Iraj Soleimani

Iraj Soleimani (15 December 1946 – 23 February 2009) was an Iranian professional footballer. Soleimani was born in Masjed Soleiman, Khuzestan, Iran. He played for Shahbaz F.C. and capped for Persepolis F.C. 115 times. He scored 2 goals in the Tehran derby that Persepolis won with 6 goals. He managed Iran U23 from 1980 to 1982.

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Iraj Soleimani
Personal information
Full name Iraj Soleimani
Date of birth (1946-12-15)15 December 1946
Place of birth Masjed Soleyman, Iran
Date of death 23 February 2009(2009-02-23) (aged 62)
Place of death Karaj, Iran
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
1960–1962 Shahbaz
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1961–1971 Shahbaz
1971–1975 Persepolis 115 (40)
Teams managed
1980–1982 Iran U-23
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only


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