Ghasem Haddadifar facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 12 July 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Isfahan, Iran | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1996–2003 | Zob Ahan | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2003–2022 | Zob Ahan | 330 | (15) |
| 2005–2006 | → Sanat Naft Abadan (loan) | 20 | (2) |
| 2012 | → Tractor (loan) | 13 | (1) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2010–2014 | Iran | 16 | (0) |
† Appearances (Goals). |
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Ghasem Haddadifar (Persian: قاسم حدادیفر; born July 12, 1983) is a former Iranian footballer. He played as a midfielder, which is a player who helps both attack and defend. He was also a member of the Iranian national team. He even represented Iran at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a huge international football tournament.
In 2015, Ghasem Haddadifar was named the best Iranian footballer of the season. This was for the 2014–15 Persian Gulf Pro League season, where he played for Zob Ahan.
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Club Career Highlights
Starting at Zob Ahan
Ghasem Haddadifar joined Zob Ahan in 2003. Before that, he spent seven years playing in the club's youth teams. He made his first team debut in the 2003–04 season. In his first year, he played nine games and scored one goal. The next year, he mostly came on as a substitute. Zob Ahan finished second in the league that season.
Gaining Experience on Loan
In 2005, Haddadifar was loaned to Sanat Naft. This team played in the Azadegan League, which is a lower division. This loan helped him get more experience and playing time. He played a big part in Sanat Naft's successful season. He scored two goals, helping the club finish third.
Returning to Zob Ahan and Success
After returning to Zob Ahan in 2006, Haddadifar became a regular player. He helped Zob Ahan finish eighth in the league. In the 2008–09 season, Ghasem was one of Zob Ahan's best players. He scored six goals and helped his team finish second in the league again. He also scored twice in the Hazfi Cup final, helping Zob Ahan win 5–2.
The next season, Haddadifar continued to play well. Zob Ahan finished second in the league once more. That same season, Haddadifar helped Zob Ahan reach the final of the AFC Champions League. This is a major club competition in Asia. They became only the second Iranian club to reach this final. However, they lost to Seongnam FC from South Korea.
Dealing with Injury and Loan to Tractor
Haddadifar faced injuries during the 2011–12 season. Because of this, he was loaned to Tractor for the second half of the season. He helped Tractor finish second in the league. This result earned Tractor a spot in the AFC Champions League for the first time ever.
Tough Times and Comeback
After Haddadifar returned to Zob Ahan, the team had a difficult season in 2012–13. They almost got relegated to a lower league. But they managed to stay up after winning a play-off match. The 2013–14 season was also tough for both Haddadifar and the club. Zob Ahan avoided relegation by only a small goal difference.
Things changed when Yahya Golmohammadi became the manager of Zob Ahan. Both the club and Haddadifar started to play much better. Haddadifar had an amazing season. He helped the club win the Hazfi Cup again. They also finished fourth in the league, which meant they qualified for the Champions League after six years. Haddadifar's great performances were recognized. He was named to the 2014–15 Persian Gulf Pro League Team of the Year. He was also chosen as the 2014–15 Persian Gulf Pro League Player of the Year.
International Career
In 2010, Ghasem Haddadifar played his first game for the Iranian national team. This was a friendly match against Armenia. On June 1, 2014, he was chosen by coach Carlos Queiroz to be part of Iran's squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Honours and Awards
Zob Ahan
- AFC Champions League runner-up: 2010
- Persian Gulf Pro League runner-up: 2004–05, 2008–09, 2009–10
- Hazfi Cup winner: 2002–03, 2008–09, 2014–15, 2015–16
- Iranian Super Cup winner: 2016
Tractor
- Persian Gulf Pro League runner-up: 2011–12
Individual Awards
- Iranian Footballer of the Year: 2015
- Persian Gulf Pro League Team of the Year: 2014–15
Personal Life
Ghasem Haddadifar's father worked for the Zob Ahan Isfahan Steel Company. Ghasem was born in the Zob Ahan Hospital. His brother, Alireza, is also a footballer. They even played on the same team for a while.
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See also
In Spanish: Ghasem Hadadifar para niños
