Iran

Iran Sidny Freitas de Almeida (born 29 November 1995), known as Iran Sidny or just Iran, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a centre-back.

Career Born in Riachão do Jacuípe, Bahia, Iran began his career with Amadense in 2014, and subsequently played for amateur teams in the cities of Valença and of his hometown. He then played in the 2017 Campeonato Baiano for , before moving to second division side Colo Colo.

In December 2018, after being a starter for PFC Cajazeiras, Iran signed for Atlético Alagoinhas. He finished the 2019 season at Real Noroeste, and played for and River before returning to Atlético Alagoinhas on 25 August 2020.

In 2021, Iran served loans at Maranhão and . On 13 April 2022, he agreed to a contract with Volta Redonda until the end of the year.

On 23 November 2022, Iran moved to Brusque on a one-year deal. On 16 May 2024, he was announced at Náutico on loan until the end of the season.

On 12 December 2024, Iran moved to Portuguesa-RJ. He joined América de Natal the following 3 February, before being loaned out to Barra-SC on 12 June 2025.

On 9 December 2025, São José-SP announced the signing of Iran.

Career statistics

Honours Real Noroeste Copa Espírito Santo: 2019

Atlético Alagoinhas Campeonato Baiano: 2021, 2022

Volta Redonda Campeonato Carioca Série A2: 2022 Copa Rio: 2022

Brusque Recopa Catarinense: 2023

América de Natal Campeonato Potiguar: 2025

Barra-SC Campeonato Brasileiro Série D: 2025