Ramin Rezaeian is an Iranian professional footballer known for his role as a defender.
He was born on March 21, 1990, in a small village in Mazanderan Province, Iran.
Rezaeian began his professional career with Saba Qom F.C., where he made 98 appearances and scored seven goals.
Biography
Early Life
Ramin Rezaeian Salehrad Semeskandi was born on March 21, 1990, in Samaskandah, a village in Sari County, Mazanderan Province, Iran. Growing up in a small village, he developed a passion for football at a young age, which would eventually lead him to a successful professional career.
Career
Rezaeian began his professional journey with Saba Qom F.C., where he played from 2009 to 2013, making 98 appearances and scoring seven goals. His impressive performances earned him a move to Rah Ahan F.C. in 2013, where he quickly established himself as one of the league's top fullbacks. In 2015, he joined Persepolis F.C., where he continued to shine, scoring memorable goals including a stunning free kick against Padideh.
In 2017, Rezaeian took his talents to Europe, signing with Belgian club K.V. Oostende. He made his debut in a Europa League qualifier against Olympique de Marseille. After a stint in Belgium, he played for Al-Shahaniya Sports Club in Qatar and later joined Al-Duhail SC. In 2022, he returned to Persepolis F.C., further solidifying his legacy in Iranian football.
On the international stage, Rezaeian has been a key player for the Iran national team since 2015. He made headlines during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, scoring a crucial goal against Wales and becoming Iran's all-time top scorer in World Cup history with three goals. His remarkable achievements have made him a celebrated figure in Iranian football, known for his defensive skills and scoring ability.
Legacy
Ramin Rezaeian is not only recognized for his contributions on the field but also for his role as a leader and inspiration for young athletes in Iran. His journey from a small village to international stardom exemplifies dedication and talent, making him a prominent figure in the world of football.
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Career & Clubs
Rezaeian is skilled in long and fast starts as well as long passes, corner and free kicks. He also has good scoring skills. BBC Persian wrote about him: "On the right side, Ramin Rezaeian is the key player of Branko. He is considered Branko's savior with his scoring power in difficult situations."
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. After several good performances in the 2014–15 season, Rezaeian was recognized as one of the best fullbacks in the league and was called up to the national team. On 3 April 2015, Rezaeian scored his team's first goal in a 2–2 draw against Persepolis. Two weeks later, on 17 April, he scored a brace in a 2–2 draw against Esteghlal Khuzestan.
Persepolis
Rezaeian joined Persepolis on 27 June 2015 with a two-year contract. He scored his first goal for Persepolis in a 2–0 victory against Siah Jamegan. On 26 December 2015, Rezaeian scored a 30-yard free kick against Padideh in stoppage time to earn them a 2–2 draw. After initially signing a contract with Turkish Süper Lig club Rizespor in the summer of 2016, Rezaeian cancelled his contract and re–joined Persepolis.
Oostende
After rejecting an offer from Tehran rivals Esteghlal F.C., Rezaeian joined Belgian club K.V. Oostende on 9 July 2017 with a two-year contract after a successful trial period at the club. Ramin made his debut on 27 July 2017 in a 3rd round Europa League qualifier against French club Olympique de Marseille. Oostende lost the match 4–2 and Rezaeian played the full 90 minutes.
Al Shahania
On 6 November 2018, Rezaeian joined Qatar Stars…
He was called into Iran's 2015 AFC Asian Cup squad on 30 December 2014 by Carlos Queiroz. He made his debut against Iraq in a friendly on 4 January 2015. He also played a friendly match against Sweden. Rezaeian scored his first international goal on 17 November 2015 in a 6–0 victory against Guam. In May 2018, he was named in Iran's preliminary squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Rezaeian was called up to the squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. In the group stage match against Wales at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on 25 November 2022, Rezaeian scored the second goal to secure 2–0 victory for Iran. On June 15, 2026, Rezaeian scored Iran's first goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in their opening match against New Zealand which ended 2–2, making him the oldest Asian player ever to score in a FIFA World Cup game. He also assisted Mohammad Mohebi for Iran's second goal and was named man of the match. It was also the first time an Iranian player had ever tallied both a goal and an assist in a World Cup match. On June 26, he netted a goal and was named Man of the Match in a 1–1 draw with Egypt, becoming Iran's all-time top scorer at the World Cup with three goals, breaking the tie with Mehdi Taremi. In addition, his goal against Egypt within the first 14 minutes was the fastest scored by an Iranian player in FIFA World Cup history.
- Club
- Persepolis F.C. (2015–2016)
- Club
- Saba Qom F.C. (2009–2013)
- Club
- Rah Ahan F.C. (2013–2015)
- Club
- Iran men's national football team (2015–)
- Club
- Çaykur Rizespor (2016–2016)
- Club
- Persepolis F.C. (2016–2017)
- Club
- KV Oostende (2017–2018)
- Club
- Al-Shahaniya Sports Club (2018–2020)
- Club
- Al-Duhail SC (2020–2022)
- Club
- Al-Sailiya Sports Club (2021–2022)
- Club
- Persepolis F.C. (2022–)
- National team
- Iran
Personal
Ramin Rezaeian was born on 21 March 1990 in Samaskandah, a village in Sari County, Mazanderan Province.
Clubs
Played together with
Abdeslam OuaddouAl-Duhail SC · 2010–2011
Abdülkadir ÖmürÇaykur Rizespor · 2025–2025- Adekanmi OlufadéAl-Sailiya Sports Club · 2005–2006
Adlène GuediouraAl-Duhail SC · 2022–2022
Ahmad NourollahiPersepolis F.C. · 2014–2021
Ahmad Reza AbedzadehPersepolis F.C. · 1994–2001
Ahmed MubarakAl-Sailiya Sports Club · 2007–2009- Ahmed YasserAl-Duhail SC · 2011
- Alen AvdićSaba Qom F.C.
Ali Adnan KadhimÇaykur Rizespor · 2013–2015
Ali AlipourPersepolis F.C. · 2015
Ali AlipourRah Ahan F.C. · 2013–2015
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Identifiers & aliases
Ramin Rezaeian Salehrad Semeskandi is an Iranian professional footballer who plays as a Right back for Foolad Club in the Persian Gulf Pro League and Iran national team. He is Iran's highest ever goalscorer in the FIFA World Cup with three goals.
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