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39-402: The club has won Iran Pro League twice, including a championship in the lower division, Azadegan League . In the 2004–05 season, Foolad became the champion of the fourth newly founded Iran Pro League (IPL), gaining a total of 64 points over 30 league matches. After several seasons, Foolad lost many of its key players through transfers and internal problems and also displayed a poor performance in

78-429: A final stage for the best four teams. The format was changed into a classic league of 16 teams for the next two seasons. Shamoushak Noshahr became the champion in 2002–03 , while Saba Battery won the league title in the 2003–04 season. Once more the league changed their format in 2004. Between the 2004–05 and 2007–08 Azadegan League season, 24 clubs played in two groups of 12 teams. After Shahid Ghandi winning

117-410: A format of 12 teams in the first season . In the 1992–93 Azadegan League season the league changed its format. 16 clubs participated in two groups of eight teams. PAS Tehran were the champions in both seasons. Esteghlal relegated for the first time in their history in 1993. Before the start of the 1993–94 season, the league changed its format again. 14 teams participated in one group. Saipa won

156-595: A former player. He has served as the manager in several clubs in Iran like Pas Tehran , Saba Battery , Foolad , and also national football teams at various youth levels. He is also currently the secretary general of the Iran Football Coaches Association. Jalali was born on 6 September 1956 in Tehran , Iran. His parents are originally from Yazd Province , Pandar . He started his club career with Alborz Tehran at

195-474: A golden star above the team logo etched into the club's shirt, but this was not accepted by the Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation . So there is not any star on the club's official logo. Foolad began playing in red, yellow and black, but then changed the yellow to white since 1999. The kit has been made by Nike until 2002. Then Merooj and Daei Sport were the club's kit manufacturers. Uhlsport

234-595: A league of 12 teams. After the Iran Pro League was established as the professional football league of Iran, Azadegan League was declared as the second-highest professional league in the Iranian football league system . Esteghlal Ahvaz won the 2001–02 Azadegan League season and promoted to Iran Pro League. Also Sanat Naft Abadan promoted to the Iran Pro League. 22 clubs participated in two groups of 11 teams including

273-419: A mediocre 2005–06 , Foolad started the 2006–07 season with former Iranian national team coach Mohammad Mayeli Kohan , but he resigned halfway through the season as Foolad had achieved poor results. Youth club coach Nenad Nikolić temporarily replaced him and soon after Portuguese manager Augusto Inácio was named head coach. Foolad went through a terrible 2006–07 season finishing 15th and being relegated to

312-426: A season, which runs annually from July to the following May, each team plays twice against the others in the league, once at home and once away, resulting in each team competing in 34 games in total. Three points are awarded for a win, one for a draw and zero for a loss. The teams are ranked in the league table by points gained, then goal difference, then goals scored and then their head-to-head record for that season. At

351-472: Is not Foolad's reserve team, but is a feeder club, they also compete in the Azadegan League . In April 1999, Foolad formed a youth academy. The name and symbol of the club adapted from its founder and owner company, Foolad . Its symbol means that is related to steel production process. The club's logo repeatedly changed but the overall layout is preserved. After Foolad's league title in 2006, club added

390-550: Is red and yellow shirts, with the same color for shorts, accompanied by red socks. The colors used in clothing are derived from the symbol of the club. Foolad Khuzestan Football Club was founded on 2 March 1971 in Ahwaz , Iran by at that time, President of the Foolad Khuzestan Company Ali Akbar Davar. Foolad was a team that no one knew anything about until the dissolution of Jonoub Ahwaz in 1996. Foolad won

429-1240: Is the current kit manufacturers, made the kits from past four years. The club currently doesn't have any official sponsor as the club's company name is inserted on the shirts. Jundishapur University The team competes in Ahvaz derby against Esteghlal Khuzestan which is a new born club. The first time the teams met each other was in season 2013–14 which Esteghlal Khuzestan lost that game. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. For recent transfers, see List of Iranian football transfers summer 2023 . Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. [REDACTED] 2002 Asian Games [REDACTED] 2004 AFC Asian Cup [REDACTED] 2006 FIFA World Cup [REDACTED] 2006 Asian Games [REDACTED] 2010 Asian Games [REDACTED] 2011 AFC Asian Cup [REDACTED] 2014 FIFA World Cup [REDACTED] 2014 Asian Games [REDACTED] 2015 AFC Asian Cup The table below chronicles

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468-637: Is the second highest division of professional football in Iran . It was the top-level football league in Iran from its foundation in 1991 until 2001, when the Persian Gulf Pro League was established. Azadegan League operates on a system of promotion and relegation. Each year, the top finishing teams in the Azadegan League are promoted to the Persian Gulf Pro League, and the lowest finishing teams are relegated to League 2 . Since 2016,

507-450: The 2006 AFC Champions League . The club was subsequently relegated to the Azadegan League , second highest division in Iran at the end of 2006–07 . However, Foolad was able to return to the IPL starting from the next season, 2008–09 Iran Pro League . Foolad won its second championship in 2013–14 season. The club also won their first Hazfi Cup title in the 2020–21 season. Foolad's home kit

