Farhad Kazemi
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Farhad Kazemi is an Iran
ian football manager
. With many professional clubs in his résumé, Kazemi has established himself as one of the top coaches in a country which has many enthusiastic football lovers – Iran.
Farhad Kazemi acted very successful in coaching Sepahan F.C. during the 2002–03 season to make the Isfahan based club, the first non-Tehran team to win Iran’s Pro League, The Persian Gulf Cup.
. He is a former player, who now works as a coach in Iranian football. He started his athletic career by participating in the sport of wrestling
at the age of 13, and bowed out after 3 years. Later, he had an approach towards football, he also tried participating in various sports at high school; sports such as volleyball
, wrestling and most importantly football.
Then, he played for Kian football club, under the supervision of Akbar Khoshkbari. Later, he moved to Pas to play for them for 3 years under the supervision of Mehdi Monajati. He moved to Rah Ahan in 1989 and played for club until 1990.
The so-called “Manshoor Akhalghi” was very much criticised by the people, criticising the charter itself as well as the people who took the biased decisions. It had been a very controversial matter in Iranian media, and many arguments erupted in Iranian football.
The Iran Pro League Organisation accused Farhad Kazemi of being a “Manshoori” and was put on the suspension list, stopping him from having any activities in the Pro League. He joined Aboomoslem Mashhad F.C. in November 2009 but the organisation did not give him the permit to sit on the bench as they mentioned the fact that he is on the suspension list, providing no evidence to prove their accusations.
Subsequently Farhad Kazemi joined and coached Gostaresh Foolad F.C.
who played in a lower division, the Azadegan League, he managed to take them to the final of the Hazfi Cup
(FA Cup) after beating many teams like Zob Ahan F.C., only to lose to Tehran giants Persepolis F.C. in the final.
After many debates, it was agreed that Farhad Kazemi’s name would be taken off the suspension list; otherwise the complaints from Farhad Kazemi would be taken further, and into courts.
, however he funds a religious congress in the south of Tehran, the place where he was born Javadiyeh
. In mid 2010, Farhad Kazemi announced that he is about to launch his official website in English and later in Persian. The website has since been launched.
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
ian football manager
Coach (sport)
In sports, a coach is an individual involved in the direction, instruction and training of the operations of a sports team or of individual sportspeople.-Staff:...
. With many professional clubs in his résumé, Kazemi has established himself as one of the top coaches in a country which has many enthusiastic football lovers – Iran.
Farhad Kazemi acted very successful in coaching Sepahan F.C. during the 2002–03 season to make the Isfahan based club, the first non-Tehran team to win Iran’s Pro League, The Persian Gulf Cup.
Early life
Farhad Kazemi was born on 2 July 1959 in TehranTehran
Tehran , sometimes spelled Teheran, is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With an estimated population of 8,429,807; it is also Iran's largest urban area and city, one of the largest cities in Western Asia, and is the world's 19th largest city.In the 20th century, Tehran was subject to...
. He is a former player, who now works as a coach in Iranian football. He started his athletic career by participating in the sport of wrestling
Wrestling
Wrestling is a form of grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position...
at the age of 13, and bowed out after 3 years. Later, he had an approach towards football, he also tried participating in various sports at high school; sports such as volleyball
Volleyball
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
, wrestling and most importantly football.
Playing career
He started playing for the youth team of Ekbatan, then played for Bootan and Akam, under the supervisions of Madad Noei, Parviz Abootaleb and Hossein Farzami respectively.Then, he played for Kian football club, under the supervision of Akbar Khoshkbari. Later, he moved to Pas to play for them for 3 years under the supervision of Mehdi Monajati. He moved to Rah Ahan in 1989 and played for club until 1990.
Coaching career
Farhad Kazemi has coached many clubs in Iran. Most of which have been in the Premier division. He managed to have a very successful spell at Sepahan from 2002 to 2005, this success gained him a lot of recognition.- Bahman F.C.Bahman F.C.Bahman Karaj Football Club was an Iranian football club based in Karaj, Iran. In 1993, the rights and licenses of two football clubs Vahdat F.C. and Bank Sepah F.C. were purchased and Bahman F.C. entered the league. In the early years, the bulk of players were from Pas Tehran F.C...
(1995) - Esteghlal Rasht F.C.Esteghlal Rasht F.C.Esteghlal Shahrdari Rasht was an Iranian football club based in Rasht, Gilan that participated in Iranian Football Leagues from 1983-2002.The club was supported heavily by the city of Rasht. Esteghlal Rasht spent a number of seasons in the lower leagues of Iranian football but came to the top...
