Vince193 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 22 year old Midfielder with Persepolis of the Persian Gulf Pro League, Iran's top flight. Don't know much about him but he does have a Wikipedia page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 I have a Persepolis jersey somewhere. Maybe I should put his name on it. They played in Vancouver once against the 86ers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 (edited) Ryerson grad it seems and spent some time with TFC academy and Nice http://www.ryersonrams.ca/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=22300&ATCLID=209627162 2016-17 CIS record: The captain started 14 regular season games in his third season with Ryerson... His seven regular season goals placed him fourth on the team, his ten points third... Took 37 shots, 18 on goal... Set career highs in every major offensive category (goals, assists, points, shots and shots on goal)... Netted the game winner in a 4-0 victory over Trent on September 4th, 2016; fired a season-high six shots in that same contest... Led the Rams to a program-best regular season record of 14-1-1… Started each of the Rams three playoff games, recording four shots, one of target... Assisted Kyle Stewart’s goal in a 2-1 loss to the Toronto Varsity Blues in the OUA Bronze Medal match in early November 2016. Edited September 11, 2017 by matty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Told a friend who's a film scholar about this guy and said his grandpa is Saeed Rad. Friend said this "ehhh, Rad is a fairly minor figure in the history of Iranian cinema. It would be more interesting if this soccer guy was related to Beyzai." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertuzzi44 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 More than half of Iran's team play in their domestic league. Iran is ranked #24 in the world. Just sayin'... hamiltonfan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 The 24th place ranking is obviously too high and due to them have an undefeated run in their group in the recent World Cup qualification against decent but far from outstanding teams. So the current 24 is about double what their rank should really be but they are still definitely a good team. Persopolis is also the best team in the league and the current champions. That being said, he has made the game day squad in 3 of their 5 games this year but has yet to see the pitch. If he were to become a regular starter for the team he would definitely be worth calling up for a look. Interesting find. yothat, Bertuzzi44 and johnyb 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertuzzi44 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 18 hours ago, Grizzly said: The 24th place ranking is obviously too high and due to them have an undefeated run in their group in the recent World Cup qualification against decent but far from outstanding teams. So the current 24 is about double what their rank should really be but they are still definitely a good team. Persopolis is also the best team in the league and the current champions. That being said, he has made the game day squad in 3 of their 5 games this year but has yet to see the pitch. If he were to become a regular starter for the team he would definitely be worth calling up for a look. Interesting find. Yea 24 is a bit high, but it was just to illustrate a point. Like you said, Iran are no slouches having just qualified for their 6th World Cup, and are 3-time champions of Asia. Grizzly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Unused sub against Foolad on the weekend, not on bench in Asian champions league today, not sure if is registered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince193 Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 Has made an appearance so far this season, remains to be seen how much more he'll be used as the season goes on. Wouldn't mind bringing him into the fold, to see what he has in a camp for Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_M Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 His club was banned from adding players in the last two windows but they have already signed players who will join in the next window so should get harder then..now is the time to make a place for himself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) Had his first start today in the Asian Champions League semi final and went 90 against Xavi (who also went 90) and Al Sadd in a 1-0 win. Crazy they gave him his first start there but they obviously trust him.. he scored his first pro goal two games ago as well. If he can be a starter in the ACL Champions League at this stage it would be interesting to see him. Has anyone seen him play? His Wikipedia says he played CIS and with TFC Academy. Yet another example of the type of player that could come through CPL. Edited October 3, 2018 by Keegan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 his goal at 4:20 from a couple weeks ago.. worth a watch. Al Sadd absolutely dominated Persepolis but gave up a late penalty in the match today. Kent and Bertuzzi44 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Hemati is #21 playing RM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler453 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Keegan said: Had his first start today in the Asian Champions League semi final and went 90 against Xavi (who also went 90) and Al Sadd in a 1-0 win. Crazy they gave him his first start there but they obviously trust him.. he scored his first pro goal two games ago as well. If he can be a starter in the ACL Champions League at this stage it would be interesting to see him. Has anyone seen him play? His Wikipedia says he played CIS and with TFC Academy. Yet another example of the type of player that could come through CPL. I doubt we'll see him in the CPL any time soon. The Tehran Derby (Esteghlal-Persepolis matches) draw 100,000 fan sellouts in one game. That's more than any two CPL teams will likely see in their entire season. I would imagine pay, as of right now, would be much