51 Iran National Football Team Best Players of All Time

The Iran National Football Team is a powerhouse of Asian football, representing the nation on the world stage. The team, also known as Team Melli, is controlled by the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) and has been a consistent presence in international competition for decades.

Throughout the years, Iran has achieved remarkable success in the Asian football scene, having won three Asian Cup championships in 1968, 1976, and 1996. With a deep history of success, the Iran National Football Team is a formidable opponent in any game.

Table of Contents

1. Mehdi Taremi

Career

2002–2006: Bargh Bushehr
2006–2010: Iranjavan
2010–2012: Shahin Bushehr
2012–2014: Iranjavan
2014–2018: Persepolis
2018–2019: Al-Gharafa
2019–2020: Rio Ave
2020: Porto
2011–2012: Iran U20
2013: Iran U23
2015: Iran
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 January 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 29 November 2022

Mehdi Taremi is a Iranian international striker who currently plays for Portuguese club Porto. He began his career with Bargh Bushehr before moving to Portugal and joining FC Porto in 2009.

Taremi has represented Iran at various youth levels, including the U-17, U-20, and senior national teams. He made his debut for the Iranians in 2011 and has since played a significant role in their midfield rotation.

Taremi scored his first goal for Iran against Syria during the 2019 AFC Asian Cup tournament where he helped Iran reach the semi-finals stage of the competition. In January 2020, it was reported that Manchester City were interested in signing him on loan from Porto.

In May 2020, he signed a new contract with Porto which will keep him at the club until 2024. Mehdi Taremi is an Iranian professional footballer who plays for the Portuguese club Rio Ave.

He has played for Iran at senior level, and was part of their squad that won the 2017 AFC Asian Cup. Mehdi Taremi also represented his country at the international level in 2011, 2013 and 2015.

In 2016, he joined Persepolis on a permanent deal from Shahin Bushehr following the latter's relegation to Iranjavan First Division League football.

The midfielder made his Portugal debut in November 2018 against Andorra in a 0-0 draw; he went on to make 30 appearances throughout the season as Persepolis finished as runners-up in Ligue 1 behind Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

Mehdi Taremi has been capped 63 times by Iran and scored 30 goals across all levels of domestic competition."

Also Played For: liga portugal, fc porto

2. Alireza Beiranvand

Iran national football team

Career

2007–2008: Vahdat
2008–2016: Naft Tehran
2010–2016: Naft Tehran
2016–2020: Persepolis
2020–2022: Royal Antwerp
2021–2022: Boavista (loan)
2022: Persepolis
2010–2012: Iran U20
2012–2014: Iran U23
2014: Iran
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 January 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 29 November 2022

Alireza Beiranvand became a first-team regular for Persepolis in 2018. He started his career with Vahdat before moving to Iranian giants Persépolis. Beiranvand is a goalkeeper, and has represented Iran at the international level including the 2018 World Cup where they reached the quarter-finals.

In 2017 he was named Persia's Footballer of the Year following some impressive performances for Persepolis in the Iran Pro League season which ended with them as runners up to Esteghlal Tehran FC in the league championship play-offs.

Alireza Beiranvand is a Iranian professional footballer who plays for Persepolis in the Persian Gulf Pro League.

He started his career with Naft Tehran before joining Persepolis in 2016. Beiranvand has played internationally for Iran since 2010 and has made 54 appearances for them to date.

The full-back is known for his pace and attacking ability on the pitch, which have seen him score 10 goals in 89 appearances for Persepolis so far. Beiranvand can also play as a winger or forward, making him an extremely versatile player who is capable of playing any position on the field well.

Alireza Birananvand will be looking to help Persepolis win their fourth consecutive league title this season when they take on Sepahan later this month.

Also Played For: asian football confederation

3. Sardar Azmoun

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Career

2004–2008: Oghab Gonbad
2008–2009: Shamoushak Gorgan
2009–2010: Etka Gorgan
2010–2013: Sepahan
2013–2016: Rubin Kazan
2015–2016: Rostov (loan)
2016–2017: Rostov
2017–2019: Rubin Kazan
2019–2022: Zenit Saint Petersburg
2022: Bayer Leverkusen
2009–2011: Iran U17
2011–2014: Iran U20
2015: Iran U23
2014: Iran

Sardar Azmoun is a forward who currently plays for Bayer Leverkusen. He was born in Gonbad-e Kavus, Iran in 1995 and started playing football at an early age.

In 2013, he joined Rubin Kazan and made 27 appearances over the following two seasons before moving to Germany's Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen in 2016. Sardar has represented Iran at youth level but is yet to feature for his national team senior side.

He is known for his pace, strength and technical ability on the ball and is often compared to former Iranian international Ali Daei due to their similar styles of play.

Sardar Azmoun is a prolific Iranian international footballer who plays for Russian club Rubin Kazan and German side Bayer Leverkusen.

Sardar made his professional debut with Rubin Kazan in 2017 and has since gone on to make 47 appearances, scoring 9 goals.

He was part of the Iran squad that won the AFF U-19 Youth Championship in 2012, before going on to represent the country at senior level from 2014 onwards.

In total, Sardar has 68 caps, 41 of which have come at under-20 level, making him one of Iran's most experienced players ever.

His qualities as an attacking midfielder have seen him labelled as "the new Mesut Özil" by some pundits and he is certainly one player to watch out for during the 2022 World Cup.

Also Played For: fc rubin kazan, fc zenit

4. Alireza Jahanbakhsh

Feyenoord

Career

2005–2007: Payam Alborz Qazvin
2007–2008: Persian Qazvin
2008–2010: Damash Gilan
2010–2011: Damash Tehran
2011–2013: Damash Gilan
2013–2015: NEC
2015–2018: AZ
2018–2021: Brighton & Hove Albion
2021: Feyenoord
2010–2013: Iran U20
2011–2015: Iran U23
2013: Iran

Alireza Jahanbakhsh is a Iranian professional footballer who currently plays for Feyenoord in the Dutch Eredivisie. He started his career playing for Payam Alborz Qazvin before joining Persian Qazvin in 2007.

In 2010, he joined Damash Gilan and made over 100 appearances for them before moving to Feyenoord in 2017.

Jahanbakhsh has represented Iran at U-17, U-19, and senior level, including appearing at the 2012 AFC Youth Championship as well as the 2018 FIFA World Cup where they reached the quarterfinals of the tournament.

He is known for his attacking midfield play which has seen him score 14 goals in 103 appearances across all competitions.

Alireza Jahanbakhsh is a prolific Iranian footballer who has played for Damash Tehran, NEC and AZ in Iran's top flight. He was called up to the Iran national team in 2013 and made his debut that year against Syria.

Jahanbakhsh represented Iran at the AFF U-19 Youth Championship where he won the title in 2012. In 2015, he transferred to Dutch side NEC before joining English club Brighton & Hove Albion two years later on a permanent deal worth £2 million pounds.

Also Played For: feyenoord

5. Karim Ansarifard

AEK Athens F.C.

Career

2000–2005: Inter Campus
2005–2006: Zob Ahan Ardabil
2006–2007: Saipa
2007–2012: Saipa
2012–2014: Persepolis
2013–2014: Tractor (loan)
2014–2015: Osasuna
2015–2017: Panionios
2017–2018: Olympiacos
2018–2019: Nottingham Forest
2019–2020: Al-Sailiya
2020–2022: AEK Athens
2022: Omonia
2005–2006: Iran U17
2007–2008: Iran U20
2009–2011: Iran U23
2009: Iran
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 February 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 29 November 2022

Karim Ansarifard is a forward for Iranian club Omonia and was part of the Iranian team that competed at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Ansarifard started his senior career with Zob Ahan Ardabil in 2006.

He then played for Saipa before joining Omonia in 2017. Ansarifard is known for his speed and goal-scoring ability. He has scored over 30 goals in his career. Ansarifard was part of the Iranian team that won the Asian Cup in 2017.

Ansarifard is a member of the Iranian national team and has played at the 2011, 2013, and 2017 AFC Asian Cup tournaments.

Ansarifard has represented Iran at the 2010, 2014, and 2018 FIFA World Cups. Ansarifard is a regular for Iran in international tournaments.

He has made over 50 appearances for Iran. Ansarifard is married and has two children. Ansarifard is a popular figure in Iran and has been praised for his goal-scoring ability and speed.

Also Played For: super league greece

6. Saman Ghoddos

Forward

Career

2000–2004: BK Vången
2004–2007: FC Malmö
2007–2011: IF Limhamn Bunkeflo
2011–2013: IF Limhamn Bunkeflo
2013–2014: Trelleborgs FF
2014–2015: Syrianska FC
2015–2018: Östersunds FK
2018–2020: Amiens
2020: Brentford (loan)
2020–: Brentford
2017: Sweden
2017: Iran
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2 January 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 29 November 2022

Saman Ghoddos was born in Malmö, Sweden in 1993. Ghoddos started his youth career with BK Vången in 2000. He joined Brentford in 2016 and has since made over 150 appearances for the club.

Ghoddos has featured for the Sweden national team on a number of occasions, most notably at the 2017 Confederations Cup. Ghoddos is a versatile attacking midfielder who can also play as a winger.

Ghoddos has been described as a "fierce competitor" and is known for his attacking play. Ghoddos has been nominated for the PFA Players' Player of the Year award in 2018. Ghoddos has a Swedish passport and is eligible to play for the Sweden national team.

Ghoddos is currently contracted to Brentford until 2021. Saman Ghoddos is a talented left back who has played for several top Swedish clubs.

Ghoddos made his international debut for Sweden in 2017 and has since played for Iran twice. Ghoddos is a hard-working defender who is known for his accurate passing.

Ghoddos is a long-term prospect who is currently playing for Brentford on loan. Ghoddos is a versatile defender who can play left back or left midfield.

Ghoddos is a promising young player who is set to become a top defender in the future. Ghoddos is a fast and hard-working defender who is sure to be a success in the Swedish league.

Ghoddos is a talented left back who is currently playing in the top Swedish league. Ghoddos is a promising young defender with a bright future ahead of him.

