20 Sardar Azmoun
Sardar Azmoun, 1995-01-01, Forward for IR Iran, plays for Shabab Al-Ahli. 75 international caps, 45 goals. Part of IR Iran's 2026 World Cup Group G squad.
Biography
An iconic figure in Iranian football, nicknamed the "Iranian Messi". Currently plying his trade at Shabab Al-Ahli, a clinical forward, Sardar Azmoun possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as IR Iran's primary attacking threat. Has earned 75 international caps, scoring 45 goals — a remarkable scoring rate. Set to compete with IR Iran at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 6 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
He has been a regular with Team Melli, playing in the 2015, 2019 and 2023 editions of the AFC Asian Cup, as well as the 2018 and 2022 editions of the FIFA World Cup.
Azmoun made his debut for the Iran national team in 2014 aged 19.