Iran national under-23 football team
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Iran national under-23 football team (also known as Iran Under-23, Iran U-23 or Iran Olympic Team) represents Iran
in international football
competitions in Olympic Games
and Asian Games
, as well as any other under-23 international football
tournaments. It is controlled by the Iran Football Federation
.
at the 2002 Asian Games
, the team was prepared to defend its championship title at the football tournament
of the 2006 Asian Games
in Doha
, Qatar
. Despite a suspension by FIFA
, preventing Iran to enter any international football competition, the Iran under-23 team was given special permission to participate in the Asian Games
, where they won the bronze medal
.
for the Iran national football team
. It is for players aged 23 and less, however 3 senior players can also be selected to play. Also in existence are national teams for Under-20s, Under-17s and Under-15s. As long as they are eligible, players can play at any level, hence it is possible for one to play for the U-23s, senior side and then again for the U-23s, as players such as Andranik Teymourian
have done so. It is also possible to play for one country at youth level and for another at the senior level, providing the player is eligible. Ferydoon Zandi
is a current Iranian international
and former German u-21
player.
(1980-1992) Hassan Habibi
(1992–1994) Enver Hadžiabdić
(1994) (Temp) Hans-Jürgen Gede
(1994–1995) Hassan Habibi
(1995) Ebrahim Ghasempour
(1997) Egon Coordes
(1999) Mehdi Monajati (1999) Branko Ivanković
(2002) Mohammad Mayeli Kohan
(2003–2004) Hossein Faraki (2004) Renê Simões
(2005-2006) Vinko Begović
(2006–2007) Nenad Nikolić
(2007-2008) Gholam Hossein Peyrovani
(2009-2010) Homan Afazeli (2010-2011) (Temp) Ali Reza Mansourian (2011-present)
source
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...
in international 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...
competitions in Olympic Games
Olympic Games
The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
and Asian Games
Asian Games
The Asian Games, officially known as Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation from the first Games in New Delhi, India, until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games they have been organised by the...
, as well as any other under-23 international football
International football
International football generally refers to association football matches between representative national teams carried out under the regulation of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association...
tournaments. It is controlled by the Iran Football Federation
Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation
The Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran ' is the governing body for football in Iran. It was founded in 1920, and has been a member of FIFA since 1945. It is also a member of the Asian Football Confederation...
.
History
The winner of the gold medalGold medal
A gold medal is typically the medal awarded for highest achievement in a non-military field. Its name derives from the use of at least a fraction of gold in form of plating or alloying in its manufacture...
at the 2002 Asian Games
2002 Asian Games
The 2002 Asian Games, also known as XIV Asiad is a multi-sport event held in Busan, South Korea from September 29 to October 14, 2002. Busan is the second city, after Seoul in 1986 to host the Games. A total of 419 events in 38 sports were contested by 7,711 athletes from 44 countries...
, the team was prepared to defend its championship title at the football tournament
Football at the 2006 Asian Games
Football at the 2006 Asian Games was held in Doha, Qatar from November 18 to December 15, 2006. The opening match was played 14 days prior to the opening ceremony. In this tournament, some 30 teams played in the men's competition, and 8 teams participated in women's competition.Turkmenistan, and...
of the 2006 Asian Games
2006 Asian Games
The 15th Asian Games, officially known as the XV Asiad, is Asia's Olympic-style sporting event that was held in Doha, Qatar from December 1 to December 15, 2006. Doha was the first city in its region and only the second in West Asia to host the games...
in Doha
Doha
Doha 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...
, Qatar
Qatar
Qatar , also known as the State of Qatar or locally Dawlat Qaṭar, is a sovereign Arab state, located in the Middle East, occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeasterly coast of the much larger Arabian Peninsula. Its sole land border is with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its...
. Despite a suspension by FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
, preventing Iran to enter any international football competition, the Iran under-23 team was given special permission to participate in the Asian Games
Asian Games
The Asian Games, officially known as Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation from the first Games in New Delhi, India, until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games they have been organised by the...