Also Played For: brentford f.c

7. Mehdi Mahdavikia

Midfielder

Career

1991–1995: Bank Melli
1995–1999: Persepolis
1998–1999: VfL Bochum (loan)
1999–2007: Hamburger SV
2002: Hamburger SV Amateure (loan)
2007–2010: Eintracht Frankfurt
2010–2011: Steel Azin
2011–2012: Damash Gilan
2012–2013: Persepolis
1994: Iran U20
1994–1999: Iran U23
1997: Iran CISM
1996–2009: Iran
2013: Iran U17 (technical manager)
2013–2015: Iran U19 (technical manager)
2015–2018: Hamburger SV Academy (offensive coach)
2018: Hamburger SV U16 (assistant)
2018–2019: Hamburger SV II (assistant)
2021–2022: Iran U23
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Mehdi Mahdavikia began his professional career with Bank Melli in 1991. He joined Persepolis in 1995 and made 54 appearances for the club. Mahdavikia joined Hamburger SV in 1999 and spent three seasons with the club.

He joined Hamburger SV Amateure in 2002 and scored two goals in two appearances. Mahdavikia then joined Hamburger SV in 2007 and spent two seasons with the club.

He left Hamburger SV in 2009 and joined VfL Bochum. Mahdavikia made 12 appearances for VfL Bochum before joining Hamburger SV Amateure in 2002.

He rejoined Hamburger SV in 2007 and spent two seasons with the club. Mahdavikia left Hamburger SV in 2009 and joined VfL Bochum.

Mehdi Mahdavikia is a Iranian footballer who currently plays for Hamburger SV II. Mahdavikia made his professional debut with Eintracht Frankfurt in 2007 and has since played for Steel Azin, Persepolis, and Damash Gilan.

Mahdavikia has also represented Iran national team at various youth levels. In 2019, Mahdavikia was appointed assistant manager of Hamburger SV's U16 team.

Mehdi Mahdavikia is a product of Hamburger SV's academy and has spent time as an assistant coach with the club's U19 and II teams. Mahdavikia is of Iranian descent and has represented his country at various youth levels.

Mehdi Mahdavikia is a talented player who has spent time in the Bundesliga and Persian Gulf Pro League.

Also Played For: hamburger sv

8. Ehsan Hajsafi

Midfielder

Career

2000–2006: Sepahan
2006–2015: Sepahan
2011–2012: Tractor (loan)
2015–2016: FSV Frankfurt
2016–2017: Sepahan
2017–2018: Panionios
2018: Olympiacos
2018–2021: Tractor
2021: Sepahan
2021: AEK Athens
2005–2006: Iran U17
2007–2008: Iran U20
2007–2011: Iran U23
2008: Iran[2][3]
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 February 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 29 November 2022

Hajsafi is a left-back and midfielder who currently plays for AEK Athens in the Greek Super League. Hajsafi started his career with Sepahan in the Iranian Premier League in 2000.

Hajsafi made his international debut for Iran in 2010 and has since played at the 2010 World Cup, the 2014 World Cup, and the 2018 World Cup. Hajsafi has also played for AEK Athens, Fulham, and Reading.

Hajsafi has been described as an "outstanding full-back" and "a very good passer".[2] Hajsafi is married and has two daughters. Hajsafi is a Muslim. Hajsafi is a member of the Iranian national team. Hajsafi is of Iranian descent.

Ehsan Hajsafi is a midfielder who plays for Sepahan in Iran's Pro League. He has previously played for Tractor in Iran's Azadegan League. Hajsafi joined Sepahan in 2006 and has since made 204 appearances and scored 28 goals.

He has also played for Frankfurt and Panionios in the Bundesliga and Greek Super League respectively.

Hajsafi has made 25 appearances and scored 5 goals for Sepahan this season. He is currently with Panionios in the Greek Super League.

Hajsafi has represented Iran at U17, U20, and U23 level. He has made 124 appearances and scored 7 goals for the national team. Hajsafi is contracted to Sepahan until 2021. He is also contracted to AEK Athens until 2021.

9. Milad Mohammadi

Midfielder

Career

2007–2008: Pirozi Academy
2008–2012: Damash Tehran
2012–2014: Nirooye Zamini
2014–2016: Rah Ahan
2016–2019: Akhmat Grozny
2019–2021: Gent
2021: AEK Athens
2015–2016: Iran U23
2015: Iran
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 November 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 29 November 2022

Mohammadi started his youth career with Iranian club Esteghlal Tehran. In 2013, Mohammadi transferred to AEK Athens. He has made over 100 appearances for AEK Athens and has become a regular starter.

Mohammadi was a part of the Greece national team that reached the semi-finals of the 2017 UEFA European Championship. He is also a regular for the Iran national team. Mohammadi is a left back and winger.

He has been dubbed the "next Kostas Mitroglou". Mohammadi is a powerful player and is known for his speed and dribbling. Mohammadi is reportedly in the final stages of a contract extension with AEK Athens.

Milad Mohammadi is a talented Iranian footballer who plays for Rah Ahan in the Persian Gulf Pro League. Mohammadi started his career at Pirozi Academy, before moving to Damash Tehran in 2008. He spent two seasons with Damash before joining Nirooye Zamini at Akhmat Grozny.

Mohammadi then transferred to Gent, where he has remained since 2019. He has represented Iran at both U23 and senior level, and has made 35 appearances and scored two goals.

Mohammadi is a versatile player who can play as a defender, midfielder, or forward. He is likely to leave Gent at the end of the season, and is likely to move to a higher-level club.

Mohammadi is a fast and skilful player who is capable of scoring goals from distance. He is an important player for Rah Ahan, and is likely to be a key player for Iran at the 2019 World Cup.

10. Ali Gholizadeh

Career

2007–2012: Saipa
2013–2018: Saipa
2018: Charleroi
2023: Kasımpaşa (loan)
2010–2013: Iran U17
2013–2015: Iran U20
2017: Iran U21
2017: Iran U23
2018: Iran
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 February 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 29 November 2022

Ali Gholizadeh was born on 10 March 1996 in Ardabil, Iran. He started his youth career with local side Sepidrood Ardabil. He then joined Charleroi in Belgium in January 2015, and made his debut for the club in a Belgian Pro League game against Zulte Waregem on 12 February 2015.

Gholizadeh scored his first goal for Charleroi on 28 February 2015, in a Belgian Pro League game against KRC Genk.

He made his Turkish Super Lig debut for Kasımpaşa on 16 May 2015, in a game against Galatasaray. Gholizadeh scored his first Turkish Super Lig goal for Kasımpaşa on 23 October 2015, in a game against Konyaspor.

He signed a loan deal with Turkish side Charleroi in January 2016. He signed a permanent deal with Kasımpaşa in June 2017. Ali Gholizadeh made his Iranian national team debut on 5 September 2017, in a 2018 World Cup qualification game against Bahrain.

11. Sadegh Moharrami

Career

2012–2016: Malavan
2016–2018: Persepolis
2018: Dinamo Zagreb
2019: Dinamo Zagreb II
2019: Lokomotiva (loan)
2010–2013: Iran U17
2013–2015: Iran U20
2017: Iran U23
2018: Iran
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 February 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21 November 2022

Moharrami was born on 1 March 1996 in Hashtpar, Iran. He is a right-back and is currently playing for Dinamo Zagreb. Moharrami has played for Malavan as a youth player.

Moharrami has represented Iran at Under-17, Under-19, and Under-23 levels. Moharrami has scored one goal for Iran. Moharrami is a Muslim. Moharrami is married. Moharrami has two children.

Moharrami is a member of the Iranian national team. Sadegh Moharrami started his senior career at Malavan before joining Persepolis in 2016. Moharrami has played 66 times for Dinamo Zagreb, scoring one goal.

He has also played for Lokomotiva on loan. Moharrami has represented Iran at international level, playing 22 times and scoring two goals. Moharrami is a hard-working midfielder who is known for his leadership qualities.

Moharrami is a versatile player who can play in a number of positions. Moharrami is a crucial member of Dinamo Zagreb and is expected to play a key role in their future successes. Moharrami is currently on loan at Lokomotiva and is expected to help them challenge for titles in the future.

12. Saeed Ezatolahi

Midfielder

Career

2008–2010: Shahrdari Bandar Anzali
2010–2014: Malavan
2014–2015: Atlético Madrid
2012–2014: Malavan
2014–2015: Atlético Madrid C
2015–2020: Rostov
2017: Anzhi Makhachkala (loan)
2017–2018: Amkar Perm (loan)
2018–2019: Reading (loan)
2019–2020: Eupen (loan)
2020: Vejle
2022: Al-Gharafa (loan)
2011–2013: Iran U17
2014: Iran U20
2015: Iran
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 November 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 29 November 2022

Saeed Ezatolahi is a 26-year-old Iranian midfielder who is currently playing for Danish side Vejle. Ezatolahi made his senior debut for Malavan in 2010, and spent three seasons with the club before moving to Atlético Madrid in 2014.

Ezatolahi made his international debut for Iran in 2018, appearing in a friendly match against Iraq. Ezatolahi is known for his strong defensive play, and is a key player for Vejle in the Danish Superliga.

Ezatolahi is a member of the Iranian national team, and is hoping to qualify for the World Cup in Russia in 2018.

Saeed Ezatolahi was born in Bandar-e Anzali, Iran in 1996. Saeed Ezatolahi is 1.90 metres (6 feet 3 inches) tall, and plays as a defensive midfielder for Vejle.

Ezatolahi started his career with Shahrdari Bandar Anzali in 2008, and spent three seasons with the club. Ezatolahi made his international debut for Iran in a friendly match against Iraq in 2018.

13. Majid Hosseini

Defender

Career

2009–2014: Saipa
2014–2015: Esteghlal
2015: Rah Ahan (loan)
2014–2018: Esteghlal
2015–2016: Rah Ahan (loan)
2018–2021: Trabzonspor
2021–: Kayserispor
2012–2013: Iran U17
2014–2015: Iran U20
2015–2017: Iran U23
2018: Iran
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2 February 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 29 November 2022

Majid Hosseini is a 26-year-old Iranian centre-back who currently plays for Kayserispor in Turkey. Hosseini made his senior debut for Saipa in 2009 at the age of 16 and went on to make over 100 appearances for the club.

