group stage as the Malaysia won 1–0 at Thuwunna Stadium.{{cite news|url=https://www.affmitsubishielectriccup.com/2022/match-centre?view=matchreport&id=2329255 |title=Report: Myanmar 0–1 Malaysia|website=affmitsubishielectriccup.com |publisher=AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 |date=21 December 2022 |access-date=22 December 2022}} In Malaysia's second group stage match, Faisal scored two goals in a 5–0 win over Laos.{{cite news|url=https://www.affmitsubishielectriccup.com/2022/match-centre?view=matchreport&id=2329256 |title=Report: Malaysia 5–0 Laos|website=affmitsubishielectriccup.com |publisher=AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 |date=24 December 2022 |access-date=25 December 2022}} In the semi-final against Thailand, Faisal struck his fourth goal of the tournament, despite the national squad had been defeated by 1–3 on aggregate.{{cite news|url=https://www.affmitsubishielectriccup.com/2022/news/malaysia/2121-report-malaysia-1-0-thailand-semi-final-1st-leg |title=REPORT: MALAYSIA 1-0 THAILAND (SEMI-FINAL, 1ST LEG) |website=affmitsubishielectriccup.com |publisher=AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 |date=7 January 2023 |access-date=8 January 2023}} On 27 January 2023, Faisal was named on the best starting eleven-man for 2022 AFF Championship All-Star XI award for the tournament's best player.{{cite web|url=https://www.bharian.com.my/sukan/bola/2023/01/1056776/faisal-penyerang-terbaik-piala-aff |title=Faisal penyerang terbaik Piala AFF |language=malay|website=bharian.com.my |publisher=Berita Harian |date=27 January 2023| access-date=28 January 2023 |first=Zulfaizan |last=Mansor}}{{cite news|url=https://www.affmitsubishielectriccup.com/2022/fan-zone/all-star-xi-result |title=ALL-STAR XI |website=affmitsubishielectriccup.com |publisher=AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 |date=27 January 2023 |access-date=28 January 2023}}

