Iraj Soleimani

Iraj Soleimani (15 December 1946 – 23 February 2009) was an Iranian professional footballer. Soleimani was born in Masjed Soleiman, Khuzestan, Iran. He played for Shahbaz F.C. and capped for Persepolis F.C. 115 times. He scored 2 goals in the Tehran derby that Persepolis won with 6 goals. He managed Iran U23 from 1980 to 1982.

Iraj Soleimani

Personal information
Full name	Iraj Soleimani
Date of birth	(1946-12-15)15 December 1946
Place of birth	Masjed Soleyman, Iran
Date of death	23 February 2009(2009-02-23) (aged 62)
Place of death	Karaj, Iran
Position(s)	Striker
Youth career
1960–1962	Shahbaz
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1961–1971	Shahbaz
1971–1975	Persepolis	115	(40)
Managerial career
1980–1982	Iran U-23
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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