Teraktor Sazi
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Tractor Sazi Tabriz Football Club is an Iran
ian football
club based in Tabriz
, the capital of East Azerbaijan Province, and owned by Iran Tractor Manufacturing Co. They play in Iran's Pro League. The club used to have a significant presence in the old Azadegan League (current Iran's Premier League football), but had been playing in Iran's second highest league since relegation in the 2001-02
season, before returning to the tire of Iranian league system in 2009. They also provided Iran with some of the most talented players during the nineties.
Average attendence for home games in Yadegar-e-Emam Stadium was more than 60,000 in Iran Pro League 2009-2010.
. Supporters chant slogans in Azerbaijani Turkic and demand rights such as language instruction in their mother tongues. Security forces, however, actively prevent people from expressing their demands during and after football matches. After match between Tractor sazi FC and Saba Qom F.C.
, which was important for Tractor to accede AFC Champions League
, there were tensions between security forces and spectators protesting because of bias referring, and the violence spread to downtown of Tabriz and tens of fans were injured and arrested.
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For recent transfers, see List of Iranian football transfers, summer 2011.
Alireza Akbarpour
Karim Bagheri
(1990s) Younes Bahonar Kourosh Barmak Gholam Hossein Dinmohammadi Sirous Dinmohammadi
(1993–97) Kamel Enjini (1980s) Fereydoon Fazli
(2001–02)
Yahya Golmohammadi
Sattar Hamedani
(1995–96) Hossein Khatibi (1980s) Rasoul Khatibi
(1990s) Parviz Mazloumi (1970s) Majid Nazemi (1970s) Ahad Sheykhlari (1991–94) Andranik Teymourian
Ivan Trabalik
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...
club based in Tabriz
Tabriz
Tabriz is the fourth largest city and one of the historical capitals of Iran and the capital of East Azerbaijan Province. Situated at an altitude of 1,350 meters at the junction of the Quri River and Aji River, it was the second largest city in Iran until the late 1960s, one of its former...
, the capital of East Azerbaijan Province, and owned by Iran Tractor Manufacturing Co. They play in Iran's Pro League. The club used to have a significant presence in the old Azadegan League (current Iran's Premier League football), but had been playing in Iran's second highest league since relegation in the 2001-02
IPL 2001/02
The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup's 2001–02 football season. This was the first season since the establishment of the Iran Pro League . Persepolis F.C...
season, before returning to the tire of Iranian league system in 2009. They also provided Iran with some of the most talented players during the nineties.
Average attendence for home games in Yadegar-e-Emam Stadium was more than 60,000 in Iran Pro League 2009-2010.
Tractor Sazi's Identity
Tractor Sazi FC is a flashpoint of the region’s identity politics. Tractor matches have become a forum for Azerbaijanis to demand linguistic and ethnic rights in IranIran
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...
. Supporters chant slogans in Azerbaijani Turkic and demand rights such as language instruction in their mother tongues. Security forces, however, actively prevent people from expressing their demands during and after football matches. After match between Tractor sazi FC and Saba Qom F.C.
Saba Qom F.C.
Saba Qom Football Club is an Iranian football team based in Qom, Iran and currently playing in Iran's Premier League football.The team is a former part of Saba Battery Club, owned by Saba Battery Co., and was moved to Qom in 2007, although they were formerly registered as a team from Tehran...
, which was important for Tractor to accede AFC Champions League
AFC Champions League
The AFC Champions League is the premier Asian club football competition hosted annually by Asian Football Confederation . The tournament is contested among the top thirty-two clubs from the top 10 Asian leagues, two of which must qualify through the playoffs...
, there were tensions between security forces and spectators protesting because of bias referring, and the violence spread to downtown of Tabriz and tens of fans were injured and arrested.
Anthem
There are a lot of popular marches for Tractor F.C. but 'Yasha Yasha Tiraxtur'(Viva viva Tractor) (written and produced by Barish Chorus Group) was chosen as official song last year. The table below shows the Tractor fans anthem that is sung at Tractor matches.
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Current squad
- See also: 2011–12 Tractor Sazi F.C. season2011–12 Tractor Sazi F.C. seasonThe 2011–12 season will be Tractor Sazi Football Clubs 4th season in the Iran Pro League, and their 3rd consecutive season in the top division of Iranian football...
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For recent transfers, see List of Iranian football transfers, summer 2011.
Foreign players
For details on foreign players, see List of foreign Tractor Sazi F.C. players.Famous players
Rahim Mahleghaie Agdam (1970s) Abbas AghaeiAbbas Aghaei
Abbas Aghaei is an Iranian football player, currently playing for Damash Gilan in the Iran Pro League.- Club career :He spent most of his career in Pas Tehran. In 2004 he joined another IPL club, Sepahan, but returned to Pas after two seasons. In July 2007 Aghaei signed a 1-year contract with...
