Vahid Hashemian
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Vahid Hashemian is an Iran
ian Footballer who currently plays for Persepolis in Iran Pro League.
in his homeland. He arrived in Germany
for the 1999–2000 season to play for Hamburger SV
. Although playing alongside his fellow Iranian international Mehdi Mahdavikia
, he had just 12 appearances, so he left the club for VfL Bochum
to show his real ability. He had three good seasons with Bochum, scoring 34 goals in 87 appearances. During his last season there he scored 16 goals, helping Bochum to finish fifth in Bundesliga
and qualify for the 2004–05 UEFA Cup
. This prompted Bayern Munich to grant him in a €2M contract, hence giving him the chance to follow in the footsteps of Ali Daei
. After one season in Munich
, he joined Hannover 96
where he has been playing since season 2005–06. On 23 April 2008, VfL Bochum officials announced that he would return to their club in the season 2008–09. Hashemian signed a two year contract with an option for one extra year. He scored only one goal for the team and was benched most of the times in his first season. On 30 December 2010, Hashemian signed a deal with Iran Pro League side Persepolis. Where he was able to win the Hazfi Cup
. On 19 July 2011, he extended his contract with the Iranian
powerhouse Persepolis for another year.
|1996–97||rowspan="1"|Fath Tehran||Second Division
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|2001–02||rowspan="3"|VfL Bochum
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|2002–03||rowspan="8"|Bundesliga
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|2003–04||32||16||1||1||1||1||colspan="2"|–||34||18
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|2004–05||rowspan="1"|Bayern Munich||9||0||2||1||2||0||2||0||15||1
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|2005–06||rowspan="3"|Hannover 96
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|2008–09||rowspan="2"|VfL Bochum
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|2009–10
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|2010–11
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on 1 December 1998 in a friendly match against Kazakhstan
. After the 2000 Asian Cup he refused to play for Team Melli but after four years finally decided to come and help his country to qualify for the World Cup. Hashemian has been a key player for Iran national team in recent years and has scored vital goals for Team Melli
, such as netting an important goal in a World Cup qualification game against Qatar
in October 2004, as well as scoring two magnificent goals in a win over Japan
in Tehran
in March 2005. He played all three of Iran's games
in the 2006 World Cup
.
He started in the line-up in all the games at 2007 Asian Cup, under Amir Ghalenoi, but has declined to play for Team Melli in the first round of 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifying. Hashemian was later invited for the second round of World Cup Qualifying playing in Iran's 1–1 tie versus Saudi Arabia
. He announced that he would no longer participate in the international matches and he is retired from Team Melli and he wishes to coach Team Melli when he retires from football.
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Persepolis:
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 Footballer who currently plays for Persepolis in Iran Pro League.
Club career
Vahid started his professional football career with Pas TehranPas 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 his homeland. He arrived in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
for the 1999–2000 season to play for Hamburger SV
Hamburger SV
Hamburger Sport-Verein, usually referred to as HSV in Germany and Hamburg in international parlance, is a German multi-sport club based in Hamburg, its largest branch being its football department...
. Although playing alongside his fellow Iranian international 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...
, he had just 12 appearances, so he left the club for VfL Bochum
VfL Bochum
Verein für Leibesübungen Bochum 1848 Fußballgemeinschaft, commonly referred to as simply VfL Bochum, is a German association football club based in the city of Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia.-Founding to World War II:...
to show his real ability. He had three good seasons with Bochum, scoring 34 goals in 87 appearances. During his last season there he scored 16 goals, helping Bochum to finish fifth in Bundesliga
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
and qualify for the 2004–05 UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
. This prompted Bayern Munich to grant him in a €2M contract, hence giving him the chance to follow in the footsteps of 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...
. After one season in Munich
Munich
Munich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...
