Top 10 Best Iranian Football Players

Iran has produced some truly legendary football players over the years, with stars who have shined both in domestic leagues and on the international stage. From skillful midfielders who controlled the game with their precise passes to prolific goal scorers who found the back of the net with ease, Iranian football has been home to some incredible talent.

Some of these players have dominated in Asia, while others have made a name for themselves in top European leagues.

1. Farhad Majidi

   

   Farhad Majidi is a retired Iranian professional footballer who primarily played as an attacking midfielder and occasionally as a striker. He was a member of the Iran national football team and earned 45 caps between 1996 and 2011, scoring 10 goals. In 2010, he was nominated for the AFC Asian Footballer... read more

   I think Farhad is the only one who can be a kind of idol for Euro-Asian youth and teenagers. He possesses characteristics that are rare among celebrities. It is not just because he has punched the reds four consecutive times. It is because of his mannerisms and personality, besides his global titles.

   Farhad Majidi is number 1. He is certainly the most technical player in the Middle East. Although he is near 40, he is still a nightmare for defenders. His understanding of football, his intelligence, and creativity allow him to play at a top standard and be always helpful for his club, Esteqlal FC.

2. Ali Karimi

   

   Ali Karimi, nicknamed the "Maradona of Asia," is an Iranian football coach and retired professional player. He played for several clubs including Fath Tehran, Persepolis, Al-Ahli Dubai, Bayern Munich, Qatar SC, Steel Azin, Schalke 04, and Tractor Sazi. Karimi also earned 127 caps and scored 38 goals... read more

   Ali is always number 1 because he's technically great and has a great character. Viva Ali Karimi.

   I don't talk for or against Reds and Blues. You know what, Ali Karimi is a national legend. Farhad Majidi is not even a competitor, people. Please be rational, not voting for colors.

   The best Iranian player after the revolution is Ali Karimi, both as a human being and a soccer player. Also, Mahdavikia was a great player.

   The rest are garbage, especially Ali Daei - so low class.

3. Ali Daei

   

   Ali Daei is a determined player and coach. I admire his personality, life strategy, and most importantly, his soccer style in general. I have been a soccer fan for 47 years. He has scored the highest number of international goals in the world as well.

   Ali Daei is the legend of all time. He is the best international goal scorer in the world, having great finishing skills, air superiority, and amazing insight. He played for world-class clubs such as Bayern Munich and was earmarked by club legend Franz Beckenbauer as a "world-class striker".

4. Mehdi Mahdavikia

5. Javad Nekounam

   One of the best players and captains of Iran, people really like him. A fantastic player with high self-esteem and management power.

   You are a very good player, Nekounam!

   He had scored against Real Madrid and Casillas.

6. Mehdi Rahmati

7. Ahmad Reza Abedzadeh

   Eagle of Asia! No keeper has shown skills as good as his!

8. Khosro Heydari

9. Ashkan Dejagah

   When he is on his game, his ball skills compete with players on the International Level. He was amazing in the World Cup game against Argentina.

   He is also the best football player for Iran.

10. Arash Borhani

    Arash Borhani is the best player after Farhad Majidi in Iran. The fans of Esteghlal love Arash Borhani.

The Newcomers
11. ?

    Sardar Azmoun

    He's far greater than any of these players. He has the skills of Messi and Ibrahimovic but also jumps like a basketball player. He will be one of the best players in the future, I guarantee it.

    He is the most expensive Iranian soccer player who plays in Russia.

12. ?

    Mehdi Taremi

    Taremi became the fifth Iranian to score in the Champions League (Ali Daei, Mehdi Mahdavikia, Ali Karimi, Sardar Azmoun) and the first to do so in the knockout stages.

    He is the best. Better than any other player, old times and recent.

The Contenders

13. Jalal Hosseini

14. Khodadad Azizi

15. Pejman Nouri

16. Mohammad Reza Khalatbari

17. Masoud Shojaei

18. Mojtaba Jabbari

    I think you'll find that Mojtaba clearly is the best Iranian football player!

19. Reza Ghoochannejhad

    Reza is literally the best player in Iran. I voted for him because he was the only person in Iran to score a goal in 2014.

20. Alireza Jahanbakhsh

    By far the best Iranian football player at the moment!

21. Nasser Hejazi

22. Karim Bagheri

    He is the best center midfielder in Asia's history. He scores many goals and has scored the most goals in the world as a midfielder player.

23. Ali Parvin

24. Mohammad Ebrahimi

25. Vahid Hashemian

26. Hamed Kavianpour

27. Mohsen Mosalman