# Faiq Bolkiah professional football status

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/faiq-bolkiah-professional-football-status
> Updated: 2026-09-25T18:09:28.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

Faiq Bolkiah, a 28-year-old winger and member of the Bruneian royal family, has become a free agent following the expiration of his contract with the Thai League 1 club Ratchaburi FC.

Bolkiah, the nephew of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, is noted for his immense family wealth, with estimates ranging between approximately 18 to 19 billion euros or $20 billion to $30 billion. His professional football career includes time in the youth academies of Chelsea, Southampton, and Leicester City, as well as senior appearances for Maritimo in Portugal and various Southeast Asian clubs, including Chonburi FC.

The Bruneian national team captain is currently evaluating options in international leagues to continue his professional playing career.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: Faiq Bolkiah becomes a free agent after leaving Ratchaburi FC

Bruneian royal Faiq Bolkiah is a free agent after his contract with Thailand's Ratchaburi FC expired. The winger continues to pursue professional football despite his family's multi-billion dollar fortune.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/faiq-bolkiah-becomes-a-free-agent-after-leaving-ratchaburi-fc

### 2026-09-22: Faiq Bolkiah becomes free agent after leaving Ratchaburi FC

Faiq Bolkiah, the world's wealthiest footballer due to his Bruneian royal connections, is now a free agent after leaving Ratchaburi FC in Thailand.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/faiq-bolkiah-becomes-free-agent-amid-reports-of-vast-family-wealth

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