546-426: The 2014–15 season. Padideh won the title in 2013–14 after a victory over Naft Masjed Soleyman in the league final. One season later, Foolad Novin could win the league after they beat Siah Jamegan in final. Due to the fact that Foolad Novin is the reserve team of Foolad Khuzestan , they could not promote to the Persian Gulf Pro League . Instead of Foolad Novin, Esteghlal Ahvaz was allowed to promote. Before

585-434: The 2018–19 season Payam Mashhad was deducted three points in the 2010–11 season Damash Gilan was formerly known as Esteghlal Rasht and Pegah Gilan Rayka Babol was formerly known as Khooneh be Khooneh Notes: Matches with spectator bans are not included in average attendances Majid Jalali Majid Jalali ( Persian : مجید جلالی , born 6 September 1956) is an Iranian football manager and

624-761: The Ahwaz City Championship in 1991 and entered the 2nd division of the Khuzestan football league two years later. Foolad won the first group in its debut season and was promoted to the Ahwaz's first league which they won in their debut season as well. This meant they would be promoted to the Khuzestan Provincial Leagues. In 1995, which was Foolad's second year in the Khuzestan 's Second Division , they became provincial champions. That same year Jonoub Ahvaz ,

663-744: The Local League was created. The league included teams from all Iran in different qualifying tournaments. In 1972, the Takht Jamshid Cup was founded as the national league and included teams from all over the country. Due to the Islamic Revolution and the Iran–Iraq War , the Takht Jamshid Cup was dissolved and also the lower leagues were unorganized. In 1989 the Qods League was created as

702-579: The 4th rank in his first season as the club's manager, gaining an AFC Champions League spot for the second time in the Foolad's history. In the 2013–14 Iran Pro League season, Faraki led the club to their second Iran Pro League title, his team finished with 57 points. They finished 2 points clear of second place Persepolis . Five days later, Foolad advanced to the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League for

741-401: The Azadegan League title, sitting three points of runners-up Persepolis . Only one year later the league format was changed again. 24 clubs participated in two groups of 12 teams. Saipa defended their title in final against Esteghlal. Prior to the start of the 1995–96 Azadegan League season, the league changed its format again. 16 teams participated in one group until 1999. Persepolis were

780-542: The Persian Gulf Cup because of the 2004–05 Azadegan League promotion controversy. After Payam Mashhad winning the title in the 2007–08 Azadegan League season, the number of teams was increased to 28 before the start of the 2008–09 season. They played in two groups of 14 teams until 2013. East Azerbaijan's famous club Tractor returned finally back to the Persian Gulf Cup by winning the 2008–09 season alongside Steel Azin . Shahrdari Tabriz and Naft Tehran were

819-533: The achievements of Foolad in various competitions since 1990. The club plays their home games at the newly built 30,655-seat Foolad Arena in northern Ahvaz since 2019. Before this, the club played originally at the Takhti Stadium until 2012 and Ghadir Stadium from 2012 until 2019. As of 14 NOVEMBER 2023 Azadegan League The Azadegan League ( Persian : ليگ آزادگان , Lig-e Âzâdegân ), also known as League 1 ( Persian : لیگ یک , Lig-e Yek ),

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858-453: The age of 17. Later, he played for other Tehran clubs like Vahdat Tehran and Shahin . In 1982, Jalali was invited to Iran national team but never played for it. Jalali started his coaching career aged 21 by coaching Vahdat's youth team while he was playing for the senior team. He officially coached Vahdat's senior team as of 1986. Jalali is most notable for his role as coach for Pas Tehran and Saba Battery and in recent years when he won

897-403: The champions in 1995–96 , 1996–97 and 1998–99 , while Esteghlal became the champion in the 1997–98 season. In 1999 the league was reduced to 14 teams. Persepolis won the 1999–2000 Azadegan League season, sitting seven points clear of rival Esteghlal. The 2000–01 season was the last year of the Azadegan League as the top-level football league of Iran. Esteghlal became the champion in

936-420: The champions in the 2009–10 season, before Damash winning the league in 2010–11 . Paykan won the league title 2011–12 , while Gostaresh and Esteghlal Khuzestan winning the league one year later. Although Shahrdari Tabriz could win their group, they had to relegate due to match-fixing. The number of teams was reduced in the next two seasons. 26 clubs participated in 2013–14 , while 24 teams played in

975-452: The chance to promoted. Naft Masjed Soleyman drew 2–2 with Mes Rafsanjan and won the league, while Nassaji defeated Rah Ahan 6–0 in Tehran's Takhti Stadium and became runners-up with 64 points thanks to a better goal difference than Khooneh be Khooneh . In the past, the format and number of teams were changed for various times. Since 2016, the league comprises 18 teams. Over the course of

1014-537: The club as he was not able to win a single match in first eight weeks and the club decided to bring Majid Jalali back where they finished the league 10th. At the Jalali's final year as Foolad manager, the club ended the season at the 14th place, the worst since their promotion back to the league. After Jalali's contract was not renewed, Naft Tehran manager Hossein Faraki was named as the club's new head coach. He led Foolad to