, where they won the bronze medal
Bronze medal
A bronze medal is a medal awarded to the third place finisher of contests such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, etc. The practice of awarding bronze third place medals began at the 1904 Olympic Games in St...
.
Formation
The team is considered to be the feeder teamFarm team
In sports, a farm team, farm system, feeder team or nursery club, is generally a team or club whose role is to provide experience and training for young players, with an agreement that any successful players can move on to a higher level at a given point...
for the 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...
. It is for players aged 23 and less, however 3 senior players can also be selected to play. Also in existence are national teams for Under-20s, Under-17s and Under-15s. As long as they are eligible, players can play at any level, hence it is possible for one to play for the U-23s, senior side and then again for the U-23s, as players such as Andranik Teymourian
Andranik Teymourian
Andranik Timotian-Samarani , more commonly known as Andranik "Ando" Teymourian is an Armenian Iranian footballer. He usually plays as a defensive midfielder, but can also play as a side midfielder. He is notably the only Christian footballer in the Iranian national team.-Early career:Andranik was...
have done so. It is also possible to play for one country at youth level and for another at the senior level, providing the player is eligible. Ferydoon Zandi
Ferydoon Zandi
Ferydoon Zandi is an Iranian-German professional footballer who is currently playing for Esteghlal in Iran Pro League.- Childhood :Zandi was born in the city of Emden, in northern Germany, to an Iranian father and a German mother. He speaks German and Persian...
is a current Iranian international
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 former German u-21
Germany national under-21 football team
The Germany national under-21 football team represents the under-21s of Germany in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship and is controlled by the German Football Association , the governing body of football in Germany....
player.
Current squad
Elegible players
- Nicola HatefiNicola HatefiNicola Hatefi Mofrad is a Belgian-Iranian footballer who currently plays for Charleroi in the Juplier Pro League.-International:Hatefi is a member of the Belgium national under-19 football team, but is also eligible for the Iran national football team via his parents.-References:...
,
Charleroi - Aram KhaliliAram KhaliliAram Khalili is a Iranian-Norwegian football striker who currently plays for Bodø/Glimt.-Early life:He was born in Bukan, Iran, but came to Kristiansand, Norway in 1997.-Club:...
,
FK Bodø/Glimt - Amin NazariAmin NazariAmin Nazari is a Swedish footballer currently playing for Malmö FF in Allsvenskan as a centre midfielder. His brother Omid also plays for the club.-Club career:Nazari began playing football at Malmö FF at the age of five...
,
Malmö FFMalmö FFMalmö Fotbollförening, also known simply as Malmö FF, are a Swedish professional football club based in Malmö. The club is affiliated with Skånes Fotbollförbund and play their home games at Swedbank Stadion. The club colours, reflected in their crest and kit, are sky blue and white... - Omid NazariOmid NazariOmid Nazari is a Swedish footballer currently playing for Malmö FF in Allsvenskan as a centre midfielder. His brother Amin also plays for the club.-Club career:Nazari made his Allsvenskan debut in a match against IFK Norrköping on 3 July 2011....
, Ängelholms FFÄngelholms FFÄngelholms FF is a football club based in Ängelholm, Sweden. The club is affiliated to Skånes Fotbollförbund and play their home games at Ängelholms IP. The club was formed in 1976 as a merger between Ängelholms IF and Skörpinge GIF... - Shervin Radjabali-FardiShervin Radjabali-FardiShervin Radjabali-Fardi is anIranian-German footballer who plays for German 2. Bundesliga side Alemannia Aachen and the German U-19 team. He is a left back.-Career:...
,
Alemannia AachenAlemannia AachenAlemannia Aachen is a German football club from the western city of Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia. A long term fixture of the country's second division, Alemannia enjoyed a three-year turn in the top flight in the late 1960s and, after a successful 2005–06 campaign, returned to first division play... - Ryan Tafazolli,
Salisbury City F.C.Salisbury City F.C.Salisbury City Football Club is an English football club based in Salisbury, Wiltshire currently playing in the Conference South. They were formed in 1947 and play at The Raymond McEnhill Stadium...
