Fareed's football journey took an unconventional path, originating from a background deeply rooted in cricket.
Despite his initial affinity for cricket, his exposure to his elder brothers' football matches inspired him to join his siblings' club Khyber Afghan FC marking the beginning of his formal involvement in the sport.
[6] On 2 November 2024, Fareed joined Afghanistan Champions League club Abu Muslim on a one-season deal.
Fareed was first called by Pakistan at the youth level for the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification in September 2023.
[3] He made his senior international debut in the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers as a starter against Cambodia in the first leg in Phnom Penh, where Pakistan contested in a goalless 0–0 draw.