Ahmad Reza Abedzadeh
- January 4, 2024
- Association Football Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Ahmad Reza Abedzadeh |
Occupation | Association Football Player |
Date Of Birth | May 25, 1966(1966-05-25) |
Age | 58 |
Birthplace | Abadan |
Country | Iran |
Birth City | Abadan |
Horoscope | Gemini |
Ahmad Reza Abedzadeh Biography
Name | Ahmad Reza Abedzadeh |
Birthday | May 25 |
Birth Year | 1966 |
Place Of Birth | Abadan |
Home Town | Abadan |
Birth Country | Iran |
Birth Sign | Gemini |
Parents | Jabbar Abedzadeh |
Spouse | Nafiseh Latifian |
Children(s) | Amir Abedzadeh, Negar Abedzadeh |
Ahmad Reza Abedzadeh is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on May 25, 1966 in Abadan, Abadan, Iran. Ahmadreza Abedzadeh (Persian: احمدرضا عابدزاده , born 25 May 1966) is an Iranian former footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He played for Esteghlal, Sepahan, Persepolis and the Iranian national team. He made 79 appearances for Iran, and played for his country at the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
He has also been the goalkeeping coach for many clubs after retiring from playing football. He coached Saipa in 2001, Esteghlal Ahvaz in 2005, Persepolis from 2008 to 2009, Steel Azin in 2010 and Los Angeles Blues from 2011 to 2012.
Dubbed the Eagle of Asia for his ability to protect the net, his international career stretched for an illustrious 11 years, a tenure that provided stability and uncanny leadership. In 2009, he was named in a poll as Iran’s favorite player of last 30 years. His goalkeeping legacy in Iran is rivaled only by Nasser Hejazi.
Iran defeated Australia in the FIFA World Cup qualification play-offs to reach 1998 FIFA World Cup, their second participation in the World Cup and first since 1978. He missed the first match at the World Cup against Yugoslavia due to injury, then captained Iran at the next two matches against United States and Germany. Iran finished third at their group and Abedzadeh announced his retirement from international football after the final match.
Ahmad Reza Abedzadeh Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Association Football Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Ahmad Reza Abedzadeh is one of the richest Association Football Player from Iran. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ahmad Reza Abedzadeh 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Abedzadeh was called up at the age of 18 for the Iran national under-20 football team in 1984. After his good shows, he was invited to the senior team in 1987 by then-manager Parviz Dehdari. Abedzadeh made his debut in the match against Kuwait on 27 February 1987, in which he conceded a goal in a 2–1 victory. He started in the 1990 Asian Games, where they won the gold medal after defeating North Korea in the final and Abedzadeh saved two penalties. At the tournament, he conceded only two goals which were both scored from penalty kicks.
He married in 1988 at the age of 23 and has one daughter, Negar and one son, Amir, also a goalkeeper, who plays for C.S. Marítimo and the Iran national team. Abedzadeh also runs a restaurant in Motelghoo, one of the cities of Northern Iran.
Abedzadeh suffered a stroke in 2001 and that was the point in which he let go of professional football. He was released some weeks later, but required a number of surgeries after, and even to this day, has side effects from his stroke. Abedzadeh suffered again on 11 March 2007 when his mother died.
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Who is Ahmad Reza Abedzadeh Dating?
According to our records, Ahmad Reza Abedzadeh married to Nafiseh Latifian. As of December 1, 2023, Ahmad Reza Abedzadeh’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Ahmad Ranked on the list of most popular Association Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Iran. Ahmad Reza Abedzadeh celebrates birthday on May 25 of every year.