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Meydavoudi in 2017
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Milad Meydavoudi | ||
| Date of birth | 20 January 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Masjed Soleyman, Iran | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker, Winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2004 | Esteghlal Ahvaz | ||
| 2005 | Pas | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2010 | Esteghlal Ahvaz | 83 | (25) |
| 2005–2006 | → Pas (loan) | 23 | (5) |
| 2007–2008 | → Al-Ahli (loan) | 15 | (4) |
| 2008–2009 | → Al-Ahli (loan) | 17 | (4) |
| 2010–2013 | Esteghlal | 38 | (15) |
| 2013 | Aluminium | 17 | (4) |
| 2013–2014 | Esteghlal Khuzestan | 29 | (5) |
| 2014–2016 | Saipa | 41 | (10) |
| 2016–2017 | Rah Ahan | 9 | (2) |
| 2017 | Siah Jamegan | 6 | (0) |
| 2017–2019 | Naft Masjed Soleyman | 47 | (9) |
| Total | 325 | (83) | |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2004 | Iran U20 | 3 | (1) |
| 2007 | Iran U23 | 7 | (1) |
| 2007–2011 | Iran | 29 | (7) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 February 2016 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20 December 2011 |
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Milad Meydavoudi (Persian: ميلاد میداوودی) is an Iranian football player. He was born on January 20, 1985, in Masjed Soleyman, Iran. He played as a striker or winger. His last team was Naft Masjed Soleyman in the Persian Gulf Pro League. After his playing career, he became an assistant coach for Khooshe Talaei Saveh F.C..
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Milad Meydavoudi's Club Journey
Milad Meydavoudi began his professional football career in 2004. He started playing for Esteghlal Ahvaz. A famous coach named Nasser Hejazi helped him join the team from their youth academy.
Early Career and Loans
In the season after his debut, Milad played for Pas Tehran. This was due to his army service. He quickly showed he was a talented young player. After that, he returned to Esteghlal Ahvaz for the 2006–07 season.
In February 2008, Milad went to Al-Ahli, a team in the UAE League. This was a loan move, which means he played for them for a short time while still belonging to his original club. He played for Al-Ahli for four months.
Later in 2008, Milad signed a longer contract with Esteghlal Ahvaz. This contract was meant to keep him at the club until 2010. However, in September 2008, he signed another one-year contract with Al-Ahli.
Moving to Esteghlal and Other Clubs
In 2010, Milad joined Esteghlal, one of Iran's biggest clubs. He made a great start, scoring two goals in his very first game. Unfortunately, in November 2010, he got an injury that kept him out for most of the 2010–11 season.
In early 2013, Milad moved to Aluminium. He reunited with his former coach, Parviz Mazloomi, there. After Aluminium's team was moved down to a lower league, he joined Esteghlal Khuzestan. On June 1, 2014, he signed a two-year contract with Saipa.
Milad Meydavoudi's International Career
Milad Meydavoudi also played for his country, Iran. He was part of the Iran national under-20 football team in 2004. He also played for the Iran national under-23 football team in 2007.
Playing for the Senior National Team
In June 2007, Milad was called up to play for the senior Iran national football team, also known as Team Melli. His first game for the national team was against Iraq. He scored his first goal for Iran in their next match, which was against Palestine.
International Goals for Iran
Milad Meydavoudi scored several goals for the Iranian national team. Here are some of his goals:
- On June 20, 2007, he scored against Palestine in Jordan.
- On August 11, 2008, he scored two goals against Qatar in Tehran.
- On December 28, 2009, he scored against Qatar in Doha.
- On September 28, 2010, he scored against Oman in Jordan.
- On October 3, 2010, he scored against Kuwait in Jordan.
- On November 15, 2011, he scored against Indonesia in Indonesia during a World Cup qualification game.
Milad Meydavoudi's Achievements
Milad Meydavoudi achieved several honors during his football career with different clubs and the national team.
Club Honors
- Pas Tehran
- Runner-up in the Iran Pro League: 2005–06
- Esteghlal Ahvaz
- Runner-up in the Iran Pro League: 2006–07
- Al-Ahli (Dubai)
- Won the UAE Pro League: 2008–09
- Esteghlal (Tehran)
- Runner-up in the Iran Pro League: 2010–11
- Won the Hazfi Cup: 2011–12
Country Honors
- Iran
- Won the WAFF Championship: 2007
- Won the WAFF Championship: 2008
