Mehrzad Madanchi
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| Mehrzad Madanchi | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mehrzad Madanchi Ardakani | |
| Date of birth | 10 January 1985 | |
| Place of birth | Shiraz, Iran | |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | |
| Playing position | Left Midfield | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Al-Nasr | |
| Number | TBA | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| Homa Shiraz | ||
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 2002–2005 2005–2007 2007–2008 2008– |
Fajr Sepasi Persepolis Al-Shaab Al-Nasr |
? (10) 54 (12) 12 (14) |
| National team2 | ||
| 2003– | Iran | 25 (5) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Mehrzad Madanchi Ardakani (Persian: مهرزاد معدنچى , born January 10, 1985 in Shiraz, Iran) is an Iranian football midfielder who currently plays for Al-Nasr in the UAE League. He is also a member of the Iran national football team.
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[edit] Club career
The attacker started his playing career in Homa Shiraz club which plays in the lower Iranian divisions. After impressing at the lower division Shiraz club, he earned a transfer to Fajr Sepasi, one of the top two clubs of Shiraz (the other being Bargh Shiraz). He was immediately seen as a big talent and continued to play well in the 2004/2005 season. The speedy left winger saw his performances be rewarded with a transfer to the most popular club in Iran, Persepolis F.C., in July 2005.
In the 2005/2006 season at Persepolis F.C. Madanchi grew to become a first team player. He played some good matches on the left wing during the season, due to his great speed and dribbling. His main problem however was his crossing ability, which many agree can be greatly improved. At the end of the season Persepolis coach Arie Haan took Madanchi away from the left wing and put him in as a striker, with topscorer Javad Kazemian as his partner. This position worked immediately, as in three matches in the Hazfi Cup Madanchi scored seven goals, a hattrick against Abu Muslem and two doubles against Malavan and Nojan.
In the 2006/2007 season at Persepolis. Madanchi was put in the striker position by the head coach Mustafa Denizli. This really helped out Persepolis F.C. because Madanchi was able to score 10 goals and make 5 assists in the League and was announced the best player of the 2006/2007 IPL season called the Persian Gulf Cup. On July 10, 2007 Madanchi signed a one year deal with U.A.E's club Al-Shaab for a fee of $500 000.
On May 31, 2008 Madanchi signed a one-year deal with Al-Nasr Sports Club in the UAE League in a contract is thought to be worth over $1.5 million.[1]
[edit] International career
Madanchi was selected for the Iranian Olympic team during the qualifiers for the Olympic Games 2004. Although Iran failed to qualify for the tournament, Madanchi, at the time only 18, was one of the stars of the young team. His good performance during the qualifiers led to him being called up to the full national team and he made his debut in August 2003 against Belarus. His most impressive international match was Iran's Asian Cup qualifier against Chinese Taipei in March 2006, in which he scored two of Iran's four goals. He also scored one goal against Bosnia in a World Cup warmup friendly.
He was selected for Iran's final World Cup 2006 squad as one of the 23 players. In July 2007 and for the Asian Championships Madanchi was called for Team Melli once again.He has been called for Team Melli for 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifying.
[edit] International Matches
1. Belarus, 20 August 2003, friendly match
2. Panama, 18 December 2004, friendly match
3. Taiwan, 22 February 2006, 2007 Asian Cup qualifiers
4. Costa Rica, 1 March 2006, friendly match
5. Croatia, 28 May 2006, friendly match
6. Bosnia, 31 May 2006, friendly match
7. Mexico, 11 June 2006, 2006 Fifa World Cup
8. Portugal, 17 June 2006, 2006 Fifa World Cup
9. Angola, 21 June 2006, 2006 Fifa World Cup
10. United Arab Emirates , 8 August 2006, friendly match
11. Syria, 16 August 2006, 2007 Asian Cup qualifiers
12. South Korea , 2 September 2006, 2007 Asian Cup qualifiers
13. Syria, 6 September 2006, 2007 Asian Cup qualifiers
14. Iraq, 4 October 2006, friendly match
15. Qatar, 24 March 2007, friendly match
16. Ghana, 28 June 2007, friendly match
17. Jamaica, 2 July 2007, friendly match
18. Uzbekistan, 11 July 2007, Asian Cup
19. China, 15 July 2007, Asian Cup
20. Korea Republic, 22 July 2007, Asian Cup
21. Qatar, 10 January 2008, friendly match
22. Costa Rica, 30 January 2008, friendly match
23. Syria, 6 February 2008, World Cup Qualifiers
24. Bahrain, 22 March 2008, friendly match
25. Kuwait, 26 March 2008, World Cup Qualifiers
[edit] International appearances and goals
World Cup 3 (0)
World Cup qualification 1(0)
Asian Cup 3 (0)
Asian Cup qualification 4 (2)
Friendly 13 (3)
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