About Jafar Kashani
Lived 1944 – 2019 (aged 75). Jafar Kashani was an Iranian association football player, politician and diplomat.
Jafar Ashraf Kashani (; March 21, 1944 – October 2, 2019) was an Iranian football player. He was scouted by Abbas Ekrami, Shahin F.C.'s founder when he was 16. After Shahin's dissolution, he joined Persepolis F.C. and played until 1974 when he was captain. Then he was employed by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and worked in embassies in Germany and UAE. He was also a member of board of directors at IRIFF and Persepolis. He died on 2 October 2019 due to a heart attack. He was board secretary of Persepolis at the time of his death.
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Who was Jafar Kashani?
Iranian footballer (1944-2019)
When was Jafar Kashani born?
Jafar Kashani was born on 21 March 1944 in Tehran.
When did Jafar Kashani die?
Jafar Kashani died on 2 October 2019 in Tehran.
What was Jafar Kashani's occupation?
Jafar Kashani was an association football player, politician and diplomat.
What nationality was Jafar Kashani?
Jafar Kashani was Iranian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jafar Kashani. https://biography.guide/jafar-kashani/
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