THE SQUAD
Oct 19, 2022
4 minutes
= caps, goals, clubs and ages (as of 20.11.22)
GOALKEEPERS
Amir ABEDZADEH
Ponferradina (Spa)
Age 29 (26.04.93)
Years of playing in Europe render him Beiranvand’s main competition for the gloves. Son of Ahmadreza, Iran’s legendary keeper at the1998 World Cup.
Alireza BEIRANVAND
Persepolis
Age 30 (21.09.92)
Mostly recognised for saving Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty at Russia 2018. After a spell in Europe, he is back in Iran and aiming to become the first Iranian goalkeeper to play at two World Cups.
Hossein HOSSEINI
Esteghlal
Age 30 (30.06.92)
His brilliant 2021-22 season for the eventual champions
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