Heerenveen has officially presented attacking reinforcement Marko Farji. The 22-year-old Norwegian-Iraqi winger joins from Italian side Venezia, signing a contract until the summer of 2030, as reported by Voetbal International.
The Frisian club bolsters its squad with a player who brings international experience. Farji played for Iraq at the 2026 World Cup in North America just this past summer. His arrival is a boost for a team currently sitting eleventh in the Eredivisie with five points from four matches. Recent form has been mixed with a draw, loss, draw, and win. Farji's signing aims to increase attacking power, as Heerenveen has scored five goals but conceded six so far this season.
Who is the new attacker Marko Farji?
Marko Farji is a 22-year-old forward who primarily plays on the left wing. He was born in Norway but chose to represent Iraq at international level. He impressed at his previous club, Strømsgodset, before making the move to Venezia in early 2026. In Italy, however, he barely saw any playing time. Last season he made just two appearances for Venezia and this season he was not part of the club's plans at all. His transfer to Heerenveen offers him a fresh chance for minutes at the top level.
Farji has already earned fourteen caps for the Iraqi national team. He was part of the squad for the World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, where he saw minutes but has yet to score. His pace and directness are expected to give the Frisian attack new impetus. You can find his profile and those of all other players on our squad page.
What does his arrival mean for the current squad?
The signing of Marko Farji comes at a time when Heerenveen is dealing with several absentees. The current injuries list includes Osame Braude, Mats Egbring, and Melian Linday. The new left winger therefore provides manager Kees van Wonderen with immediate additional options and depth in the forward line. Farji will compete with the existing wingers for a starting spot.
His four-year contract shows the confidence the club has in him. Heerenveen hopes he can adapt quickly to the Eredivisie and showcase his qualities. The club trails leaders AZ Alkmaar by seven points, so there is room for improvement in the standings. The current league table can always be followed on our standings page.
What is the first major challenge for Farji?
The first major test for Marko Farji and Heerenveen is just around the corner. On Sunday, September 6, the team hosts league leaders AZ Alkmaar at the Abe Lenstra Stadion. That promises to be a tough, but immediately interesting, introduction to Dutch football for the new signing. It's the perfect moment for the new acquisition to prove his worth against the current number one.
All details about this and other upcoming matches can be found on our fixtures calendar. The match against AZ is important for Heerenveen to keep in touch with the sub-top of the table. Farji signed his contract until mid-2030.
