Ahmad Reza Abedzadeh
Personal information
Full name	Ahmad Reza Abedzadeh
Date of birth	May 25, 1966 (1966-05-25) (age 41)
Place of birth	Abadan, Iran
Height	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Playing position	Goalkeeper
Senior clubs1
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
1983-1985 1985-1987 1987-1989 1989-1990 1990-1993 1993-1994 1994-2000	Tam Isfahan Isfahan Selection Gendarmerie Tehran Tam Isfahan Esteghlal F.C. Sepahan F.C. Persepolis F.C.	91 (1)
National team2
1987-1998	Iran	79 (0)
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Ahmad Reza Abedzadeh (Persian: احمدرضا عابدزاده , born May 25, 1966) is an Iranian former goalkeeper of Esteghlal F.C., Persepolis F.C. and Iranian national football team. Abedzadeh is one of the best known goalkeepers in Iranian football history. His spirit and quick moves led Iran to the World Cup 1998 and his fantastic saves helped Iran attain respectable results in the tournament. …== Statistics == “Farsi” redirects here. ... is the 145th day of the year (146th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. ... A football goalkeeper leaves the ground to parry a shot on goal In many team sports, a goalkeeper (termed goaltender, netminder, goalie, or keeper in some sports) is a designated player that is charged with directly preventing the opposite team from scoring by defending the goal. ... Esteghlal Tehran Football Club (Persian: ), is an Iranian professional football club based in Tehran. ... Persepolis Football Club (Persian: ) is an Iranian football club based in Tehran, Iran. ... First international Afghanistan 0 - 0 Iran (Kabul, Afghanistan; January 1, 1941) Biggest win Iran 19 - 0 Guam (Tabriz, Iran; November 24, 2000) Biggest defeat Turkey 6 - 1 Iran (Istanbul, Turkey; May 28, 1950) South Korea 5 - 0 Iran (Tokyo, Japan; May 28, 1958) Hungary 5 - 0 Iran (Munich, Germany; August... Football in Iran is quite possibly the most followed sport, with only wrestling being able to match its popularity. ... The 1998 Football World Cup was held in France. ...

Number of International Caps: 79

First International Cap: February 27, 1987 Iran Vs. Kuwait 2-1

Last International Cap: June 25, 1998 Iran Vs. Germany 0-2

AFC Champions League:1991,with Esteghlal FC Vs.Liaoning FC from China 2-1

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Later years

Unfortunately Abedzadeh suffered a stroke in 2002 and that was the point in which he let go of professional football. During his time in the hospital, many of his loyal fans and most of Iran prayed for him to be better. He was released some weeks later, but required a number of surgeries after, and even to this day, he has side effects from his stroke. Abedzadeh suffered again on March 11, 2007 when his mother died. Also see: 2002 (number). ... A player (wearing the red kit) has penetrated the defence (in the white kit) and is taking a shot at goal. ... is the 70th day of the year (71st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ...

On January 13, 2006, Abedzadeh had his farewell game, playing for Iranian giants and his former club Persepolis FC in a friendly match against Bayern Munich. January 13 is the 13th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Persepolis Football Club (Persian: ‎ ) is an Iranian football club based in Tehran, Iran. ... FC Bayern Munich (German: FC Bayern München) is a German football club based in Munich, the capital of the state of Bavaria. ...

Ahmadreza Abedzadeh is still one of the most popular former goalkeeper among most of the football spectators in Iran.Both Persepolis FC and Esteghlal FC spectators are proud of him for his good plays in the matches.Nobody could forget his penalty saving as he was really a great one also rather than Nasser Hejazi in this. Persepolis Football Club (Persian: ‎ ) is an Iranian football club based in Tehran, Iran. ... Esteghlal Tehran Football Club (استقلال in Persian, meaning Independence) (formerly known as Taj, meaning Crown) is a football club in Iran. ... Nasser Hejazi (Persian: , born December 19, 1949 in Piranshahr, Iran) is a Iranian football coach, manager, and former player. ...

Unfortunately, after his necessary retirement, no goalkeepers in Iran could take place instead of him till now.

Later years

Unfortunately Abedzadeh suffered a stroke in 2002 and that was the point in which he let go of professional football. During his time in the hospital, many of his loyal fans and most of Iran prayed for him to be better. He was released some weeks later, but required a number of surgeries after, and even to this day, he has side effects from his stroke. Abedzadeh suffered again on March 11, 2007 when his mother died. Also see: 2002 (number). ... A player (wearing the red kit) has penetrated the defence (in the white kit) and is taking a shot at goal. ... is the 70th day of the year (71st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ...

External link

• RSSSF archive of Ahmad Reza Abedzadeh's international appearances

v • d • e Iran squad - 1998 FIFA World Cup
1 Abedzadeh • 2 Mahdavikia • 3 Saadavi • 4 Khakpour • 5 Peyrovani • 6 Bagheri • 7 Mansourian • 8 Dinmohammadi • 9 Estili • 10 Daei • 11 Azizi • 12 Nakisa • 13 Latifi • 14 Mohammadkhani • 15 Ostad‑Asadi • 16 Shahroudi • 17 Zarincheh • 18 Hamedani • 19 Seraj • 20 Pashazadeh • 21 Minavand • 22 Broumand • Coach: Talebi