The following year, Faisal made a big decision to move from his state of birth and spread his wings with Pahang's first team in 2016.

[21][22] 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.

[23] 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.

[26] 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.

[27] Close to three months after his incident, Faisal began individual training at club facilities in preparation for a possible comeback to football.

[39] 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.

[44] 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.

[45][46] On 26 December 2023, Faisal was included in Malaysia's squad for 2023 AFC Asian Cup by head coach Kim Pan-gon.

[47] 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.

[58] 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.

[61] Faisal is nationally known for his multiple celebrations made in reference to his footballing idol Cristiano Ronaldo, whenever he scored a goal.

[62][63] 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.

[70] 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.

[71] 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.