, he joined Hannover 96
Hannover 96
Hannoverscher Sportverein von 1896, commonly referred to as Hannover 96, Hannover or simply 96, is a German association football club based in the city of Hanover, Lower Saxony.-Foundation to WWII:...
where he has been playing since season 2005–06. On 23 April 2008, VfL Bochum officials announced that he would return to their club in the season 2008–09. Hashemian signed a two year contract with an option for one extra year. He scored only one goal for the team and was benched most of the times in his first season. On 30 December 2010, Hashemian signed a deal with Iran Pro League side Persepolis. Where he was able to win the Hazfi Cup
Hazfi Cup
The Hazfi Cup is a knockout cup competition in Iranian football, run by the Iranian Football Federation. The competition wasn't regarded important by clubs until the IRIFF decided to award one of Iran's four AFC Champions League spots to the champion....
. On 19 July 2011, he extended his contract with the Iranian
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...
powerhouse Persepolis for another year.
Club Career Statistics
|-|1996–97||rowspan="1"|Fath Tehran||Second 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...
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Hamburger SV
Hamburger Sport-Verein, usually referred to as HSV in Germany and Hamburg in international parlance, is a German multi-sport club based in Hamburg, its largest branch being its football department...
||rowspan="2"|Bundesliga
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
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|2001–02||rowspan="3"|VfL Bochum
VfL Bochum
Verein für Leibesübungen Bochum 1848 Fußballgemeinschaft, commonly referred to as simply VfL Bochum, is a German association football club based in the city of Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia.-Founding to World War II:...
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2. Fußball-Bundesliga
- Changes in division set-up :* Number of clubs: currently 18. From 1974 to 1981 there were two conferences, each of 20 teams. In 1981–91 it had 20...
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|2002–03||rowspan="8"|Bundesliga
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
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|2004–05||rowspan="1"|Bayern Munich||9||0||2||1||2||0||2||0||15||1
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|2005–06||rowspan="3"|Hannover 96
Hannover 96
Hannoverscher Sportverein von 1896, commonly referred to as Hannover 96, Hannover or simply 96, is a German association football club based in the city of Hanover, Lower Saxony.-Foundation to WWII:...
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|2008–09||rowspan="2"|VfL Bochum
VfL Bochum
Verein für Leibesübungen Bochum 1848 Fußballgemeinschaft, commonly referred to as simply VfL Bochum, is a German association football club based in the city of Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia.-Founding to World War II:...
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|2009–10
2009–10 Fußball-Bundesliga
The 2009–10 Fußball-Bundesliga was the 47th season of the Fußball-Bundesliga, Germany's premier football league. The season commenced on 7 August 2009 with the traditional season opening match involving the defending champions VfL Wolfsburg and VfB Stuttgart. The last games were played on 8 May 2010...
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|2010–11
2010–11 Persian Gulf Cup
The 2010–11 Persian Gulf Cup was the tenth season of the Iran Pro League and the fifth under the name Persian Gulf Cup. It began on 26 July 2010 and ended on 20 May 2011. Sepahan, the defending champion, repeated their title in this season...
||rowspan="2"|Persepolis||rowspan="2"|Pro League||7||1||4||1||colspan="2"|–||4||0||15||2
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|2011–12
2011–12 Persian Gulf Cup
The 2011–12 Persian Gulf Cup will be the eleventh season of the Iran Pro League and the sixth under the name Persian Gulf Cup. Sepahan are the defending champions. The regular season started on 2 August 2011.- Stadia and locations :...