(1997–1998) - Bahman F.C.Bahman F.C.Bahman Karaj Football Club was an Iranian football club based in Karaj, Iran. In 1993, the rights and licenses of two football clubs Vahdat F.C. and Bank Sepah F.C. were purchased and Bahman F.C. entered the league. In the early years, the bulk of players were from Pas Tehran F.C...
(1999–2000) - Pas F.C. (2000–2000)
- F.C. Aboomoslem (2001–2002)
- Sepahan F.C. (2002–2005)
- Paykan F.C. (2006)
- Saba Battery F.C. (2006–2007)
- Mes Kerman F.C. (2007)
- Steel Azin F.C.Steel Azin F.C.Steel Azin Football Club is an Iranian football club based in Semnan, Iran.The club is owned by Hossein Hedayati, owner of Steel Azin Co.Steel Azin club also had a volleyball team, sponsored by the same Company, which competed in the Iranian Volleyball Super League.-Ekbatan football club:Ekbatan...
(2007–2008) - Sepahan F.C. (2008–2009)
- F.C. Aboomoslem (2009)
- Gostaresh Foolad F.C.Gostaresh Foolad F.C.Gostaresh Foolad F.C. is an Iranian football club based in Tabriz, Iran. They currently compete in the Azadegan League.-History:Formed in 2009, Gostaresh took over the licence of Niroye Zamini F.C. when they ran into financial difficulties...
(2010) - Sanati Kaveh Tehran F.C.Sanati Kaveh Tehran F.C.Sanati Kaveh Tehran F.C. is an Iranian football, club based in Tehran, Iran. They compete in the Iranian first division, and hold home games at Aliaf Stadium.-Season-by-season:...
(2010–2011) - Paykan F.C. (2011–)
Suspended for coaching in IPL
A set of regulations were published by The Iran Pro League (IPL) Organisation stating some laws that players and coaches needed to perform by, otherwise they would consequently be suspended from activities in the league.The so-called “Manshoor Akhalghi” was very much criticised by the people, criticising the charter itself as well as the people who took the biased decisions. It had been a very controversial matter in Iranian media, and many arguments erupted in Iranian football.
The Iran Pro League Organisation accused Farhad Kazemi of being a “Manshoori” and was put on the suspension list, stopping him from having any activities in the Pro League. He joined Aboomoslem Mashhad F.C. in November 2009 but the organisation did not give him the permit to sit on the bench as they mentioned the fact that he is on the suspension list, providing no evidence to prove their accusations.
Subsequently Farhad Kazemi joined and coached Gostaresh Foolad F.C.
Gostaresh Foolad F.C.
Gostaresh Foolad F.C. is an Iranian football club based in Tabriz, Iran. They currently compete in the Azadegan League.-History:Formed in 2009, Gostaresh took over the licence of Niroye Zamini F.C. when they ran into financial difficulties...
who played in a lower division, the Azadegan League, he managed to take them to the final of the Hazfi Cup
Hazfi Cup
The Hazfi Cup is a knockout cup competition in Iranian football, run by the Iranian Football Federation. The competition wasn't regarded important by clubs until the IRIFF decided to award one of Iran's four AFC Champions League spots to the champion....
(FA Cup) after beating many teams like Zob Ahan F.C., only to lose to Tehran giants Persepolis F.C. in the final.
After many debates, it was agreed that Farhad Kazemi’s name would be taken off the suspension list; otherwise the complaints from Farhad Kazemi would be taken further, and into courts.
Personal life
Farhad Kazemi has two daughters and lives in FarmaniehFarmanieh
Farmanieh is a district located in Shemiran, Tehran, Iran centered around Farmanieh Street. Farmanieh neighborhood extends south all the way to Sadr Expressway, where it becomes Dibaji, and as far north as Niavaran Expressway...
, however he funds a religious congress in the south of Tehran, the place where he was born Javadiyeh
Javadiyeh
Javadiyeh is a neighbourhood located south of the city of Tehran in Iran. Among area young male residents the neighborhood was nicknamed "Texas" because of the associations of the U.S. state with the Wild West. Hooman Majd, the author Ayatollah Begs to Differ, explained that Javadiyeh was poor and...
. In mid 2010, Farhad Kazemi announced that he is about to launch his official website in English and later in Persian. The website has since been launched.