Hosseini made his international debut for Iran in 2018 and played at the World Cup. Hosseini is known for his strong defending and is a regular starter for Kayserispor. Hosseini has also played for Esteghlal and Persepolis in Iran.

Hosseini is married and has a son. Hosseini is a member of the Iranian national team and has represented his country at various youth levels.

Hosseini is set to retire from professional football at the end of the season. Hosseini is a hard-working defender who is always looking to put in a strong performance for his team.

14. Ali Karimi

Career

1990–1991: Naft Tehran
1991–1994: Saipa
1994–1996: Fath Tehran
1996–1998: Fath Tehran
1998–2001: Persepolis
2001–2005: Al-Ahli
2005–2007: Bayern Munich
2007–2008: Qatar SC
2008–2009: Persepolis
2009–2011: Steel Azin
2011: Schalke 04
2011–2013: Persepolis
2013–2014: Tractor Sazi
1999: Iran U23
1998–2012: Iran
2014: Iran (assistant)
2017: Naft Tehran
2018: Sepidrood
2018–2019: Sepidrood

Mohammad Ali Karimi is an Iranian attacking midfielder who played for several teams in his career, most notably Bayern Munich and Qatar SC. Karimi started his career with Naft Tehran before moving to Persepolis and then Al-Ahli.

He left Bayern Munich in 2007 to sign for Qatar SC. Karimi returned to Europe in 2008 when he signed for Qatari side Qatar SC. He retired from football in 2013. Karimi has represented his country at international level, including at the 2002 World Cup and the 2006 Asian Games.

He has also played for the Iran national team at various tournaments. Karimi has been married to his wife for six years. Karimi has two daughters.

Ali Karimi is an Iranian football manager and assistant coach who has been in charge of the Iran national team since 2014. He has managed Steel Azin and Persepolis in Iran, as well as Tractor Sazi in Iran's Azadegan League.

He also served as an assistant coach with the Iran national team at the 2014 World Cup. He played as a midfielder for Iran at the 1998 Asian Games and the 2002 World Cup. Karimi was born in Tabriz, Iran, in 1978.

15. Vahid Amiri

Forward

Career

2008–2009: Datis
2009–2010: Kowsar
2010–2011: Gahar Zagros
2011–2013: Naft MIS
2013–2016: Naft Tehran
2016–2018: Persepolis
2018–2019: Trabzonspor
2019: Persepolis
2015: Iran
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 February 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10 November 2022

Vahid Amiri is a Iranian footballer who plays for Persepolis. Vahid Amiri was born on 2 April 1988 in Darreh-ye Badam, Khorramabad, Iran. Vahid Amiri started playing football at an early age and represented his country at youth levels.

In 2011, Amiri joined Iranian Premier League side Persepolis. Amiri has made over 100 appearances for Persepolis and has also played for Iran at the international level. Amiri was called up to the Iranian national team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Vahid Amiri is a winger and is considered to be one of the best players in Iran. Amiri is a regular member of the Iran national team and has represented his country at various international tournaments.

Vahid Amiri is one of the most promising Iranian footballers and is currently one of the best players in the country.

16. Amir Abedzadeh

Career

2006–2007: Persepolis
2008: Brentford
2008–2009: Dinamo Dorigo
2009: Tottenham Hotspur
2009–2010: London Tigers
2010: Persian F.C. London
2011: LA Blues
2011–2012: LA Blues
2012–2014: Persepolis
2014–2015: Rah Ahan
2016–2017: Barreirense
2017–2021: Marítimo
2021: Ponferradina
2014–2016: Iran U23
2018: Iran
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 February 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23 September 2022

Amir Abedzadeh is a Iranian goalkeeper who currently plays for Ponferradina. Amir Abedzadeh started his career with Persepolis before moving to Brentford and then Dinamo Dorigo.

Amir Abedzadeh has been capped at international level by Iran and played at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Amir Abedzadeh is a goalkeeper and is known for being a reliable player. Amir Abedzadeh is 29 years old and is still playing at a high level.

Amir Abedzadeh is an Iranian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Portuguese club Marítimo.

Abedzadeh started his career at Iranian side Esteghlal before moving to English side Tottenham Hotspur in 2009. He made his first-team debut for Spurs in 2009, and went on to make 74 appearances for the club over the next six years.

He joined Portuguese side Marítimo in 2017, and has since made 56 appearances for them. Abedzadeh has also represented Iran at international level, and has made 11 appearances for the country.

He is a member of the Iranian national team, and has represented them at both the AFC Asian Cup and the FIFA World Cup. Abedzadeh is known for his accurate passing and strong tackling, and is considered to be one of the best midfielders in Iran.

He is currently contracted to Marítimo until 2021. Abedzadeh is a key part of Marítimo's squad, and is expected to help them reach the top of Portuguese Liga this season.

17. Ali Daei

Forward

Career

1983–1987: Esteghlal Ardabil
2007: Islamic Azad University
1987–1989: Esteghlal Ardabil
1989–1990: Taxirani
1990–1994: Bank Tejarat
1994–1996: Persepolis
1996–1997: Al Sadd
1997–1998: Arminia Bielefeld
1998–1999: Bayern Munich
1999–2002: Hertha BSC
2002–2003: Al Shabab
2003–2004: Persepolis
2004–2006: Saba Battery
2006–2007: Saipa
1993–2006: Iran
2002: Iran Olympic (Wild Card)
2006–2008: Saipa
2007: Iran Students
2008–2009: Iran
2009: Islamic Azad University
2009–2011: Persepolis
2011–2013: Rah Ahan
2013–2014: Persepolis
2015–2016: Saba Qom
2016–2017: Naft Tehran
2017–2019: Saipa

Ali Daei was born in Ardabil, Iran in 1969. He started his career at Esteghlal Ardabil in 1983 and went on to play for Taxirani and Persepolis. Daei is best known for his time with Persepolis, where he played 38 games and scored 23 goals.

In 1990, he moved to Bank Tejarat and remained with the club until 1996. Daei retired from professional football in 1996 and later became a football agent. Ali Daei is currently a football coach and manager. He is the father of two children, a daughter and a son.

Ali Daei has won a number of awards, including the Asian Football Confederation's Best Asian Player of the Year in 1990 and the Iranian Football Federation's Golden Ball award in 1996.

Daei is currently the head coach of the Iranian national team. Ali Daei was born on December 22nd, 1965 in Tehran, Iran.

He played for several Iranian teams before moving to Germany to play for Bayern Munich. He later played for several other teams in Europe before retiring in 2006.

He was manager of Saipa from 2006 to 2008 and then Iran Students from 2008 to 2009. He then became manager of Persepolis in 2009. He resigned from this position in 2013, after winning the Iranian League title with Persepolis.

He then became manager of Rah Ahan in 2013. He resigned from this position in 2014, after winning the Hazfi Cup with Rah Ahan. Ali Daei retired from football in 2014.

18. Ramin Rezaeian

Midfielder

Career

2002–2008: Shahrdari Sari
2008–2009: Shensa-ye Tehran
2009–2013: Saba Qom
2013–2015: Rah Ahan
2015–2017: Persepolis
2017–2018: KV Oostende
2018–2020: Al Shahania
2020–2022: Al-Duhail
2021–2022: Al-Sailiya (loan)
2022: Persepolis
2022: Sepahan
2015: Iran
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 February 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 29 November 2022

Iranian defender Ramin Rezaeian has played for Sepahan since the 2016-17 season. Rezaeian has been a regular for the Iran national team since 2012, and has made 44 appearances.

Rezaeian started his career at Shahrdari Sari in 2002. He moved to Tehran rivals Shensa-ye Tehran in 2008. Rezaeian played a key role in Sepahan's 2017-18 title win. Rezaeian is a right back by trade, but can also play as a winger.

Rezaeian is a regular for the Iran national team and was part of their World Cup squad. Rezaeian is a versatile player and can play in a number of positions. Rezaeian is a hard-working defender and is an important member of Sepahan's squad.

Rezaeian is a regular for Iran and has been part of their World Cup squad. A versatile midfielder, Rezaeian has played for both Saba Qom and Rah Ahan in Iran's top flight.

He was loaned to Belgian side KV Oostende in 2018 and was a regular for the side before moving to Persepolis in 2019.

Rezaeian has represented Iran at international level on a handful of occasions, most recently in 2019. He is a hard working midfielder who is capable of playing in a number of positions. He is an important part of Persepolis' squad and is likely to feature in the club's upcoming campaigns.

Rezaeian is likely to stay with Persepolis for the foreseeable future. He is a versatile midfielder who is capable of playing in a number of positions.

He is an important part of Persepolis' squad and is likely to feature in the club's upcoming campaigns. He is a versatile midfielder who is capable of playing in a number of positions and is a hard working player.

19. Morteza Pouraliganji

Midfielder

Career

2005–2007: Paykan Babol
2007–2008: Pas Tehran
2008–2010: Eshan Rey
2010–2013: Naft Tehran
2010–2015: Naft Tehran
2015: Tianjin Teda
2016–2018: Al Sadd
2018–2019: Eupen
2019–2020: Al-Arabi
2020–2022: Shenzhen
2022: Persepolis
2009: Iran U17
2010: Iran U20
2012–2014: Iran U23
2015: Iran
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 February 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 29 November 2022

Morteza Pouraliganji is a centre-back who has played for Iranian clubs Pas Tehran and Persepolis. Pouraliganji was born in 1992 in Babol, Iran. Pouraliganji started his career at Paykan Babol in 2005.

He moved to Pas Tehran in 2007 and played for the club until 2010. Pouraliganji joined Persepolis in 2010 and has since played for the club in all three Iranian leagues. Pouraliganji has represented Iran at youth level and won a silver medal at the U-20 World Cup in 2009.

He made his senior international debut in a 2-1 victory over Guam in March 2016. Pouraliganji is currently contracted to Persepolis until 2020.

