Ali Daei is an Iranian football manager and former player. A striker, he was the captain of the Iranian national team between 2000 and 2006. He played in the German Bundesliga for Arminia Bielefeld, Bayern Munich and Hertha Berlin. He is regarded as one of the greatest Asian footballers of all time.
Esteghlal Football Club, commonly known as Esteghlal, is an Iranian football club based in capital Tehran that competes in the Persian Gulf Pro League. The first team of the capital of Iran, the club was founded in 1945 as The Cyclists and previously known as Tâj between 1949 and 1979. The club is part of the multisport club Esteghlal of Iran Athletic and Cultural Company .Esteghlal is the most successful Persian team in Asian competitions. They were the first team to reach 1,000 points in Persian Gulf Pro League.
Nasser Hejazi, nicknamed "the legendary Iranian goalkeeper", was an Iranian football player and coach who most notably played for Esteghlal (Taj).
Khodadad Azizi is an Iranian football coach and former player who played as a striker.
Persepolis Football Club is an Iranian professional football club based in Tehran, that competes in the Persian Gulf Pro League.
Ruy Ramos, formerly Ruy Gonçalves Ramos Sobrinho until he obtained Japanese citizenship, is a former football player and manager, originally from Brazil, who spent his career in Japan and played for the Japan national team. Ramos is currently active as a television personality and tarento, represented with Irving.
Ahmadreza Abedzadeh is an Iranian former footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He played for Esteghlal, Sepahan, Persepolis and the Iranian national team. He made 78 appearances for Iran, and played for his country at the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
Hamid Reza Estili is an Iranian football coach and former player. Estili was a member of the Iran national team and is mostly remembered for his memorable goal and goal celebration against the United States at the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
Winfried "Winnie" Schäfer is a German football manager and former player who last managed of Qatari club Al-Khor.
Sohrab Bakhtiarizadeh is an Iranian football coach and former player. A centre-back, he played for many teams like Esteghlal, Foolad, Saba Qom, Erzurumspor, Estehglal Khuzestan and the Iran national team.
Javad Zarincheh is a former Iranian football player, coach and a football administrator. He is currently team manager of Esteghlal. He played for the Iran national football team and was a participant at the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
Alireza Mansourian is an Iranian football coach and retired player.
Farhad Majidi is an Iranian football coach and former player who currently manages Al-Ittihad Kalba SC in UAE Pro League.
Jalal Talebi is a retired Iranian football player and manager.
Farshad Pious is an Iranian retired footballer who played as a forward for a number of clubs in Iran, most notably Persepolis, as well as the Iran national team. He is regarded as one of the best players in the history of Iranian football. He helped Persepolis win their only ever Asian Cup Winners' Cup in 1991 and also led them to a runners-up finish the following year. Pious was named the Iranian Football League top scorer on seven occasions. He is also Persepolis' greatest ever scorer with 153 goals in 211 games.
Mansour Pourheidari was an Iranian football player, coach and manager.
Firouz Karimi is an Iranian football coach.
Mohammad Mayeli Kohan is a retired Iranian football player and a current coach. He recently managed Malavan in Azadegan League.
The Iran national beach soccer team represents Iran in international beach soccer competitions and is controlled by the IFF, the governing body for football in Iran. Iran is the best ranked beach soccer team in Asia and is ranked second in the world.
Behzad Dadashzadeh, born June 22, 1971, is a retired Iranian football player and now manager. He was a midfielder for a number of clubs, most notably Persepolis F.C. and Esteghlal F.C. as well as the Iran national football team.
