Jafar Kashani facts for kids
Jafar Ashraf Kashani (born March 21, 1944 – died October 2, 2019) was a well-known Iranian football player. He was a strong defender who played for the famous Persepolis F.C. team. Later in his life, he also worked for the Iranian government and helped manage football in Iran.
Early Life and Football Career
Jafar Kashani was born in Tehran, the capital city of Iran. He loved football and became a professional player. He played for Persepolis F.C. until 1974. He even became the captain of the team, which is a big honor! Being a captain means you are the leader of the team on the field.
From 1968 to 1974, Jafar Kashani also played for the national team. This means he represented his country in international matches. He was part of the team that won gold medals at the Asian Games. He also played in the 1972 Summer Olympics.
Life After Football
After he stopped playing football professionally, Jafar Kashani continued to serve his country in a different way. He worked for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This is the part of the government that handles relationships with other countries. He worked in Iranian embassies in countries like Germany and the UAE. An embassy is like a country's office in another country.
Jafar Kashani also stayed involved in football. He was a member of the board of directors for the IRIFF (Iran's football federation) and for his old club, Persepolis. This means he helped make important decisions about how football was run in Iran.
Jafar Kashani passed away on October 2, 2019, in Tehran. He was 75 years old.
