Hamid Reza Estili
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Hamid Reza Estili is an Iran
ian football
coach and retired player, currently coaching Persepolis in Iran Pro League. Estili was a member of Iran national football team
and is mostly remembered for his memorable goal and goal celebration
against USA
at the 1998 FIFA World Cup
.
, Tehran
. His father was a businessman and his mother was a nurse. He began his career in football with playing in Pas Tehran
in 1982. His younger brother was also a footballist and died in April 2011 after an accident.
, Bahman
, Esteghlal Jonoub, Geylang United
and Pas, but his best years were spent at Persepolis.
After the 1998 FIFA World Cup
he signed for FK Austria Wien
, however due to unforeseen circumstances, he returned to Iran and played the remaining six years of his career at his beloved Persepolis FC
.
In the famous Tehran derby
played in 2000, he fought with Mohammad Navazi
at the end of the match and was arrested by Police. They were imprissoned in Qasr Prison
for 3 days. He was suspended for the rest of season.
He retired from competitive club soccer in 2004.
|1992–93||rowspan="8"|Persepolis||rowspan="5"|Azadegan League||15||0||0||0||8||1||291||31
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|1993–94||5||1||1||0||4||0||10||1
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|1998–99||18||4||6||0||-||-||24||4
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|1999–00||21||2||1||0||7||0||29||2
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|2000–01||11||2||0||0||9||2||20||4
|-
|2001–02||rowspan="3"|Iran Pro League||16||0||4||0||-||-||20||0
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|2002–03||20||1||?||?||3||0||?||?
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|2003–04||12||0||?||?||-||-||?||?
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118||10||122||02||31||3||1672|||152
from an early age and was able to impress, eventually being called up the national football team
. At age 23, he made his debut versus the USSR
. He was known as the workhorse of the national team, but is mostly remembered for his memorable goal and goal celebration
against USA
at the 1998 FIFA World Cup
.
Estili retired from international football after match against South Korea in 2000. He had 82 caps and 12 goals for the national team.
in 2004, as the assistant of Ali Parvin
, and then Rainer Zobel
. A few months after Arie Haan was chosen as the Head coach, he was sacked by him. After Haan left the team in August 2006, and Mustafa Denizli
was signed as the head coach, Estili returned to his former position. On January 13, 2007, During the 2006–07 mid-season break, Estili left the team being sacked again, this time by Denizli due to problems with him. Denizli later stated that "It would be better for him to take some professional trainings", and Estili Compared Denizli's contract with the Treaty of Turkmenchay
.
, the head-coach of the club in the IPL 2007/08 season. However, with a lot of tension between the two coaches over the team selection, players, and other decisions it was foreseen that one of them will have to leave Perspolis F.C. at the end of the season. Ghotbi left at the end of the season, and Estili was touted as the new Perspolis manager. However, with Ghotbi's return, Estili left Perspolis.
in summer of 2009 and had many starts such as Ali Karimi
, Mehdi Mahdavikia
, Hossein Kaebi, Fereydoon Zandi, Amir Shapourzadeh
and Alireza Vahedi Nikbakht
but after failing to progress in Hazfi Cup
and totally missing the chance of winning the league he was sacked in 19 April 2010.
On September 20, 2009; in the half time break of the match against Esteghlal
, he experienced a squeal with Fereydoon Zandi. Zandi threw a bottle toward him, and Estili then slapped Zandi. The incident led to a fight.
on 1 June 2010 and was fired on 4 April 2011, replaced by Mahmoud Yavari. at the time he was sacked, Shahin were in 17th place out of 18, achieving 16 points in 18 matches.
and the current coach, Hazfi Cup
winner Ali Daei
. Caretaker of the club, Habib Kashani
, launched a "Technical Committee" consisting of Bijan Zolfagharnasab
, Mohammad Panjali
and Mohammad Zadmehr to select the next coach among the three. Daei exposed his proposal for 2011–12 season to the club, but he was unable to remain in the club due to tensions with Habib Kashani
. Technical Committee stated a condition for Daei: "Daei Should communicate properly with Kashani", which he rejected.
On 21 June 2011, Estili was selected as head coach of Persepolis by "The Technical Committee".
Some fans believed that the Technical Committee was a show from Kashani to pull over Daei, and select his "beloved friend" Estili. In a Poll by Navad
, 68% believed that "Estili won't be successful with Persepolis".
