The Iran National Football Team represents Iran in international football competitions.
This team is controlled by the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran. They are also known as ‘Team Melli’ and ‘Persian Stars’. As of July 2023, they are ranked No. 22 in the FIFA World Rankings.
Team Profile
In 1920, the Iranian Football Federation was founded. The current team captain is Ehsan Hajsafi and the head coach is Amir Ghalenoei. They are part of the Asian Football Confederation and the sub-confederation Central Asian Football Association.
In August 2005, they reached their highest FIFA Ranking of 15. As of July 2023, they are ranked Number 22 in FIFA.
Most Capped Players
- Javad Nekounam – 149 caps between 2000–2015
- Ali Daei - 148 caps between 1993–2006
- Ehsan Hajsafi - 129 caps between 2008–present
- Ali Karimi - 127 caps between 1998–2012
- Jalal Hosseini – 115 caps between 2007–2018
- Mehdi Mahdavikia - 110 caps between 1996–2009
- Andranik Teymourian - 101 caps between 2005–2016
- Karim Ansarifard - 96 caps between 2009–present
- Karim Bagheri - 87 caps between 1993–2010
- Masoud Shojaei - 87 caps between 2004–2019
Top Goalscorers
| Country |
Iran
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| City | Tehrān (Teheran) |
| Founded | 1920 |
| Ground | Azadi Stadium |
| Nickname | Team Melli (The National Team) |
| Coach | Amir Ghalenoei |
| Website | www.ffiri.ir |
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They made their World Cup debut in 1978. They also debuted in the Olympics in 1964.
- Ali Daei - 108
- Karim Bagheri - 50
- Sardar Azmoun - 45
- Ali Karimi - 38
- Javad Nekounam - 38
- Mehdi Taremi - 36
- Karim Ansarifard - 29
- Gholam Hossein Mazloumi - 19
- Farshad Pious - 18
- Reza Ghoochannejhad - 17
2023 Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Iran Amir Ghalenoei
- Assistant Coach(es): AntonioManicone, Rahman Rezaei, HamidMotahari, Andranik Teymourian, SaeidAlhoei
- Goalkeeping Coach: Alin Dincă
- Fitness Coach: Ali AsgharGhorbanalipour
- Physiotherapist: Dr. Alireza Shahab
- Team Doctor: Dr. Parhan Khanlari
- Masseurs: Hadi Nejatpour, AmirEsmaeili
- Team Supervisor: Mehdi Kharati
- Team Management: Mahdi Mohammadnabi
Win Records
World Cup
- Appearances - 6 (first in 1978)
- Best result - Group stage (1978, 1998, 2006, 2014, 2018, 2022)
Olympic Games
- Appearances - 3 (first in 1964)
- Best result - Quarter-finals (1976)
Asian Cup
- Appearances - 15 (first in 1968)
- Best Result - Champions (1968, 1972, 1976)
Asian Games
- Appearances - 10 (first in 1951)
- Best result - Champions (1974, 1990, 1998, 2002)