1053-400: The club few weeks after the season where the club failed to win any matches and finished 10th in the league. He announced that he will not be renewed his contract at the end of 2011–12 season . After spending one season out, he signed a one-year contract with Tractor on 27 May 2013. He also had bids from Rah Ahan Sorinet and Championship side Brighton & Hove Albion . He was sacked by

1092-547: The end of the season, the top two teams are promoted to the Persian Gulf Pro League and the bottom three teams are relegated to League 2 . Furthermore, all teams in the Azadegan League can participate in the Hazfi Cup . Notes: Saba Qom was formerly known as Saba Battery Shahid Ghandi Yazd was known as Tarbiat Yazd between 2006 and 2015 Rahian Kermanshah was formerly known as Shirin Faraz Steel Azin

1131-414: The first time after they defeated El-Jaish of Qatar . Foolad lost to Al Sadd on away goals. On 23 May 2014, Faraki resigned as the manager of the club, due to knee problems, despite two good seasons with Foolad. Dragan Skočić was named as his successor. Foolad Novin is the reserve side of Foolad. In 2014 they were promoted to the Azadegan League for the second time in their history. Foolad Yazd

1170-481: The league and Hazfi Cup with these teams, but he had few unsuccessful terms in Shahid Ghandi and Esteghlal Ahvaz . He has also served as coach of Iran's under-16 , and under-20 teams, as well as, Iran's armed forces football team. He was the manager of Foolad in 2008–09 season but left the club because the chairman despite his good results was negotiating with other coaches for the season after. He returned to

1209-434: The league comprises 18 teams. The winner and the runner-up of the Azadegan League are automatically promoted to the Persian Gulf Pro League. The bottom three teams in the league are relegated to League 2. In the past, the format and number of teams were changed for various times. Before the 1970s, Iran did not have an official national football league. Most clubs participated in championships of their city or province. In 1970,

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1248-537: The league in 2004–05, Mes Kerman became the champion in the 2005–06 season. Sanat Naft Abadan , the third-ranked team in 2004–05, criticized the Iranian Football Federation due to incidents in the final stage. In the 2006–07 Azadegan League season, Pegah and Shirin Faraz became the champions of the league, while Tractor failed once again for promotion. Also, Sanat Naft Abadan promoted automatically to

1287-463: The lower Azadegan League . Foolad start the 2007–08 season at Azadegan League and won the playoff spot despite their strong leadership until the last weeks. In the playoff, they drew with Payam Mashhad in a two-leg matches and missed the promotion via away goal. A few weeks later they bought the right to play in Persian Gulf Cup from Sepahan Novin and promoted to IPL . Then Majid Jalali

1326-562: The national football league. Esteghlal were the first national champion since PAS Tehran in 1978 . After the season the Qods League was not continued. In 1991 the Azadegan League was formed as the top flight of Iranian football. The league was named as Azadegan League in honor of the Iranian prisoners of war who were released. Azadegan means the liberated in Persian . The league started with

1365-426: The start of the 2015–16 Azadegan League season, they returned to a classic league format. 20 clubs participated in 2015–16, before the number of teams were reduced to 18 one season later. Paykan won the 2015–16 season, sitting seven points clear of Machine Sazi . Like in the 2016–17 season, Nassaj was also involved in a dramatic season finish in the 2017–18 Azadegan League . At the last matchday, five teams had

1404-448: Was announced as the club's head coach with signing a three years contract where they had an average season with ending the season in the 7th place. On September 1, 2009, Seifollah Dehkordi was elected as the club's president after previous president Masoud Rezaeian resigned from his position. After the election of Dehkordi, Majid Jalali left the club despite good results. Luka Bonačić was named as Jalali's successor but he could not please

1443-597: Was contracted and Foolad took their place in Iran Football's 2nd Division . In 1996, with Homayoun Shahrokhinejad as manager, the team was promoted to the 1st division . The team was eventually bought by the Ahwaz Steel Mill . The team was finally able to win the IPL in the 2004–05 season but due to some ensuing internal problems and coaching difficulties could not perform well in the 2006 Asian Champions League . After

1482-405: Was formerly known as Ekbatan Tractor was formerly known as Tractor Sazi Padideh was known as Shahr Khodrou between 2019 and 2021 Notes: Saba Qom was formerly known as Saba Battery Shahid Ghandi Yazd was known as Tarbiat Yazd between 2006 and 2015 Rahian Kermanshah was formerly known as Shirin Faraz Steel Azin was formerly known as Ekbatan Tractor

1521-399: Was formerly known as Tractor Sazi Padideh was known as Shahr Khodrou between 2019 and 2021 Notes: Only league matches, Play-offs are not included in the all-time table Nassaji Mazandaran was deducted three points in the 2012–13 season Aluminium Arak was formerly known as PAS Arak, Shensa Arak, Hamyari Arak and Shahrdari Arak Malavan was deducted six points in

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