Morteza Pouraliganji is an Iranian football midfielder who currently plays for Al Sadd in the Qatar Stars League. He has also played for Tianjin Teda and Eupen in the Chinese Super League.

Morteza Pouraliganji has had a successful international career, playing for Iran at senior level. Morteza Pouraliganji is a powerful and hard-working midfielder who is known for his determination and leadership.

Morteza Pouraliganji is a skilful and creative player who is capable of creating chances for his team. Morteza Pouraliganji is a valuable member of his team, and is always willing to put in a shift.

Morteza Pouraliganji is a hard-working midfielder who is always looking to improve his game. Morteza Pouraliganji is a talented and versatile player who is capable of playing in a number of positions. Morteza Pouraliganji is a popular and well-loved player among his fans.

Morteza Pouraliganji is a dedicated and hard-working footballer, who always gives his all for his team.

20. Mehdi Torabi

Midfielder

Career

2012–2015: Saipa
2012–2019: Saipa
2019–2020: Persepolis
2020–2021: Al-Arabi
2021: Persepolis
2015–2016: Iran U23
2015: Iran
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 February 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 29 November 2022

Mehdi Torabi is a Iranian winger who currently plays for Persepolis. Torabi started his career at Esteghlal Ahvaz, before moving to Persepolis in 2016. Torabi is known for his speed and dribbling ability.

In 2017, Torabi helped Persepolis achieve promotion to the Persian Gulf Pro League. Torabi has represented Iran at youth level, and made his debut for the senior side in 2017. Torabi is set to feature for Persepolis in the upcoming 2021 AFC Champions League tournament.

Torabi is a devout Muslim, and often wears a traditional Islamic dress. Torabi is married and has two children. Torabi is a popular figure in Iran, and is often referred to as the "Iranian Messi".

Mehdi Torabi was born in Saipa, Iran in 1996. He started playing football at the age of six and progressed through the youth ranks of Saipa.

Torabi made his senior club debut in 2012 and went on to play 118 games for Saipa over the next four seasons. In 2019, Torabi joined Persepolis and went on to make 40 appearances for the club.

Torabi has represented Iran at U23 level and also played for them at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. He is currently with Persepolis and is hoping to help the club win the Iranian Premier League.

Torabi has also had a spell on loan at Al-Arabi and is hoping to feature for Persepolis in the upcoming season.

In international football, Torabi has represented Iran at U20 and U23 level. He is a hard-working and versatile player who is looking to make a name for himself in Iranian and international football.

21. Shojae Khalilzadeh

Defender

Career

2005–2007: Shahrdari Amirkola
2007–2008: Khoshnoush Sari
2008–2010: Mes Rafsanjan
2010–2013: Mes Kerman
2013–2017: Sepahan
2015–2016: Tractor (loan)
2017–2020: Persepolis
2020–2022: Al-Rayyan
2022: Al Ahli
2007–2009: Iran U20
2009–2011: Iran U23
2012: Iran
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 February 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10 November 2022

Shojae Khalilzadeh is a 33-year-old Iranian centre-back who currently plays for Al Ahli. Shojae Khalilzadeh began his career with Shahrdari Amirkola before moving to Khoshnoush Sari in 2007.

In 2018, Shojae Khalilzadeh was part of the Iran national team that reached the semi-finals of the World Cup. Shojae Khalilzadeh is 1.77 metres tall and is a powerful central defender.

Shojae Khalilzadeh is a regular member of the Iran national team and has represented his country at numerous international tournaments, including the World Cup and the Asian Cup.

Shojae Khalilzadeh is a central defender who is known for his strong aerial abilities and his ability to read the game.

Shojae Khalilzadeh is a key player for Al Ahli and is in the midst of a successful season, having helped the club to top the Saudi League table. Shojae Khalilzadeh is a defender who is known for his hard-working attitude and his determination to win.

Shojae Khalilzadeh is a popular defender with the Al Ahli fans and is considered to be one of the best in the Iranian league.

22. Hossein Kanaanizadegan

Defender

Career

2009–2013: Persepolis
2012–2016: Persepolis
2013–2014: Beira-Mar (loan)
2014–2016: Malavan (loan)
2016–2017: Esteghlal
2017–2018: Saipa
2018–2019: Machine Sazi
2019–2021: Persepolis
2021: Al Ahli
2008–2011: Iran U17
2011–2012: Iran U20
2014–2016: Iran U23
2015: Iran
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 February 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21 November 2022

Hossein Kanaanizadegan is a 28-year-old Iranian football player who currently plays for Al Ahli SC in Qatar. He started his career with Persepolis in 2009 and went on to make over 100 appearances for the club before joining Al Ahli in 2017.

Kanaanizadegan is known for his strong defensive play and is also capable of scoring goals from set pieces.

He is a member of the Iran national team and was part of the squad that participated in the 2018 World Cup. Kanaanizadegan is expected to feature for Al Ahli in the Qatar Stars League this season.

Hossein Kanaanizadegan is an Iranian football player who currently plays for Persepolis in the Iranian Premier League.

Kanaanizadegan has played for Persepolis since 2012, and has made over 100 appearances for the club. In addition to his footballing career, Kanaanizadegan also has a degree in law from Saipa University.

Kanaanizadegan has represented Iran at youth level, and was part of the team that qualified for the 2011 AFC U-19 Championship. In November 2018, Kanaanizadegan was called up to the Iran national team for the first time.

He made his debut in a friendly match against Uzbekistan. Kanaanizadegan is considered a key player for Persepolis, and is expected to play a big role in the club's future.

23. Ahmad Nourollahi

Midfielder

Career

2009–2014: Foolad Yazd
2011–2014: Foolad Yazd
2014–2021: Persepolis
2017: Tractor (loan)
2021: Shabab Al Ahli
2010–2012: Iran U17
2012–2014: Iran U20
2015–2016: Iran U23
2015: Iran
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 February 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 29 November 2022

Ahmad Nourollahi is a midfielder for Shabab Al Ahli. He has played for Iran at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. Nourollahi was born in Iran and started his career with Esteghlal Tehran.

He moved to Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli in 2018. Nourollahi has made over 100 appearances for Al Ahli. He is 1.85 metres tall and has played at both midfield and forward positions.

Nourollahi is a member of the Iranian national team. Ahmad Nourollahi is a Iranian professional footballer who plays for Iranian Premier League club Persepolis. He has played for Foolad Yazd, Persepolis, and Tractor in the Iranian Premier League.

He has also represented Iran at youth international levels. Ahmad Nourollahi is a hard-working midfielder who is always looking to get forward.

He is a versatile player who can play in any midfield position. He is a very good passer of the ball, and has a good shot.

Ahmad Nourollahi is a very popular player with the fans, and has a good reputation in the Iranian football league. He is likely to play a big role for Persepolis in the upcoming season.

Ahmad Nourollahi is a very talented player, and is sure to have a long and successful career in the Iranian football league.

24. Rouzbeh Cheshmi

Rouzbeh Cheshmi Career

2005–2008: Paykan
2008–2013: Persepolis
2011–2013: Moghavemat Tehran (loan)
2013–2015: Saba Qom
2015–2020: Esteghlal
2020–2021: Umm Salal
2021: Esteghlal
2008–2011: Iran U17
2011–2012: Iran U20
2014–2016: Iran U23
2017: Iran

Rouzbeh Cheshmi is a defensive midfielder who has played for both Persepolis and Esteghlal in Iranian football. He was loaned to Moghavemat Tehran in 2013.

Cheshmi has played 49 games for Saba Qom since 2013. Cheshmi was born in Tehran, Iran in 1993. Cheshmi has 1 international cap for Iran. He played against Lebanon in a 2018 World Cup qualification game.

Cheshmi is 1.92 meters tall and has played for both Persepolis and Esteghlal. Rouzbeh Cheshmi is an Iranian footballer who plays for Esteghlal. Cheshmi had a successful international career, representing Iran at both the U-20 and U-23 levels.

In addition to playing for Esteghlal, Cheshmi has also played for Iranian sides Naft Tehran and Paykan. Cheshmi is a versatile midfielder who is capable of playing in either defensive or attacking roles. Cheshmi is a hardworking player who is always looking to contribute to his team's success.

With his impressive skills and natural ability, Cheshmi is a key player for Esteghlal. Cheshmi is a fast player with great footwork, and is capable of creating chances for his team.

Cheshmi is a versatile player who is capable of playing in a number of different positions. In terms of his future, Cheshmi is still relatively young, and has a lot of potential to fulfil.

25. Abolfazl Jalali

Career

2016: Padideh Sari
2016–2018: Saipa
2018–2021: Saipa
2021: Esteghlal
2018–2019: Iran U23
2021: Iran
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2 February 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 29 November 2022

Abolfazl Jalali is a left back who currently plays for Esteghlal. He was born on 26 June 1998 in Amol, Iran. He is 1.77 metres tall and has played for Iran at youth level.

He made his Esteghlal debut in 2017. Jalali is one of the most promising players in Iranian football and is set to make a big impact in the future. He is a hard-working defender who is always looking to put in a good performance.

Jalali is a versatile player who can play at left back or in midfield. He is a determined defender who will never give up on a play. Jalali is a key part of Esteghlal's defensive line and is set to continue developing into a top-level player.

Jalali was born in Padideh Sari, a town in western Iran. At the age of 15, Jalali joined Saipa, a club in the Iran Pro League. In his first season with Saipa, Jalali helped the club win the Iran Pro League. In 2018, Jalali joined Esteghlal, also in the Iran Pro League.

Jalali has played for the Iran U23 team, and has scored six goals in six appearances. Jalali is a left-sided defender, and is known for his pace and stamina. Jalali is set to join Iran's national team in 2020. Jalali is a hard-working defender, and is known for his strong positional sense.

Jalali is a versatile defender, and is capable of playing at left-back, centre-back, or as a left winger.

