Yaghoub Karimi
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Yaghoub Karimi | ||
| Date of birth | 31 August 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Kowsar, Iran | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position | Winger | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Sepahan | ||
| Number | 88 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2003–2008 | Pas | ||
| 2008–2009 | Esteghlal | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2009–2011 | Esteghlal | 1 | (0) |
| 2011–2013 | Naft Tehran | 54 | (13) |
| 2013– | Sepahan | 16 | (1) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2009–2010 | Iran U–20 | 4 | (0) |
| 2012– | Iran U–22 | 6 | (3) |
| 2011–2012 | Iran U–23 | 1 | (0) |
| 2012– | Iran | 5 | (3) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of July 25, 2013. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Yaghoub Karimi (Persian: یعقوب کریمی; August 31, 1991)[1] is an Iranian football Winger, who currently plays for Iran's Premier Football League club Sepahan.
Club career
Pas
He joined Pas in the summer 2003 from the youth academy. He played five seasons for Pas youth team.
Esteghlal
In summer 2009, Karimi joined Esteghlal. He played his first match for Esteghlal in 2010–11 season.
Naft Tehran
He played two seasons for Esteghlal and moved to Naft Tehran in the summer of 2011. Karimi played with Naft Tehran until 2013. He played in 54 games, scored 11 times and assists 14 goals. He was most value player for Naft Tehran in 2011–12 and 2012–13 seasons.
Sepahan
Naft Tehran and Sepahan reached agreement over transfer of Karimi in May 2013. He officially joined Sepahan on 1 July 2013 with a one year contract and made his debut for his new team in a 2–0 win over Foolad.
Club Career Statistics
- Last Update: 25 July 2013
| Club performance | League | Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Iran | League | Hazfi Cup | Asia | Total | ||||||
| 2009–10 | Esteghlal | Iran Pro League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010–11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2011–12 | Naft Tehran | 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 27 | 1 | |
| 2012–13 | 27 | 10 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 28 | 10 | ||
| 2013–14 | Sepahan | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 | |
| Career total | 70 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 12 | ||
- Assists
| Season | Team | Assists |
|---|---|---|
| 11–12 | Naft Tehran | 4 |
| 12–13 | Naft Tehran | 7 |
| 13–14 | Sepahan | 0 |
International career
On 15 February 2012, Karimi named in Iran squad by Carlos Queiroz.[2]
- Scores and results list Iran's goal tally first.
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 November 2012 | Azadi Stadium, Tehran |  Tajikistan | 2–0 | 6–1 | Friendly |
| 2 | 6 November 2012 | Azadi Stadium, Tehran | Tajikistan | 4–0 | 6–1 | Friendly |
| 3 | 15 December 2012 | Al-Sadaqua Walsalam Stadium, Kuwait City |  Yemen | 2–1 | 2–1 | 2012 WAFF |
Honours
Club
- Esteghlal
- Iran Pro League:
- Runner up (1): 2010–11
References
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