Jalal Talebi facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Seyed Jalal Talebi | ||
| Date of birth | 23 March 1942 | ||
| Place of birth | Tehran, Iran | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1960–1964 | Daraei | ||
| 1964–1971 | Taj | ||
| International career | |||
| 1964–1971 | Iran | 15 | (1) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1973–1976 | Daraei | ||
| 1976–1978 | Iran U20 | ||
| 1980–1986 | Al-Khaleej | ||
| 1996–1997 | Geylang United | ||
| 1997 | Indonesia (olympic) | ||
| 1998 | Iran | ||
| 2000–2001 | Iran | ||
| 2001–2002 | Syria | ||
| 2005–2006 | Al Taliya | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Seyed Jalal Talebi, born on March 23, 1942, is a famous Iranian football player and coach. He played as a midfielder and later became a well-known manager for several teams, including the Iranian national team.
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Playing Football
Jalal Talebi had a short but impactful career as a football player. He played for teams like Daraei and Taj (which is now called Esteghlal). He was also part of the Iran national football team.
He played in three matches at the 1964 Summer Olympics and helped his team win the 1968 AFC Asian Cup. People knew him for his smart plays, his ability to jump high for headers, and his great ball skills. Unfortunately, a knee injury at age 27 ended his playing career early. He scored one goal for the national team in 1966.
Coaching Teams
After his playing days, Jalal Talebi went to England to study coaching at Chelsea's coaching school. He coached the Iran national under-20 football team from 1976 to 1978.
He also coached football at De Anza Community College in the United States.
Coaching the Iran National Team
Jalal Talebi became the head coach of the Iran national football team for the 1998 FIFA World Cup. He took over just before the tournament. He was the technical director before becoming the head coach. After the World Cup, he stepped down in August 1998.
However, he returned to lead the team again for the 2000 Asian Cup in Lebanon. He resigned after Iran was eliminated from that tournament.
Other Coaching Roles
Talebi also managed other teams around the world.
- He coached Geylang United in Singapore in 1996.
- He led the Indonesian Olympic Team from 1996 to 1997.
- He managed the Syria national football team from 2001 to 2002.
- He coached Al Taliya from 2005 to 2006.
Personal Life
Jalal Talebi moved to the United States in 1983. He lives in Palo Alto, California, with his wife and three sons.
Achievements
As a Player
- Daraei
- Tehran Championship (1): 1961
- Taj
- Iranian League (1): 1970–71
- Tehran Championship (1): 1970, 1971
- Asian Club Championship (1): 1970
As a Manager
- Geylang United
- S.League (1): 1996
- Singapore FA Cup (1): 1996
- Iran
- West Asian Football Federation Championship (1): 2000
