Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
R. Rezaeian played 3 matches for Iran, starting every one. He scored 2 goals against New Zealand and Egypt.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group G | vs New Zealand 2-2 | Started, played the full match · 1 goal · 1 assist |
| Group G | vs Belgium 0-0 | Started, played the full match |
| Group G | vs Egypt 1-1 | Started, played the full match · 1 goal |
Biography
Ramin Rezaeian Salehrad Semeskandi (born 21 March 1990) is an Iranian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Persian Gulf Pro League club Esteghlal and the Iran national team. He is Iran's highest ever goalscorer in the FIFA World Cup with three goals. He started his career as a right-back, but he often plays as a winger. Rezaeian was Carlos Queiroz's first choice on the right side of the defence of the Iran men's national team in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification matches. Known for his great speed, agility, and athleticism, he is often regarded as one of Iran's best ever fullbacks.
Early life Ramin Rezaeian was born on 21 March 1990 in Samaskandah, a village in Sari County, Mazanderan Province.
Saba Qom Rezaeian played his entire career for Saba Qom before signing for Rah Ahan in 2013. He made 98 appearances for the club scoring seven goals.
Rah Ahan Rezaeian signed a three–year with the Tehran-based club Rah Ahan in 2013.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · text adapted from the article.
Tournament data from API-Football. See more rankings on the World Cup data hub.
Photo: Mehdi Bolourian · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)