Arash Afshin

Arash Afshin

Afshin while playing for Foolad, 22 February 2013
Personal information
Full nameArash Afshin
Date of birth21 January 1989
Place of birthRamhormoz, Khuzestan, Iran[1]
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Playing positionStriker , Winger
Club information
Current team
Malavan
NumberTBA
Youth career
2007–2008Esteghlal[1]
2008–2009Foolad[1]
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2009–2013Foolad91(23)
2013Sepahan13(1)
2013–2014Foolad8(2)
2014–Malavan0(0)
Total112(26)
National team
2009–2011Iran U–2315(5)
2010–2012Iran4(1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16 February 2014.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 6 November 2012

Arash Afshin (Persian: آرش افشین, born January 21, 1989) is an Iranian footballer who currently plays for Malavan in the Iran Pro League. He is a former player of Iran national team and under-23 team.[1]

Club career

Afshin started his senior career at Foolad. In winter 2012, he was linked to Lille but move was not done.[2] On 1 July 2013, he joined Sepahan on a one-year contract.[3] In December 2013, he terminated his contract with Sepahan to join Foolad again.[4]

After facing conscription problems, he was forced to move a military-owned club. On November 12, 2014, he signed a 2-years contract with Iranian Navy's Malavan.[5][6]

Club performance League Cup Continental Total
Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Iran League Hazfi Cup Asia Total
2009–10FooladPersian Gulf Pro League 21512227
2010–11 2011312314
2011–12 22332255
2012–13 28400284
2013–14Sepahan 1311000141
Foolad 822010112
2014–1500000000
Malavan00000000
Career total 112261051012331
SeasonTeamAssists
09/10Foolad4
10/11Foolad3
11/12Foolad1
12/13Foolad4
13/14Sepahan1

International career

After good performance with Iran U23 in 2010 Asian Games and also in Foolad he convinced Afshin Ghotbi to invite him to Team Melli

On 2 January 2011, Afshin was called up to the Iran for the team's friendly match against Angola and made his debut.

He was also one of Iran players in 2011 AFC Asian Cup.

International goals

Scores and results list Iran's goal tally first.
# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 19 January 2011 Qatar SC Stadium, Doha  United Arab Emirates 1–0 3–0 Asian Cup 2011

Honours

Foolad

Personal life

He is currently Student of Civil Engineering at Islamic Azad University Ramhormoz Branch.[1]

References

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  2. footballonline
  3. asriran
  4. Farsnews
  5. ISNA
  6. Fars News