Alireza Akbarpour
Alireza Akbarpour
-Career:Akbarpour played as a striker for the Iranian football team Esteghlal F.C. for years. Born in East Azarbaijan Province in 1972, he wore jersey number 16 for his team. He is famous for his speedy dribbling as well as scoring crucial goals for his team...
Karim Bagheri
Karim Bagheri
Karim Bagheri is a retired professional Iranian player, most notably playing for Persepolis in the Iran Pro League. He was known as a two-footed midfielder and is famous for his powerful and thundering long range shots and free kicks.-Early years:...
(1990s) Younes Bahonar Kourosh Barmak Gholam Hossein Dinmohammadi Sirous Dinmohammadi
Sirous Dinmohammadi
Sirous Dinmohammadi is a retired Iranian football player.-International career:Dinmohammadi made 43 appearances for the Iran national football team and participated in the 1998 FIFA World Cup.-References:...
(1993–97) Kamel Enjini (1980s) Fereydoon Fazli
Fereydoon Fazli
Fereydoon Fazli, is a former professional football player who played for Nassaji Mazandaran in Azadegan League before retiring from playing football. He usually plays in the striker position. He is one of the most successful strikers in the Iran Pro League....
(2001–02)
Yahya Golmohammadi
Yahya Golmohammadi
Yahya 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...
Sattar Hamedani
Sattar Hamedani
Sattar Hamedani is a retired Iranian football player. He usually played in the midfielder position. He is current assistant manager of Tractor Sazi.-Club career:...
(1995–96) Hossein Khatibi (1980s) Rasoul Khatibi
Rasoul Khatibi
Rasoul Khatibi is an Iranian football player–Manager currently playing and Managing Machine Sazi Tabriz. He is a former member of the Iranian national team.-Club career:...
(1990s) Parviz Mazloumi (1970s) Majid Nazemi (1970s) Ahad Sheykhlari (1991–94) 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...
Ivan Trabalik
Ivan Trabalík
Ivan Trabalík, born October 8, 1974 in Slovakia) is an Slovakian football Goalkeeper who currently plays for MFK Dolný Kubín in the 1. liga. Trabalík is a well traveled player who has played in his home country of Slovakia as well as overseas in Poland and Iran and latest in Cyprus.-References:...
Performance in Iran's top division football league
The table below chronicles the achievements of Tractor Sazi in various competitions.| Season | League | Position | 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.... |
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| 1972-73 | 2nd Division Iran Football's 2nd Division Iranian football's 2nd division is the third-highest football division overall in the Iranian football league system.Before 2001, the 2nd division was known as the 3rd division, but this was changed when Iran's football structure officially became professional.The league consists of two, fourteen... |
Not held | ||
| 1973-74 | 2nd Division Iran Football's 2nd Division Iranian football's 2nd division is the third-highest football division overall in the Iranian football league system.Before 2001, the 2nd division was known as the 3rd division, but this was changed when Iran's football structure officially became professional.The league consists of two, fourteen... |
3rd | Not held | |
| 1974-75 | 2nd Division Iran Football's 2nd Division Iranian football's 2nd division is the third-highest football division overall in the Iranian football league system.Before 2001, the 2nd division was known as the 3rd division, but this was changed when Iran's football structure officially became professional.The league consists of two, fourteen... |
1st | Not held | Promoted |
| 1975-76 Takht Jamshid Cup 1975-76 -Results:-Top goalscorers:... |
Takht Jamshid Cup Takht Jamshid Cup The Takht Jamshid Cup was a national football league based in Iran which lasted from 1973 to 1978.-History:In early 70s Iran, football had become a very popular sport and several local leagues existed in various cities. Eventually the football federation of the time decided that a national league... |
16th | Final | Relegated |
| 1976-77 | 2nd Division Iran Football's 2nd Division Iranian football's 2nd division is the third-highest football division overall in the Iranian football league system.Before 2001, the 2nd division was known as the 3rd division, but this was changed when Iran's football structure officially became professional.The league consists of two, fourteen... |
2nd | 1/8 Final | Promoted |
| 1977-78 Takht Jamshid Cup 1977-78 -Results:-Top goalscorers:... |
Takht Jamshid Cup Takht Jamshid Cup The Takht Jamshid Cup was a national football league based in Iran which lasted from 1973 to 1978.-History:In early 70s Iran, football had become a very popular sport and several local leagues existed in various cities. Eventually the football federation of the time decided that a national league... |
5th | Not held | |
| 1978-79 Takht Jamshid Cup 1978-79 -Results:... |
