Hamed Kavianpour
Encyclopedia
Hamed Kavianpour is a retired Iran
ian professional football
player.
where he had several good seasons, playing in the midfield
with his great skill and dribbling. His critics however claim his dribbling delays the speed of the game.
During 2001 and 2002 some English
clubs showed interest in him and he had trials with clubs such as Bolton Wanderers
, Newcastle United FC, and Reading F.C.
, but Persepolis preferred that he sign a one-year contract with UAE club Al Wasl
in July 2002.
In May 2006 he signed a two-year contract to play for Turkish
club Kayserispor
in Turkish Premier Super League.
On September 22, 2006 the Turkish club announced that they will release the Iranian midfielder as he was allegedly tested positive for doping
after the match against Erciyesspor.
The Turkish Football Federation
banned Kavianpour from playing in Turkey
for 2 years, however Kavianpour planned to appeal to the Turkish Football Federation
in order to reduce the ban. The ban was later reduced to 1 year.
He was backed in Tehran
, Iran
, played for Steel Azin
from 2007 to 2010 amongst a series of big signings of the club such as Ali Karimi
and Ferydoon Zandi
. In an interview with Iranian TV Channel 3, he mentioned that he plans to play for a division 1 club in 2012.
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in March 2000 against Cyprus
. He was one of Iran's main players in 2002 World Cup qualifying campaign, which ended with a dramatic 2-1 aggregate defeat against Ireland
. Until 2004 he was a regular starter for the team and earned 50 caps with Team Melli
.
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
ian professional football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
player.
Club career
He has played most of his career for Persepolis FCPersepolis FC
Persepolis Football Club is an Iranian football club based in Tehran. Persepolis F.C. is the football club of the multisport Persepolis Athletic and Cultural Club....
where he had several good seasons, playing in the midfield
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
with his great skill and dribbling. His critics however claim his dribbling delays the speed of the game.
During 2001 and 2002 some English
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
clubs showed interest in him and he had trials with clubs such as Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the area of Horwich in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. They began their current spell in the Premier League in 2001....
, Newcastle United FC, and Reading F.C.
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
, but Persepolis preferred that he sign a one-year contract with UAE club Al Wasl
Al Wasl FC
Al Wasl Sports Club is a multi-sports club in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. It is best known for its football team.-The Cheetahs:Being one of the most popular clubs in the UAE, AlWasl have had several nicknames. The most famous one being...
in July 2002.
In May 2006 he signed a two-year contract to play for Turkish
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
club Kayserispor
Kayserispor
Kayserispor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Kayseri. Formed in 1966, Kayserispor are nicknamed Anadolu Yıldızı . The club colours are red and yellow, and the club play their home matches at Kadir Has Stadium.The club have won one Türkiye Kupası, in 2008...
in Turkish Premier Super League.
On September 22, 2006 the Turkish club announced that they will release the Iranian midfielder as he was allegedly tested positive for doping
Doping (sport)
The use of performance-enhancing drugs in sport is commonly referred to by the term "doping", particularly by those organizations that regulate competitions. The use of performance enhancing drugs is mostly done to improve athletic performance. This is why many sports ban the use of performance...
after the match against Erciyesspor.
The Turkish Football Federation
Turkish Football Federation
The Turkish Football Federation , also called the Turkish Football Association, is the governing body of football in Turkey. It was formed on 23 April 1923. It organizes the Turkish national teams and the Turkish football league. By 2004, there were 4,956 football clubs organized in Turkey, and a...
banned Kavianpour from playing in Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
for 2 years, however Kavianpour planned to appeal to the Turkish Football Federation
Turkish Football Federation
The Turkish Football Federation , also called the Turkish Football Association, is the governing body of football in Turkey. It was formed on 23 April 1923. It organizes the Turkish national teams and the Turkish football league. By 2004, there were 4,956 football clubs organized in Turkey, and a...
in order to reduce the ban. The ban was later reduced to 1 year.
He was backed in Tehran
Tehran
Tehran , sometimes spelled Teheran, is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With an estimated population of 8,429,807; it is also Iran's largest urban area and city, one of the largest cities in Western Asia, and is the world's 19th largest city.In the 20th century, Tehran was subject to...
, Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
, played for Steel Azin
Steel Azin F.C.
