Famous Iranian Athletes
These famous Iranian athletes have made a name for themselves in international sports, representing Iran with pride and achieving historic records. From football legends to Olympic champions, their contributions to sports continue to inspire millions.
Gholamreza Takhti
Most famous sport: Wrestling
What team they played for: Iran National Wrestling Team
Awards won: Olympic Gold Medalist (1956), World Wrestling Champion
Age: Born August 27, 1930 – Died January 7, 1968
Ali Karimi
Most famous sport: Soccer (Football)
What teams they played for: Bayern Munich, Iran National Team, Persepolis, Schalke 04, Tractor
Awards won: Asian Footballer of the Year (2004)
Age: Born November 8, 1978
Andre Agassi
Most famous sport: Tennis
Awards won: 8-time Grand Slam Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist
Age: Born April 29, 1970
Nasser Hejazi
Most famous sport: Soccer (Football, Goalkeeper)
What teams they played for: Esteghlal, Iran National Team
Awards won: Asian Goalkeeper of the Century (IFFHS)
Age: Born December 19, 1949 – Died May 23, 2011
Elnaz Rekabi
Most famous sport: Rock Climbing
Awards won: 10-time Asian Championships Medalist
Age: Born August 20, 1989
Ali Daei
Most famous sport: Soccer (Football)
What teams they played for: Persepolis, Iran National Team, Bayern Munich, Al Sadd, Saipa
Awards won: Top International Goalscorer (109 goals), Asian Footballer of the Year (1999)
Age: Born March 21, 1969
Kimia Alizadeh
Most famous sport: Taekwondo
What team they played for: Iran National Taekwondo Team
Awards won: Olympic Bronze Medal (2016)
Age: Born July 10, 1998
Hassan Yazdani
Most famous sport: Wrestling
What team they played for: Iran National Wrestling Team
Awards won: Olympic Gold Medal (2016), World Wrestling Champion
Age: Born December 28, 1994
Hadi Choopan
Most famous sport: Bodybuilding
Awards won: Mr. Olympia (2022), Arnold Classic Champion
Age: Born September 26, 1987
Hadi Saei
Most famous sport: Taekwondo
What team they played for: Iran National Taekwondo Team
Awards won: 2-time Olympic Gold Medalist (2004, 2008)
Age: Born June 10, 1976
Mehdi Taremi
Most famous sport: Soccer (Football)
What teams they played for: Porto, Iran National Team, Persepolis, Rio Ave
Awards won: Primeira Liga Top Scorer
Age: Born July 18, 1992
Alireza Beiranvand
Most famous sport: Soccer (Football, Goalkeeper)
What teams they played for: Persepolis, Iran National Team, Boavista, Antwerp
Awards won: Iranian Footballer of the Year
Age: Born September 21, 1992
Mohammad Hadi Saravi
Most famous sport: Wrestling
What team they played for: Iran National Wrestling Team
Awards won: Olympic Bronze Medal (2020)
Age: Born January 6, 1998