Hossein Mahini facts for kids
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| Full name | Hossein Mahini | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 16 September 1986 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Bushehr, Iran | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Full back, Defensive Midfielder | |||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
| 2001–2005 | Iranjavan | |||||||||||||||
| 2005–2006 | Esteghlal Ahvaz | |||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||
| 2005–2010 | Esteghlal Ahvaz | 95 | (3) | |||||||||||||
| 2010–2012 | Zob Ahan | 61 | (3) | |||||||||||||
| 2012–2020 | Persepolis | 127 | (2) | |||||||||||||
| 2015–2016 | → Malavan (loan) | 20 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2020 | Nassaji | 13 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2020–2022 | Saipa | 30 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| National team‡ | ||||||||||||||||
| 2006–2008 | Iran U23 | 12 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2011–2017 | Iran | 23 | (0) | |||||||||||||
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† Appearances (Goals). |
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Hossein Mahini (Persian: حسین ماهینی; born September 16, 1986) is a former Iranian footballer. He played as a defender. This means he was a player who helped protect his team's goal.
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Club Career Highlights
Hossein Mahini played for several football clubs in Iran. He started his senior career with Esteghlal Ahvaz. Later, he moved to Zob Ahan.
Playing for Persepolis
On July 7, 2012, Hossein Mahini joined Persepolis. This is a very famous team in Tehran, Iran. He was known for being fast and good at sending the ball across the field.
In 2014, he extended his contract with Persepolis. He stayed with the team until 2017. For a short time, he played for Malavan on loan. This was part of his national service. He returned to Persepolis in May 2016. Hossein Mahini left Persepolis on January 13, 2020. He had played for the team for seven years.
International Football Career
Hossein Mahini also played for his country, Iran. He was first chosen for the Iran national football team by coach Carlos Queiroz. Before that, he played for the Iran national under-23 football team. With the U23 team, he won a bronze medal. This was at the 2006 Asian Games.
In 2014, he was part of Iran's team for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. This is a huge international football tournament. Hossein Mahini was a substitute player during the World Cup. This means he was ready to play if needed. Iran's team did not make it past the first round of the tournament.
Support for People
In September 2022, Hossein Mahini showed his support for the Iranian people. He shared his thoughts on social media. Other famous footballers also supported him. These included Ali Karimi and Mehdi Mahdavikia.
Club Achievements
Hossein Mahini won many awards and titles with his clubs.
With Zob Ahan
- AFC Champions League runner-up: 2010 (This means his team came in second place in a big Asian competition).
With Persepolis
- Persian Gulf Pro League (3 times): 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19 (This is the top football league in Iran).
- Hazfi Cup (1 time): 2018–19 (This is a major cup competition in Iran).
- Iranian Super Cup (3 times): 2017, 2018, 2019 (This is a match between the league and cup winners).
- AFC Champions League runner-up: 2018
With Iran U23
- Asian Games Bronze Medal: 2006
See also
In Spanish: Hossein Mahini para niños
