Reza Hassanzadeh

Reza Hasanzadeh
Personal information
Full nameReza hasanzadeh
Date of birth30 December 1964
Place of birthTehran, Iran
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 12 in)
Playing positionDefender
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1987-1993Iran Esteghlal
1993-1995Kuwait Kuwait SC
1995-2001Iran Esteghlal
2001-2002Iran Pegah Gilan
National team
1989-1998Iran Iran22(10[1])
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Reza Hassanzadeh (born 1964 in Tehran, Iran) is retired Iranian football player who played for Esteghlal Tehran for most of his career. He Was playing defender in Esteghlal Tehran and Team Melli for almost a decade in 90's. During his professional career he scored 2 important goals. one of them was against Liaoning FC in 1990-91 Asian Club Championship Final. Reza scored Tehran giants first goal which later Samad Marfavi scored second goal and helped Esteghlal FC to win Asian title for second time.[2] Reza also scored Team Melli's first goal against Japan in Asia (AFC).[3]

Beach Soccer career

After his reitirement from professional football, he played for  Iran in 2006. He was Team Melli's captain in 2006 AFC Beach Soccer Championship which was qualification for 2006 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup which he helped Team Melli to secure place in world cup for a very first time.

After Retirement

He is now working in Tehran Municipality as Sports Consultant.[4]

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