Yaghoub Karimi
Yaghoub Karimi (Persian: یعقوب کریمی; August 31, 1991)[1] is an Iranian football midfielder.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Yaghoub Karimi | ||
| Date of birth | 31 August 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Kivi, Ardabil, Iran | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder / Winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2003–2008 | Pas | ||
| 2008–2011 | Esteghlal | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2011 | Esteghlal | 1 | (0) |
| 2011–2013 | Naft Tehran | 55 | (11) |
| 2013–2014 | Sepahan | 17 | (1) |
| 2014–2018 | Esteghlal | 51 | (1) |
| 2018 | Esteghlal Khuzestan | 6 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Sepidrood | 9 | (0) |
| Total | 139 | (13) | |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2009–2010 | Iran U20 | 4 | (0) |
| 2011–2014 | Iran U23 | 15 | (6) |
| 2012–2014 | Iran | 6 | (4) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 March 2016 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of September 15, 2014 (UTC) | |||
Club career Edit
Pas Edit
He joined Pas in the summer 2003 from the youth academy. He played five seasons for Pas youth team.
Esteghlal Edit
In summer 2009, Karimi joined Esteghlal. He played his first match for Esteghlal in 2010–11 season.
Naft Tehran Edit
He played two seasons for Esteghlal and moved to Naft Tehran in the summer of 2011. Karimi played with Naft Tehran until 2013. He played in 54 games, scored 11 times and assists 14 goals. He was most value player for Naft Tehran in 2011–12 and 2012–13 seasons.
Sepahan Edit
Naft Tehran and Sepahan reached agreement over transfer of Karimi in May 2013. He officially joined Sepahan on 1 July 2013 with a four-year contract and made his debut for his new team in a 2–0 win over Foolad.
Esteghlal Edit
On 21 July 2014, Karimi joined Esteghlal with signing a loan contract until the end of the season. He played his first match for Esteghlal on ten days later against Rah Ahan, coming as a substitute for Khosro Heydari. On 27 July 2015, he signed a permanent contract with Esteghlal keeping him at the club until 2017.[2]
Club career statistics Edit
- As of 27 February 2019
| Club performance | League | Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Iran | League | Hazfi Cup | Asia | Total | ||||||
| 2010–11 | Esteghlal | Iran Pro League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011–12 | Naft Tehran | 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 27 | 1 | |
| 2012–13 | 29 | 10 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 30 | 10 | ||
| 2013–14 | Sepahan | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 1 | |
| 2014–15 | Esteghlal | 20 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 1 | |
| 2015–16 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | – | – | 17 | 0 | ||
| 2016–17 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | ||
| 2017–18 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||
| 2018–19 | Esteghlal Khuzestan | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 6 | 0 | |
| Career total | 138 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 155 | 13 | ||
- Assists
International career Edit
On 15 February 2012, Karimi named in Iran squad by Carlos Queiroz.[3] He named in Iran U23 final list for Incheon 2014.[4]
International goals Edit
- Scores and results list Iran's goal tally first.
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 November 2012 | Azadi Stadium, Tehran | Tajikistan | 2–0 | 6–1 | Friendly |
| 2 | 6 November 2012 | Azadi Stadium, Tehran | Tajikistan | 4–0 | 6–1 | Friendly |
| 3 | 15 December 2012 | Al-Sadaqua Walsalam Stadium, Kuwait City | Yemen | 2–1 | 2–1 | 2012 West Asian Football Federation Championship |
| 4 | 3 March 2014 | Enghelab Stadium, Karaj | Kuwait | 1–0 | 3–2 | 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification |
Honours Edit
Club Edit
- Esteghlal
- Persian Gulf Pro League Runner up (2): 2010–11, 2016–17
- Hazfi Cup Runner up (1): 2015–16
References Edit
External links Edit
- Yaghoub Karimi at Persian League
- Yaghoub Karimi at Soccerway