Schedule and Result
| Date | Tournament | Venue | Opponent | Result | Iranian Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 4, 2010 | Friendly Match | Warsaw Warsaw Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland. It is located on the Vistula River, roughly from the Baltic Sea and from the Carpathian Mountains. Its population in 2010 was estimated at 1,716,855 residents with a greater metropolitan area of 2,631,902 residents, making Warsaw the 10th most... , Poland Poland Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north... |
 Poland U-23Poland national under-23 football team The Poland national under-23 football team or Poland Olympic football team is the national under-23 football team of Poland and is controlled by the Polish Football Association.- Olympic Record :... |
2-0 (W) | Hossein Ebrahimi Hossein Ebrahimi Hossein Ebrahimi is an Iranian footballer who currently plays for Damash of Iran Pro League as a Midfielder.-Club career statistics:Joined Pegah youth system in 2005. He starts to play in Iran Pro League when he was 17 years old in 2007. In the beginning of 2008-09 season Pegah was sold and change... |
| September 28, 2010 | Ho Chi Minh City Cup | Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City , formerly named Saigon is the largest city in Vietnam... , Vietnam Vietnam Vietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –... |
 Singapore U-23Singapore national football team The Singapore national football team is the national association football team of Singapore. The team comes under the organization of the Football Association of Singapore... |
1-1 (D) | Hamidreza Ali Asgari Hamidreza Ali Asgari Hamidreza Aliasgari Dehaghi is an Iranian Football Midfielder who currently plays for Persepolis in Iran Pro League and is member of Iran national under-23 football team.-Club career:... |
| September 30, 2010 | Ho Chi Minh City Cup | Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City , formerly named Saigon is the largest city in Vietnam... , Vietnam Vietnam Vietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –... |
 Malaysia U-23Malaysia national under-23 football team Malaysia national under-23 football team represents Malaysia in international football competitions in Olympic Games, Asian Games and SEA Games, as well as any other under-23 international football tournaments... |
2-0 (W) | Iman Mousavi Arash Afshin Arash Afshin Arash Afshin is an Iranian footballer who currently plays for Foolad in the Iran Pro League and is a part of Iran national team, as well as Iran under-23 team... |
| October 2, 2010 | Ho Chi Minh City Cup | Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City , formerly named Saigon is the largest city in Vietnam... , Vietnam Vietnam Vietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –... |
 Vietnam U-23Vietnam national under-23 football team The Vietnam national under-23 football team is the under-23 football team representing Vietnam at the Olympic Games, Asian Games, and Southeast Asian Games. It is controlled by the Vietnam Football Federation.-Asian Games:... |
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| October 9, 2010 | Friendly Match | 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... , Iran 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... |
Poland U-23 Poland national under-23 football team The Poland national under-23 football team or Poland Olympic football team is the national under-23 football team of Poland and is controlled by the Polish Football Association.- Olympic Record :... |
1-1 (D) | Karim Ansarifard Karim Ansarifard Karim Ansarifard is an Iranian footballer who plays for Saipa in Iran Pro League as a Striker and is part of the Iran national football team . His playing style and ability have drawn comparisons to Ali Daei who scouted him and he was declared as Daei's "successor".World Soccer selected... |
| October 11, 2010 | Friendly Match | 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... , Iran 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... |
 South Africa U-23South Africa national under-23 football team The South Africa national under-23 football team is a youth football team, which represents South Africa and is controlled by the South African Football Association, the governing body for football in South Africa. The team's main objectives are to qualify and play at the All-Africa Games and... |
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| November 8, 2010 | 2010 Asian Games Football at the 2010 Asian Games Football at the 2010 Asian Games was being held in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China from November 7 to 25, 2010. The opening match was played 5 days prior to the opening ceremony... |
Guangzhou Guangzhou Guangzhou , known historically as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port... , China China Chinese 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... |
