Danial Esmaeilifar

Danial Esmaeilifar (; born 18 March 1993) is an Iranian footballer who plays for Iranian club Tractor in the Persian Gulf Pro League and the Iran national team.

Club career

Payam Sanat Amol He started his career in the Padideh Sari youth levels. After years in Padideye Sari Academy he joined Payam Sanat Amol in Division 3 and helped them gain promotion to Division 2. In his second season at Payam Sanat Amol he shone in the Hazfi Cup but he could not prevent Payam Sanat Amol's relegation.

Zob Ahan After shining in a match against Zob Ahan in the Hazfi Cup he was admitted by Zob Ahan's scouts. Finally he joined Zob Ahan in summer 2014. He made his debut for Zob Ahan in their first fixture of the 2014–15 Iran Pro League against Saba Qom as a starter. He scored his first goal for the club on 10 April 2015 in a 1–1 draw against Esteghlal.

Tractor In 2018–19 season he joined Tractor and played in 42 league matches for the team.

Sepahan After good appearances in Zob Ahan, he joined Sepahan in summer of 2020.

Persepolis On 8 June 2022, Esmaeilifar joined Persian Gulf Pro League side Persepolis on a two-year deal.

Personal life On 21 January 2026, while playing for Tractor against Mes Rafsanjan F.C., Esmaeilifar was one of three goal scorers, along with teammates Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh and Domagoj Drožđek, who refused to celebrate their goals in solidarity with the 2025–2026 Iranian protests.

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International career He made his debut against Lebanon on 29 March 2022 in FIFA World Cup qualification

International

Honours Payam Sanat Amol Football's 3rd Division (1): 2012–13

Zob Ahan Hazfi Cup (2): 2014–15, 2015–16 Iranian Super Cup (1): 2016

Persepolis Persian Gulf Pro League (2): 2022–23, 2023–24 Hazfi Cup (1): 2022–23 Iranian Super Cup (1): 2023

Tractor Persian Gulf Pro League: 2024–25 Iranian Super Cup: 2025