Sorkhpooshan Delvar Afzar
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Sorkhpooshan Delvar Afzar was a football team based in Tehran
, Iran
. They played in the Iranian First Division
known as the Azadegan League. They were financially backed by Delvar Afzar Industrial Group.
They were also the reserve team
of Iranian football's most popular club, Persepolis F.C. for 2 seasons.
. It was a local club and participated in local club leagues. In 2003, after Ali Parvin
left as Persepolis FC
's manager, he vowed to never go back, deciding instead to create a new Persepolis
. Because Sorkhpooshan is also a nickname of Persepolis FC
, and their similar club colors, Parvin along with some other sponsors, bought the team and moved it to Tehran. Former Persepolis
players such as Reza Shahroudi
joined the team in the 2003-04 season and helped the team reach the Azadegan League. Parvin's dedication to the club was temporary though and he left the club to once again help Persepolis FC. The club was bought by Delvar Afzar Industrial Group and had been in the Azadegan League since the 2004-05 season. On September 19, 2006; Sorkhpooshan's chairman signed a contract with Ansarifar, the chairman of Persepolis FC
, establishing Sorkhpooshan as Persepolis'
reserve team.. They plan on exchanging players, having group training sessions, assisting each other in financial matters and to play friend friendlies against each other.
Tomas Suberg Amirhossein Peyrovani (2006) Valdo Pejovic Faraz Kamalvand
? Hamid Alidoosti
(2006-2008) Faraz Kamalvand
(2008)
Bahador Abdi Farhad Kheirkhah
Alou Traoré
Sam Okoye
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...
. They played in the Iranian First Division
Iran Football's 1st Division
The Azadegan League is the second-highest division overall in the Iranian football league system after the Iran Pro League.Up until 2001 the league was the top football league in Iran, but that changed when the Iranian Football Federation decided to start a professional league...
known as the Azadegan League. They were financially backed by Delvar Afzar Industrial Group.
They were also the reserve team
Reserve team
Large professional sports clubs often have far more players under contract than could possibly play in a match. As a result, many of these clubs create second teams composed of players who need playing time, but have little hope of playing on the first team. The players on this second team are...
of Iranian football's most popular club, Persepolis F.C. for 2 seasons.
Club history
The club was originally based in the Iranian province of East AzerbaijanEast Azarbaijan Province
East Azerbaijan Province or East Azarbaijan Province is one of the 31 provinces of Iran. It is in the northwest of the country, bordering Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, and the provinces of Ardabil, West Azerbaijan, and Zanjan...
. It was a local club and participated in local club leagues. In 2003, after 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:...
left as 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....
's manager, he vowed to never go back, deciding instead to create a new Persepolis
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....
. Because Sorkhpooshan is also a nickname of 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....
, and their similar club colors, Parvin along with some other sponsors, bought the team and moved it to Tehran. Former Persepolis
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....
players such as Reza Shahroudi
Reza Shahroudi
Reza Shahroudi is a retired Iranian football player.He played mostly for Persepolis. Shahroudi made 40 appearances for the Iran national football team and participated at 1998 FIFA World Cup....
joined the team in the 2003-04 season and helped the team reach the Azadegan League. Parvin's dedication to the club was temporary though and he left the club to once again help Persepolis FC. The club was bought by Delvar Afzar Industrial Group and had been in the Azadegan League since the 2004-05 season. On September 19, 2006; Sorkhpooshan's chairman signed a contract with Ansarifar, the chairman of 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....
, establishing Sorkhpooshan as Persepolis'
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....
reserve team.. They plan on exchanging players, having group training sessions, assisting each other in financial matters and to play friend friendlies against each other.
Head coaches
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....
Tomas Suberg Amirhossein Peyrovani (2006) Valdo Pejovic Faraz Kamalvand
Faraz Kamalvand
Faraz Kamalvand is a professional football coach who is currently head coach of PAS Hamedan F.C.. He is the youngest coach in Iran Pro League.-Early life:...
? Hamid Alidoosti
Hamid Alidoosti
Hamid Alidoosti is a retired Iranian footballer and now football coach. He is currently the manager of Iran national under-17 football team.-Playing career:...
(2006-2008) Faraz Kamalvand
Faraz Kamalvand
Faraz Kamalvand is a professional football coach who is currently head coach of PAS Hamedan F.C.. He is the youngest coach in Iran Pro League.-Early life:...
(2008)
Notable players
Behnam AbolghasempourBehnam Abolghasempour
Behnam Abolghasempour is an Iranian retired football player. As of 22 June 2011, He is assistant coach of Persepolis in Iran Pro League, and is in charge as the manager of Sport Affairs at Tehran Municipality Region 20. He has played for four Iranian clubs including Saipa, Persepolis, Pas and...
Bahador Abdi Farhad Kheirkhah
Farhad Kheirkhah
Farhad Kheirkhah is an Iranian football striker who currently plays for Pas Hamedan in Iran's Premier Football League.He joined Sorkhpooshan last year and having only played 8 games in the Azadegan League he managed to score 12 goals and become the top scorer...
Alou Traoré
Alou Traoré
Alou Traoré is a Malian footballer. He currently plays as a defender for Tractor Sazi in Iran's Premier Football League.-Club career:...
Sam Okoye
Sam Okoye
Sam Okoye was a Nigerian football goalkeeper who represented Nigeria during the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship.-Career:...