Sepahan F.C.
Squad
Mohammad Reza Khalatbari limaki2014current
Fozil Musaev2015current
Senijad Ibričić2015current- Senijad Ibričić2016current
Shahriar Moghanlou2021current
Mohammad Rashid Mazaheri2022current
Payam Niazmand2022current
Ehsan Hajsafi2025current- Bahram Mavaddat1976–1978
Ahmad Reza Abedzadeh1993–1994
Parviz Boroumand1993–1994
Moharram Navidkia1998–2004
Mehdi Rahmati2004–2005
Mehrdad Minavand2004–2005
Abdul-Wahab Abu Al-Hail2006–2009- Ehsan Hajsafi2006–2015
- Emad Mohammed2006–2010
- Moharram Navidkia2006–2006
Armando Sá2008–2010
Rahman Ahmadi2008–2010- Ahmad Alenemeh2009–2010
- Ibrahima Touré2009–2011
Jalal Hosseini2009–2012- Mehdi Rahmati2009–2011
Hashem Beikzadeh2010–2012
Javad Kazemian2010–2011
Khosro Heydari2010–2011- Omid Ebrahimi2010–2014
Reza Enayati2010–2011- Emad Mohammed2011–2012
- Rahman Ahmadi2011–2012
Sardar Azmoun2011–2013
Ali Karimi2012–2016
Bruno Correa2012–2012
Ervin Bulku2012–2014- Mohammad Reza Khalatbari limaki2012–2013
- Radomir Đalović2012–2014
- Rahman Ahmadi2013–2016
Shojae Khalilzadeh2013–2017
Sergio van Dijk2014–2014
Voria Ghafouri2014–2016- Ehsan Hajsafi2016–2017
- Ali Karimi2017–2018
Server Djeparov2017–2017
Bakhtiar Rahmani2018–2019- Payam Niazmand2018–2021
Giorgi Gvelesiani2019–2022
Mohammad Mohebi2019–2021
Muhsen Al-Ghassani2020–2021- Ehsan Hajsafi2021–2021
Manuel Fernandes2022–2023
Steven Nzonzi2024–2025
Wissam Ben Yedder2025–2025
Sepahan F.C. is an association football club based in Isfahan, Iran, known for its strong football tradition.
The club competes in the Persian Gulf Pro League, the highest tier of Iranian football.
Commonly referred to as Sepahan, the club has a rich history dating back to its formation in 1953.
Biography
Formation
Sepahan F.C., officially known as Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan Sport Club, is an Iranian football club based in Isfahan. The club's origins trace back to 1953 when it was established as Shahin Isfahan, with the support of Mahmoud Hariri, a player from the Iran national football team. Initially affiliated with the more prominent Shahin F.C. of Tehran, the club achieved its first significant success in 1963 by becoming champions of Iran. However, due to organizational issues, the Isfahan branch ceased operations in 1967 and was rebranded as Sepahan.
Early Years and Evolution
Sepahan participated in the Takht Jamshid Cup from 1974 to 1978, finishing 10th in its inaugural season. Following the Iranian Revolution, the club played in local leagues until 1993 when it was acquired by the Siman-e-Sepahan factory. The club then competed in the Azadegan League until 2000, when it was purchased by Foolad Mobarekeh, adopting the name Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan. This transition marked a new era for the club, providing it with substantial support and resources.
Success and Achievements
Sepahan F.C. rose to prominence in Iranian football, winning the Persian Gulf Pro League title five times between 2002 and 2015. Their first league title came in the 2002–03 season, which also qualified them for the AFC Champions League. The club has also enjoyed success in domestic cup competitions, winning the Hazfi Cup five times and the Iranian Super Cup once. Their notable performance in the AFC Champions League culminated in a runner-up finish in 2007, solidifying their status as a competitive force in Asian football.
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Career & Clubs
Before the revolution
In 1953, with the help of Iran national football team player Mahmoud Hariri the Shahin Isfahan football club was created. This club was one of the teams attached to the more popular and successful Shahin F.C. of Tehran. In 1963, Shahin as the representative of Isfahan Province became champions of Iran after a 1–1 draw against Tehran XI. In 1967, due to the problems that arose in the Shahin F.C. organization in Tehran, the Isfahan branch was forced to cease operations. The club changed its name to Sepahan. The club participated in the Takht Jamshid Cup league from 1974 to 1978. In the club's first season in the Takht Jamshid Cup they finished in 10th place ahead of city rivals Zob Ahan.
Post Revolution
After the Revolution, they played in the local Isfahan leagues for many years until 1993. That year the club was purchased by the Siman-e-Sepahan (Sepahan Cement) factory of Isfahan. It participated in the Azadegan League until the year 2000, when Foolad Mobarekeh (Steel Mill of Mobarekeh Isfahan) bought the team from the Siman factory. The team now plays under the name of Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan, and has support from the club board.
Success years
The club was able to demonstrate its worth when it captured the league title in the 2002–03 season of the IPL, and qualified for the AFC Champions League tournament with Farhad Kazemi. It also won the Hazfi Cup in 2004 and was able to qualify for another season of the ACL…
- League
- Persian Gulf Pro League
Legacy
Domestic
League
Persian Gulf Pro League Winners (5): 2002–03, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2014–15 Runners-up (5): 2007–08, 2018–19, 2020–21, 2022–23, 2024–25 2nd Division Winner (1): 1973–74
Cup
Hazfi Cup Winners (5): 2003–04, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2012–13, 2023–24 Iranian Super Cup Winners (1): 2024
Continental
AFC Champions League Elite Runners-up (1): 2007
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan Sport Club, commonly known as Sepahan, is an Iranian sports club based in Isfahan. It is best known for their football section that play in the Persian Gulf Pro League, the highest tier of Iranian football league system.
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