Malavan Bandar Anzali Football Club (Persian: باشگاه فوتبال ملوان بندر انزلى, Bashgah-e Futbal-e Milâvan Bendâr Anzeli) is an Iranian football club based in Bandar-e Anzali, Iran. It currently won Iran's second football league, the Azadegan League and came back to Persian Gulf Pro League after they were relegated in 2015–16 season. The team is known to have some of the most passionate fans in Iranianfootball, and is one of the successful teams that is not based in Tehran. This team is one of the most successful Iranian teams in the Hazfi Cup. Malavan has reached the Hazfi Cup final 7 times and has 3 titles.
Malavan ملوان
Full name
Malavan Bandar Anzali Football Club
Nickname(s)
Ghou-ye Sepid (The White Swan) Malavānān (The Sailors)
Bahman Salehnia created the team in 1968 along with some young athletes from the port city of Anzali. After some time, the Iranian Navy decided to become the team's main sponsor and owner.
Early years
The club never really had great success in the league but they were able to become the best non-Tehran based club and finishing third in the 1977 and 1989. Malavan has won the Hazfi Cup on 3 occasions. In 1988 Malavan participated in Asian Club Championship but after beating Saunders SC in first round they withdrew from tournament due to the Iran–Iraq War.
Iran Pro League
In 2003 Malavan was relegated to the Azadegan League, they only stayed one year in the lower league as they were immediately promoted back to the Iran Pro League. Since then, they have been one of the most stable teams of the league in recent years where they only had few coaches during their history and always finished in mid table and challenge the big teams. They finished 12th in the 2008–09 and 2009–10 season. In 2010–11 season they finished 8th and reached the final of Hazfi Cup but lost to Persepolis. In the 2013–14 Iran Pro League season Malavan achieved a surprising 7th-place finish in the league, their highest ever.
Relegation
In July 2015 Malavan hired famous Iranian coach Amir Ghalenoi who had won several league titles with Esteghlal and Sepahan. Player such as Arash Afshin, Hossein Mahini and Shahab Karami joined the squad to serve their conscription period. In Ghalenoi's first game in charge, Malavan defeated the Hazfi Cup holders, Zob Ahan 1–0. After only three games Ghalenoi left the club and was replaced by former Persepolis manager Hamid Estili.
On 13 May 2016 after a 2–0 loss to Siah Jamegan, who were behind Malavan before the match started, the clubs was relegated to the Azadegan League for the second time in their history.
Before the start of the 2016–17 season it was announced that controversial manager Mohammad Mayeli Kohan had been named Malavan's manager. Despite achieving good results and being in or near a promotion spot the entire season, Mayeli Kohan was involved in several confrontations with the supporters, which led to many supporters boycotting the team's games.
The match between Malavan and Damash or Sepidrood is known as the Gilan Derby or El Gilano. This match is one of Iran's most important and heated derby's. Malavan hold the record for most wins in the derby with four since the start of the Iran Pro League in 2001. Malavan also holds the largest margin of victory when they defeated Damash 3–0 in 2005 and again in 2013. The derby is also known for its fan violence.
Below is a list of Malavan coaches from 1968 until the present day. Firouz Karimi carries the honor of being the first Iranian head coach to assume the title without rising from the Malavan football school.
^"Salehnia return to Malavan". PersianLeague.com. 13 July 2002. from the original on 4 October 2012. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
^. Archived from the original on 25 January 2020. Retrieved 27 July 2011.
