Saman Ghoddos facts for kids
Ghoddos training at the 2018 FIFA World Cup
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Seyed Saman Ghoddoos | ||
| Birth name | Saman Ghoddos | ||
| Date of birth | 6 September 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Malmö, Sweden | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder, winger, wing-back, full-back | ||
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Current team
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Kalba | ||
| Number | 44 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2004 | BK Vången | ||
| 2004–2007 | FC Malmö | ||
| 2007–2011 | IF Limhamn Bunkeflo | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2012 | IF Limhamn Bunkeflo | 41 | (4) |
| 2013 | Trelleborgs FF | 18 | (1) |
| 2014–2015 | Syrianska FC | 54 | (14) |
| 2016–2018 | Östersunds FK | 65 | (29) |
| 2018–2020 | Amiens | 34 | (5) |
| 2020–2021 | → Brentford (loan) | 16 | (0) |
| 2021–2024 | Brentford | 78 | (5) |
| 2024– | Kalba | 18 | (4) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2017 | Sweden | 2 | (1) |
| 2017– | Iran | 59 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 May 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10 June 2025 |
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Saman Ghoddos, born on September 6, 1993, is a professional football player. He is known for playing as an attacking midfielder or a striker. Saman also plays for the Iran national team and Kalba in the UAE Pro League. He is a very flexible player, meaning he can play in many different positions on the field, like a winger or a full-back. Saman was born in Sweden but now plays for the Iran national team.
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Club Career Highlights
Saman Ghoddos has played for several football clubs throughout his career. He started in Sweden before moving to France and then England.
Playing for Östersund
Saman Ghoddos joined Östersunds FK in Sweden and quickly made a name for himself.
First Season Success (2016)
In his first season in the top Swedish league, Allsvenskan, Saman scored 10 goals. He even scored Östersund's very first goal in the top league on April 4, 2016. His great playing caught the attention of big clubs like Hertha Berlin in Germany and Ajax in the Netherlands.
Winning the Swedish Cup (2017)
Saman continued his strong performance in 2017. He helped Östersund reach the Swedish Cup final by scoring six goals in six games. He scored an amazing goal in the quarter-final and two goals in the semi-final. Östersund won the final, which meant they qualified for the UEFA Europa League.
European Adventures (2017)
Saman made his UEFA debut on July 13, 2017, scoring a goal and helping his team win against Galatasaray. He scored two more goals in the Europa League play-offs against PAOK, helping his team reach the group stages. This was a big achievement for Östersund. He even scored the club's first goal in the group stage on September 14. Saman was recognized for his skills, winning the "Attacker of the Year" award in the Allsvenskan league. He also scored the winning goal that sent his club into the knockout stage of the Europa League.
More Goals and Assists (2018)
In 2018, Saman helped his team with two assists in a Europa League match against Arsenal in London. He scored several goals in the Allsvenskan league, including some impressive free kicks. After playing in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, he even became captain for a game and continued to score goals, becoming one of the top scorers in the league.
Time with Amiens
On August 23, 2018, Saman moved to France to play for Amiens SC in Ligue 1. He signed a five-year contract.
First Iranian in Ligue 1
Saman made his first appearance for Amiens on August 25, 2018, and scored a goal in a 4–1 win. This made him the first Iranian player to ever play in France's top football league, Ligue 1.
Transfer Dispute
Later, there was a problem with his transfer to Amiens. FIFA, the world football organization, suspended Saman from playing for four months because of a disagreement about an earlier agreement he had with another club, SD Huesca.
Playing for Brentford
On September 21, 2020, Saman joined Brentford in England on a loan deal.
Debut and First Goals (2020-2021)
He made his debut for Brentford on October 1, 2020, and helped set up a goal in an EFL Cup match. He scored his first goal for the club on January 9, 2021, in an FA Cup match.
Permanent Move and Premier League Promotion
On January 14, 2021, Saman officially joined Brentford permanently. In May 2021, Saman and Brentford achieved a huge goal: they were promoted to the Premier League! This was the first time Brentford had been in England's top league in 74 years. He played his first Premier League game on August 21, 2021, and scored his first Premier League goal on October 30, 2021.
Later Seasons with Brentford (2023-2024)
After leaving Brentford in May 2023, Saman re-signed with the club on August 25, 2023, for another year. He scored a fantastic goal on October 21, 2023, which was even voted the "Premier League Goal of the Month." Saman left Brentford again when his contract ended in the summer of 2024.
Joining Ittihad Kalba
On September 29, 2024, Saman Ghoddos signed with Ittihad Kalba as a free agent.
International Career
Saman Ghoddos had the choice to play for either Sweden or Iran because of his family background.
Playing for Sweden
In December 2016, Saman was called up to play for the Swedish national team in friendly matches. He played his first game for Sweden on January 8, 2017, and scored his first international goal for Sweden on January 12, 2017, in a 6–0 win.