Takht Jamshid Cup Takht Jamshid Cup The Takht Jamshid Cup was a national football league based in Iran which lasted from 1973 to 1978.-History:In early 70s Iran, football had become a very popular sport and several local leagues existed in various cities. Eventually the football federation of the time decided that a national league... |
did not finish | Not held | |
| 1989-90 | Qods League | 4th | Quarter Finals | |
| 1990-91 | Not held | 1/8 Final | ||
| 1991-92 Azadegan League 1991-92 ----* Azadegan League champions : Pas Tehran* Relegated:Sepahan, Esteghlal Rasht* Promoted:Keshavarz, Sanat Naft, Vahdat Sari, Bargh Shiraz, Polyacryl, Sepirud Rasht... |
Azadegan League | 10th | Not held | |
| 1992-93 Azadegan League 1992-93 The final results of the 1992/1993 Azadegan League, Iran's top division league, are listed bellow.-First round:Group AGroup B-Second round:The final standings of the 1992/1993 Azadegan League, *1.Pas Tehran... |
Azadegan League | 3rd | Not held | |
| 1993-94 Azadegan League 1993-94 ----* Iranian Football Champions: Saipa* Relegated teams : _* Promoted teams :Esteghlal, Machine Sazi, Shahdari Sari, Naft Ghaemshahr, Bank Tejarat, Payam Gach Khorasan, Pars Khodro, Ararat, Qods Sari, Shahin Bushehr... |
Azadegan League | 8th | Final | |
| 1994-95 Azadegan League 1994-95 -First Round:Group AGroup B*Semi-Final1)2)- Final :-Notes:* Azadegan League champions : Saipa F.C.* Relegated teams : Shahin Bushehr , Qods Sari , Nassaji Mazandaran , Teraktor Sazi , Zob Ahan, Sanat Naft, Pars Khodro , Payam Gach Khorasan, Bank Tejarat, Chooka Talesh, Naft... |
Azadegan League | 9th | First Round | Relegated |
| 1995-96 | 2nd Division Iran Football's 2nd Division Iranian football's 2nd division is the third-highest football division overall in the Iranian football league system.Before 2001, the 2nd division was known as the 3rd division, but this was changed when Iran's football structure officially became professional.The league consists of two, fourteen... |
1st | Second Round | Promoted |
| 1996-97 | Azadegan League | 11th | Second Round | |
| 1997-98 | Azadegan League | 9th | Not held | |
| 1998-99 | Azadegan League | 11th | Second Round | |
| 1999-00 | Azadegan League | 6th | 1/16 Final | |
| 2000-01 | Azadegan League | 12th | Second Round | |
| 2001-02 IPL 2001/02 The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup's 2001–02 football season. This was the first season since the establishment of the Iran Pro League . Persepolis F.C... |
Iran Pro League | 14th | Third Round | Relegated |
| 2002-03 | Azadegan League | 3rd | Second Round | |
| 2003-04 | Azadegan League | 8th | Third Round | |
| 2004-05 | Azadegan League | 5th | Third Round | |
| 2005-06 | Azadegan League | 3rd | Second Round | |
| 2006-07 | Azadegan League | 1st | Second Round | Promoted to Play Off |
| 2007-08 | Azadegan League | 4th | 1/16 Final | |
| 2008-09 Azadegan League 2008-09 - Group A:-Group B:- Group A:Last updated June 7, 2009... |
Azadegan League | 1st | Quarter Finals | Promoted |
| 2009-10 | Iran Pro League | 7th | Second Round | |
| 2010-11 | Iran Pro League | 5th | 1/8 Final | |
| 2011-12 | Iran Pro League | 1/16 Final |
Coaching Staff
| Position | Staff |
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| Head Coach |  Amir GhalenoeiAmir Ghalenoei Amir Ghalenoei is an Iranian football coach and former player. He is currently the head coach of Tractor Sazi... |
| Assistant Coach | Sattar Hamedani Sattar Hamedani Sattar Hamedani is a retired Iranian football player. He usually played in the midfielder position. He is current assistant manager of Tractor Sazi.-Club career:... |
| Assistant Coach |  Venda Kovich |
| Technical Manager | Amir Hajsafi |
| Goalkeeping Coach | Karim Bostani |
| Bodybuilding Coach | Gholamreza Baghabadi |
Achievements
- 2nd DivisionIran Football's 2nd DivisionIranian football's 2nd division is the third-highest football division overall in the Iranian football league system.Before 2001, the 2nd division was known as the 3rd division, but this was changed when Iran's football structure officially became professional.The league consists of two, fourteen...
- Winner (1): 1974
- Hazfi CupHazfi CupThe 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....
- Runners-Up (2): 1976Hazfi CupThe 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....
, 1994Hazfi CupThe 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....
- East Azerbaijan Super Cup
- Winner : 1992
- MILLS International Cup (IndiaIndiaIndia , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
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- Winner: 1995
- Sardaran Shahid International Cup (TabrizTabrizTabriz is the fourth largest city and one of the historical capitals of Iran and the capital of East Azerbaijan Province. Situated at an altitude of 1,350 meters at the junction of the Quri River and Aji River, it was the second largest city in Iran until the late 1960s, one of its former...
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- Winner: 1995,1996