Team Melli’s first-choice striker is one of the best Asian players in Europe. He proved himself at Rostov in UEFA Champions League, attracting the attention of several European giants including Liverpool and Lazio. However, he chose to follow his beloved manager Qurban Berdiev to Rubin Kazan.
While the young Iranian didn’t start the season with the best form he has recovered well, recording two goals and two assists in his two most recent matches. His performance in FIFA World Cup qualifying should also be noted, helping not only Iran but also South Korea to qualify for Russia by scoring twice against Syria.