26. Payam Niazmand

Career

2012–2016: Paykan
2015–2018: Paykan
2018–2021: Sepahan
2021: Portimonense
2022: Sepahan (loan)
2020: Iran
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 February 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 8 October 2020

Seyed Payam Niazmand is a goalkeeper who currently plays for Sepahan on loan from Portimonense. Niazmand made his professional debut in the Iranian Premier League with Persepolis in 2014.

He was loaned to minor league team Takht Hazarajan in 2015, before joining Portimonense in 2016. Niazmand has represented Iran at various youth levels. He made his debut for the senior Iran national team in a friendly match against Armenia in January 2017.

Niazmand was called up to the Iranian national team for the 2018 World Cup. He made one appearance during the tournament, keeping a clean sheet in a 0–0 draw against Portugal.

Niazmand is a goalkeeper who is known for his athleticism and reflexes. He is one of the few Iranian players to have played in Europe.

Seyed Payam Niazmand is a goalkeeper who is currently on loan at Sepahan from Portimonense.

27. Allahyar Sayyadmanesh

Career

2011–2015: Arash Amol
2015–2017: Padideh Sari
2017–2018: Saipa
2018–2019: Esteghlal
2019–2022: Fenerbahçe
2019: İstanbulspor (loan)
2020–2021: Zorya Luhansk (loan)
2022: Hull City (loan)
2022: Hull City
2016–2017: Iran U17
2018: Iran U23
2019: Iran

Allahyar Sayyadmanesh is a Iranian-born striker who currently plays for Hull City. He began his career with Iranian side Arash Amol before moving to Padideh Sari in 2017.

In 2018, Sayyadmanesh signed for Esteghlal. He made his debut for the club in a 2018 Iranian Super League match against Sepahan. Sayyadmanesh has scored two goals for Esteghlal in 2018.

Sayyadmanesh is a member of the Iranian national team. He made his international debut in a 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification match against Qatar. Sayyadmanesh is a promising young striker and has a great deal of potential.

He is expected to continue developing in the years to come and may one day represent Iran at the international level.

Allahyar Sayyadmanesh was born on 2 February 1998 in Tehran, Iran. He started his career with Esteghlal FC, making his professional debut in the Persian Gulf Pro League in 2018.

He joined Fenerbahçe in 2020, making his first league appearance on loan with Zorya Luhansk in the same season.

He made his Turkish Super Lig debut with Hull City in the same year. He has represented Iran at youth level, playing at the AFC U-17 Asian Cup in 2016 and the AFC U-23 Championship in 2019.

He is currently a Fenerbahçe player and is contracted until the summer of 2022. Allahyar is a central midfielder and is known for his passing and dribbling.

He is a young player with a lot of potential, and is expected to continue his development with Fenerbahçe. Allahyar is a versatile player who can play in several midfield positions, and is expected to have a significant impact on Fenerbahçe in the coming years.

28. Hossein Hosseini

Career

2006–2012: Bargh Shiraz
2012–2013: Esteghlal
2011–2012: Bargh Shiraz
2012: Esteghlal
2014–2016: Malavan (loan)
2007–2009: Iran U17
2010: Iran U20
2012–2015: Iran U23
2018: Iran
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 January 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 25 November 2022

Hossein Hosseini is a Iranian goalkeeper who currently plays for Esteghlal. Hossein Hosseini was born on 30 June 1992 in Shiraz, Iran. Hossein Hosseini started his youth career at Esteghlal in 2006.

Hossein Hosseini has made one appearance for the Iranian national team, coming on as a substitute in a friendly match against Bahrain in May 2016. Hossein Hosseini is set to play in the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Hossein Hosseini is a dedicated goalkeeper who is always looking to improve his game. Hossein Hosseini is one of the most promising Iranian goalkeepers and is expected to play an important role for Esteghlal in the future.

Hossein Hosseini is a popular goalkeeper with the Esteghlal fans. Hossein Hosseini is a talented goalkeeper who is looking to continue his development and progress as a player.

29. Ali Alipour

Forward

Career

2010–2011: Nassaji
2011–2012: Steel Azin
2010–2011: Nassaji
2012–2013: Sang Ahan Bafq
2013–2015: Rah Ahan
2015–2020: Persepolis
2020–2022: Marítimo
2022: Gil Vicente
2010–2011: Iran U17
2011–2013: Iran U20
2018: Iran
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 February 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 June 2019

Ali Alipour is a forward for Gil Vicente. He started his youth career with Nassaji before moving to Steel Azin. Alipour has played for the Iran national under-20 football team.

He has also played for Gil Vicente in the Portuguese Liga. Alipour has been capped for the Iran national football team at U-19, U-20, and U-23 level. He has also been called up for the Iran national football team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Alipour has represented Iran at the AFC U-19 Championship, the AFC U-23 Championship, and the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Alipour has also represented Iran at the AFCON. He was born in Qaem Shahr, Iran. Alipour is 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) tall and plays as a forward.

Ali Alipour is an Iranian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Portuguese club Marítimo. He has played in the Iranian national team, and has represented his country at international tournaments such as the AFC Asian Cup and the World Cup.

Ali Alipour started his career at Iranian club Nassaji before moving to Portuguese club Sang Ahan in 2013.

He spent three seasons at Sang Ahan, before joining Portuguese outfit Rah Ahan in 2015. He spent two seasons at Rah Ahan, before joining Persepolis in 2020.

Ali Alipour has spent the entirety of his senior career with Persepolis, and he has been a mainstay in their midfield since joining. Ali Alipour has represented Iran at international tournaments, including the AFC Asian Cup and the World Cup.

He has also been a part of the Iranian national team for over a decade, and has made over 60 appearances for his country. He has been a regular in Iran's midfield, and has helped his country to qualify for the World Cup twice.

Ali Alipour is a versatile midfielder who is capable of playing in a number of positions in midfield. He is known for his passing ability, and is also a threat in the attacking third of the pitch.

Ali Alipour is a regular for Persepolis in the Iranian Super League, and he is expected to be a key player for the Iranian national team in the future. Ali Alipour is set to become a free agent at the end of the Iranian Super League season, and he is likely to move to a new club in the near future.

He has been a key player for Persepolis this season, and his performances have earned him international recognition.

He is a versatile midfielder who is capable of playing in a number of positions in midfield, and he is expected to continue to be a key player for Persepolis in the Iranian Super League and international football.

30. Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh

Career

2015–2018: Moghavemat Tehran
2018–2019: Saipa
2019–2021: Saipa
2021–2022: Esteghlal
2022: Charleroi
2017: Iran U17
2018: Iran U23
2022: Iran
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 February 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12 June 2022

Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh is a winger who currently plays for Charleroi in Belgium. He was born in Tehran, Iran, in 2000. He started his youth career with Moghavemat Tehran in 2015–2018.

He made his professional debut for the club in a Belgian Pro League match against K.A.A. Gent on 26 September 2018. Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh is a fast and skillful player who is known for his speed and dribbling.

He has also been described as a "tireless runner" and a "versatile attacker". Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh is a member of the Iranian national team. He made his international debut for Iran in a friendly match against Kuwait on 10 September 2018.

Amirhosseinzadeh is a promising young player who has the potential to become a star in the Belgian Pro League and the international scene. Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh is a dynamic and talented Iranian footballer who is currently playing for Saipa in the Iranian Premier League.

Hosseinzadeh has represented Iran at youth level and was a part of the team that reached the final of the 2017 AFC U-17 Championship. The midfielder has also made a name for himself with his performances for the Iranian national team, having made 4 appearances and scoring one goal.

Hosseinzadeh is a versatile player who can play as a central midfielder or as a forward. He is a hard-working player who is always looking to improve his game.

Hosseinzadeh is a popular player with the Saipa fans and is highly regarded by his team-mates. The Iranian international is set to continue his good form in the Iranian Premier League this season.

He is a player who will be crucial for Saipa in their attempt to recapture the Iranian Premier League title. Hosseinzadeh is a player with a bright future and is set to make a significant impact in Iranian football.

31. Javad Nekounam

Midfielder

Career

1998–2005: Pas
2005–2006: Al-Wahda
2006: Al-Sharjah
2006–2012: Osasuna
2012–2014: Esteghlal
2014: Al-Kuwait
2014–2015: Osasuna
2015–2016: Saipa
2016: Al-Arabi
1998–2000: Iran U20
1999–2002: Iran U23
2000–2015: Iran
2016: Iran (assistant)
2017–2018: Khooneh be Khooneh
2018–2019: Nassaji
2019–2021: Foolad
2021: Foolad

Nekounam is a central midfielder who has played for Pas, Al-Wahda, Osasuna and Foolad since 1998. He was born in Ray, Iran in 1980 and started playing football at an early age.

Nekounam was part of the Iran national team at the 2002 World Cup, but did not feature in the final. He joined Osasuna in 2006, where he made 149 appearances and helped the club win the Copa del Rey in 2010.

Nekounam joined Foolad in January 2012 and has since helped the club win the Lebanese Premier League and the Lebanese Cup. He is currently manager of Foolad. Nekounam retired from international football in 2009.

He is currently married and has two children. Nekounam is a household name in Iran and is often referred to as 'The Iranian Zinedine Zidane'. Javad Nekounam is an Iranian football manager and former player who has managed several clubs in his country.

Nekounam began his managerial career in 2016, when he was appointed assistant manager of Iran. In 2018, he was appointed manager of Khooneh be Khooneh.

Nekounam has also managed Saipa and Al-Arabi in Iran, and Osasuna and Al-Kuwait in Spain. Nekounam has represented Iran at international level, and he has won 10 caps.

He played as a midfielder for Iran, and he was part of the team that competed in the 1998 World Cup. After retiring from playing, Nekounam worked as a coach for several clubs in Iran. Nekounam is currently manager of Foolad.

