Arash Afshin facts for kids
![]() Afshin while playing for Malavan
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Arash Afshin | ||
Date of birth | 21 January 1989 | ||
Place of birth | Ramhormoz, Khuzestan, Iran | ||
Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Position(s) | Striker, Winger | ||
Team information | |||
Current team
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Kheybar Khorram Abad | ||
Youth career | |||
2007–2008 | Esteghlal | ||
2008–2009 | Foolad | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2009–2016 | Foolad | 94 | (19) |
2013 | → Sepahan (loan) | 14 | (1) |
2014–2016 | → Malavan (loan) | 8 | (3) |
2016–2017 | Esteghlal | 3 | (0) |
2017 | Esteghlal Khuzestan | 13 | (0) |
2017–2018 | Foolad | 12 | (1) |
2019 | Foolad | 7 | (1) |
2021– | Shahrdari Astara | 4 | (2) |
2021–2023 | F.C. Kheybar Khorramabad | 20 | (4) |
International career | |||
2009–2011 | Iran U23 | 15 | (5) |
2010–2012 | Iran | 4 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Arash Afshin (Persian: آرش افشین), born on January 21, 1989, is a talented Iranian football player. He is known for playing as a striker or a winger. He used to play for Iran's national football team and their under-23 team.
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Playing for Clubs
Arash Afshin began his professional football journey with the club Foolad. He played for them for several years, showing his skills as a forward.
Moving to Different Teams
In 2013, Arash joined Sepahan for a short time. A "loan" means a player temporarily plays for another team. After his time at Sepahan, he returned to his original club, Foolad.
Playing for Malavan
Later, Arash Afshin had to join a club linked to the military, Malavan. This happened in November 2014.
He made a great start with Malavan. On July 31, 2015, in his very first game for the team, he scored the only goal. This goal helped Malavan win 1–0 against Zob Ahan.
Over his career, Arash Afshin played for several other clubs, including Esteghlal and Esteghlal Khuzestan. He also returned to Foolad again later in his career. More recently, he played for Shahrdari Astara and F.C. Kheybar Khorramabad.
Playing for Iran
Arash Afshin's good performances for the Iran U23 team and for his club, Foolad, caught the eye of the national team coach.
He was invited to join the Iran national team, often called "Team Melli." On January 2, 2011, he played his first game for the national team in a friendly match against Angola.
Arash was also part of the Iran team that played in the 2011 AFC Asian Cup.
Goals for Iran
Arash Afshin scored one goal for the Iran national team:
# | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1 | 19 January 2011 | Qatar SC Stadium, Doha | ![]() |
1–0 | 3–0 | Asian Cup 2011 |
Achievements
Arash Afshin has won one major title in his club career:
- Iran Pro League (1): 2013–14 with Foolad
About His Life
Besides playing football, Arash Afshin is also a student. He studies Civil Engineering at the Islamic Azad University Ramhormoz Branch.
More Information
- Arash Afshin at PersianLeague.com
See also
In Spanish: Arash Afshin para niños