 Turkmenistan U-23Turkmenistan national under-23 football team - Previous squads :Asian Games squads*Football at the 2010 Asian Games squads – Turkmenistan-References:... |
4-1 (W) | Hosseini Jalal Hosseini Seyyed Jalal Hosseini Khoshkebejari is an Iranian football player. He currently plays for the Iran's Premier Football League club Sepahan and Iran national football team as a Defender... Ansarifard Karim Ansarifard Karim Ansarifard is an Iranian footballer who plays for Saipa in Iran Pro League as a Striker and is part of the Iran national football team . His playing style and ability have drawn comparisons to Ali Daei who scouted him and he was declared as Daei's "successor".World Soccer selected... Daghagheleh |
| November 10, 2010 | 2010 Asian Games Football at the 2010 Asian Games Football at the 2010 Asian Games was being held in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China from November 7 to 25, 2010. The opening match was played 5 days prior to the opening ceremony... |
Guangzhou Guangzhou Guangzhou , known historically as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port... , China China Chinese 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... |
 Bahrain U-23 |
1-0 (W) | Karim Ansarifard Karim Ansarifard Karim Ansarifard is an Iranian footballer who plays for Saipa in Iran Pro League as a Striker and is part of the Iran national football team . His playing style and ability have drawn comparisons to Ali Daei who scouted him and he was declared as Daei's "successor".World Soccer selected... |
| November 12, 2010 | 2010 Asian Games Football at the 2010 Asian Games Football at the 2010 Asian Games was being held in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China from November 7 to 25, 2010. The opening match was played 5 days prior to the opening ceremony... |
Guangzhou Guangzhou Guangzhou , known historically as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port... , China China Chinese 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... |
Vietnam U-23 Vietnam national under-23 football team The Vietnam national under-23 football team is the under-23 football team representing Vietnam at the Olympic Games, Asian Games, and Southeast Asian Games. It is controlled by the Vietnam Football Federation.-Asian Games:... |
1-0 (W) | Hosseini Jalal Hosseini Seyyed Jalal Hosseini Khoshkebejari is an Iranian football player. He currently plays for the Iran's Premier Football League club Sepahan and Iran national football team as a Defender... |
| November 15, 2010 | 2010 Asian Games Football at the 2010 Asian Games Football at the 2010 Asian Games was being held in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China from November 7 to 25, 2010. The opening match was played 5 days prior to the opening ceremony... |
Guangzhou Guangzhou Guangzhou , known historically as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port... , China China Chinese 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... |
Malaysia U-23 Malaysia national under-23 football team Malaysia national under-23 football team represents Malaysia in international football competitions in Olympic Games, Asian Games and SEA Games, as well as any other under-23 international football tournaments... |
3-1 (W) | Ansarifard Karim Ansarifard Karim Ansarifard is an Iranian footballer who plays for Saipa in Iran Pro League as a Striker and is part of the Iran national football team . His playing style and ability have drawn comparisons to Ali Daei who scouted him and he was declared as Daei's "successor".World Soccer selected... Hosseini Jalal Hosseini Seyyed Jalal Hosseini Khoshkebejari is an Iranian football player. He currently plays for the Iran's Premier Football League club Sepahan and Iran national football team as a Defender... Sharafi |
| November 19, 2010 | 2010 Asian Games Football at the 2010 Asian Games Football at the 2010 Asian Games was being held in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China from November 7 to 25, 2010. The opening match was played 5 days prior to the opening ceremony... |
Guangzhou Guangzhou Guangzhou , known historically as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port... , China China Chinese 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... |
 Oman U-23 |
1-0 (W) | Hamidreza Aliasgari |
| November 23, 2010 | 2010 Asian Games Football at the 2010 Asian Games Football at the 2010 Asian Games was being held in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China from November 7 to 25, 2010. The opening match was played 5 days prior to the opening ceremony... |
Guangzhou Guangzhou Guangzhou , known historically as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port... , China China Chinese 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... |
 Japan U-23Japan national under-23 football team The Japan national under-23 football team is a national association football youth team of Japan and is controlled by the Japan Football Association.-Olympic Games Rosters:*1996 Olympic Games*2000 Olympic Games*2004 Olympic Games*2008 Olympic Games... |