^حمید استیلی قراردادش را امضا کرد/ پایان رافت در کادرفنی ملوان (in Persian). Mehr News Agency. 11 August 2015. from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
^. PersianLeague.com. 16 May 2016. Archived from the original on 5 July 2012. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
References
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External links
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Official website(in English and Persian)
August 21, 2023
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Malavan Bandar Anzali Football Club Persian باشگاه فوتبال ملوان بندر انزلى Bashgah e Futbal e Milavan Bendar Anzeli is an Iranian football club based in Bandar e Anzali Iran It currently won Iran s second football league the Azadegan League and came back to Persian Gulf Pro League after they were relegated in 2015 16 season The team is known to have some of the most passionate fans in Iranian football and is one of the successful teams that is not based in Tehran This team is one of the most successful Iranian teams in the Hazfi Cup Malavan has reached the Hazfi Cup final 7 times and has 3 titles MalavanملوانFull nameMalavan Bandar Anzali Football ClubNickname s Ghou ye Sepid The White Swan Malavanan The Sailors Founded1968 53 years agoGroundGhayeghran StadiumCapacity8 000ChairmanArash FahmideManagerMehdi TartarLeaguePersian Gulf Pro League2022 2312thWebsiteClub websiteHome coloursAway coloursThe club forms the football part of the multisport Malavan Sport and Cultural Club Malavan was previously owned by the Iranian Navy Contents 1 History 1 1 Establishment 1 2 Early years 1 3 Iran Pro League 1 4 Relegation 2 El Gilano 3 Season by season 4 Individual records 4 1 Top scorers 5 Honours 5 1 National titles 5 2 Minor titles 6 Club officials 6 1 Presidents 6 2 Current coaching staff 6 3 Head coaches 7 Players 7 1 First team squad 7 2 Loan list 8 Notes 9 References 10 External linksHistory EditEstablishment Edit Bahman Salehnia created the team in 1968 along with some young athletes from the port city of Anzali After some time the Iranian Navy decided to become the team s main sponsor and owner Early years Edit The club never really had great success in the league but they were able to become the best non Tehran based club and finishing third in the 1977 and 1989 Malavan has won the Hazfi Cup on 3 occasions In 1988 Malavan participated in Asian Club Championship but after beating Saunders SC in first round they withdrew from tournament due to the Iran Iraq War Iran Pro League Edit In 2003 Malavan was relegated to the Azadegan League they only stayed one year in the lower league as they were immediately promoted back to the Iran Pro League Since then they have been one of the most stable teams of the league in recent years where they only had few coaches during their history and always finished in mid table and challenge the big teams They finished 12th in the 2008 09 and 2009 10 season In 2010 11 season they finished 8th and reached the final of Hazfi Cup but lost to Persepolis In the 2013 14 Iran Pro League season Malavan achieved a surprising 7th place finish in the league their highest ever Relegation Edit In July 2015 Malavan hired famous Iranian coach Amir Ghalenoi who had won several league titles with Esteghlal and Sepahan Player such as Arash Afshin Hossein Mahini and Shahab Karami joined the squad to serve their conscription period In Ghalenoi s first game in charge Malavan defeated the Hazfi Cup holders Zob Ahan 1 0 After only three games Ghalenoi left the club and was replaced by former Persepolis manager Hamid Estili On 13 May 2016 after a 2 0 loss to Siah Jamegan who were behind Malavan before the match started the clubs was relegated to the Azadegan League for the second time in their history Before the start of the 2016 17 season it was announced that controversial manager Mohammad Mayeli Kohan had been named Malavan s manager Despite achieving good results and being in or near a promotion spot the entire season Mayeli Kohan was involved in several confrontations with the supporters which led to many supporters boycotting the team s games El Gilano EditMain article El GilanoThe match between Malavan and Damash or Sepidrood is known as the Gilan Derby or El Gilano This match is one of Iran s most important and heated derby s Malavan hold the record for most wins in the derby with four since the start of the Iran Pro League in 2001 Malavan also holds the largest margin of victory when they defeated Damash 3 0 in 2005 and again in 2013 The derby is also known for its fan violence Fans of Malavan in play of Malavan amp Esteghlal semi final in 2010 11 Hazfi CupSeason by season EditThe table below chronicles the achievements of Malavan in various competitions since the beginning of Iranian Pro league in 2001 Year Division Position Hazfi Cup2001 02 Pro League 12th Quarter finals2002 03 Pro League 14th Round of 162003 04 Azadegan League 2nd Quarter finals2004 05 Pro League 7th Quarter finals2005 06 Pro League 11th Quarter finals2006 07 Pro League 14th Quarter