Steel Azin Football Club is an Iranian football club based in Semnan, Iran.The club is owned by Hossein Hedayati, owner of Steel Azin Co.Steel Azin club also had a volleyball team, sponsored by the same Company, which competed in the Iranian Volleyball Super League.-Ekbatan football club:Ekbatan...
from 2007 to 2010 amongst a series of big signings of the club such as Ali Karimi
Ali Karimi
Mohammad Ali Karimi Pashaki better known as Ali Karimi, is an Iranian professional footballer who is currently playing for Persepolis in Iran Pro League. He was awarded the Asian Footballer of the Year in 2004....
and Ferydoon Zandi
Ferydoon Zandi
Ferydoon Zandi is an Iranian-German professional footballer who is currently playing for Esteghlal in Iran Pro League.- Childhood :Zandi was born in the city of Emden, in northern Germany, to an Iranian father and a German mother. He speaks German and Persian...
. In an interview with Iranian TV Channel 3, he mentioned that he plans to play for a division 1 club in 2012.
Club Career Statistics
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|1998-99 ||rowspan="4"|Persepolis ||rowspan="3"|Azadegan League ||||0|||||||-||-||||
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|2000–01 ||21||2|||||||||2||||
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|2002–02||rowspan="1"|Persian Gulf Cup ||23||1||||||||0||||
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|2002–03 ||rowspan="1"|Al Wasl
Al Wasl FC
Al Wasl Sports Club is a multi-sports club in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. It is best known for its football team.-The Cheetahs:Being one of the most popular clubs in the UAE, AlWasl have had several nicknames. The most famous one being...
||rowspan="1"|UAE Football League ||||||||||-||-||||
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|2003-04||rowspan="3"|Persepolis ||rowspan="3"|Persian Gulf Cup ||14||1||||||-||-||||
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|2004–05||2||0||||||-||-||||
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|2005–06||25||0||||||-||-||||
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|2006–07||rowspan="1"|Kayserispor
Kayserispor
Kayserispor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Kayseri. Formed in 1966, Kayserispor are nicknamed Anadolu Yıldızı . The club colours are red and yellow, and the club play their home matches at Kadir Has Stadium.The club have won one Türkiye Kupası, in 2008...
||rowspan="1"|Süper Lig ||4||0||||||-||-||||
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|2007–08 ||rowspan="2"|Steel Azin
Steel Azin F.C.
Steel Azin Football Club is an Iranian football club based in Semnan, Iran.The club is owned by Hossein Hedayati, owner of Steel Azin Co.Steel Azin club also had a volleyball team, sponsored by the same Company, which competed in the Iranian Volleyball Super League.-Ekbatan football club:Ekbatan...
||rowspan="1"|Azadegan League ||||0||||||-||-||||
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|2009–10||rowspan="1"|Persian Gulf Cup ||23||0||||||-||-||||
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4||0||||||0||0||||
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- Assist Goals
Season Team Assists 05–06 Persepolis 2 09–10 2009–10 Persian Gulf CupThe 2009–10 Persian Gulf Cup began on August 8, 2009 and ended on May 19, 2010. This was the ninth Iran Pro League season since its establishment...Steel Azin Steel Azin F.C.Steel Azin Football Club is an Iranian football club based in Semnan, Iran.The club is owned by Hossein Hedayati, owner of Steel Azin Co.Steel Azin club also had a volleyball team, sponsored by the same Company, which competed in the Iranian Volleyball Super League.-Ekbatan football club:Ekbatan...0
International career
He made his debut for Iran national teamIran national football team
The national football team of Iran represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran...
in March 2000 against Cyprus
Cyprus national football team
The Cyprus national football team represents Cyprus in association football and is controlled by the Cyprus Football Association, the governing body for football in Cyprus. Cyprus' home ground is the GSP Stadium in Nicosia and the current coach is Nikos Nioplias...
. He was one of Iran's main players in 2002 World Cup qualifying campaign, which ended with a dramatic 2-1 aggregate defeat against Ireland
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in association football. It is run by the Football Association of Ireland and currently plays home fixtures at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which opened in May 2010....
. Until 2004 he was a regular starter for the team and earned 50 caps with Team Melli
Iran national football team
The national football team of Iran represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran...
.