Saeid Ezatolahi

Saeed Ezatolahi

Ezatolahi with Rostov in 2016
Personal information
Full name Saeed Ezatolahi Afagh
Date of birth (1996-10-01) 1 October 1996
Place of birth Bandar-e Anzali, Iran
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Playing position Central Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Rostov
Number 6
Youth career
2008–2010 Shahrdari Bandar Anzali
2010–2014 Malavan
2014–2015 Atlético Madrid
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2014 Malavan 19 (0)
2014–2015 Atlético Madrid C 5 (0)
2015– Rostov 11 (1)
National team‡
2011–2013 Iran U17 33 (10)
2014 Iran U20 4 (1)
2015– Iran 14 (1)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 30 November 2016.

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 18:02, 11 October 2016 (UTC)

Saeed Ezatolahi Afagh (Persian: سعید عزت‌اللهی آفاق‎‎, born 1 October 1996) is an Iranian footballer who plays for Rostov in the Russian Premier League and the Iran national football team. He primarily plays as a central midfielder.

Ezatolahi came up through Malavan's youth academy and impressed from an early age, making his first team debut in 2012 and being the Iran Pro League's youngest ever player at the age of 16. Ezatolahi has earned a number of accolades, including the Iranian federation's young player of the year award. In 2014 he was named as one of the most talented football players according to Wonderkids.[1]

Ezatolahi became the youngest goalscorer in the history of the Iran national football team at the age of 19 years and 42 days after scoring in a 3–1 victory against Turkmenistan on 12 November 2015.[2]

Club career

Early years

Saeed Ezatolahi started his career with Shahrdari Bandar Anzali in 2008 as a youth player.[3]

Malavan

He moved to the Malavan youth academy in the summer of 2010 and was promoted to the first team in July 2012.

2012–13

Ezatolahi made his debut against Rah Ahan on 26 October 2012 as a substitute just 25 days after his 16th birthday, making him the youngest ever player in the history of the Iran Pro League.[4][5] At the end of the season, Tehran giants Esteghlal reportedly made an offer for him.[6] He was also awarded the prize for young player of the year.[7]

2013–14

He made his season debut as a regular starter against Saba Qom.[8] After giving an impressive performance at the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup in October 2013, European clubs like Besiktas, Lugano and Lausanne Sport were reported to follow the youngster closely. In December 2013, Ezatolahi seemed to be on his way to Brazilian Serie A club Atlético Paranaense, this however was rapidly denied by his management. In the first week of December 2013, Rubin Kazan showed concrete interest in Ezatolahi by sending an invitation letter.[9]

2014–15

Ezatolahi was enrolled for Malavan's 2014–15 squad, but he did not play any matches due to finalizing his contract with Atlético.[10]

Atlético Madrid

Ezatolahi playing for Atlético Madrid

2014–15

On 27 August 2014, Ezatolahi signed a one-year contract with Spanish side Atlético Madrid, with an option to extend for four-years following the end of the 2014–15 season.[11][12] He competed in the 2014–15 División de Honor Juvenil de Fútbol for Atlético Madrid.[13] He started in a 4–2 league debut win over Alcorcón on 29 November 2014.[14] He was also added to Atlético's 2014–15 UEFA Youth League squad.[15] He scored his first goal in a 3–1 victory against UDC Sur.[16] On 14 February 2015, he scored in a 4–1 win over CF Rayo Majadahonda.[17][18][19] Ezatolahi made his UEFA Youth League debut on 10 March 2015 in the quarter-finals, playing the full 90 minutes against Chelsea.[20][21]

In April 2015, Ezatolahi practiced with the senior Atlético Madrid team with manager Diego Simeone.[22][23] On 12 April 2015, Ezatolahi made his debut for Atlético Madrid C in the Tercera Division, playing 30 minutes in a 1–0 loss to Parla.[24] On 3 May 2015, Ezatolahi assisted a goal in Atlético Madrid C's 1–1 draw against Alcorcón B.[25] Ezatolahi's good performances with Atlético Madrid C drew interest from La Liga club Getafe CF.[22][26]

Rostov

2015–16

At the end of the 2014–15 season, Ezatolahi chose not to sign with Atlético Madrid B and on 21 July 2015, Ezatolahi joined international team-mate Sardar Azmoun at Russian Premier League club Rostov with a four-year contract.[27][28] Due to Visa issues, he could not play for Rostov until 2016 and in January 2016 Ezatolahi's Visa issues were resolved.[29] He made his debut for the club on 2 February 2016 playing in a 3–0 friendly win against Chinese side Jiangsu Sainty.[30] Ezatolahi scored his first goal for Rostov on 27 February 2016 in a 2–0 friendly win against Norwegian side Stabæk.[31]

Ezatolahi made his first team debut for Rostov on 12 May 2016 in a 3–1 victory against FC Dynamo Moscow.

2016–17

On 26 July 2016, Ezatolahi made his first start for Rostov in an official game in the first leg of the 2016–17 UEFA Champions League third qualifying round against R.S.C. Anderlecht and scored a goal in the 16th minute, equalizing the score to 1–1. In the second half of the game, another shot by him from outside of the box was denied by the crossbar, as the game ended with the score of 2–2.[32] He is the first scorer of the club in a European match (not counting the UEFA Intertoto Cup) and also the youngest ever Iranian player to score at the Champions League.[33] He scored his first Russian Premier League goal for Rostov on 20 August 2016 in a 3–0 victory over FC Tom Tomsk.[34]

International career

U–17

Saeid Ezatolahi participated with the Iran national under-17 football team in all group matches as well as the round of 16 in the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[35]

U–20

He was invited to the Iran national under-20 football team by Ali Doustimehr and scored his first goal against the United Arab Emirates.[36] Ezatolahi played 2 matches for Iran during the 2014 AFC U-19 Championship.