1-2 (L) | Afshin Arash Afshin Arash Afshin is an Iranian footballer who currently plays for Foolad in the Iran Pro League and is a part of Iran national team, as well as Iran under-23 team... |
| November 25, 2010 | 2010 Asian Games Football at the 2010 Asian Games Football at the 2010 Asian Games was being held in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China from November 7 to 25, 2010. The opening match was played 5 days prior to the opening ceremony... |
Guangzhou Guangzhou Guangzhou , known historically as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port... , China China Chinese 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... |
 Korea Republic U-23Korea Republic national under-23 football team South Korea national under-23 football team represents South Korea at football in the Olympic Games and Asian Games. This team mostly includes under-22 and under-21 squads.-Football at the Olympic:-Football at the Asian Games:-Top scorers:... |
3-4 (L) | Rezaei Gholamreza Rezaei Gholamreza Rezaei is an Iranian Football Striker who currently plays for Persepolis in the Iran Pro League- Club career :He started his career in Fajr Sepasi in his hometown, Shiraz, where he was introduced to Iranian Football. after showing his talent in Fajr, he was bought by Tehrani wealthy... , Aliasgari , Ansarifard Karim Ansarifard Karim Ansarifard is an Iranian footballer who plays for Saipa in Iran Pro League as a Striker and is part of the Iran national football team . His playing style and ability have drawn comparisons to Ali Daei who scouted him and he was declared as Daei's "successor".World Soccer selected... |
| February 23, 2011 | 2012 Olympics qualifications | 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... , Iran 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... |
 Kyrgzstan U-23 |
1-0 (W) | Rahmani |
| March 9, 2011 | 2012 Olympics qualifications | Bishkek Bishkek Bishkek , formerly Pishpek and Frunze, is the capital and the largest city of Kyrgyzstan.Bishkek is also the administrative centre of Chuy Province which surrounds the city, even though the city itself is not part of the province but rather a province-level unit of Kyrgyzstan.The name is thought to... , Kyrgzstan |
Kyrgzstan U-23 |
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| June 06, 2011 | Friendly Match | 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... , Iran 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... |
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| June 10, 2011 | Friendly Match | 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... , Iran 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... |
 Syria U-23Syria national under-23 football team The Syria national under-23 football team is a national association football youth team of Syria and is controlled by the Syrian Football Association.-2012 Summer Olympics Qualifiers:- Schedule :* Syria score always listed first-Under-23:... |
2-1 (W) Report | Ehsan Hajsafi , Milad Fakhredini |
| June 19, 2011 | 2012 Olympics qualifications | Arbil Arbil Arbil / Hewlêr is the fourth largest city in Iraq after Baghdad, Basra and Mosul... , Iraq Iraq Iraq ; officially the Republic of Iraq is a country in Western Asia spanning most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert.... |
 Iraq U-23Iraq national under-23 football team Irag national under-23 football team represents Iraq in international football competitions in Olympic Games and Asian Games, as well as any other under-23 international football tournaments. It is controlled by the Iraq Football Federation.-Football at the Olympic:-External links:... |
1-0 (W) | Mohsen Mosalman Mohsen Mosalman Mohsen Mosalman is an Iranian football player who currently plays for Malavan in Iran's Premier Football League. He also represents for Iran national football team. He is mainly a play maker midfielder with ability of long and short passes. He is youngest ever player and scorer of Iran's Premier... |
| June 23, 2011 | 2012 Olympics qualifications | 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... , Iran 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... |
Iraq U-23 Iraq national under-23 football team Irag national under-23 football team represents Iraq in international football competitions in Olympic Games and Asian Games, as well as any other under-23 international football tournaments. It is controlled by the Iraq Football Federation.-Football at the Olympic:-External links:... |
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Managers
Iraj SoleimaniIraj Soleimani
Iraj Soleimani was an Iranian professional footballer.Soleimani was born in Masjed Soleiman, Khuzestan, Iran. He played for Shahbaz F.C. and capped for Persepolis F.C. 115 times. He scored 2 goals in the Tehran derby that Persepolis won with 6 goals. He managed Iran U23 in 1983....