Faisal is also part of the Malaysia team that qualified for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup and scored 1 goal against Turkmenistan to win 3–1 in 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification third round.{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/matches/report/34785/Malaysia_Turkmenistan.html|title=Malaysia vs. Turkmenistan 2022-06-08|publisher=National Football Teams.com|accessdate=16 June 2022}} Faisal was part of Malaysia's squad for the 2023 Merdeka Tournament.{{cite web|url=https://www.fam.org.my/news/siaran-media-senarai-25-pemain-ke-kem-latihan-pusat-harimau-malaya-bermula-6-oktober-2023|title=SIARAN MEDIA: SENARAI 25 PEMAIN KE KEM LATIHAN PUSAT HARIMAU MALAYA BERMULA 6 OKTOBER 2023 | website=fam.org.my |publisher=Football Association of Malaysia |date=2 October 2023|access-date=3 October 2023}} He scored once in a 4–2 win over India at the semi-final stage.{{cite news|url=https://vocketfc.com/pestabola-merdeka-2023-tundukkan-india-4-2-malaysia-melangkah-ke-final |title=Pestabola Merdeka 2023: Tundukkan India 4-2, Malaysia Melangkah Ke Final |website=vocketfc.com |publisher=Vocket FC |date=13 October 2023 |access-date=14 October 2021 |first=Meor |last=Abdullah}} On 16 November 2023 during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification match, Faisal scored a late decisive stoppage time winner against Kyrgyzstan which Malaysia overturned a 3–1 deficit to a 4–3 comeback win.{{cite web|url=https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/asian_qualifiers/news/group_d_malaysia_v_kyrgyz_republic_2.html |title=Round 2 - Group D: Malaysia 4-3 Kyrgyz Republic | website=afc.com |publisher=Asian Football Federation |date=16 November 2023|access-date=17 November 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.sinardaily.my/article/212807/malaysia/sports/malaysia-beats-kyrgysztan-4-3-in-2026-world-cup2027-asian-cup-qualifiers |title=Malaysia beats Kyrgysztan 4-3 in 2026 World Cup/2027 Asian Cup qualifiers | website=sinardaily.my |publisher=Sinar Daily |date=16 November 2023|access-date=17 November 2023 |author=Mahfoodh}} On 26 December 2023, Faisal was included in Malaysia's squad for 2023 AFC Asian Cup by head coach Kim Pan-gon.{{cite web|url=https://www.fam.org.my/news/siaran-media-senarai-26-pemain-ke-kem-latihan-pusat-harimau-malaya-bermula-26-disember-2023|title=SIARAN MEDIA: SENARAI 26 PEMAIN KE KEM LATIHAN PUSAT HARIMAU MALAYA BERMULA 26 DISEMBER 2023 | website=fam.org.my |publisher=Football Association of Malaysia |date=19 December 2023|access-date=20 December 2023}} During the group stage, he played all three matches and scored a goal against South Korea, despite Malaysia already being mathematically eliminated from the tournament.{{cite web|url=https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2024/01/1005751/magnificent-malaysia-hold-mighty-south-korea-3-3-draw-asian-cup |title=Magnificent Malaysia hold mighty South Korea to 3-3 draw in Asian Cup | website=nst.com.my |publisher=New Straits Times |date=25 January 2024 |access-date=26 January 2024 |first=Farah |last=Azharie}}{{cite web|url=https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup/news/group_e_korea_republic_v_malaysia_2.html |title=Group E: Malaysia fight back to hold Korea Republic | website=the-afc.com |publisher=Asian Football Federation |date=25 January 2024 |access-date=26 January 2024}} Faisal was included in the 'Team of the Matchday 3' and also had been nominated for the Goal of the Tournament.{{cite web|url= https://snesports.co/faisal-halim-listed-on-best-xi-of-asian-cup-2023-matchday-3/ |title=Faisal Halim listed on best XI of Asian Cup 2023 matchday 3|publisher=SNE Sports|access-date=26 January 2024|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20240126153113/https://snesports.co/faisal-halim-listed-on-best-xi-of-asian-cup-2023-matchday-3/|archive-date=26 January 2024|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup/news/vote_for_your_continental_goal_of_the_tournament.html |title=Vote for your Continental Goal of the Tournament| website=afc.com |publisher=Asian Football Federation |date=21 February 2024|access-date=22 February 2024}} His goal against South Korea was eventually voted 'Goal of the Tournament'.{{cite web|url=https://sukanz.com/202428345/ |title=Jaringan Faisal Halim Dinobatkan Gol Terbaik Piala Asia 2023 – Raih 85% Undian |lang=malay|publisher=Sukanz|access-date=26 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240302153049/https://sukanz.com/202428345/ |archive-date=2 March 2024|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url= https://snesports.co/faisal-halim-win-vote-best-goal-of-asian-cup-2023/ |title= Faisal Halim win vote best goal of Asian Cup 2023|publisher=SNE Sports|access-date=27 February 2024|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20240227200720/https://snesports.co/faisal-halim-win-vote-best-goal-of-asian-cup-2023/ |archive-date=27 February 2024|url-status=dead}}

Faisal is a fast, skillful and diminutive right footed winger, with an eye for the goal, who is usually deployed on the left in a 4–3–3 or in a 4–2–3–1 formation.{{cite news|url=https://www.buletintv3.my/sukan/bola-sepak-ketajaman-faisal-jadi-harapan-harimau-malaya-di-hanoi/ |title=BOLA SEPAK: Ketajaman Faisal jadi harapan Harimau Malaya di Hanoi |website=buletintv3.my |publisher=Buletin TV3 |date=27 December 2022 |access-date=28 December 2022}} Although his preferred role is on the left flank, he is a hard-working, and versatile forward, capable of playing in any offensive position on either side of the pitch, or even through the centre; he is also known for his defensive contribution and ability to cover a lot of ground during matches, in addition to his offensive capabilities, despite his lack of physicality.{{cite news|url=https://semuanyabola.com/fernando-forestieri-penyerang-paling-tajam-faisal-halim-bintang-tempatan-terampuh-depan-gol/ |title=Fernando Forestieri Penyerang Paling Tajam, Faisal Halim Bintang Tempatan Terampuh Depan Gol |website=semuanyabola.com |publisher=Semuanyabola |date=6 June 2023 |access-date=7 June 2023 |first=Nazreen |last=Izahar}}{{cite news|url=https://www.bharian.com.my/sukan/bola/2023/06/1117817/alangkah-bagus-jika-ada-ramai-arif-aiman-faisal |title=Alangkah bagus jika ada ramai Arif Aiman, Faisal |website=bharian.com.my |publisher=Berita Harian |date=22 June 2023 |access-date=23 June 2023 |first=Zulfaizan |last=Mansor}}

