Akbar Eftekhari facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Akbar Eftekhari | ||
| Date of birth | 7 December 1943 | ||
| Place of birth | Bandar Imam Khomeini, Iran | ||
| Date of death | 9 November 2017 (aged 73) | ||
| Place of death | Tehran, Iran | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| Clony Khozestan | |||
| 1962–1968 | Daraei | ||
| 1968–1971 | Taj SC | ||
| Oghab | |||
| Persepolis | |||
| National team | |||
| 1966–1972 | Iran | ||
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Akbar Eftekhari (Persian: اکبر افتخاری) was a famous Iranian football player. He was born on December 7, 1943, and passed away on November 9, 2017. Eftekhari played as a striker, which means he was a forward player whose main job was to score goals for his team. He also proudly represented his country as part of the Iran national football team.
Akbar Eftekhari's Football Journey
Akbar Eftekhari had an exciting career playing for several important football clubs in Iran. He started his journey with a team called Clony Khozestan.
Club Career Highlights
Eftekhari played for Daraei from 1962 to 1968. After that, he joined Taj SC (which is now known as Esteghlal F.C.) and played there from 1968 to 1971. He also played for other well-known clubs like Oghab and Persepolis. Playing for these different teams showed his skill and dedication to the sport.
Playing for Iran
Besides his club career, Akbar Eftekhari was a key player for the Iran national football team. He played for his country from 1966 to 1972. Representing your country in football is a huge honor, and Eftekhari was part of the national team during an important period. He helped Iran win the 1968 AFC Asian Cup, which is a major football tournament for Asian countries. He also won a silver medal at the 1966 Asian Games.
Later Life
Akbar Eftekhari passed away on November 9, 2017, at the age of 73. He is remembered as a talented striker and a significant figure in Iranian football history.
