About Aref Gholami
Born 1997. Aref Gholami is an Iranian association football player.
Aref Gholami (; born 19 April 1997) is an Iranian footballer who plays as a center back.
Club career He made his first Persian Gulf Pro League debut on 1 December 2016 against Gostaresh Foolad.
International career On the 4th of October 2020, Dragan Skočić called him up to the national team for friendlies against Uzbekistan and Mali. He made his debut for Iran on 24 March 2022 against South Korea.
Personal life His older brother Ali Gholami is also a footballer.
On 9 February 2026, in the midst of the 2025–2026 Iranian protests, Gholami publicly objected to being included on a list of supporters of the 1979 Islamic Revolution by the Ministry of Sport and Youth, ahead of the Revolution's anniversary.
Career statistics Club career
International
Honours
Esteghlal Persian Gulf Pro League: 2021–22 Hazfi Cup runner-up: 2019–20, 2020–21 Iranian Super Cup: 2022 Tractor Persian Gulf Pro League: 2024–25
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Aref Gholami?
association football player
When was Aref Gholami born?
Aref Gholami was born on 19 April 1997 in Gorgan.
What is Aref Gholami's occupation?
Aref Gholami is an association football player.
What nationality is Aref Gholami?
Aref Gholami is Iranian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Aref Gholami. https://biography.guide/aref-gholami/
MLA: "Aref Gholami." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/aref-gholami/.
Chicago: "Aref Gholami." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/aref-gholami/.
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