(1980-1992) Hassan Habibi
Hassan Habibi (footballer)
Hassan Habibi, is a retired Iranian football player and football manager.He immigrated to Tehran as a four year old, when his father found a job as Clerk for the Ministry of Health.- Playing career :...
(1992–1994) Enver Hadžiabdić
Enver Hadžiabdic
Enver Hadžiabdić is a Bosnian football manager and former player.-Playing career:...
(1994) (Temp) Hans-Jürgen Gede
Hans-Jürgen Gede
Hans-Jürgen Gede is a German football coach and former player.-Playing career:He was born on 14 November 1956 in Gelsenkirchen, West Germany. He began playing football in FC Schalke 04 in 1975. In 1977, he joined to SC Preußen Münster and after playing 71 times for club, he left Preußen and joined...
(1994–1995) Hassan Habibi
Hassan Habibi (footballer)
Hassan Habibi, is a retired Iranian football player and football manager.He immigrated to Tehran as a four year old, when his father found a job as Clerk for the Ministry of Health.- Playing career :...
(1995) Ebrahim Ghasempour
Ebrahim Ghasempour
Ebrahim Ghasempour is an Iranian football coach and retired player who currently managing Damash Gilan in Iran Pro League.-Early life:He was born on 11 September 1957 in Abadan, Iran and was began his playing career with playing in the youth team of Sanat Naft in 1972...
(1997) Egon Coordes
Egon Coordes
Egon Coordes is a former German football player and, now, coach.He began his career at Regionalliga North side TuS Bremerhaven 93 but quickly moved to the Bundesliga, playing the rest of his career at just two clubs: Werder Bremen and VfB Stuttgart as a defender...
(1999) Mehdi Monajati (1999) Branko Ivanković
Branko Ivankovic
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(2002) Mohammad Mayeli Kohan
Mohammad Mayeli Kohan
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(2003–2004) Hossein Faraki (2004) Renê Simões
Renê Simões
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(2005-2006) Vinko Begović
Vinko Begovic
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(2006–2007) Nenad Nikolić
Nenad Nikolic
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(2007-2008) Gholam Hossein Peyrovani
Gholam Hossein Peyrovani
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(2009-2010) Homan Afazeli (2010-2011) (Temp) Ali Reza Mansourian (2011-present)
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Current management team
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Alireza Mansourian Alireza Mansourian Ali Reza Mansourian is an Iranian football coach and retired player. He is current Head Coach of Iran national under-23 football team.-Club career:... |
| Assistant coach | Markar Aghajanyan Markar Aghajanyan Markar Aghajanyan is a retired Iranian Armenian football player and manager. He is current Assistant Head Coach of Iran national under-23 football team.-Career:Aghajanyan spent most of his career playing for Ararat Tehran FC... |
| Goalkeeping coach | Ahmad Nezami |
Honours
- Semi-Finalist in 1999 Dunhill Cup, VietnamVietnamVietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –...
- 1st place in 2002 Asian GamesFootball at the 2002 Asian GamesFootball at the 2002 Asian Games was held in Busan, South Korea from September 27 to October 13, 2002.Age limit for the men teams is under-23, same as the age limit in football competitions in Olympic Games, while three overage players are allowed among each squad.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Group...
- 1st place in 2006 VTV-T&T CupVTV-T&T CupThe VTV-T&T Cup was an invitational football tournament organised by the Vietnam Football Federation, and sponsored by the T&T Technology and Commerce Ltd. in a US$126,000 deal.. Apart from host nation Vietnam, under 23 teams from Australia, Iran and Uzbekistan were also invited to compete in...
(Spring Cup), VietnamVietnamVietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –... - 3rd place in 2006 Asian GamesFootball at the 2006 Asian GamesFootball at the 2006 Asian Games was held in Doha, Qatar from November 18 to December 15, 2006. The opening match was played 14 days prior to the opening ceremony. In this tournament, some 30 teams played in the men's competition, and 8 teams participated in women's competition.Turkmenistan, and...