In the opening match of the season against Malavan
, which ended 1–1 after the weak performance of Persepolis and late tying goal by Hossein Badamaki
, fans started screaming the name of Ali Daei since 60th minute, showing their displeasure. protests continued in next matches by Booing
Estili and Kashani, and slogans wanting them to leave the club. In a poll by Navad
on August 15, 2011, 51% believed that the way Estili was chosen is the main reason of protests. Other reasons included weak performance by players (36%) and impatient fans (%13).
He led Persepolis in the first 10 matches with three won, four defeats and three draws.
kissed Estili's forehead because of his goal scoring in 1998 in match against United States
and thanked him. Mohammad Khatami
, the then President of Iran
also thanked him after that match.
in Mosalla Tehran
and said that Ahmadinejad proved that he is a powerful politician in his debates.
, Soveit Union and he has an Azerbaijan
i identity which his mother is from Sarab
. He was married in 1999 with Anahita Zahraee and has two daughters, Atena (born 2002) and Anita (born 2005). They are currently lives in Saadat Abad.
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
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
coach and retired player, currently coaching Persepolis in Iran Pro League. Estili was a member of Iran national football team
Iran national football team
The national football team of Iran represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran...
and is mostly remembered for his memorable goal and goal celebration
Goal celebration
In football, a goal celebration is the practice of celebrating the scoring of a goal. The celebration may be performed by the goalscorer , his or her teammates, the manager or coaching staff and/or the supporters of the team...
against USA
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
at the 1998 FIFA World Cup
1998 FIFA World Cup
The 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final...
.
Early life
He was born on 1 April 1967 in Nazi AbadNazi Abad
Nazi Abad is a neighborhood to the south of the central district of the city of Tehran in Iran. Although the south part of Tehran is poorer than the north part, Nazi Abad is one of the best neighborhoods.High crime rate and over population is the feature of this district.From "Bazar Avval" to...
, Tehran
Tehran
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...
. His father was a businessman and his mother was a nurse. He began his career in football with playing in Pas Tehran
Pas Tehran
Pas Tehran Football Club was an Iranian football club based in Tehran, Iran.Pas F.C. was the football club of the multisport Pas Cultural and Sport Club....
in 1982. His younger brother was also a footballist and died in April 2011 after an accident.
Club career
Estili has played for many clubs such as Al Qadisiya KuwaitAl Qadisiya Kuwait
Qadsia Sporting Club was founded in the State of Kuwait on 20 October 1960. Qadsia was first called Al Jzzira club. Based in Kuwait City Qadsia Club is one of the most popular clubs in Kuwait and were voted the best team in Kuwait of 2007–2008...
, Bahman
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...
, Esteghlal Jonoub, Geylang United
Geylang United FC
Geylang United Football Club is a professional football club from Singapore, currently playing in the S.League. The club is based in Bedok and their home ground is Bedok Stadium. Their mascot is an eagle, and hence the team is also known as "the Eagles"....
and Pas, but his best years were spent at Persepolis.
After the 1998 FIFA World Cup
1998 FIFA World Cup
The 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final...
he signed for FK Austria Wien
FK Austria Wien
Fußballklub Austria Wien is an Austrian association football club from the capital city of Vienna. They are considered the most successful club in Austria, having won the highest Austrian Bundesliga 23 times, the Austrian Cup 27 times and the Austrian Supercup 6 times. They also reached the UEFA...
, however due to unforeseen circumstances, he returned to Iran and played the remaining six years of his career at his beloved Persepolis FC
Persepolis FC
Persepolis Football Club is an Iranian football club based in Tehran. Persepolis F.C. is the football club of the multisport Persepolis Athletic and Cultural Club....
.
In the famous Tehran derby
Tehran derby
The Tehran derby known locally as the derby Tehran is a football local derby match that takes place twice a year between the two most popular clubs in Iran: Esteghlal F.C. and Persepolis F.C....
played in 2000, he fought with Mohammad Navazi
Mohammad Navazi
Mohamad Navazi is an Iranian football player who currently plays for Shahrdari Yasuj, He usually plays as a Right Midfielder.In the famous Tehran derby played in 2000, he fought with Hamid Estili at the end of the match and was arrested by Police. They were imprissoned in Qasr Prison for 3 days....
at the end of the match and was arrested by Police. They were imprissoned in Qasr Prison
Qasr Prison
Qasr Prison is a prison in Tehran. It is one of the oldest Iranian political prisons.-History:It was built by the order of Fat′h Ali Shah of the Qajar dynasty in 1790 in the form of a palace. It was the first prison in Iran in which the prisoners got their legal advantages.-References:...
for 3 days. He was suspended for the rest of season.