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- Assist Goals
Season Team Assists 2002–03 VfL Bochum VfL BochumVerein für Leibesübungen Bochum 1848 Fußballgemeinschaft, commonly referred to as simply VfL Bochum, is a German association football club based in the city of Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia.-Founding to World War II:...2 2003–04 VfL Bochum VfL BochumVerein für Leibesübungen Bochum 1848 Fußballgemeinschaft, commonly referred to as simply VfL Bochum, is a German association football club based in the city of Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia.-Founding to World War II:...7 2004–05 Bayern Munich 0 2005–06 Hannover 96 Hannover 96Hannoverscher Sportverein von 1896, commonly referred to as Hannover 96, Hannover or simply 96, is a German association football club based in the city of Hanover, Lower Saxony.-Foundation to WWII:...3 2006–07 Hannover 96 Hannover 96Hannoverscher Sportverein von 1896, commonly referred to as Hannover 96, Hannover or simply 96, is a German association football club based in the city of Hanover, Lower Saxony.-Foundation to WWII:...7 2007–08 Hannover 96 Hannover 96Hannoverscher Sportverein von 1896, commonly referred to as Hannover 96, Hannover or simply 96, is a German association football club based in the city of Hanover, Lower Saxony.-Foundation to WWII:...2 2008–09 VfL Bochum VfL BochumVerein für Leibesübungen Bochum 1848 Fußballgemeinschaft, commonly referred to as simply VfL Bochum, is a German association football club based in the city of Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia.-Founding to World War II:...0 2009–10 2009–10 Fußball-BundesligaThe 2009–10 Fußball-Bundesliga was the 47th season of the Fußball-Bundesliga, Germany's premier football league. The season commenced on 7 August 2009 with the traditional season opening match involving the defending champions VfL Wolfsburg and VfB Stuttgart. The last games were played on 8 May 2010...VfL Bochum VfL BochumVerein für Leibesübungen Bochum 1848 Fußballgemeinschaft, commonly referred to as simply VfL Bochum, is a German association football club based in the city of Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia.-Founding to World War II:...3 2010–11 2010–11 Persian Gulf CupThe 2010–11 Persian Gulf Cup was the tenth season of the Iran Pro League and the fifth under the name Persian Gulf Cup. It began on 26 July 2010 and ended on 20 May 2011. Sepahan, the defending champion, repeated their title in this season...Persepolis 1 2011–12 2011–12 Persian Gulf CupThe 2011–12 Persian Gulf Cup will be the eleventh season of the Iran Pro League and the sixth under the name Persian Gulf Cup. Sepahan are the defending champions. The regular season started on 2 August 2011.- Stadia and locations :...Persepolis 1
International career
Hashemian debuted for the Iran national football teamIran 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...
on 1 December 1998 in a friendly match against Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan national football team
The Kazakhstan national football team represents Kazakhstan in international men's association football and is directed by Football Federation of Kazakhstan. They split from the Soviet Union national football team after independence in 1991 and joined the Asian Football Confederation's Central and...
. After the 2000 Asian Cup he refused to play for Team Melli but after four years finally decided to come and help his country to qualify for the World Cup. Hashemian has been a key player for Iran national team in recent years and has scored vital goals for Team Melli
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...
, such as netting an important goal in a World Cup qualification game against Qatar
Qatar national football team
The Qatar national football team is the national team of Qatar and is controlled by the Qatar Football Association. They have never qualified for a FIFA World Cup but are hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The team has also appeared in seven AFC Asian Cup tournaments and hosted the 2011 AFC Asian...
in October 2004, as well as scoring two magnificent goals in a win over Japan
Japan national football team
The Japan national football team represents Japan in association football and is operated by the Japan Football Association, the governing body for association football in Japan...
in 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...
in March 2005. He played all three of Iran's games
Iran at the 2006 FIFA World Cup
Iran participated in the 2006 FIFA World Cup. This was their third appearance.-World Cup Squad:Pld = matches played, YC = yellow cards, RC = red cards.-Round Robin:See also: 2006 FIFA World Cup - Group DFirst Round...
in the 2006 World Cup
2006 FIFA World Cup
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
.
He started in the line-up in all the games at 2007 Asian Cup, under Amir Ghalenoi, but has declined to play for Team Melli in the first round of 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifying. Hashemian was later invited for the second round of World Cup Qualifying playing in Iran's 1–1 tie versus Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia national football team
Saudi Arabia national football team is the national team of Saudi Arabia and is controlled by the Saudi Arabia Football Federation...
. He announced that he would no longer participate in the international matches and he is retired from Team Melli and he wishes to coach Team Melli when he retires from football.
