Nasrollah Abdollahi facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nasrollah Abdollahi | ||
| Date of birth | 2 September 1951 | ||
| Place of birth | Tehran, Iran | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1960–1965 | Guard | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1965–1970 | Guard | ||
| 1970–1974 | Taj | ||
| 1974–1976 | Rah Ahan | ||
| 1976–1985 | Shahin | ||
| International career | |||
| 1976–1980 | Iran | 37 | (1) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1985–1988 | Shahin | ||
| 1994–1995 | Esteghlal | ||
| 1997–2000 | Saipa | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Nasrollah Abdollahi is a famous Iranian football coach and a former player. He was born on September 2, 1951, in Tehran, Iran. He played as a defender, which means he helped protect his team's goal.
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Playing Career
Nasrollah Abdollahi had a long and successful career as a football player. He played for several important clubs in Iran. He also represented his country on the international stage.
Club Career Highlights
Abdollahi started his playing days with Guard F.C.. Later, he joined Taj SC, which is now known as Esteghlal F.C.. With Taj SC, he achieved great success:
- He helped his team win the Iranian league in 1971.
- In 1970, he won the AFC Champions League with Taj SC. This is a very important club tournament for teams in Asia.
After his time with Taj SC, he played for Rah Ahan F.C. for two years. Then, he moved to Shahbaz F.C.. At Shahbaz, he had many successful seasons. His team finished third in the Iranian league in 1976/77. He also helped Shahin win the Tehran Cup in 1981.
International Career Highlights
Nasrollah Abdollahi was a key player for the Iranian national team. He played in several major international tournaments:
- He took part in the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. Iran's team reached the quarterfinals there.
- He played in all three matches for Iran at the 1978 FIFA World Cup. This is the biggest football tournament in the world!
- He played 39 games for Iran between 1976 and 1980.
- He won the 1976 AFC Asian Cup with Iran. This was a big win, as Iran hosted the tournament.
- He was also the captain when Iran finished third in the 1980 AFC Asian Cup in Kuwait.
Coaching Career
After his playing career, Nasrollah Abdollahi became a football coach. For a short time, he worked as an assistant manager for Esteghlal F.C.. This was when Nasser Hejazi was the main manager of the team.
See also
In Spanish: Nasrollah Abdollahi para niños