He retired from competitive club soccer in 2004.
Club Career Statistics
|-|1992–93||rowspan="8"|Persepolis||rowspan="5"|Azadegan League||15||0||0||0||8||1||291||31
|-
|1993–94||5||1||1||0||4||0||10||1
|-
|1998–99||18||4||6||0||-||-||24||4
|-
|1999–00||21||2||1||0||7||0||29||2
|-
|2000–01||11||2||0||0||9||2||20||4
|-
|2001–02||rowspan="3"|Iran Pro League||16||0||4||0||-||-||20||0
|-
|2002–03||20||1||?||?||3||0||?||?
|-
|2003–04||12||0||?||?||-||-||?||?
|-
118||10||122||02||31||3||1672|||152
- 1 includes 6 matches and 2 goals in Tehran Super League.
- 2 Statistics Incomplete.
International career
Estili started playing footballFootball (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
from an early age and was able to impress, eventually being called up the national football team
Iran national football team
The national football team of Iran represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran...
. At age 23, he made his debut versus the USSR
USSR national football team
The Soviet Union National Football Team was the national football team of the Soviet Union. It ceased to exist after the break up of the Union...
. He was known as the workhorse of the national team, but is mostly remembered for his memorable goal and goal celebration
Goal celebration
In football, a goal celebration is the practice of celebrating the scoring of a goal. The celebration may be performed by the goalscorer , his or her teammates, the manager or coaching staff and/or the supporters of the team...
against USA
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
at the 1998 FIFA World Cup
1998 FIFA World Cup
The 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final...
.
Estili retired from international football after match against South Korea in 2000. He had 82 caps and 12 goals for the national team.
Goals scored
- Scores and results list Iran's goal tally first.
# Date City Opponent Score Result Competition 1 18 October 1993 Doha DohaDoha is the capital city of the state of Qatar. Located on the Persian Gulf, it had a population of 998,651 in 2008, and is also one of the municipalities of Qatar...
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1-0 2-1 World Cup Qualifier 1994 FIFA World CupThe 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in nine cities across the United States from June 17 to July 17, 1994. The United States was chosen as the host by FIFA on July 4, 1988...2 6 June 1997 Damascus DamascusDamascus , commonly known in Syria as Al Sham , and as the City of Jasmine , is the capital and the second largest city of Syria after Aleppo, both are part of the country's 14 governorates. In addition to being one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Damascus is a major...
, SyriaSyriaSyria , officially the Syrian Arab Republic , is a country in Western Asia, bordering Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea to the West, Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the south, and Israel to the southwest....
0–0 1–0 World Cup Qualifier 1998 FIFA World CupThe 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final...3 2 September 1997 Abu Dhabi Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi , literally Father of Gazelle, is the capital and the second largest city of the United Arab Emirates in terms of population and the largest of the seven member emirates of the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi lies on a T-shaped island jutting into the Persian Gulf from the central western...
, United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab EmiratesThe United Arab Emirates, abbreviated as the UAE, or shortened to "the Emirates", is a state situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman, and Saudi Arabia, and sharing sea borders with Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iran.The UAE is a...
0-3 1-3 Friendly 4 26 September 1997 Tehran TehranTehran , 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...
, IranIranIran , 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...
0-1 1-1 World Cup Qualifier 1998 FIFA World CupThe 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final...5 17 October 1997 Dalian DalianDalian is a major city and seaport in the south of Liaoning province, Northeast China. It faces Shandong to the south, the Yellow Sea to the east and the Bohai Sea to the west and south. Holding sub-provincial administrative status, Dalian is the southernmost city of Northeast China and China's...
, ChinaChinaChinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
0-2 4-2 World Cup Qualifier 1998 FIFA World CupThe 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final...6 17 October 1997 Dalian DalianDalian is a major city and seaport in the south of Liaoning province, Northeast China. It faces Shandong to the south, the Yellow Sea to the east and the Bohai Sea to the west and south. Holding sub-provincial administrative status, Dalian is the southernmost city of Northeast China and China's...
, ChinaChinaChinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
1-2 4-2 World Cup Qualifier 1998 FIFA World CupThe 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final...7 17 October 1997 Dalian DalianDalian is a major city and seaport in the south of Liaoning province, Northeast China. It faces Shandong to the south, the Yellow Sea to the east and the Bohai Sea to the west and south. Holding sub-provincial administrative status, Dalian is the southernmost city of Northeast China and China's...
, ChinaChinaChinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
2-2 4–2 World Cup Qualifier 1998 FIFA World CupThe 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final...8 19 October 1997 Tehran TehranTehran , 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...
, IranIranIran , 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...
0–0 1-1 World Cup Qualifier 1998 FIFA World CupThe 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final...9 22 April 1998 Tehran TehranTehran , 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...
, IranIranIran , 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...
0–0 1–0 LG Cup 10 21 June 1998 Lyon LyonLyon , is a city in east-central France in the Rhône-Alpes region, situated between Paris and Marseille. Lyon is located at from Paris, from Marseille, from Geneva, from Turin, and from Barcelona. The residents of the city are called Lyonnais....
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1–1 2–1 World Cup 1998 FIFA World CupThe 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final...11 12 October 2000 Beirut BeirutBeirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon, with a population ranging from 1 million to more than 2 million . Located on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coastline, it serves as the country's largest and main seaport, and also forms the Beirut Metropolitan...
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2–0 4-0 Asian Cup 2000 AFC Asian CupThe Asian Football Confederation's 2000 AFC Asian Cup finals were held in Lebanon between October 12 and October 29. Japan defeated defending champion Saudi Arabia in the final match in Beirut.-Qualification:...12 12 October 2000 Beirut BeirutBeirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon, with a population ranging from 1 million to more than 2 million . Located on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coastline, it serves as the country's largest and main seaport, and also forms the Beirut Metropolitan...
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| M | W | D | L | G | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 43 | 23 | 16 | 12 | 109 |
Early Years (2004–2007)
Estili was appointed as assistant coach for Persepolis FCPersepolis FC
Persepolis Football Club is an Iranian football club based in Tehran. Persepolis F.C. is the football club of the multisport Persepolis Athletic and Cultural Club....
in 2004, as the assistant of Ali Parvin
Ali Parvin
Ali Parvin , born September 25, 1947 in Tehran) is a retired Iranian football player, coach and a current administrator. He is one of the most famous footballers ever to play in Iran, and is regarded as one of the best from Iran.-Club career:...
, and then Rainer Zobel
Rainer Zobel
Rainer Zobel is a former German football player and current football coach.- Coaching career :In 2005, Zobel was head coach of Persepolis F.C. in Iran's Premier Football League...
. A few months after Arie Haan was chosen as the Head coach, he was sacked by him. After Haan left the team in August 2006, and Mustafa Denizli
Mustafa Denizli
Mustafa Denizli is a former Turkish football player and coach. He has won the Turkish League title five times, all with the 'Istanbul Big Three' . He is currently the only manager in history to win the Turkish league with three different clubs...
was signed as the head coach, Estili returned to his former position. On January 13, 2007, During the 2006–07 mid-season break, Estili left the team being sacked again, this time by Denizli due to problems with him. Denizli later stated that "It would be better for him to take some professional trainings", and Estili Compared Denizli's contract with the Treaty of Turkmenchay
Treaty of Turkmenchay
The Treaty of Turkmenchay was a treaty negotiated in Turkmenchay by which the Qajar Empire recognized Russian suzerainty over the Erivan khanate, the Nakhchivan khanate, and the remainder of the Talysh khanate, establishing the Aras River as the common boundary between the empires, after its...
.
Assistantship of Afshin Ghotbi (2007–2008)
Estili was the assistant coach to Afshin GhotbiAfshin Ghotbi
Afshin Ghotbi is an Iranian-American football coach and current head coach of the Japanese side Shimizu S-Pulse in J-League.-Early life:Though his family were from Shiraz, Mr. Afshin Ghotbi was born in the country's capital Tehran...
, the head-coach of the club in the IPL 2007/08 season. However, with a lot of tension between the two coaches over the team selection, players, and other decisions it was foreseen that one of them will have to leave Perspolis F.C. at the end of the season. Ghotbi left at the end of the season, and Estili was touted as the new Perspolis manager. However, with Ghotbi's return, Estili left Perspolis.
Steel Azin
He was appointed as the head coach of the new promoted team Steel AzinSteel 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...
in summer of 2009 and had many starts such as Ali Karimi
Ali Karimi
Mohammad Ali Karimi Pashaki better known as Ali Karimi, is an Iranian professional footballer who is currently playing for Persepolis in Iran Pro League. He was awarded the Asian Footballer of the Year in 2004....
