Karo Haghverdian

Karo Haghverdian

Personal information
Full name	Karo Haghverdian
Date of birth	(1945-01-11) 11 January 1945
Place of birth	Tehran, Iran
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Playing position	Midfield
Youth career
1958–1963	Gohar F.C.
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1963–1966	Ararat Tehran
1967	Shoa F.C.
1968–1973	Taj SC
National team‡
1970–1975	Iran	23	(2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22 February 2012. ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 22 February 2012

Karo Haghverdian (Armenian: Կարո Հախվերդեան; born January 11, 1945)^[1] is a retired Iranian Armenian football player.

Early life

Haghverdian started playing football at the age of 13 when he joined amateur side Gohar F.C.^[2] Under the guidance of coach Areshavir Yeritsian, Haghverdian developed into a star player for the team. However, his parents - worried about how his passion for football was affecting his schooling - cautioned Haghverdian to stop playing football and to concentrate on his studies instead.^[2]

Going against his parent's wishes, Haghverdian continued to play. His performances on the pitch helped his team win several local championships.^[2]

Career

In 1963, Haghverdian was spotted by Ararat Tehran FC coach Garnik Mehrabian. Noticing his talent, Mehrabian immediately signed Haghverdian to a contract for the remainder of the season.^[2] Haghverdian continued to play for the team for three seasons, until he was spotted by Taj S.C. manager Zdravko Rajkov.^[1] Haghverdian spent 6 seasons with Taj S.C., in where he participated in a record 17 Tehran derbys against rival Persepolis F.C.^[3]

International

Haghverdian received 23 caps by the Iran national football team, scoring his only goal against Pakistan in the 1970 RCD Cup.^[4]

References

External sources

• Karo Haghverdian at National-Football-Teams.com