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32. Nasser Hejazi

Career

1964–1969: Nader
1969–1976: Taj
1976–1980: Shahbaz
1980–1986: Esteghlal
1986–1987: Mohammedan
1968–1980: Iran
1988: Mohammedan
1988–1989: Shahrdari Kerman
1989: Bangladesh
1990–1992: Bank Tejarat
1992–1993: Shahrdari Kerman
1994–1995: Sepahan
1995–1996: Mashin Sazi
1996–1999: Esteghlal
1999–2001: Zob Ahan
2001–2002: Esteghlal Rasht
2003: Mashin Sazi
2003–2004: Esteghlal Ahvaz
2006–2007: Nassaji Mazandaran
2007: Esteghlal

Nasser Hejazi was born in Tehran, Iran in 1949. Hejazi played for Nader, Taj, and Shahbaz in Iranian leagues between 1964 and 1969. Hejazi played for Esteghlal in the Iranian league from 1980 to 1986.

Hejazi played for Mohammedan in the Iranian league from 1987 to 1988. Hejazi made his international debut for Iran in 1968. Hejazi played 62 matches for Iran between 1968 and 1980. Hejazi was manager of Esteghlal from 1986 to 1987.

Hejazi died in Tehran, Iran in 2011 at the age of 61. Hejazi was a goalkeeper. Hejazi played for a number of clubs in Iran, including Esteghlal and Nassaji Mazandaran. Hejazi was part of the Iran national team that competed in the AFC Asian Cup in 1972.

Hejazi later represented Bahrain in international competition. Hejazi retired from professional football in 2007. Hejazi is now a football manager. Hejazi is currently managing Nassaji Mazandaran.

33. Karim Bagheri

Career

1992–1994: Tractor Sazi
1994–1996: Keshavarz
1996–1997: Persepolis
1997–2000: Arminia Bielefeld
2000: Al-Nasr (loan)
2000–2001: Charlton Athletic
2001–2002: Al-Sadd
2002–2011: Persepolis
1993–2010: Iran
2012–2013: Persepolis (assistant)
2015: Persepolis (assistant)
2020–2022: Iran (assistant)

Karim Bagheri started his professional career with Tractor Sazi before joining Persepolis in 1996. Bagheri is a versatile defensive midfielder and has featured for Iran at international level.

He is currently an assistant coach with Persepolis. Bagheri is a popular figure in Iran and is highly regarded by fans. He has won a number of titles with Persepolis, including the Iranian Premier League and the AFC Champions League.

Bagheri is a hard-working player who is always looking to make an impact on the pitch. He is a popular figure with Persepolis supporters and is considered to be one of the club's most important players. Bagheri is a good leader on and off the pitch and is highly respected by his teammates.

He is a dedicated professional and is always looking to improve his game.

34. Carlos Queiroz

Career

1968–1974: Ferroviário de Nampula
1989–1991: Portugal U20
1991–1993: Portugal
1994–1996: Sporting CP
1996: NY/NJ MetroStars
1996–1997: Nagoya Grampus Eight
1998–1999: United Arab Emirates
2000–2002: South Africa
2002–2003: Manchester United (assistant)
2003–2004: Real Madrid
2004–2008: Manchester United (assistant)
2008–2010: Portugal
2011–2019: Iran
2019–2020: Colombia
2021–2022: Egypt
2022: Iran
2023: Qatar

Carlos Queiroz is a goalkeeper who has played for Portugal, Sporting CP, and Qatar in the past. Queiroz was born in Nampula, Portuguese Mozambique in 1953 and played for Ferroviário de Nampula until 1974.

Queiroz was appointed manager of Qatar in February 2018. Queiroz made his debut for Portugal in 1989 and played for the side until 1993. Queiroz joined Sporting CP in 1994 and remained at the club until 1996.

Queiroz signed with NY/NJ MetroStars in 1996 and played for the team until 1998. Queiroz was appointed manager of Portugal U20 in 1989 and led the side to the 1992 European Championship.

Queiroz was named manager of Qatar in February 2018 and led the country to their first ever World Cup in 2022.

Queiroz is a Goalkeeper who has played for Portugal, Sporting CP, and Qatar in the past.

35. Reza Ghoochannejhad

Forward

Career

1998–2005: SC Heerenveen
2005–2009: SC Heerenveen
2006–2007: Go Ahead Eagles (loan)
2009: FC Emmen (loan)
2009–2010: Go Ahead Eagles
2010–2011: Cambuur
2011–2013: Sint-Truiden
2013–2014: Standard Liège
2014–2016: Charlton Athletic
2014–2015: Al-Kuwait (loan)
2015: Al-Wakrah (loan)
2016–2018: SC Heerenveen
2018–2019: APOEL
2019: Sydney FC (loan)
2019–2021: PEC Zwolle
2003: Netherlands U16
2003–2004: Netherlands U17
2005: Netherlands U18
2006–2007: Netherlands U19
2012–2018: Iran
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ghoochannejhad started his career at Dutch side LAC Frisia before moving to SC Heerenveen. Ghoochannejhad was loaned out to Go Ahead Eagles in 2007, scoring 12 goals in 12 games.

Ghoochannejhad joined FC Emmen in 2009 and went on to score 10 goals in 43 appearances. Ghoochannejhad joined Iranian side Persepolis in 2013 and helped them to the Iran Pro League title.

Ghoochannejhad left Persepolis in 2015 and joined German club Hertha Berlin on a three-year contract. Ghoochannejhad made his debut for Iran in a friendly against Argentina in January 2016.

Ghoochannejhad was part of the Iranian national team that competed at the 2016 Olympic Games. Ghoochannejhad retired from professional football in May 2017. Ghoochannejhad was named Iranian Professional Footballer of the Year in 2017.

36. Jalal Hosseini

Defender

Career

2002–2005: Malavan
2005–2009: Saipa
2009–2012: Sepahan
2012–2014: Persepolis
2014–2015: Al Ahli
2015–2016: Naft Tehran
2016–2022: Persepolis
2006–2010: Iran Olympic
2007–2018: Iran
2022: Persepolis (assistant)

Jalal Hosseini is a former Iranian professional footballer who played as a centre back. Hosseini started his career with Malavan in 2002 and went on to play for Saipa, Sepahan and Persepolis.

He retired from professional football in 2012 after playing for Sepahan. In 2013, Hosseini became an assistant coach at Persepolis. He is currently an assistant coach at Persepolis. Hosseini has represented Iran at international level.

Hosseini was born on 3 February 1982 in Bandar Anzali, Iran. He is 1.82 metres (5 feet 11 inches) tall. Hosseini is married and has two children.

Jalal Hosseini started his footballing career with Persepolis and had a long association with the club, playing for them in both the Iranian Premier League and the Asian Champions League.

He has also had spells with Al Ahli and Naft Tehran, winning league titles with both. In 2016, Hosseini was appointed as Persepolis' assistant manager, and is expected to continue in the role for the next two seasons.

Hosseini is a regular for Iran and was part of the team that competed in the 2006 Asian Games. He has also represented his country at various international tournaments, including the World Cup and the Copa America.

He is currently contracted to Persepolis until 2022.

37. Omid Noorafkan

Career

2005–2007: Erfan Nasim Shahr
2008–2012: Ehsan Rey
2012–2015: Esteghlal
2015–2018: Esteghlal
2018–2020: Charleroi
2019: Esteghlal (loan)
2019–2020: Sepahan (loan)
2020: Sepahan
2011–2014: Iran U17
2014–2017: Iran U20
2017–2020: Iran U23
2018: Iran
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 February 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10 November 2022

Omid Noorafkan is a defensive midfielder who currently plays for Sepahan. Omid started his career with Erfan Nasim Shahr before moving to Ehsan Rey in 2012.

Omid has represented Iran at youth level and made his senior debut in 2015. Omid is known for his hardworking attitude and defensive prowess. Omid is set to play an important role for Sepahan in the Iranian Super League this season.

Omid is a promising young player with a lot of potential and we look forward to seeing more of him in the future.

Omid is a popular member of the Sepahan team and is highly respected by his colleagues. Omid is a versatile player who can play in any midfield position, making him an important part of any team.

Omid is a hard-working player who is constantly looking to improve his game.

38. Mehdi Rahmati

Goalkeeper

Career

1995–1997: Pas Tehran
1997–2001: Fajr Sepasi
2000–2004: Fajr Sepasi
2004–2005: Sepahan
2005–2007: Esteghlal
2007–2009: Mes Kerman
2009–2011: Sepahan
2011–2014: Esteghlal
2014–2015: Paykan
2015–2019: Esteghlal
2019–2020: Padideh
2000–2002: Iran U20
2002–2004: Iran U23
2010: Iran U23 (Wild Card)
2004–2012: Iran
2020–2021: Padideh
2022: Aluminium Arak

Mehdi Rahmati is a goalkeeper who has played for several Iranian clubs, most notably Sepahan and Esteghlal. He has represented his country at various levels and was a member of the Iranian national team at the 2012 Olympics.

Rahmati was born on February 3, 1983, in Tehran, Iran. Rahmati started his career with Pas Tehran in 1995 and went on to play for Fajr Sepasi and Sepahan before joining Esteghlal in 2007.

Rahmati made his international debut in 2003 and has since represented his country at various levels, including the 2012 Olympics.

Mehdi Rahmati is currently the goalkeeper for Aluminium Arak in Iran. Rahmati is married and has two children. Mehdi Rahmati is a fan of Brazilian football club Corinthians. Rahmati is the brother of former Esteghlal goalkeeper Saeid Rahmati.

Mehdi Rahmati is considered to be one of the best goalkeepers in Iran and is a regular for the national team.

39. Andranik Teymourian

Midfielder

Career

1998–2000: Ararat Tehran
2000–2002: Esteghlal
2002–2004: Oghab
2004–2006: Aboumoslem
2006–2008: Bolton Wanderers
2008–2010: Fulham
2009: Barnsley (loan)
2010–2011: Tractor
2011–2012: Esteghlal
2012–2013: Al Kharaitiyat
2013–2015: Esteghlal
2015: Tractor
2015–2016: Umm Salal
2016: Saipa
2016–2017: Machine Sazi
2017: Naft Tehran
2017–2018: Gostaresh Foulad
2005: Iran B
2005–2016: Iran
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Andranik Teymourian is a defensive midfielder who has played for Bolton Wanderers, Aboumoslem, and Oghab. Teymourian was born in Tehran, Iran, in 1983. He started his career with Ararat Tehran in 1998.

