Mohammad Sharifi

Mohammad Sharifi (; born 21 March 2000) is an Iranian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Persian Gulf Pro League club Esteghlal Khuzestan.

In 2017, Sharifi was chosen by The Guardian as one of the best 60 young talents in world football.

Club career Esteghlal Khuzestan Originally Sharifi signed with Saba Qom in the summer of 2016 to work with Ali Daei, however after Daei left the club before the start of the season, the contract was not finalized. Instead, Sharifi signed with Persian Gulf Pro League champions, Esteghlal Khuzestan.

Sharifi made his professional debut on 24 November 2016 in a 0–0 draw against FC Mashhad, coming on as a second-half substitute. He became one of the youngest ever players to play in the Persian Gulf Pro League.

Saipa After the end of the 2016–17 season Sharifi left Esteghlal Khuzestan, and in the summer of 2017 he signed a contract with Tehran based club Saipa.

Persepolis On 31 October 2020, Sharifi signed a two-year contract with Persian Gulf Pro League champions Persepolis. After signing the contract, he announced: "It is an honour to play for Persepolis".

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International career U-17 Sharifi was a regular call up with the Iran national under-17 football team and was the team captain as Iran finished second in the 2016 AFC U-16 Championship.

Honours Club Persepolis Persian Gulf Pro League (1): 2020–21 Iranian Super Cup (1): 2020; Runner-up (1): 2021

International Iran U16 AFC U-16 Championship Runner-up (1): 2016