- 1st place in 2010 Velayat Cup, 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...
- 2nd place in 2010 Ho Chi Minh City Cup, VietnamVietnamVietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –...
- 4th place in 2010 Asian GamesFootball at the 2010 Asian GamesFootball at the 2010 Asian Games was being held in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China from November 7 to 25, 2010. The opening match was played 5 days prior to the opening ceremony...
Olympic Games record
| Olympic Games Finals | Olympic Games Qualifications | ||||||||||||||
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| Hosts/Year | Result | GP | W | D* | L | GS | GA | Squad | GP | W | D* | L | GS | GA | |
 1992 |
Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||
| 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 6 | ||||||||||
 1996Football at the 1996 Summer Olympics The association football competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics was held in Birmingham, Alabama; Washington, D.C; Orlando, Florida; Miami, Florida; and Athens, Georgia.... |
Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||
| 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | ||||||||||
 2000Football at the 2000 Summer Olympics The football tournament at the 2000 Summer Olympics was the 20th official Olympic football tournament. A women's tournament was held for the second time.-Medal winners:-Venues:*Olympic Stadium, Sydney*Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney*Bruce Stadium, Canberra... |
Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||
| 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | ||||||||||
 2004Football at the 2004 Summer Olympics The football tournament at the 2004 Summer Olympics started on 11 August, , and ended on 28 August.The men's tournament is played by U-23 national teams, with up to three over age players allowed per squad... |
Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||
| 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 9 | ||||||||||
 2008Football at the 2008 Summer Olympics Football at the 2008 Summer Olympics was held in Beijing and several other cities in the People's Republic of China from 6 August to 23 August. Associations affiliated with FIFA were invited to send their full women's national teams and men's U-23 teams to participate... |
Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||
| 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | ||||||||||
 2012Football at the 2012 Summer Olympics Football at the 2012 Summer Olympics is scheduled to be held in London and several other cities in the United Kingdom, from 25 July to 11 August. The finals will be played at Wembley Stadium. Associations affiliated with FIFA are invited to send their full women's national teams and men's U-23... |
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| 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||
 20162016 Summer Olympics The 2016 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXI Olympiad, are a major international multi-sport event to be celebrated in the tradition of the Olympic Games, as governed by the International Olympic Committee... |
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| Total | 0/5 | ||||||||||||||
| 28 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 59 | 32 | ||||||||||
- Prior to the 1992 Olympic Games1992 Summer OlympicsThe 1992 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event celebrated in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, in 1992. The International Olympic Committee voted in 1986 to separate the Summer and Winter Games, which had been held in the same...
campaign, the senior national teamIran national football teamThe national football team of Iran represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran...
played in qualification.
AFC U-22 Championship
| Hosts/Year | Result | GP | W | D* | L | GS | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 AFC U-22 Championship The AFC U-22 Championship is a football tournament to be held by Asian Football Confederation . The first tournament will be held in 2013 and its qualification matches in 2012.The tournament is planned to be held every two years... |
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Asian Games record
- Prior to 2002 Asian Games, the senior national teamIran national football teamThe national football team of Iran represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran...
participated in the tournament.Year Round PLD W D* L GS GA Busan 2002Football at the 2002 Asian GamesFootball at the 2002 Asian Games was held in Busan, South Korea from September 27 to October 13, 2002.Age limit for the men teams is under-23, same as the age limit in football competitions in Olympic Games, while three overage players are allowed among each squad.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Group...Champions 6 4 2 0 16 2 
Doha 2006Football at the 2006 Asian GamesFootball at the 2006 Asian Games was held in Doha, Qatar from November 18 to December 15, 2006. The opening match was played 14 days prior to the opening ceremony. In this tournament, some 30 teams played in the men's competition, and 8 teams participated in women's competition.Turkmenistan, and...Third place 6 4 1 1 10 6 
Guangzhou 2010Football at the 2010 Asian GamesFootball at the 2010 Asian Games was being held in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China from November 7 to 25, 2010. The opening match was played 5 days prior to the opening ceremony...4th place 7 5 0 2 14 8 Incheon 20142014 Asian GamesThe 2014 Asian Games, officially known as the XVII Asiad, is the largest sporting event in Asia governed by Olympic Council of Asia . It is scheduled to take place in Incheon, South Korea from September 19–October 4, 2014, with 36 sports set to feature in the Games.Incheon was awarded the right on...Total 1 Titles 19 13 3 3 40 16
Wild Card players
Busan 2002Football at the 2002 Asian Games
Football at the 2002 Asian Games was held in Busan, South Korea from September 27 to October 13, 2002.Age limit for the men teams is under-23, same as the age limit in football competitions in Olympic Games, while three overage players are allowed among each squad.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Group...