U–23

As the 2016 AFC U-23 Championship was not held during the FIFA International Match Calendar, Ezatolahi was not released by Rostov.[37]

Senior

He was invited to the Iran national football team camp by Carlos Queiroz on 16 May 2015.[38] Ezatolahi was included in the final list for the friendly match against Uzbekistan and the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Turkmenistan. He made his debut as a starter against Uzbekistan on 11 June 2015 in a 1–0 win.[39] He scored his first senior national team goal during his fourth cap on 12 November 2015 in a 3–1 World Cup qualifying win over Turkmenistan.[40] He became the youngest goal scorer for the Iranian national team at the age of 19 years and 42 days.[2]

Statistics

Club statistics

As of 11 April 2014
Club Season League Cup1 Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Malavan 2012–13 Pro League 10010––110
2013–14 9010––100
2014–15 0000––00
Atlético Madrid C Tercera División 5000––50
Rostov 2015–16 RFPL 10000010
2016–17 41004182
Total 2500000260

1 Includes Hazfi Cup.

International caps

Iran
YearAppsGoals
201541
2016100
Total141

International goals

Scores and results list Iran's goal tally first.[41]

Senior

# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 12 November 2015 Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran  Turkmenistan 2–1 3–1 2018 WCQ and 2019 ACQ

Honours

Club

Rostov

Individual

See also

References

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  2. 1 2 "Iran's Journey to Russia… Fans Pop Up for the Surf & Turf!". Persianfootball.com. 15 November 2015.
  3. ↑ گفتگو با سعید عزت اللهی عضو تیم ملی زیر 10 سال ایران. Malavan Bandar (in Persian). Retrieved 1 September 2014.
  4. ↑ "Holders Mexico begin title defence". FIFA.com. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
  5. ↑ "Iranian Premier League Stats: 2012-2013 Season". iplstats.com. IPL Stats. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
  6. ↑ باشگاه استقلال خواستار جذب سعید عزت‌اللهی شد/ درخواست 2 میلیاردی ملوان (in Persian). Fars News. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
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  8. ↑ جزئیات مسابقه صباي قم - ملوان بندر انزلي. iranleague.ir (in Persian). Iran League. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
  9. ↑ "Ezatollahi has received an invitation letter from Rubin Kazan". PersianLeague.com. Persian League. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
  10. ↑ "باشگاه ملوان بندر انزلی". ffiri.ir.
  11. ↑ "Saeid Ezatolahi, la nota exótica de la cantera colchonera". mundodeportivo.com. Mundo Deportivo. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
  12. ↑ "Ezatolahi signs 5-year-deal with Atletico Madrid". persianfootball.com. Persian Football. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
  13. ↑ "Academia Equipos Atlético de Madrid Juvenil División de Honor" (in Spanish). clubatleticodemadrid.com. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
  14. ↑ "Ezatollahi debuts for Atletico u-19, Jahanbakhsh shines". persianfootball.com.
  15. ↑ "UEFA Youth League - Atlético – UEFA.com". UEFA.com.
  16. ↑ "گلزنی سعید عزت اللهی برای اتلتیکو مادرید". ورزش سه.
  17. ↑ "Club Atlético de Madrid · Web oficial - El Cadete A goleó al Rayo Majadahonda (12-0)". Club Atlético de Madrid.
  18. ↑ "Jahanbakhsh shines, Dejagah, Ezatolahi score". persianfootball.com.
  19. ↑ "Instagram". Instagram.
  20. ↑ "UEFA Youth League - Saeid Ezatolahi – UEFA.com". UEFA.com.
  21. ↑ "UEFA Youth League 2015 - Chelsea-Atlético – UEFA.com". Uefa.com.
  22. 1 2 ""I have an offer from Getafe" – Saeid Ezatolahi". persianfootball.com.
  23. ↑
  24. ↑ "90tv.ir :: شکست تیم سوم بزرگسالان اتلتیکو مقابل پارلا/ عزت‌الهی ۳۰ دقیقه بازی کرد". 90TV.ir.
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  27. ↑ "Ezatollahi closes in on Rostov deal". persianfootball.com.
  28. ↑ "Premier Liga - Fotbal Rusko - Premier Liga: zprávy, výsledky, statistiky". eurofotbal.cz.
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  30. ↑ "Матчи - Футбольный клуб «Ростов»". line feed character in |title= at position 8 (help)
  31. ↑ "0-2-tap for femte gang". 27 February 2016.
  32. ↑ "Rostov-Anderlecht game summary". UEFA. 26 July 2016.
  33. ↑ عزت اللهی تاریخ ساز روستوف شد
  34. ↑ "Rostov-Tom Tomsk game report" (in Russian). Russian Premier League. 20 August 2016.
  35. ↑ "Saeid EZATOLAHI". FIFA.com. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
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  37. ↑ "Blow for Iran as Nourollahi ruled out of AFC U23 Championship - AFC".
  38. ↑ "Queiroz names extended Team Melli squad". persianfootball.com.
  39. ↑ "Uzbekistan vs Iran - Live Match - Football : The World Game on SBS". The World Game.
  40. ↑ "Iran vs. Turkmenistan - 12 November 2015 - Soccerway".
  41. ↑ "Iran - S. Ezatolahi - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway".
  42. ↑ "FFIRI.ir". FFIRI.ir. FFIRI. Retrieved 1 September 2014.

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