He has often operated in deeper, more creative positions, either in a free role in the centre as an attacking midfield playmaker behind the strikers, or as a supporting forward, due to his passing ability, which enable him to link-up with midfielders, create chances, and provide assists for teammates.{{cite web|url=https://majoriti.com.my/sukan/2023/09/11/tubuh-kecil-tak-halang-faisal-halim-pamerkan-aksi-cemerlang |title=Tubuh kecil tak halang Faisal Halim pamerkan aksi cemerlang |language=malay|website=majoriti.com.my |publisher=Majoriti |date=11 September 2023| access-date=12 September 2023 |first=Frezella |last=Amil}} He is also capable of playing in a more offensive central role as a false 9.{{cite news|url=https://www.utusan.com.my/terkini/2023/11/kekal-trio-terbaik-harimau-malaya/ |title=Kekal trio terbaik Harimau Malaya |website=utusan.com.my |publisher=Utusan Malaysia |date=6 November 2023 |access-date=7 November 2023 |first=Hakimi |last=Ismail}} Faisal's resulting low centre of gravity, combined with his creativity, quick feet and technical ability, make him extremely quick and agile in possession, and give him excellent balance and control of the ball, which, along with his flair, intelligent movement, speed, and dribbling skills, allows him to beat opponents and create space for his team in attacking areas, or make attacking runs off the ball into the box.{{cite news|url=https://www.kosmo.com.my/2023/11/22/taiwan-terpukau-aksi-arif-aiman-dan-faisal/ |title=Taiwan 'terpukau' aksi Arif Aiman dan Faisal |website=kosmo.com.my |publisher=Kosmo |date=22 November 2023 |access-date=23 November 2023}}{{cite news|url=https://www.utusanborneo.com.my/2021/10/11/cheng-hoe-puji-aksi-lincah-mickey-di-jordan |title=Cheng Hoe puji aksi lincah Mickey di Jordan |website=utusanborneo.com.my |publisher=Utusan Borneo |date=11 October 2021 |access-date=12 October 2021}} He's regarded as one of Malaysia's most promising prospects in his youth.{{cite news|url=https://semuanyabola.com/pengulas-ini-pernah-label-faisal-halim-next-big-thing-pada-2015-ini-pemain-seterusnya-yang-terima-julukan-itu/ |title=Pengulas Ini Pernah Label Faisal Halim 'Next Big Thing' Pada 2015, Ini Pemain Seterusnya Yang Terima Julukan Itu |website=semuanyabola.com |publisher=Semuanyabola |date=12 February 2023 |access-date=13 February 2023 |first=Al-Zaim |last=Arzaman}}

Faisal is nationally known for his multiple celebrations made in reference to his footballing idol Cristiano Ronaldo, whenever he scored a goal.{{cite web|url=https://makanbola.com/aksi-triple-siuuu-faisal-halim-tarik-perhatian-dunia/ |title=Aksi 'Triple Siuuu' Faisal Halim Tarik Perhatian Dunia |language=malay|website=makanbola.com |publisher=Makanbola |date=8 January 2023 | access-date=9 January 2023 |first=Azri |last=Haziq}}{{cite web|url=https://siakapkeli.my/2023/01/08/lebih-sejuta-tontonan-siuu-tiga-kali-faisal-halim-ketika-rai-jaringan-raih-perhatian-netizen-luar-negara/ |title=Lebih Sejuta Tontonan, "Siuu" Tiga Kali Faisal Halim Ketika Rai Jaringan Raih Perhatian Netizen Luar Negara |language=malay|website=siakapkeli.my |publisher=Siakap Keli |date=8 January 2023 | access-date=9 January 2023 |first=Iqbal |last=Yasir}}

