Iranian Football Midfielder
Afshin Esmaeilzadeh (Persian: افشین اسماعیلزاده; born April 21, 1992) is an Iranian football midfielder who last played for Esteghlal Jonoub in the Azadegan League.
Club career
Damash
Esmaeilzadeh joined popular club, S.C. Damash on 4 November 2008 with a five-years contract.[1]
Persepolis
After a season in Damash, he moved to Persepolis in the summer of 2012. He signed a three-years contract until end of 2014–15 season.[2] He made his debut for persepolis on first fixture of 2012–13 season against Sanat Naft.[3]
Loan to Beira-Mar
Esmaeilzadeh loaned out to Beira-Mar for the 2013–14 season. In November, he was put on trial at Benfica B.[4][5] After only 4 league appearances with Beira-Mar, Esmaeilzadeh returned to Persepolis.
Return to Persepolis
After a half a season in Portugal he returned to Persepolis by club coach Ali Daei to spend last year of his contract.
Career statistics
- As of 24 May 2018
1 Includes Taça de Portugal and Hazfi Cup.
2 Includes Taça da Liga.
3 Includes ACL.
International career
Iran U–17
Esmaeilzadeh played a central role in the Iran U–17 winning the 2008 AFC U-16 Championship starting 5 of the six games. He captained the team in the penultimate game against Korea Republic. He featured in 3 games for Iran in the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup coming on as a substitute against Uruguay U–17 scoring in the 119th minute.[6]
Iran U–20
He was a member of Iran U–20 during 2010 AFC U-19 Championship[7] but removed from final squad because of health problems while he infected to the Malaria with his club teammates Mehrgan Golbarg and Hossein Gohari.[8][9]
Iran U–22
He was called up to the Iran U–23 team by Alireza Mansourian in March 2012,[10] and has been selected for the 2013 AFC U-22 Championship.
Honours
- Persepolis
References
Exclusive interview with Afshin Esmaeilzadeh
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