As the only Pakistani graduate of the UEFA Academy’s Certificate of Football Management program, Faizan has a deep-rooted passion for football development. He received a  distinction in the highly selective program, offered in collaboration with the University of Lausanne, Switzerland with only 35 global participants selected every year. His dedication to achieving excellence in football management is also reflected by the other certifications he has obtained: 

  • Futsal Level 1 Coaching Course offered by the Asian Football Confederation
  • Training in foundation coaching for U8-U12 from the Ajax Coaching Academy
  • Playmaker certification from the FA in the UK

After coaching players in various schools across Islamabad, Faizan’s journey with football management started with Team Eighteen, which is a Futsal team established in Islamabad by the CSR initiative of Eighteen. Under Faizan’s leadership, Team Eighteen won 15+ tournaments across Pakistan and became a household name in the span of 4 years. As a result of his accomplishments, he has been promoted to Technical Director of Team Eighteen.

Faizan’s vision for football in Pakistan is to see the country’s national team compete in the FIFA World Cup. To achieve this goal, he understands the importance of developing grassroots football and promoting women’s football in the country. As the founder and CEO of Football Factory, Faizan is dedicated to creating innovative and rigorous programs that support the growth of football in Pakistan, providing young players with access to quality training and coaching, and developing the country’s football talent to compete on a global scale.

Faizan also has diverse media experience, including Manager of Marketing & Sales at Public News, Manager of Human Resource and Admin at ATV/APLUS, and as a TV Show Host/Associate Producer for Boom On Live on ATV. He has also held various positions in the education, human resources, and administration sectors, working with Headstart School and Zong CMPak. Faizan has exceptional communication skills, and his achievements as a sports player and guest speaker demonstrate his ability to connect with a wide audience. With a strong background in both media and sports, Faizan is well-equipped to excel in roles requiring expertise in marketing, content creation, and building brand identity.