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Ansarian in 2017
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 5 July 1977 | ||
| Place of birth | Tehran, Iran | ||
| Date of death | 3 February 2021 (aged 43) | ||
| Place of death | Tehran, Iran | ||
| Height | 1.86 m | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1990–1992 | Payam Tehran | ||
| 1992–1993 | Bank Sepah Tehran | ||
| 1993–1996 | Bank Melli Tehran | ||
| 1996 | Fajr Sepah Tehran | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1996–1998 | Fajr Sepasi | 20 | (2) |
| 1998–2003 | Persepolis | 88 | (10) |
| 2003–2004 | Saipa | 6 | (0) |
| 2004–2006 | Persepolis | 48 | (11) |
| 2006–2007 | Esteghlal | 23 | (4) |
| 2007–2008 | Steel Azin | 20 | (2) |
| 2007–2008 | Esteghlal Ahvaz | 14 | (0) |
| 2008–2009 | Gostaresh Foolad | 13 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | Shahrdari Tabriz | 18 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | Shahin Bushehr | 10 | (0) |
| Total | 260 | (29) | |
| National team | |||
| 1998–2007 | Iran | 6 | (0) |
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Ali Ansarian was a famous Iranian football player. He was born on July 5, 1977, in Tehran, Iran. Ali was known for playing as a defender. This means his main job on the field was to stop the other team from scoring goals. Sadly, he passed away on February 3, 2021, due to COVID-19.
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Who Was Ali Ansarian?
Ali Ansarian was a well-known figure in Iranian football. He played for many top clubs during his career. After retiring from football, he also became a popular TV presenter and actor. He was loved by many fans for his friendly personality.
Early Life and Youth Football
Ali Ansarian started playing football at a young age. From 1990 to 1996, he played for several youth teams. These included Payam Tehran, Bank Sepah Tehran, Bank Melli Tehran, and Fajr Sepah Tehran. These early years helped him develop his skills. They prepared him for a professional football career.
Playing for Top Clubs
Ali Ansarian played for some of the biggest football clubs in Iran. He spent most of his career playing in the top leagues. These leagues are the Persian Gulf Pro League and the Azadegan League.
Time at Persepolis
Ali Ansarian is most famous for his time at Persepolis. This is one of Iran's most popular teams. He played for them in two different periods. First, from 1998 to 2003, and then again from 2004 to 2006. During his time at Persepolis, he played 136 games. He also scored 21 goals as a defender. This is quite a lot for a defender! He helped Persepolis win important championships.
Playing for Esteghlal
In 2006, Ali Ansarian made a big move. He joined Esteghlal, another very famous Iranian club. This move was special because Persepolis and Esteghlal are big rivals. Playing for both teams showed his skill and dedication. He played 23 games for Esteghlal and scored 4 goals.
Other Teams and Retirement
Besides Persepolis and Esteghlal, Ali Ansarian played for other teams. These included Saipa, Steel Azin, and Shahin Bushehr. He played his last professional game in 2012. Over his career, he played a total of 260 club games. He scored 29 goals in these matches.
National Team Career
Ali Ansarian also represented his country. He played for the Iran national team from 1998 to 2007. He played in 6 international matches for Iran. Playing for the national team is a great honor for any footballer.
Achievements and Trophies
Ali Ansarian won several important trophies during his career. Most of these were with Persepolis.
- Iran's Azadegan Football League:
- 1998–99
- 1999–2000
- Iran Pro League:
- 2001–02
- Hazfi Cup:
- 1999
He also reached the final of the Hazfi Cup with Shahin Bushehr in 2012. The Hazfi Cup is a major knockout football competition in Iran.
Life After Football
After retiring from football, Ali Ansarian did not stop being a public figure. He became a popular presenter on Iranian radio and television. He also started acting in movies and TV shows. This showed his many talents beyond the football field. He was known for his humor and friendly nature.
