Reza Hassanzadeh (footballer, born 1964)
Reza Hassanzadeh (born 1964 in Tehran, Iran) is a retired Iranian football player who played for Esteghlal Tehran for most of his career. He played defender in Esteghlal Tehran and Team Melli for almost a decade in 90's. During his professional career he scored 2 important goals. one of them was against Liaoning FC in 1990–91 Asian Club Championship Final. Reza scored Tehran giants first goal which later Samad Marfavi scored second goal and helped Esteghlal FC to win Asian title for second time.[2] Reza also scored Team Melli's first goal against Japan in Asia (AFC).[3]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Reza hasanzadeh | ||
Date of birth | December 30, 1964 | ||
Place of birth | Tehran, Iran | ||
Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 1⁄2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1987–1988 | Rah Ahan | ||
1988–1995 | Esteghlal Tehran | ||
1995–1996 | Kuwait SC | ||
1996–2000 | Esteghlal Tehran | ||
2000–2002 | Esteghlal Rasht | ||
2002–2004 | Pegah Gilan | ||
National team | |||
1990–1998 | Iran | 22 | (10[1]) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Beach Soccer career
After his retirement from professional football, he played for Iran in 2006. He was Team Melli's captain in 2006 AFC Beach Soccer Championship which was qualification for 2006 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup which he helped Team Melli to secure place in world cup for a very first time.
After retirement
He is now working in Tehran Municipality as Sports Consultant.[4]
References
- "Reza Hassanzadeh". www.teammelli.com.
- "گل قهرمانی استقلال در آسیا 1990". March 24, 2013 – via YouTube.
- "YouTube". www.youtube.com.
- "رضا حسن زاده سیم خاردار سابق استقلال: با بنایی بدنسازی می کردم/ حجازی من را می کشت!". قدس آنلاین | پایگاه خبری - تحلیلی. May 24, 2013.