Hicham Faik: Netherlands-Morocco Midfielder Leaves Al-Bukiryah to Become Free Agent

Hicham Faik has completed his departure from Saudi First Division League side Al-Bukiryah and is now officially without a club, with his transfer to free-agent status recorded on 2026-07-01 and no transfer fee involved. The 34-year-old defensive midfielder, who holds both Netherlands and Morocco nationality and currently carries a market value of €400k, exits the Saudi side as a free player after his contract came to an end on 2026-07-01.

The move confirms Faik’s status as a free agent rather than a rumoured switch, with the transaction logged as a transfer from Al-Bukiryah to “Without Club” and no compensation changing hands. Having most recently competed in the Saudi First Division League, the left-footed midfielder now finds himself unattached and free to negotiate his next deal.

Born in Den Bosch on 19 March 1992 and standing at 1.89m, Faik has been used primarily as a defensive midfielder, operating in the holding role at the base of midfield. His profile lists him specifically as “Midfield – Defensive Midfield”, underlining the specialism he has developed in shielding the back line, recycling possession and dictating tempo from deep. His dual nationalities – Netherlands and Morocco – mean his career has consistently been followed by fans and media in both countries.

Faik’s most recent registered club, Al-Bukiryah, competes in Saudi Arabia’s second tier, the Saudi First Division League. His confirmed exit marks the end of his spell in that competition, and his new status places him outside any league structure for the time being, with his destination club entity listed simply as “Without Club” in an undefined competition (“N/A” league, “N/A” country).

No contract length is attached to his new situation, as he is no longer tied to a professional club deal; his previous club association is shown without a new expiry date following the conclusion of his term with Al-Bukiryah. With no fee required to secure his services, any interested side would only need to agree personal terms and registration conditions to add an experienced, 34‑year‑old defensive midfielder to their squad.

The current data does not provide specific recent match details, such as opponents, scorelines, individual performances or season statistics, and there are no recorded appearance numbers, goals, assists or other contributions from his latest campaign with Al-Bukiryah. Likewise, the database does not list his earlier clubs or league stops in detail, limiting the statistical and historical context available around his career to date.

Despite those gaps, the outline of Faik’s situation is clear: a tall, left-footed holding midfielder with dual Netherlands-Morocco nationality, a listed market value of €400k, and fresh free-agent status after leaving Saudi Arabia’s First Division. Having reached 34, his next move will be pivotal, potentially shaping the final phase of his professional career and determining whether he returns closer to his Dutch roots, explores a club in Morocco, or extends his journey abroad with another overseas challenge.