, Mehdi Mahdavikia
Mehdi Mahdavikia
Mehdi Mahdavikia is an Iranian football player who plays for Damash Gilan in the Iranian Pro League. He has won Asian Young Footballer of the Year award in 1997, as well as Asian Footballer of the Year in 2003. He was the captain of the Iran national football team from 2006 to 2009, and currently...
, Hossein Kaebi, Fereydoon Zandi, Amir Shapourzadeh
Amir Shapourzadeh
Amir Shapourzadeh is an Iranian-German footballer who plays as a striker for Azadegan League side Steel Azin and the Iranian national team.-Club career:...
and Alireza Vahedi Nikbakht
Alireza Vahedi Nikbakht
Alireza Vahedi Nikbakht is an Iranian professional football player.-Club career:Starting out in F.C. Aboomoslem and then being transferred to Esteghlal F.C., he improved in a short period of time...
but after failing to progress in 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....
and totally missing the chance of winning the league he was sacked in 19 April 2010.
On September 20, 2009; in the half time break of the match against Esteghlal
Esteghlal FC
Esteghlal Cultural and Athletic Club is an Iranian sports club most widely known for its professional football team based in Tehran. It was founded as Taj , meaning 'Crown' in Persian and renamed after the Islamic Revoloution in 1979...
, he experienced a squeal with Fereydoon Zandi. Zandi threw a bottle toward him, and Estili then slapped Zandi. The incident led to a fight.
Shahin Bushehr
He was appointed Head Coach of Shahin BushehrShahin Bushehr F.C.
Shahin Pars Junubi Bushehr Football Club is an Iranian football club based in Bushehr, Iran. They compete in the Iranian Premier League and hold home games at Shahid Beheshti Stadium.-Shahin F.C. :Shahin F.C...
on 1 June 2010 and was fired on 4 April 2011, replaced by Mahmoud Yavari. at the time he was sacked, Shahin were in 17th place out of 18, achieving 16 points in 18 matches.
Return to Persepolis as Head Coach
On 1 June 2011, It was announced that he is one of the candidates for coaching Persepolis, alongside Hamid DerakhshanHamid Derakhshan
Hamid Derakhshan is a retired Iranian football player and now manager. He was a midfielder for a number of clubs, most notably Persepolis F.C. as well as the Iran national football team.-Club career:Derakhshan started his club career with Persepolis F.C....
and the current coach, 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....
winner Ali Daei
Ali Daei
Ali Daei is an Iranian retired football player and former national team coach who currently manages a local Iranian team, Rah Ahan. He is a former captain of the Iran national football team, and is the world's all-time leading goalscorer in international matches...
. Caretaker of the club, Habib Kashani
Habib Kashani
Habib Kashani is an Iranian politician and businessman. He is a member of City Council of Tehran since 10 April 2003. He was the chairman of famous multisport club Persepolis Athletic and Cultural Club based in Tehran, Iran, between 1 June 2007 to 1 June 2008 and for a second term from 1 October...
, launched a "Technical Committee" consisting of Bijan Zolfagharnasab
Bijan Zolfagharnasab
Bijan Zolfagharnasab is a retired Iranian football player and currently a football manager.He started his professional career with Pas Tehran, before changing to Persepolis F.C. in 1974. There he could win the Iranian championship in 1976 and reach runner-up position in 1975, in 1977 and in 1978...
, Mohammad Panjali
Mohammad Panjali
Seyed Mohammad Panjali Qomi is retired Iranian footballer and a football coach. He played for Bargh Tehran, Fath Tehran, F.C. Aboomoslem, Persepolis FC and the Iran national football team, where he made 45 appearances. He usually played in the defender position.-References:...
and Mohammad Zadmehr to select the next coach among the three. Daei exposed his proposal for 2011–12 season to the club, but he was unable to remain in the club due to tensions with Habib Kashani
Habib Kashani
Habib Kashani is an Iranian politician and businessman. He is a member of City Council of Tehran since 10 April 2003. He was the chairman of famous multisport club Persepolis Athletic and Cultural Club based in Tehran, Iran, between 1 June 2007 to 1 June 2008 and for a second term from 1 October...
. Technical Committee stated a condition for Daei: "Daei Should communicate properly with Kashani", which he rejected.
On 21 June 2011, Estili was selected as head coach of Persepolis by "The Technical Committee".