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- Ali DaeiAli DaeiAli 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...
(33) - Ebrahim MirzapourEbrahim MirzapourEbrahim Mirzapour is an Iranian football goalkeeper, currently playing for Shahrdari Tabriz in the IPL.-Club career:He started his professional IPL career, playing for Foolad F.C., and was a member of the team until August 2006. He also made it to the national team while playing for Foolad,...
(24) - Yahya GolmohammadiYahya GolmohammadiYahya Golmohammadi is a retired Iranian football player. His position usually was the central defender. He is currently with Tarbiat Yazd as a manager and has now retired from the Iranian national football team...
(31) Doha 2006Football at the 2006 Asian GamesFootball at the 2006 Asian Games was held in Doha, Qatar from November 18 to December 15, 2006. The opening match was played 14 days prior to the opening ceremony. In this tournament, some 30 teams played in the men's competition, and 8 teams participated in women's competition.Turkmenistan, and... - Hassan RoudbarianHassan RoudbarianHassan Roudbarian is an Iranian football goalkeeper, currently playing for Rah Ahan in Iran's Premier Football League and the Iran national football team.-Club career:He has played most of his career for Pas Tehran...
(28) - Arash BorhaniArash BorhaniArash Borhani is an Iranian football player who currently plays for Esteghlal in Iran's Premier Football League and is a member of Iran national football team....
(24) - Jalal HosseiniJalal HosseiniSeyyed Jalal Hosseini Khoshkebejari is an Iranian football player. He currently plays for the Iran's Premier Football League club Sepahan and Iran national football team as a Defender...
(24) Guangzhou 2010Football at the 2010 Asian GamesFootball at the 2010 Asian Games was being held in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China from November 7 to 25, 2010. The opening match was played 5 days prior to the opening ceremony... - Mehdi RahmatiMehdi RahmatiSeyed Mehdi Rahmati is an Iranian football goalkeeper who currently plays for Esteghlal in Iran's Premier League football and the Iran national football team.-Club career:...
(27) - Gholamreza RezaeiGholamreza RezaeiGholamreza Rezaei is an Iranian Football Striker who currently plays for Persepolis in the Iran Pro League- Club career :He started his career in Fajr Sepasi in his hometown, Shiraz, where he was introduced to Iranian Football. after showing his talent in Fajr, he was bought by Tehrani wealthy...
(26) - Jalal HosseiniJalal HosseiniSeyyed Jalal Hosseini Khoshkebejari is an Iranian football player. He currently plays for the Iran's Premier Football League club Sepahan and Iran national football team as a Defender...
(28)
- Ali Daei
- Prior to 2002 Asian Games, the senior national teamIran national football teamThe national football team of Iran represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran...
participated in the tournament.
See also
- Iran national football teamIran national football teamThe national football team of Iran represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran...
- Iran national under-20 football teamIran national under-20 football teamIran national under-20 football team represents Iran in international football competitions in AFC Youth Championship and FIFA U-20 World Cup, as well as any other under-20 international football tournaments...
- Iran national under-17 football teamIran national under-17 football teamThe Iran national under-17 football team, more commonly known as Nojavanan, is controlled by I.R.I.F.F. and represents Iran in international under-17 football competitions...
External links
- Official Website of IR Iran Football Federation
- Interview With Iran U-23 Coach Rene Simoes
- http://www.football3.ir