Playing for Iran
In June 2017, Saman was contacted by the Iranian Football Federation. He decided to apply for Iranian citizenship and announced on August 26, 2017, that he would join the Iran national team for their World Cup qualifying matches.
Debut and First Goals for Iran
Saman made his debut for Iran in a friendly match on October 5, 2017, which Iran won 2–0. He scored his first goal for Iran on November 9, 2017, in another friendly game.
World Cup Appearances (2018)
In May 2018, Saman was chosen for Iran's squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He played in all three of Iran's World Cup matches as a substitute, helping his team in games against Morocco, Spain, and Portugal.
AFC Asian Cup (2019 & 2023)
Saman was also part of Iran's squad for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. In their first match, he came on as a substitute and scored a goal in a big 5–0 victory. He was also named in Iran's squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.
FIFA World Cup (2022)
In November 2022, Saman Ghoddos was selected to play for Iran in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
How Saman Ghoddos Plays
Saman Ghoddos is known for being a very skilled player. He can play as an attacking midfielder, a striker, or a winger. People often praise his technical ability and how well he can score goals.
Personal Life and Background
Saman Ghoddos was born and grew up in Malmö, Sweden. He can speak English, Swedish, and Persian. His parents were born in Iran.
His Name
Saman was born as Saman Ghoddos. When he decided to play for Iran in 2017, his name was sometimes written as Seyed Saman Ghoddoos in Iran.
Career Statistics
Club Appearances and Goals
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Limhamn Bunkeflo | 2011 | Division 1 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 19 | 0 | ||
| 2012 | Division 1 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 25 | 4 | |||
| Total | 41 | 4 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 44 | 4 | ||||
| Trelleborgs FF | 2013 | Division 1 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 18 | 1 | ||
| Syrianska FC | 2014 | Superettan | 29 | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 32 | 7 | ||
| 2015 | Superettan | 25 | 8 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 29 | 10 | |||
| Total | 54 | 14 | 7 | 3 | — | — | 61 | 17 | ||||
| Östersunds FK | 2016 | Allsvenskan | 27 | 10 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 31 | 12 | ||
| 2017 | Allsvenskan | 23 | 8 | 6 | 6 | — | 13 | 5 | 42 | 19 | ||
| 2018 | Allsvenskan | 15 | 9 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 20 | 11 | |||
| Total | 65 | 27 | 15 | 10 | — | 13 | 5 | 93 | 42 | |||
| Amiens | 2018–19 | Ligue 1 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 28 | 4 | |
| 2019–20 | Ligue 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 7 | 1 | ||
| 2020–21 | Ligue 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | ||
| Total | 34 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 37 | 5 | |||
| Brentford (loan) | 2020–21 | Championship | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | 19 | 1 | |
| Brentford | 2020–21 | Championship | 27 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 28 | 3 | |
| 2021–22 | Premier League | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 23 | 1 | ||
| 2022–23 | Premier League | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 18 | 0 | ||
| 2023–24 | Premier League | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 20 | 1 | ||
| Total | 94 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 0 | — | 108 | 6 | |||
| Kalba | 2024–25 | UAE Pro League | 18 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 19 | 4 | ||
| Career total | 324 | 60 | 32 | 14 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 380 | 79 | ||
International Appearances and Goals
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 2017 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 2 | 1 | |
| Iran | 2017 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 15 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | |
| Total | 59 | 3 | |
| Career total | 61 | 4 | |
- 1.Including friendly match against the Ivory Coast that Swedish Football Association counts but is not officially recognized by FIFA.
International goals
- Scores and results list Sweden's and Iran's goal tally first.
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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 Sweden goals |
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| 1 | 12 January 2017 | Armed Forces Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 2 |  Slovakia |
6–0 | 6–0 | Friendly |
 Iran goals |
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| 1 | 9 November 2017 | Liebenauer Stadium, Graz, Austria | 3 |  Panama |
2–0 | 2–1 | Friendly |
| 2 | 7 January 2019 | Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 16 |  Yemen |
5–0 | 5–0 | 2019 AFC Asian Cup |
| 3 | 9 January 2024 | Al Rayyan Training, Al Ryyan, Qatar | 42 |  Indonesia |
1–0 | 5–0 | Friendly |
Awards and Achievements
Saman Ghoddos has won several awards and helped his teams achieve great things.
Team Honors
- Östersunds FK
- Svenska Cupen: 2016–17 (Swedish Cup winners)
- Brentford
- EFL Championship play-offs: 2021 (Promoted to Premier League)
Individual Awards
- Allsvenskan Striker of the Year: 2017
- Allsvenskan Player of the Month: July 2018
- Premier League Goal of the Month: October 2023
See also
In Spanish: Saman Ghoddos para niños
