Farshad Ahmadzadeh (Persian: فرشاد احمدزاده, born 23 September 1992) is an Iranian professional footballer who plays for Persepolis in the Persian Gulf Pro League.

Farshad Ahmadzadeh
Farshad Ahmadzadeh at the 2017
Personal information
Full name Farshad Ahmadzadeh
Date of birth (1992-09-23) 23 September 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth Urmia, Iran
Height 1.69 m (5 ft 6+12 in)
Position(s) Winger, attacking midfielder
Team information
Current team
Persepolis
Number 11
Youth career
2003–2007 Moghavemat Urmia
2007–2009 Sanam Tehran
2009–2010 Damash Tehran
2010–2011 Persepolis
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2012 Parseh 18 (2)
2012–2018 Persepolis 75 (11)
2013–2015Tractor (loan) 54 (6)
2018–2019 Śląsk Wrocław 25 (1)
2019–2020 Persepolis 8 (0)
2020–2021 Foolad 41 (7)
2021–2024 Sepahan 80 (7)
2024– Persepolis 8 (0)
International career
2012–2014 Iran U22 3 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 September 2024

Club career

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Parseh

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Ahmadzadeh started his professional career with Azadegan League side Parseh, where he played 18 games, scoring two goals in his first and only season with the club.

Persepolis

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Farshad Ahmadzadeh in Persepolis F.C. and FC Nasaf Match

After a decent season with Parseh, Ahmadzadeh joined Persepolis in August 2012, signing a five-year contract.[1] He made his Persepolis debut during a 6–0 win against Malavan on 19 December 2012 in a Hazfi Cup match.[2] During his time at Persepolis, Ahmadzadeh won the Persian Gulf Pro League twice, as well as the 2017 Iranian Super Cup.

Loan to Tractor

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At the beginning of summer 2013, Ahmadzadeh joined Tractor on loan so that he could serve his military duty.[3] After two years on loan, meaning he had fully served his conscription duty, Ahmadzadeh was recalled back to Persepolis. During his time at Tractor, Ahmadzadeh won the 2013–14 Hazfi Cup.

Śląsk Wrocław

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On 4 July 2018, Ahmadzadeh officially joined Polish club Śląsk Wrocław. He had joined Śląsk Wroclaw on a one-year contract.[4]

Return to Persepolis

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On 23 June 2019, Ahmadzadeh signed a new three-year contract with Persian Gulf Pro League champions Persepolis,[5][6] but was soon placed on Persepolis' transfer list.[citation needed]

Foolad

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On 13 January 2019, Ahmadzadeh officially joined Iranian club Foolad.[7][8]

Sepahan

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On 24 August 2021, Ahmadzadeh joined Isfahan club Sepahan.[9] He played a key role in the middle of the field for Sepahan and was one of the stars of the team.[10]

Persepolis

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On 17 July 2024, Ahmadzadeh joined Persepolis for another year.[11]

International career

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He was called[when?] to the Iran U22 team for AFC U-22 Asian Cup qualification by coach Alireza Mansourian.[12][13]

Career statistics

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As of 30 October 2024[14]
Club Season League National cup[a] Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Parseh 2011–12 Division 1 18 2 1 0 19 2
Persepolis 2012–13 Pro League 1 0 1 0 2 0
Tractor 2013–14 Pro League 27 3 1 0 5 1 33 4
2014–15 Pro League 27 3 2 2 4 1 33 6
Total 54 6 3 2 9 2 66 10
Persepolis 2015–16 Pro League 27 3 2 0 29 3
2016–17 Pro League 24 2 1 0 10 0 35 2
2017–18 Pro League 23 6 2 1 7 1 1[b] 1 33 9
Total 74 11 5 1 17 1 1 1 97 14
Śląsk Wrocław 2018–19 Ekstraklasa 25 1 2 0 27 1
Persepolis 2019–20 Pro League 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
Foolad 2019–20 Pro League 14 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 2
2020–21 Pro League 27 5 2 0 7 0 0 0 36 5
Total 41 7 2 0 7 0 0 0 50 7
Sepahan 2021–22 Pro League 28 2 2 1 5 0 0 0 35 3
2022–23 Pro League 27 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 28 4
2023–24 Pro League 25 2 4 1 7 3 0 0 36 6
Total 80 7 7 3 12 3 0 0 99 13
Persepolis 2024–25 Pro League 8 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 11 0
Career total 309 34 23 6 48 6 1 1 381 47
  1. ^ Includes Hazfi Cup, Polish Cup
  2. ^ Appearance in Iranian Super Cup

Honours

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Ahmadzadeh playing for Persepolis
Tractor
Persepolis
Foolad
Sepahan

References

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  1. ^ Ahmadzadeh joins Persepolis
  2. ^ First Game IPL Archived 2012-12-31 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "آخرین وضعیت نقل و انتقالات تراکتورسازی/ با جمشیدیان به توافق نهایی رسیدیم". 2 June 2013.
  4. ^ "Farshad Ahmadzadeh officially joins Slask Wroclaw". PersianLeague. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
  5. ^ "رسمی؛ فرشاد احمدزاده به پرسپولیس پیوست". www.varzesh3.com. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
  6. ^ "احمدزاده به پرسپولیس پیوست". IRNA (in Persian). 23 June 2019. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
  7. ^ "Tasnim". Tasnimnews (in Persian). Retrieved 14 January 2020.
  8. ^ "فرشاد احمدزاده به فولاد پیوست (+عکس)". www.asriran.com. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
  9. ^ "فرشاد احمدزاده به سپاهان پیوست". خبرگزاری مهر | اخبار ایران و جهان | Mehr News Agency (in Persian). 24 August 2021. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  10. ^ "ستاره سپاهان برای پرسپولیسی شدن دست به کار شد!". www.khabarvarzeshi.com (in Persian). 28 June 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  11. ^ "فرزند پرسپولیس هستم/ به استقلال نمی رفتم چون عقلانی نبود". خبرگزاری مهر | اخبار ایران و جهان | Mehr News Agency (in Persian). 17 July 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  12. ^ National Team
  13. ^ National Team Goal
  14. ^ "Iran - F. Ahmadzadeh - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway".
  15. ^ "Foolad beat Esteghlal to win Iran's Hazfi Cup". Tehran Times. 8 August 2021. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
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