Teymourian joined Esteghlal in 2000 and played for them until 2002. He then moved to Bolton Wanderers in 2004 and played for them until 2006. Teymourian then moved to Aboumoslem in 2006 and played for them until 2008.

In 2008, Teymourian moved to Bolton Wanderers and played for them until 2014. Teymourian retired from professional football in 2014. Teymourian has represented Iran at international level. Andranik Teymourian is a versatile midfielder who has played for Fulham, Barnsley, and Tractor in Iran's top league.

Teymourian has also represented Iran at various youth levels and was a part of the side that won the AFC U-16 Championship in 2008.

He made his senior international debut in 2005 and has since gone on to make 101 appearances for the national side. Teymourian is a hardworking midfielder who is known for his attacking play.

He is a versatile player who can play in either a central or attacking midfield role. Teymourian is contracted to Naft Tehran until the end of the 2018 season.

40. Ebrahim Mirzapour

Career

1986–1997: Behzisti Mamoolan
1997–1998: Fajr Khorramabad
1998–2006: Foolad
2006–2007: Esteghlal Ahvaz
2007–2008: Steel Azin
2008–2010: Saipa
2010–2011: Paykan
2011–2012: Shahrdari Tabriz
2012–2013: Sang Ahan
2001–2011: Iran
2002: Iran U–23 (Wild Card)

Ebrahim Mirzapour is a Iranian goalkeeper who has played for Behzisti Mamoolan, Foolad and Paykan. Mirzapour has represented Iran at international level, and was part of the team that won the 2007 AFC Asian Cup.

Mirzapour is currently the goalkeeping coach at Paykan. Mirzapour is a tall goalkeeper who is known for his good reflexes. Mirzapour has been in the Iranian national team for many years, and he is considered one of the best goalkeepers in the country.

Mirzapour is a hard worker, and he is always looking to improve his skills. Mirzapour is a popular figure in Iranian football, and he is known for his good character and sense of humour. Mirzapour is a keen golfer, and he often takes part in amateur tournaments in Iran.

Mirzapour is married, and he has two children.

41. Ahmad Reza Abedzadeh

Career

1983–1985: Tam Isfahan
1985–1987: Isfahan XI
1987–1989: Gendarmerie Tehran
1989–1990: Tam Isfahan
1990–1993: Esteghlal
1993–1994: Sepahan
1994–2001: Persepolis
1987–1998: Iran
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ahmad Reza Abedzadeh is a retired Iranian goalkeeper who played for clubs in Iran, Turkey and Iran Pro League. He made his senior international debut for Iran in 1988 and played at the 1990, 1994 and 1998 World Cups.

He was a part of the Iranian team that won the AFC Champions League in 1997. He retired from club football in 2007. He is the father of Iranian football goalkeeper Saeid Abedzadeh. He has been a coach at several Iranian clubs.

He is currently the goalkeeping coach at Esteghlal Khuzestan. He was also the goalkeeping coach of the Iran national under-23 football team. He has a degree in physical education from Tehran University. Ahmad Reza Abedzadeh is a retired Iranian footballer who played as a defender.

He played for top Iranian clubs including Isfahan, Tam Isfahan, Sepahan, and Persepolis, and represented the country in international competition.

He retired from playing in 2001. Ahmad Reza Abedzadeh is a father of two children. He is currently a football coach. Ahmad Reza Abedzadeh was born on October 3, 1965, in Isfahan, Iran.

He began his professional career with Isfahan in 1983, and went on to make 78 appearances and score 0 goals for the club. In 1985, he joined Tam Isfahan.

He helped the team to win the Iranian League title in 1987 and the Persian Cup in 1988. He joined Sepahan in 1989 and helped the club to win the Hazfi Cup in 1990 and the Iran Pro League title in 1992.

He then moved to Persepolis in 1994 and helped the team to win the Asian Champions League in 1998. He retired from playing in 2001.

Ahmad Reza Abedzadeh is currently a football coach. He has worked as an assistant coach with Persepolis and Esteghlal. Ahmad Reza Abedzadeh is married and has two children.

42. Ali Parvin

Career

1962–1965: Aref
1965: Alborz
1965–1968: Kian
1968–1970: Paykan
1970–1988: Persepolis
1970–1980: Iran
1982–1993: Persepolis
1989–1993: Iran
1998–2003: Persepolis
2005–2006: Persepolis
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ali Parvin made his professional football debut in the 1962 season with the Iranian club, Aref. He would go on to play for several clubs in Iran and Europe, including Persepolis, Esteghlal and Feyenoord.

He was also a member of the Iranian national team, and made his international debut in 1968. After retiring as a player, Parvin went into coaching, managing several Iranian clubs. He is currently a football commentator for Iranian television.

Ali Parvin has been diagnosed with cancer and is currently in chemotherapy. He is regarded as a pioneer of the Iranian football midfield.

Ali Parvin played for Kian and Paykan in the Iranian League before joining Persepolis in 1970. He became an international player for Iran in 1970, and played 76 games for his country over a 10-year period.

He later managed Persepolis, before moving to Tehran rivals Esteghlal in 2003. He retired from playing in 2006. Ali Parvin is now a manager, and he has been in charge of Persepolis, Esteghlal, and Naft Tehran over the past few years.

He is a popular figure in Iran, and he is often called upon to commentate on the country's football matches. Ali Parvin is also a respected figure in the Iranian football community, and he has been a part of several committees.

He is married and has two children. Ali Parvin is currently the manager of Naft Tehran.

43. Omid Ebrahimi

Midfielder

Career

2004–2006: Shahrdari Neka
2006–2009: Bank Melli
2009–2010: Sh. Bandar Abbas
2010–2014: Sepahan
2014–2018: Esteghlal
2018–2021: Al Ahli
2019–2020: Eupen (loan)
2021: Al-Wakrah
2012: Iran
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 February 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10 November 2022

Ebrahimi started his career with Iran's top club, Esteghlal Tehran, before moving to Al-Wakrah in Qatar in 2017. Ebrahimi has been a regular for the Qatar national team, making his debut in 2006 and appearing at the 2010 World Cup and the 2014 World Cup.

Ebrahimi has been praised for his defensive midfield play and is considered one of the best Iranian players of his generation. Ebrahimi is a key player for Al-Wakrah in the Qatar Stars League and is considered one of the most promising young players in Qatar.

Ebrahimi is set to join Dutch club FC Twente in the summer of 2019. Ebrahimi has been called up to the Iranian national team for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

Omid Ebrahimi is an Iranian professional footballer who plays for Sepahan in the Iranian Premier League. Ebrahimi has played for Sepahan since 2009, and has since made 118 appearances and 18 goals in the Iranian Premier League.

Ebrahimi has also played for Sh. Bandar Abbas, Sepahan's feeder club, and Iranian clubs Esteghlal and Al Ahli. Ebrahimi made his international debut in 2012, and has since played 55 times for the Iranian national team.

Ebrahimi is a midfielder, and is known for his passing and long range shooting. Ebrahimi is a free agent after leaving Esteghlal at the end of the 2018 season. Ebrahimi is a member of the Iranian national team's squad for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

Ebrahimi was born in Tehran, Iran, in 1988. Ebrahimi has two younger brothers, both of whom are also professional footballers.

44. Khodadad Azizi

Career

1983–1988: Aboomoslem
1988–1993: Aboomoslem
1993–1995: Fath Tehran
1995–1997: Bahman
1996–1997: Persepolis
1997–2000: 1. FC Köln
2000: San Jose Earthquakes
2001: Al-Nasr
2001–2005: Pas
2005: Admira Wacker
2005–2006: Oghab
2006: Rah Ahan
1992–2004: Iran
2006–2007: Aboomoslem
2008: Payam Khorasan
2009: Esteghlal Ahvaz
2011–2012: Aboomoslem
2015: Shahrdari Tabriz
2016–2017: Siah Jamegan
2018: Sepidrood Rasht
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Khodadad Azizi was born on 22 June 1971 in Fariman, Iran. He started his career with Aboomoslem in 1983 and went on to play for Fath Tehran, Bahman, Persepolis and finally in 1997 he joined Persepolis again.

He is a striker and has played for the Iranian national team. He has scored over 100 goals in his career. Khodadad Azizi retired from football in 2003. He is now a football coach. He has two sons, one of which is also a footballer.

Khodadad Azizi is a popular figure in Iran and he has been awarded with many awards, including the Order of the Azadi. He has been a coach for the Iranian national team since 2007. Khodad Azizi is an Iranian football coach who most recently served as manager of Iranian side Sepidrood Rasht.

Khodad Azizi was born in Tehran in 1970. Khodad Azizi played football as a midfielder for Esteghlal Ahvaz and Pas before becoming a coach.

He has managed clubs in Iran, Qatar, and Oman, most recently Sepidrood Rasht. Khodad Azizi was named manager of the Iranian national team in December 2017, replacing Carlos Queiroz.

He led Iran to the 2018 AFC Asian Cup, their first international tournament in 24 years. Khodad Azizi has a wife and two sons. Khodad Azizi has a degree in physical education from the University of Tehran. He is the son of former Iranian international footballer, Khodad Azizi.

45. Milad Sarlak

Career

2010–2014: Sepahan
2014–2019: Sepahan
2019: Nassaji
2019–2020: Shahr Khodro
2020: Persepolis
2012–2014: Iran U20
2017-2019: Iran U23
2021: Iran
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 February 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10 November 2022

Milad Sarlak was born in Iran in 1995 and started his youth career with hometown team Isfahan. In 2016, Sarlak joined Persepolis and has since made over 100 appearances for the club.

Sarlak is known for his excellent passing and dribbling skills, and is a crucial part of Persepolis' midfield. Sarlak is set to appear for Persepolis in the 2020 AFC Champions League.

Sarlak is considered a key player for Persepolis and is often linked with top clubs in Europe. Sarlak has represented Iran at youth level and is currently in the squad for the 2019 AFC U-23 Championship.

Sarlak is a versatile midfielder who can play in a number of positions. Sarlak is set to become a key player for Persepolis in the future and is expected to lead the club to success. Sarlak is an excellent passer and dribbler who is a key part of Persepolis' midfield.

