Farah played youth football for English club Southend United, before being released in May 2018.
[3] Ahead of the 2020 season, Farah joined Swedish Division 2 side Ytterhogdals, making his debut on 28 June against Piteå.
[5] In July 2023, Farah returned to England, joining National League North club Banbury United.
In February 2025, after a spell with Beaconsfield Town, Farah joined First Football League of Kosovo side Mitrovica.
[10][11] Yonis Farah's father, Abdirizak, is currently chairman of Somali First Division club Elman.