Nurhidayat in 2017 started his professional career at his hometown club PSM Makassar and played in the 2017 Liga 1 competition. At the end of the season, he moved to the 2017 Liga 1 champion Bhayangkara. He returned to PSM in early 2021.
Bhayangkara
In 2018, Nurhidayat signed a two-season contract with Liga 1 club Bhayangkara. Nurhidayat debuted for this police-supported team on 23 March 2018 in the first match of the 2018 Liga 1 season. He was a regular for the club in the two seasons he was there, appearing in 29 matches.[2]
Return to PSM Makassar
In early 2021, Nurhidayat returned to hometown club PSM Makassar.[3] on his second spell with the club, he didn't make a single appearance. subsequently he moved to Liga 2 side PSG Pati.
PSG Pati
In June 2021, Nurhidayat signed a contract with Indonesian Liga 2 club PSG Pati.[4] He made his league debut on 4 October against PSCS Cilacap at the Manahan Stadium, Surakarta. Nurhidayat played five times for PSG Pati in 2021 Liga 2 without scoring a goal.[5]
PSIM Yogyakarta
Nurhidayat was signed for PSIM Yogyakarta to play in the second round of Liga 2 in the 2021 season. He made his debut on 27 December 2021 in a 3–0 loss against RANS Cilegon as a substitute for Sunni Hizbullah in the 73rd minute at the Pakansari Stadium, Cibinong. Nurhidayat played two times for PSIM in 2021 Liga 2 without scoring a goal.[6]
United City
On 24 March 2024, Nurhidayat signed with Philippines club, United City.[7] Nurhidayat made his debut for the club on 8 April 2024 against Kaya –Iloilo.[8]
Nurhidayat received his first call to join the senior Indonesia national team in May 2021. He earned his first senior cap on 25 May 2021 in a friendly match against Afghanistan in Dubai.[12][13]