Behnam Abolghasempour facts for kids
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Behnam Abolghasempour | ||
Date of birth | August 24, 1973 | ||
Place of birth | Rey, Iran | ||
Playing position | Forward | ||
Youth career | |||
1986–1990 | Kaveh Rey | ||
1990–1994 | Tehran Municipality Region 20 | ||
1994–1996 | Tolypers | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
1996–2001 | Saipa | ||
2001–2003 | Persepolis | 29 | (3) |
2003–2006 | Pas | 32 | (2) |
2006–2007 | Sorkhpoushan | ||
National team | |||
2000 | Iran | 4 | (2) |
Teams managed | |||
2010–2011 | Rah Ahan Novin | ||
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Behnam Abolghasempour (born August 24, 1973) is a retired Iranian football player. He was a forward, which means he played in the attacking part of the team, trying to score goals. He played for several well-known Iranian clubs like Saipa, Persepolis, and Pas. He also played for the Iran national football team, scoring two goals in four games. After retiring as a player, he became a sporting director at Rah Ahan.
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Early Life and Youth Career
Behnam Abolghasempour was born in Rey, Iran, on August 24, 1973. He started playing football at a young age. From 1986 to 1996, he played for several youth clubs. These included Kaveh Rey, Tehran Municipality Region 20, and Tolypers. This early training helped him become a professional player.
Playing for Clubs
Behnam Abolghasempour had a successful career playing for different clubs in Iran. He was known for his skills as a forward.
Saipa F.C.
He played for Saipa from 1996 to 2001. This was an important time for him to grow as a player. He gained experience in the Azadegan League, which was a top league in Iran back then.
Persepolis F.C.
From 2001 to 2003, Behnam played for Persepolis. This is one of the biggest and most popular football clubs in Iran. During his time there, he played 29 games and scored 3 goals. He was part of the team that competed in the Pro League.
Pas Tehran F.C.
After Persepolis, he joined Pas and played there from 2003 to 2006. He played 32 games for Pas and scored 2 goals. He continued to be an important player in the Pro League.
Sorkhpooshan Delvar Afzar F.C.
His last club as a player was Sorkhpooshan. He played there during the 2006–2007 season before he retired from playing professional football.
International Career
Behnam Abolghasempour also had the honor of playing for his country. In 2000, he was selected to play for the Iran national football team. He played in 4 international games for Iran and managed to score 2 goals. Representing your country is a big achievement for any football player.
Life After Playing
After retiring as a player, Behnam Abolghasempour stayed involved in football. From 2010 to 2011, he worked as a manager for Rah Ahan Novin. Currently, he is the sporting director at Rah Ahan. A sporting director helps manage the club's sports-related activities, like signing new players and overseeing the team's performance.