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| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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| 1 | 1 December 1998 | Bangkok,Thailand | 2–0 | Win | 1998 Asian Games 1998 Asian Games The 13th Asian Games were held from December 6 to December 20, 1998 in Bangkok, Thailand. This was the first time that Thailand bid for the event after it shouldered the two postponed hosting rights in 1970 and 1978.-Emblem:... |
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| 2 | 1 December 1998 | Bangkok,Thailand | 2–0 | Win | 1998 Asian Games 1998 Asian Games The 13th Asian Games were held from December 6 to December 20, 1998 in Bangkok, Thailand. This was the first time that Thailand bid for the event after it shouldered the two postponed hosting rights in 1970 and 1978.-Emblem:... |
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| 3 | 8 December 1998 | Bangkok,Thailand | 2–4 | Lose | 1998 Asian Games 1998 Asian Games The 13th Asian Games were held from December 6 to December 20, 1998 in Bangkok, Thailand. This was the first time that Thailand bid for the event after it shouldered the two postponed hosting rights in 1970 and 1978.-Emblem:... |
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| 4 | 7 June 1999 | Edmonton,Canada | 2–2 | Draw | Friendly | |
| 5 | 24 May 2000 | Amman,Jordan | 3–0 | Win | 2000 WAFF 2000 West Asian Football Federation Championship The 2000 West Asian Football Federation Championship took part in Amman Capital of Jordan. Iran won the final against Syria 1-0. The 8 entrants were Iraq, Iran, Syria, Palestine, Lebanon, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and host nation Jordan. The finals took place between 23 May and 3 June 2000.The teams... |
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| 6 | 24 May 2000 | Amman,Jordan | 3–0 | Win | 2000 WAFF 2000 West Asian Football Federation Championship The 2000 West Asian Football Federation Championship took part in Amman Capital of Jordan. Iran won the final against Syria 1-0. The 8 entrants were Iraq, Iran, Syria, Palestine, Lebanon, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and host nation Jordan. The finals took place between 23 May and 3 June 2000.The teams... |
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| 7 | 13 October 2004 | Doha,Qatar | 3–2 | Win | 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification A total of 197 teams entered the qualification process for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, competing for a total of 32 spots in the final tournament. Germany, as the host, qualified automatically, leaving 31 spots open for competition... |
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| 8 | 13 October 2004 | Doha,Qatar | 3–2 | Win | 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification A total of 197 teams entered the qualification process for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, competing for a total of 32 spots in the final tournament. Germany, as the host, qualified automatically, leaving 31 spots open for competition... |
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| 9 | 25 March 2005 | Tehran,Iran | 2–1 | Win | 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification A total of 197 teams entered the qualification process for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, competing for a total of 32 spots in the final tournament. Germany, as the host, qualified automatically, leaving 31 spots open for competition... |
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| 10 | 25 March 2005 | Tehran,Iran | 2–1 | Win | 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification A total of 197 teams entered the qualification process for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, competing for a total of 32 spots in the final tournament. Germany, as the host, qualified automatically, leaving 31 spots open for competition... |
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| 11 | 13 November 2005 | Tehran,Iran | 2–0 | Win | Friendly | |
| 12 | 30 January 2006 | Tehran,Iran | 3–2 | Win | Friendly | |
| 13 | 31 May 2006 | Tehran,Iran | 5–2 | Win | Friendly | |
| 14 | 2 September 2006 | Seoul,Korea Republic | 1–1 | Draw | 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualification 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualification The 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualification was held in late 2005 and the final qualification round was held from February to November 2006 with 25 nations participating.... |
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| 15 | 2 July 2007 | Tehran, Iran | 8–1 | Win | Friendly | |
Club
FC Bayern MunichFC Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich , is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. It is best known for its professional football team, which is the most successful football club in Germany, having won 22 national titles and 15 cups....
:
- German ChampionsGerman football championsThe German football champions are the annual winners of the highest association football competition in Germany. The history of the German football championship is complex and reflects the turbulent history of the country through the course of the 20th century.Brought to the country by English...
:1- 2004–05
- DFB-PokalDFB-PokalThe DFB-Pokal or DFB Cup is a German knockout football cup competition held annually. 64 teams participate in the competition, including all clubs from the Bundesliga and the 2nd Bundesliga. It is considered the second most important national title in German football after the Bundesliga...
: 1- 2004–05
Persepolis:
- 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....
: 1- 2010–112010–11 Hazfi CupThe 2010–11 Hazfi Cup was the 24th season of the Iranian football knockout competition. Persepolis was the defending champion.-Participating teams:Totally 79 teams get permission to participate in the season “2010–11 Hazfi Cup”...
- 2010–11