Yonis Abdirizak Farah (; born 4 September 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a left back for Prizreni. Born in England, he represents the Somalia national team.
Club career Farah played youth football for English club Southend United, before being released in May 2018. In 2019, Farah signed for Norwegian club Trysil FK. Ahead of the 2020 season, Farah joined Swedish Division 2 side Ytterhogdals, making his debut on 28 June against Piteå.
On 28 July 2021, Farah returned to Sweden to join Division 2 side Eskilstuna City. He then moved to Iraq to play for Al-Diwaniya SC during the 2022–23 Iraqi Premier League season.
In July 2023, Farah returned to England, joining National League North club Banbury United. Following a short spell with Arlesey Town, he joined Kingstonian in March 2024.
In February 2025, after a spell with Beaconsfield Town, Farah joined First Football League of Kosovo side Mitrovica. In August 2025, he joined league rivals Prizreni.
International career On 5 September 2019, Farah made his debut for Somalia in a 1–0 win against Zimbabwe, marking Somalia's first ever FIFA World Cup qualification victory.
Personal life Farah has been described as a cousin of Olympic gold medallist Mo Farah."Sir Mo Farah reveals he was trafficked to the UK as a child". BBC News. 11 July 2022. Retrieved 11 July 2022. Yonis Farah's father, Abdirizak, is currently chairman of Somali First Division club Elman.
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Non league stats at Aylesbury United Swedish league stats