On 26 July 2023, Faisal was handed a four-month suspension by the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), due to comments made to the media by the player after the Super League match against Sabah on 27 April 2023.{{cite news|url=https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2023/07/935287/fam-suspends-selangor-winger-faisal-four-weeks|title=FAM suspends Selangor winger Faisal for four weeks |website=nst.com.my |publisher=New Straits Times|date=26 July 2023|access-date=27 July 2023 |author=Timesport}} Faisal was brought before the Disciplinary Committee after being found to have violated Article 61 of the FAM Disciplinary Code (press statements) and Article 82 of the FAM Statute (contributions to the media) through the statement he issued on 27 April 2023.{{cite news|url=https://www.bharian.com.my/sukan/bola/2023/07/1131954/faisal-digantung-kerana-celupar|title=Faisal digantung kerana 'celupar' |website=bharian.com.my |publisher=Berita Harian|date=27 July 2023|access-date=27 July 2023 |first=Syafiq |last=Aznan}}{{cite news|url=https://www.hmetro.com.my/arena/bola-sepak/2023/07/992242/terlepas-cakap-punca-mat-siu-digantung-fam|title=Terlepas cakap punca 'Mat Siu' digantung - FAM |website=hmetro.com.my |publisher=Harian Metro|date=27 July 2023|access-date=27 July 2023 |first=Syazwan |last=Msar}} According to the decision, Faisal was actually suspended for four months from 25 July 2023 to 21 November 2023. However, Faisal was only suspended for one month, from 25 July to 23 August 2023, of which the next three-month suspension will be carried out subject to good behavior for 12 months starting on 24 August 2023.{{cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2023/07/28/fam-suspend-faisal-one-month-for-making-comment-to-media|title=FAM suspend Faisal one-month for making comment to media |website=thestar.com.my |publisher=The Star|date=28 July 2023|access-date=28 July 2023}}

{{Main|2024 Faisal Halim acid attack}}

On 5 May 2024, Faisal suffered an acid attack in front of a shopping mall. This incident occurred after his national teammate Akhyar Rashid was assaulted and robbed a few days prior.{{Cite web |date=5 May 2024 |title=National footballer Faisal Halim suffers acid attack |url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/crime-courts/2024/05/1046594/national-footballer-faisal-halim-suffers-acid-attack |access-date=5 May 2024 |website=New Straits Times |language=english}} It was later confirmed that Faisal suffered fourth-degree burns and had to undergo multiple surgeries.{{Cite web |date=7 May 2024 |title=Faisal Halim undergoes second surgery, seeks everyone’s prayers |url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/sports/2024/05/07/faisal-halim-undergoes-second-surgery-seeks-everyones-prayers/133038 |access-date=9 May 2024 |website=Malay Mail |language=}} As of 8 May 2024, the suspect remains at large. According to some witnesses, the suspect managed to say "Good luck" to Faisal before splashing the acid.{{Cite web |date=2024-05-06 |title=Suspek kes simbah asid Faisal Halim direman 2 hari - Semasa |url=https://www.mstar.com.my/lokal/semasa/2024/05/06/kes-simbah-asid-faisal-halim-polis-tahan-lelaki-warga-tempatan |access-date=2024-05-06 |website=www.mstar.com.my |language=ms}} As a result of the attack, Selangor, who was supposed to face 2023 Malaysia Super League champions Johor Darul Ta'zim at the 2024 season opening Piala Sumbangsih, withdrew from the match over safety concerns.{{Cite web |date=9 May 2024 |title=Malaysia’s season-opener cancelled after top club withdraws over violent attacks |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3262002/acid-attacks-unprecedented-attacks-players-put-malaysias-charity-shield-traditional-season-opener |access-date=9 May 2024 |website=South China Morning Post |language=}}

On 22 June 2024, Faisal, who is recovering from a horrific acid attack, received a surprise visit from former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad at his residence in Shah Alam. He and his family are very grateful for the concern shown by Mahathir, who took the time to check on them.{{Cite web |last=Rajan |first=K. |date=2024-06-22 |title=Acid attack victim Faisal Halim receives surprise visit from Tun Mahathir |url=https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2024/06/1066894/acid-attack-victim-faisal-halim-receives-surprise-visit-tun-mahathir |access-date= |website=NST Online |language=en}}

Faisal is married to Nur Syazwani Mizuana Shahril and have one child, Khalish Aryan Faisal.{{Cite web |date=10 May 2024 |title=Anak mestilah rindu, hari-hari datang — Isteri Faisal Halim |url=https://majoriti.com.my/sukan/2024/05/10/anak-anak-mestilah-rindu-hari-hari-datang---isteri-faisal-halim |access-date=11 May 2024 |website=Majoriti |language=}}

{{updated|19 April 2025}}{{cite web|url=https://www.soccerpunter.com/players/435132-Mohamad-Faisal-bin-Abdul-Halim#|title= Faisal Abdul Halim Statistics|website=www.soccerpunter.com|accessdate=21 November 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/mohamad-faisal-bin-abdul-halim/435132/|title=Faisal Abdul Halim Statistics|website=www.soccerway.com|accessdate=21 November 2017}}