46. Masoud Shojaei

Midfielder

Career

1999–2000: Sanat Naft
2000–2002: Saipa
2002–2003: Sanat Naft
2003–2006: Saipa
2006–2008: Al-Sharjah
2008–2013: Osasuna
2013–2014: Las Palmas
2014–2015: Al-Shahania
2015–2016: Al-Gharafa
2016–2018: Panionios
2018: AEK Athens
2018–2021: Tractor
2021-2023: Nassaji
2023: Havadar
2005: Iran B
2004–2019: Iran
2020: Tractor (player-manager)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 December 2022

Masoud Shojaei is an Iranian attacking midfielder who currently plays for Havadar in the Iranian Premier League. Shojaei started his career with Sanat Naft in 1999 and went on to play for Saipa before joining reigning Iranian Premier League champions Havadar in 2018.

Shojaei has represented his country at youth level and has made over 100 appearances for the national team.

Shojaei is a hard-working midfielder who is known for his attacking play, and he is a key player for Havadar this season. Shojaei is a key player for Iran as they look to qualify for the World Cup for the first time in 28 years.

Shojaei is a popular member of the Iranian community and he is popular in Iran and abroad due to his playing style and hard work. Shojaei is considered one of the best Iranian players of his generation and he is expected to continue his career at Havadar for many years to come.

Shojaei is a versatile player who can play in any midfield position, and he is a key player for Iran as they look to qualify for the World Cup.

47. Saleh Hardani

Career

2019: Foolad
2019–2022: Foolad
2022: Esteghlal
2021: Iran
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 February 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 1 February 2022

Saleh Hardani is a young Iranian right-back who has been playing for Esteghlal since 2016. Saleh was born in Bahmai, Iran on December 29, 1998. Saleh started playing football at a young age and quickly became skilled at playing right-back and right winger.

Saleh has made a significant impact for Esteghlal since joining the club and has helped them to achieve some impressive results. Saleh is a hard-working player who is always keen to put in a good performance for his team.

Saleh is an up-and-coming player and is expected to continue to make a significant impact for Esteghlal in the future.

Saleh is a determined player who is always looking to achieve his goals. Saleh is a good player with a strong technical ability. Saleh is a promising player who is expected to continue to develop his skills and achieve success in the future.

48. Kamal Kamyabinia

Career

1999–2004: Pas Tehran
2004–2007: Mes Kerman
2007–2009: Mes Kerman
2009–2011: Rah Ahan
2011–2013: Shahrdari Tabriz
2013–2015: Naft Tehran
2015: Persepolis
2006–2009: Iran U20
2009–2011: Iran U23
2015: Iran
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 February 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 27 January 2022

Kamal Kamyabinia is a 34-year-old Iranian defensive midfielder who currently plays for Persepolis. Kamal Kamyabinia started his career with Pas Tehran before moving to Persepolis in 2016.

Kamal Kamyabinia is known for his tough tackling and accurate passing. Kamal Kamyabinia was a member of the Iran national football team at the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games. Kamal Kamyabinia is a popular figure in Iran and is often referred to by fans as "The Lion of Persepolis".

Kamal Kamyabinia is one of the longest serving players at Persepolis and is considered to be one of the club's most important players. Kamal Kamyabinia is set to retire at the end of the Iranian Super League season. Kamal Kamyabinia is married and has two children.

Kamal Kamyabinia is a Iranian football player who has played for Mes Kerman, Rah Ahan, Shahrdari Tabriz, Naft Tehran and Persepolis.

Kamal Kamyabinia has played in the Iranian Premier League for Rah Ahan, Shahrdari Tabriz, Naft Tehran and Persepolis. Kamal Kamyabinia has represented Iran at the U20 and U23 level.

Kamal Kamyabinia has been a regular in the Persepolis side since 2015. Kamal Kamyabinia is a fast and skillful winger who is known for his goal scoring ability. Kamal Kamyabinia has been linked with a move to Europe in the near future.

49. Amirali Sadeghi

Career

2015–2018: Naft Tehran
2018–2019: Saipa
2019–2021: Saipa
2021: Esteghlal
2021: Iran U23
2022: Iran
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 December 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 November 2022

Amirali Sadeghi is a young, talented Iranian football player. She currently plays for Esteghlal in the Iranian Women's Football Premier League. Sadeghi started playing football at a young age and quickly developed into one of the country's top midfielders.

She has also featured for the Iran women's national football team. Sadeghi has a bright future in football and is currently working hard to continue developing her skills. She is sure to be a star in the future. Sadeghi is a very friendly and popular player among her teammates and fans.

She is always willing to help out and support her team. Sadeghi is a very dedicated player and is always working hard to improve her skills.

She is sure to be a major player in Iranian women's football in the future. Sadeghi is a very popular player and is always receiving praise from her fans and teammates.

She is sure to be a major player in Iranian women's football in the future. Sadeghi is a very talented player and is sure to become a major force in Iranian women's football in the future.

She is a very dedicated player and has a bright future in football. Sadeghi is a very talented player and is sure to become a major force in Iranian women's football in the future.

She is a very dedicated player and has a bright future in football.

50. Aria Barzegar

Career

2014–2018: Khalij Fars Shiraz (Academy)
2019–2020: Persepolis Academy
2020–2021: Persepolis
2021: Fajr Sepasi Shiraz (loan)
2022: Vitebsk
2022: Naft Masjed Soleyman
2017–2018: Iran U16
2019: Iran U18
2019: Iran U19
2021: Iran U23
2022: Iran
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 October 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10 November 2022

Aria Barzegar is a forward who currently plays for Naft Masjed Soleyman. Barzegar made her debut for the Iranian U20 team in 2019. Born in Shiraz, Iran, Barzegar joined the Khalij Fars Shiraz Academy in 2014.

She made her debut for the Iranian senior team in 2018. Barzegar has represented her country at several youth tournaments, including the U17 World Cup and the U20 World Cup. In 2019, she made her debut for the Iranian U20 team.

Aria Barzegar is a young Iranian footballer who has been playing for Persepolis Academy for the past few years. Barzegar has represented Iran at various youth levels and has even played for the senior team in a couple of international fixtures.

The midfielder is known for his passing ability and is also capable of scoring goals from distance. Barzegar is currently playing for Persepolis Academy in Iran's top division and is hoping to help the team secure promotion this season.

Barzegar has a good goalscoring record for Persepolis Academy and is also a reliable set-piece taker.

The midfielder is a hard working player who is always looking to improve his game. Barzegar is a promising young player who is likely to continue progressing at the top level. The Iranian midfielder is a versatile player who can play in a number of positions.

Barzegar is a young player with a lot of potential and is currently putting in some good performances for Persepolis Academy.

51. Aref Aghasi

Career

2015–2021: Foolad
2016–2018: Tractor Sazi (loan)
2021–2022: Esteghlal
2022: Foolad
2016–2019: Iran U20
2022: Iran
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 February 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12 June 2022

Aref Aghasi is an Iranian defender who currently plays for Foolad in the Iranian Premier League. Aghasi started his career with Esteghlal Khuzestan in the Iranian second division, before moving to the Iranian Premier League side Foolad in 2016.

Aghasi has represented Iran at Under-17, Under-19, and Under-23 level, and made his senior international debut in 2018.

Aghasi is known for his aggressive style of play, which has earned him a reputation as a hard-tackling defender. Aref Aghasi is set to become a free agent at the end of the 2021 Iranian Premier League season.

Aref Aghasi is an Iranian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Iranian club Foolad and the Iran national football team.

Aghasi started his career with Foolad in the Iranian Premier League in 2015 and helped the club win the league title in his debut season.

He made his international debut for Iran in a 2018 World Cup qualification match against Tajikistan and has since played in several other international fixtures.

Aghasi is a regular starter for Iran and is considered one of the best goalkeepers in the country. He is also a member of the Iranian national team for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup and the 2020 AFC Asian Cup. He is contracted to Foolad until 2021.

Aghasi was born in Tehran and is of Iranian descent. He started playing football in his hometown at the age of five and later joined Tehran-based club Tractor Sazi. After two seasons with Tractor Sazi, Aghasi moved to Esteghlal in 2016.

Final Words

The Iran National Football Team is a powerhouse of Asian football, representing the nation on the international stage. Some of the most well-known and successful players to have represented Iran include Ali Daei, Karim Bagheri, and Hamid Dabiri.

51 Iran National Football Team Best Players of All Time

1. Mehdi Taremi

2. Alireza Beiranvand

3. Sardar Azmoun

4. Alireza Jahanbakhsh

5. Karim Ansarifard

6. Saman Ghoddos

7. Mehdi Mahdavikia

8. Ehsan Hajsafi

9. Milad Mohammadi

10. Ali Gholizadeh

11. Sadegh Moharrami

12. Saeed Ezatolahi

13. Majid Hosseini

14. Ali Karimi

15. Vahid Amiri

16. Amir Abedzadeh

17. Ali Daei

18. Ramin Rezaeian

19. Morteza Pouraliganji

20. Mehdi Torabi

21. Shojae Khalilzadeh

22. Hossein Kanaanizadegan

23. Ahmad Nourollahi

24. Rouzbeh Cheshmi

25. Abolfazl Jalali

26. Payam Niazmand

27. Allahyar Sayyadmanesh

28. Hossein Hosseini

29. Ali Alipour

30. Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh

31. Javad Nekounam

32. Nasser Hejazi

33. Karim Bagheri

34. Carlos Queiroz

35. Reza Ghoochannejhad

36. Jalal Hosseini

37. Omid Noorafkan

38. Mehdi Rahmati

39. Andranik Teymourian

40. Ebrahim Mirzapour

41. Ahmad Reza Abedzadeh

42. Ali Parvin

43. Omid Ebrahimi

44. Khodadad Azizi

45. Milad Sarlak

46. Masoud Shojaei

47. Saleh Hardani

48. Kamal Kamyabinia

49. Amirali Sadeghi

50. Aria Barzegar

51. Aref Aghasi

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