Some fans believed that the Technical Committee was a show from Kashani to pull over Daei, and select his "beloved friend" Estili. In a Poll by Navad
Navad
Navad is an Iranian, , popular weekly television program broadcast by Channel 3 in Iran. The host of the program is Adel Ferdosipour...
, 68% believed that "Estili won't be successful with Persepolis".
In the opening match of the season against Malavan
Malavan
Malavan Bandar Anzali Football Club is an Iranian football club based in Bandar-e Anzali, Iran.The team is known to have some of the most passionate and loyal fans in Iranian football, and is one of the most successful teams not based in Tehran....
, which ended 1–1 after the weak performance of Persepolis and late tying goal by Hossein Badamaki
Hossein Badamaki
Hossein Badamaki is an Iranian Footballer who currently plays for Persepolis in the Iran Pro League.- Club career :He was influential in the IPL 2005/06 season, scoring 10 goals for Aboomoslem...
, fans started screaming the name of Ali Daei since 60th minute, showing their displeasure. protests continued in next matches by Booing
Booing
Booing is an act of showing displeasure for someone or something, generally an entertainer, by loudly yelling boo! or making other noises of disparagement, such as hissing. People may make hand signs at the entertainer, such as the thumbs down sign...
Estili and Kashani, and slogans wanting them to leave the club. In a poll by Navad
Navad
Navad is an Iranian, , popular weekly television program broadcast by Channel 3 in Iran. The host of the program is Adel Ferdosipour...
on August 15, 2011, 51% believed that the way Estili was chosen is the main reason of protests. Other reasons included weak performance by players (36%) and impatient fans (%13).
He led Persepolis in the first 10 matches with three won, four defeats and three draws.
Statistics
| Nat | Team | From | To | Record | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | D | L | Win % | GF | GA | +/- | ||||
 |
Steel Azin 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... |
July 2009 | April 2010 |
60 | 51 | ||||||
| |
Shahin Bushehr Shahin Bushehr F.C. Shahin Pars Junubi Bushehr Football Club is an Iranian football club based in Bushehr, Iran. They compete in the Iranian Premier League and hold home games at Shahid Beheshti Stadium.-Shahin F.C. :Shahin F.C... |
June 2010 | April 2011 |
25 | 31 | −6 | |||||
| |
Persepolis | July 2011 | Present |
18 | 16 | ||||||
| Total | 76 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 39.56 | 103 | 98 | +5 | |||
Appreciation for his goal in 1998 FIFA World Cup
During a meeting, Ali KhameneiAli Khamenei
Ayatollah Seyed Ali Hoseyni Khāmene’i is the Supreme Leader of Iran and the figurative head of the Muslim conservative establishment in Iran and Twelver Shi'a marja...
kissed Estili's forehead because of his goal scoring in 1998 in match against United States
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
and thanked him. Mohammad Khatami
Mohammad Khatami
Sayyid Mohammad Khātamī is an Iranian scholar, philosopher, Shiite theologian and Reformist politician. He served as the fifth President of Iran from August 2, 1997 to August 3, 2005. He also served as Iran's Minister of Culture in both the 1980s and 1990s...
, the then President of Iran
President of Iran
The President of Iran is the highest popularly elected official in, and the head of government of the Islamic Republic of Iran; although subordinate to the Supreme Leader of Iran, who functions as the country's head of state...
also thanked him after that match.
Supporting Ahmadinejad
Estili is a supporter of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and he made a speech to support him prior to 2009 presidential electionIranian presidential election, 2009
Iran's tenth presidential election was held on 12 June 2009, with incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad running against three challengers. The next morning the Islamic Republic News Agency, Iran's official news agency, announced that with two-thirds of the votes counted, Ahmadinejad had won the election...
in Mosalla Tehran
Tehran
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...
and said that Ahmadinejad proved that he is a powerful politician in his debates.
Personal life
His father was born in BakuBaku
Baku , sometimes spelled as Baki or Bakou, is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region. It is located on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula, which projects into the Caspian Sea. The city consists of two principal...
, Soveit Union and he has an Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan , officially the Republic of Azerbaijan is the largest country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west, and Iran to...
i identity which his mother is from Sarab
Sarab
Sarab is a city in and the capital of Sarab County, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 42,057, in 11,045 families.Sarab is famous for its rugs. From 1747 to 1813, it was the capital of the Khanate of Sarab....
. He was married in 1999 with Anahita Zahraee and has two daughters, Atena (born 2002) and Anita (born 2005). They are currently lives in Saadat Abad.