better with Persepolis, and if he's starting to get good minutes, I can't see him wanting to come back for a start-up league with a salary cap of .5-1.5M. Edit: unless, of course, you were referring to players that played in Canadian academies but ended up in a league elsewhere whereas if this league were present, they'd be here. Then yes I totally agree. Edited October 3, 2018 by tyler453 Keegan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertuzzi44 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 What a strike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I wish you'd told us which minute the goal was scored. nolando 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack15 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Keegan said: his goal at 4:20 from a couple weeks ago.. worth a watch. What a Goal! The level of Iran’s league seems good Having been a former TFC Academy player, CIS standout with Ryerson and NCAA - University of South Carolina as well as a brief stint with Olimpique Nice B Side makes you believe this guy has potential, although his position Attacking Midfielder goes against his favor as well as playing in the biggest and most successful club of the league I wonder if CPL would be good place for him Although why would he leave since he’s playing in a stadium of 78,000 seats and atmosphere is unreal over there plus it’s his parents country Also wonder how safe it is over there, maybe coming back home will open more doors for him Edited October 3, 2018 by Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrock Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Dunno about CPL, seems a serious step back. He's playing Semifinals of the Champions League FFS. Would like to see him in a camp soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack15 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) On 10/2/2018 at 11:50 PM, shamrock said: Dunno about CPL, seems a serious step back. He's playing Semifinals of the Champions League FFS. Would like to see him in a camp soon. You are right in all serious he is a rough in the diamond, a hidden gem really Who would want to bring this guy in? For me he would certainly be on the radar as the pool of our best 30-35-40 players Edited October 26, 2018 by Thomas shamrock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 He has played less than 200 minutes of professional football.. I’d say wait a bit. You and others may not remember a guy named Joseph Dichiara who at 19 was getting time in the Russian Premier League, one of the top leagues in the world.. then just a few years later he was in L1O. Its exciting for sure and curious that Persepolis signed him out of nowhere at 22. As a right midfielder he’s going to have a heck of a time breaking into Canada though when you consider guys like Akindele, Wotherspoon, Edwards, Petrasso, Aird, Telfer etc can’t even get a call or minutes. It would be ideal if we had a January camp he could come to because then he could probably get a cap. Shway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrock Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Keegan said: He has played less than 200 minutes of professional football.. I’d say wait a bit. You and others may not remember a guy named Joseph Dichiara who at 19 was getting time in the Russian Premier League, one of the top leagues in the world.. then just a few years later he was in L1O. Its exciting for sure and curious that Persepolis signed him out of nowhere at 22. As a right midfielder he’s going to have a heck of a time breaking into Canada though when you consider guys like Akindele, Wotherspoon, Edwards, Petrasso, Aird, Telfer etc can’t even get a call or minutes. It would be ideal if we had a January camp he could come to because then he could probably get a cap. I totally agree and I do remember Di Cichiara. He played in Kazachstan also. It's just that he plays at a high level IMO and it's always good to cap new talents. Or at least check him out up close. Being a right midfielder, maybe he can turn into our RB solution in the future? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 54 minutes ago, shamrock said: I totally agree and I do remember Di Cichiara. He played in Kazachstan also. It's just that he plays at a high level IMO and it's always good to cap new talents. Or at least check him out up close. Being a right midfielder, maybe he can turn into our RB solution in the future? Perhaps but I have to be honest I watched extended highlights of the champions league semi and he was caught out of position a few times leading to chances. They were being over run at times though so maybe it’s excusable and it didn’t show his defensive potential. Compare him to a guy like Cordova, Wotherspoon or Petrasso who can play RB and also on the wing and that puts him at a disadvantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 3 hours ago, Keegan said: He has played less than 200 minutes of professional football.. I’d say wait a bit. You and others may not remember a guy named Joseph Dichiara who at 19 was getting time in the Russian Premier League, one of the top leagues in the world.. then just a few years later he was in L1O. I also recall he was brought into a MNT team camp and quickly found out, in a big way. There was apparently a lot of head shacking. Never been invited back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack15 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) So I reached out to him and he got back to me, Thought I’d share this Edited October 26, 2018 by Thomas johnyb, Kadenge and BCM 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) Hmmm, coincidence?? Our board starts talking about him last september, Zambrano reaches out to him last October.... Just goes to show that the work guys on the board and Canucks abroad do, can help the coaches. Even in this age of information guys fall through the cracks. Edited October 3, 2018 by Bison44 toontownman, BCM, johnyb and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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