finals2007 08 Pro League 16th Round of 162008 09 Pro League 12th Quarter finals2009 10 Pro League 12th Quarter finals2010 11 Pro League 8th Final2011 12 Pro League 15th Fourth Round2012 13 Pro League 13th Round of 162013 14 Pro League 7th Quarter finals2014 15 Pro League 13th Round of 162015 16 Pro League 14th Quarter finals2016 17 Azadegan League 4th Quarter finals2017 18 Azadegan League 6th Quarter finals2018 19 Azadegan League 11th Fourth Round2019 20 Azadegan League 15th Third Round2020 21 Azadegan League 11th Semi finals2021 22 Azadegan League 1st Third Round2022 23 Pro League 12th Round of 16For details on seasons see List of Malavan F C seasonsIndividual records EditTop scorers Edit Top scorers of the club in the Iran Pro League era bold indicates present player Player Goals Years Jalal Rafkhaei 68 2005 10 2011 16 Mohammad Nozhati 23 2004 05 2007 13 Mehrdad Oladi 20 2009 11 2012 13 2014 Pejman Nouri 18 2001 03 2009 11 2012 13 2014 16 Mehdi Daghagheleh 16 2010 12 2013 14Honours EditNational titles Edit Azadegan League Winners 1 2021 22 Runner up 1 2003 04 Hazfi Cup Winners 3 1975 76 1986 87 1990 91 Runner up 4 1987 88 1988 89 1991 92 2010 11Minor titles Edit Vahdat Cup Third place 1 1982 RCD Cup Runner up 1 1974Club officials EditPresidents Edit Sources 1 2 Name YearsRashid Sazmand 1996 06Saadollah Pourtahmasbi 2006 09Ardeshir Pournemat 2009 11Bahman Salehnia 2011 12Sadegh Deroudgar 2012 14Hossein Gholami 2014 15Ahmad Donyamali 2015 17Mehran Nasiri 2017 18pejman Nouri 2019 23 Current coaching staff Edit Source 3 Position NameHead coach Maziar ZareAssistant coach Eurico PinhalGoalkeeping coach Mohammad Ali Hassani SefatDoctor Babak SayyadTechnical director Ghafour JahaniTeam manager Hossein GholamiHead coaches Edit Below is a list of Malavan coaches from 1968 until the present day Firouz Karimi carries the honor of being the first Iranian head coach to assume the title without rising from the Malavan football school Name Nationality YearsBahman Salehnia 20 May 1968 5 February 1997Nosrat Irandoost 5 February 1997 15 December 2000Mohammad Ahmadzadeh 15 Dec 2000 2 July 2002Bahman Salehnia 15 May 2002 2 July 2004Nosrat Irandoost 2 July 2004 5 July 2006Mohammad Ahmadzadeh 5 July 2006 1 January 2010Farhad Pourgholami 1 January 2010 29 September 2012Mohammad Ahmadzadeh 29 September 2012 28 May 2013Dragan Skocic 28 May 2013 1 June 2014Nosrat Irandoost 1 June 2014 8 October 2014Stevan Mojsilovic 8 October 2014 5 December 2014Firouz Karimi 6 December 2014 1 June 2015Hamid Estili 10 August 2015 20 February 2016Mohammad Ahmadzadeh 1 March 2016 15 July 2016Mohammad Mayeli Kohan 22 July 2016 27 May 2017Nader Dastneshan 28 May 2017 1 June 2018Farhad Pourgholami 1 June 2018 28 October 2018Mohammad Ahmadzadeh 31 October 2018 7 June 2020Akbar Misaghian 7 June 2020 1 September 2020Maziar Zare 1 September 2020 18 may 2023Mehdi Tartar 26 June 2023 present Players Edit First team squad Edit As of 10 August 2022 4 Note Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules Players may hold more than one non FIFA nationality No Pos Nation Player1 GK IRN Reza Heydari2 DF IRN Majid Eydi3 DF IRN Abdollah Hosseini4 DF IRN Mohammadreza Khanzadeh5 MF IRN Amin Pourali6 MF IRN Akbar Imani7 FW IRN Sajjad Bazgir8 MF IRN Reza Jafari9 MF IRN Peyman Ranjbari10 MF IRN Milad Shabanlou11 FW IRN Arsalan TafazzoliU2512 GK IRN Mohammad Hossein Akbar Monadi14 DF IRN Mostafa Naeijpour16 MF IRN Mohammad Reza BordbarU1917 MF IRN Omid NafezU2318 MF IRN Mahmoud Motlaghzadeh19 FW IRN Pedram Ghazipour20 FW IRN Mohsen AlafiU2121 MF IRN Amirhossein YahyazadehU25 No Pos Nation Player22 GK IRN Afshar SedaghatU2323 MF IRN Parham MovaghariU2325 MF IRN Mohammad Sadegh Barani27 MF IRN Milad Jahani37 FW IRN Soheil FadakarU2540 DF IRN Mohammad Hossein RanjbarU2144 GK IRN Iman Sadeghi56 DF IRN Parham Sayyad Borhani70 MF IRN Mehdi Momeni73 DF IRN Sobhan Pasandideh77 MF IRN Morteza EslamiU2388 MF IRN Mehran AhmadiU2599 MF IRN Mohammad GhaderiU23Loan list Edit Note Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules Players may hold more than one non FIFA nationality No Pos Nation PlayerFor recent transfers see List of Iranian football transfers summer 2022 Notes Edit Salehnia return to Malavan PersianLeague com 13 July 2002 Archived from the original on 4 October 2012 Retrieved 19 July 2016 صفحه پیدا نشد ملوان نیوز Archived from the original on 25 January 2020 Retrieved 27 July 2011 حمید استیلی قراردادش را امضا کرد پایان رافت در کادرفنی ملوان in Persian Mehr News Agency 11 August 2015 Archived from the original on 7 November 2017 Retrieved 12 August 2015 Malavan ملوان انزلی IPL 2012 2013 PersianLeague com 16 May 2016 Archived from the original on 5 July 2012 Retrieved 19 July 2016 References Edit Malavan FC stats at persianleague com archived Wikimedia Commons has media related to Malavan F C External links Edit Persian League Latest Iran League News Iran Football News Official website in English and Persian Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Malavan F C amp oldid 1166621214, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