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Penang

• Malaysia President Cup runner-up: 2015

Pahang

• Malaysia FA Cup: 2018

Terengganu

• Malaysia Super League runner-up: 2022{{Cite web |last=AZIMI |first=MOHD RAFIE |date=2022-10-15 |title=Terengganu ke Piala AFC, naib juara Liga Super |url=https://www.utusan.com.my/sukan/2022/10/terengganu-ke-piala-afc-naib-juara-liga-super/ |access-date=2023-12-16 |website=Utusan Malaysia |language=ms-MY}}
• Malaysia FA Cup runner-up: 2022{{Cite web |date=2022-09-11 |title=Johor declares public holiday today after winning FA Cup 2022 - Focus Malaysia |url=https://focusmalaysia.my/johor-declares-public-holiday-today-after-winning-fa-cup-2022/ |access-date=2023-12-16 |website=focusmalaysia.my |language=en-US}}

Selangor

• Malaysia Super League runner-up: 2023
• MFL Challenge Cup: 2024-25{{Cite web |last=BERNAMA |date=2025-02-23 |title=Selangor End 10-Year Wait By Lifting Challenge Cup After Gunning Down PDRM FC 7-0 |url=https://www.bernama.com/en/sports/news.php?id=2395404 |access-date=2025-02-22 |website=BERNAMA |language=en}}

Malaysia

• King's Cup runner-up: 2022{{cite web|url=https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2022/09/834395/harimau-malaya-lose-kings-cup-final-after-penalty-shootout-heartbreak|title=Harimau Malaya lose King's Cup final after penalty shootout heartbreak|date=25 September 2022|access-date=26 September 2022|first=Ooi Kin|last=Fai|location=Chiang Mai, Thailand|website=nst.com.my|publisher=New Straits Times}}
• Pestabola Merdeka runner-up: 2023

Individual

• Malaysia Super League Team of the Season: 2022, 2024–25{{cite web|url=https://www.infosentral.my/anugerah-bola-sepak-kebangsaan/|title=Keputusan Pemenang ABK 2022 Anugerah Bola Sepak Kebangsaan|lang=malay|publisher=Info Sentral|access-date=21 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230609220429/https://www.infosentral.my/anugerah-bola-sepak-kebangsaan/|archive-date=9 June 2023|url-status=dead}}
• AFF Championship Best XI: 2022[https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn6GQDFNGLA/ 2022 AFF Cup All-Star XI - AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup via Instagram]{{cite web|url=https://www.thesundaily.my/sport/kudos-to-faisal-halim-for-making-the-2022-aff-cup-all-star-xi-lineup-PB10559314|title=Kudos to Faisal Halim for making the 2022 AFF Cup All-Star XI lineup |publisher=The Sun|access-date=27 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240228031409/https://thesun.my/sport/kudos-to-faisal-halim-for-making-the-2022-aff-cup-all-star-xi-lineup-PB10559314|archive-date=28 February 2024|url-status=dead}}
• AFC Asian Cup Goal of the Tournament: 2023{{cite web|url=https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2024/02/1017984/faisal-beats-asian-rivals-mile-best-goal-award|title=Faisal beats Asian rivals by a mile for Best Goal award|publisher=NST|access-date=26 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240226090539/https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2024/02/1017984/faisal-beats-asian-rivals-mile-best-goal-award|archive-date=26 February 2024|url-status=dead}}{{cite tweet|author=#AsianCup2023|user=AFC Asian Cup|number=1762054992444444736|title=Presenting our fan voted #AsianCup2023 Goal of the Tournament!|access-date=29 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240229010848/https://twitter.com/afcasiancup/status/1762054992444444736|archive-date=29 February 2024|url-status=usurped}}

• {{Flag|Selangor}}:
• 50px Member of the Order of Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah (AIS) (2024){{cite web |url=https://thesun.my/malaysia-news/footballer-faisal-halim-receives-royal-honour-from-selangor-ruler-CG13408813#:~:text=PETALING%20JAYA%3A%20Selangor%20footballer%20Faisal,Balairung%20Seri%2C%20Istana%20Alam%20Shah. |title=Footballer Faisal Halim receives royal honour from Selangor ruler|website=The Sun|date=11 December 2024|access-date=11 December 2024}}

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