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Mehrdad Minavand

1975 – 2021

Iranian footballer

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About Mehrdad Minavand

Lived 1975 – 2021 (aged 45). Mehrdad Minavand was an Iranian association football player, singer and association football coach.

Club career Minavand was born in Tehran. He played for a few clubs, including Keshavarz F.C., Persepolis FC, Sturm Graz (Austria), Sporting Charleroi (Belgium) and Al-Shabab (United Arab Emirates) as well as Sepahan. He last played for Rah Ahan FC, but left the team after the 2005–06 season. He played 21 matches in UEFA Champions League and he is all-time record holder among the Iranian footballers in this feature.

International career Minavand played for the Iran national team and was a participant at the 1998 FIFA World Cup.

Death On 21 January 2021, Minavand was hospitalised due to COVID-19. Six days later it was announced that he had died from the virus, at age 45.

Career statistics

Scores and results list Iran's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Minavand goal.

Honours Persepolis Iranian League: 1995–96, 1996–97

Sturm Graz Austrian Bundesliga: 1998–99 Austrian Cup: 1998–99 Austrian Supercup: 1998, 1999

Individual AFC Asian Cup Team of the Tournament: 1996

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Important facts

Born
30 November 1975, Tehran
Birth century
20th century
Died
27 January 2021, Tehran
Occupation
Association football player, singer, association football coach
Nationality
Iran

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Mehrdad Minavand?

Iranian footballer (1975-2021)

When was Mehrdad Minavand born?

Mehrdad Minavand was born on 30 November 1975 in Tehran.

When did Mehrdad Minavand die?

Mehrdad Minavand died on 27 January 2021 in Tehran.

What was Mehrdad Minavand's occupation?

Mehrdad Minavand was an association football player, singer and association football coach.

What nationality was Mehrdad Minavand?

Mehrdad Minavand was Iranian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mehrdad Minavand

· Wikidata: Q1124093

· DBpedia: Mehrdad Minavand

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