Faal was born in The Gambia but relocated to Birmingham, England with his family when he was seven years old.[3]
Club career
West Bromwich Albion
Faal joined the West Bromwich Albion academy in November 2019,[4] at the age of 16, after impressing during a two-week trial.[3] He had been scouted while playing local football for Sutton Coldfield Town in Birmingham.[3][2] He made an early impression and became the first scholar in West Brom history to play for the U-23's, featuring in a number of matches for Deon Burton's side during the 2020–21 campaign. He was also a regular fixture in Albion's U-18 side and enjoyed a prolific season, scoring seven goals.[2]
He made his professional debut on 25 August 2021, coming on as a substitute for Kenneth Zohore, in a 0–6 loss to Arsenal in the second round of the EFL Cup.[5] On 13 August 2024, he scored his first goal for the club in a 2-1 away defeat against Fleetwood Town in the Carabao Cup first round.[6]
Loan Spells
On 5 March 2022, he signed for National League North side Hereford on a one-month loan deal, with The Bulls just outside the play-offs in 8th position.[7]
On 2 December 2022, Faal moved to AFC Fylde of the National League North on a one-month loan deal.[8] The loan was later extended until the end of the season.[9] He was recalled on 6 March 2023.[10] His performances prior to his recall saw him win the February National League North Player of the Month award having scored five goals across the month and scoring a total of 10 goals in the 16 games during his full spell at the National League North side.[11]
On 11 August 2023, Faal joined League Two club Doncaster Rovers on a season-long loan deal.[12] On 13 January 2024, he returned to his parent club with manager Grant McCann expressing his disappointment in the way that the striker had handled the situation.[13]
On 15 January 2024, Faal returned to League Two with Walsall on loan until the end of the season.[14]
Wrexham
On 30 August 2024, Faal signed for Wrexham on a 3 year deal.[15]
