# Arash Borhani

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Iranian footballer and coach

Arash Borhani Borhani in 2014 at 2014 FIFA World Cup press conference Personal information Full name Arash Borhani[1] Date of birth (1983-09-14) 14 September 1983 (age 42) Place of birth Kerman, Iran Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Position Striker Team information Current team Shahrdari astara fc Youth career 1997–2001 Kerman FC 2001–2002 PAS Tehran Senior career* Years Team Apps (Gls) 2002–2006 PAS Tehran 94 (33) 2006–2007 Al Nasr Dubai SC 7 (1) 2007 → PAS Tehran (loan) 11 (2) 2007–2016 Esteghlal 229 (80) 2016–2017 Paykan Tehran 5 (0) Total 346 (116) International career‡ 2003–2006 Iran U23 16 (12) 2003–2010 Iran 37 (10) Managerial career 2018–2020 Esteghlal (youth) 2020– Esteghlal (assistant) 2020– Esteghlal Youth 2023 Shahrdari astara f.c. Medal record Representing Iran Men's Football West Asian Games 2006 Qatar Team Competition * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 25 September 2020 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 25 September 2020

**Arash Borhani** ([Persian](/source/Persian_language): آرش برهانی; born 14 September 1983 in [Kerman](/source/Kerman), [Iran](/source/Iran)) is a retired [Iranian](/source/Iran) [football](/source/Association_football) player and coach. He is the all-time top goal scorer of [Esteghlal](/source/Esteghlal_F.C.) and also the second all-time top goal scorer in [Iran's Premier Football League](/source/Iran's_Premier_Football_League). He was the [top goal scorer](/source/List_of_Iranian_club_football_top_goal_scorers) of [2008–09 Iran's Premier Football League](/source/2008%E2%80%9309_Persian_Gulf_Cup). He was also a member of the [Iran national football team](/source/Iran_national_football_team). Borhani won a bronze medal in [2006 Asian Games](/source/Football_at_the_2006_Asian_Games) with [Iran national under-23 football team](/source/Iran_national_under-23_football_team).[2]

Arash Borhani is a former Iranian footballer who has played for several clubs throughout his career, including [PAS Tehran](/source/PAS_Tehran), [Al-Nasr (UAE)](/source/Al-Nasr_(UAE)), [Esteghlal](/source/Esteghlal_F.C.), and [Paykan](/source/Paykan_F.C.). He also made 37 appearances for the [Iranian national team](/source/Iranian_national_team), scoring 10 goals. Additionally, Borhani was a key player for the Iran U-23 national team, contributing to their success in winning the [bronze medal](/source/Bronze_medal) at the 2006 Asian Games.[3]

## Club career

### Pas

Having just moved to [Pas](/source/PAS_Tehran_F.C.) in the [Iran's Premier Football league](/source/Iran's_Premier_Football_league), he helped the club to finish second in the [2002–03](/source/IPL_2002%2F03) season. He scored four goals in the season, which three of them was on a hat-trick in the last match of the season.[4] He continued with [Pas](/source/PAS_Tehran_F.C.) for the next seasons and became a fixed starter. He was one of club's main players in [2005 AFC Champions League](/source/2005_AFC_Champions_League) season.

### Al-Nasr

Shortly before the [2006 FIFA World Cup](/source/2006_FIFA_World_Cup), Borhani signed for the [UAE Pro League](/source/UAE_Pro_League), [Al Nasr](/source/Al_Nasr_SC_(Dubai)). On 21 January 2007 Borhani signed back with his former team Pas after being released by Al Nasr due to unforeseen circumstances. Since signing back with Pas, within a period of five months, he has scored only twice, which has put him through the most difficult time in his career.

### Esteghlal

Borhani had offers from [Al-Ain](/source/Al_Ain_FC) of the UAE, [Mouscron](/source/R.E._Mouscron) of the [Belgian League](/source/Belgian_League), [Vitória Setúbal](/source/Vit%C3%B3ria_F.C.) of the [Portuguese Liga](/source/Portuguese_Liga), [Denizlispor](/source/Denizlispor) of the [Süper Lig](/source/S%C3%BCper_Lig) and [Mes Kerman](/source/Mes_Kerman_F.C.) and [Esteghlal](/source/Esteghlal_F.C.) of [Iran's Premier Football League](/source/Iran's_Premier_Football_League), though it was not known which offer Borhani was likely to accept.[5][6][7] However, on 17 July 2007 Borhani signed a contract with the [IPL](/source/Iran's_Premier_Football_League) giants [Esteghlal](/source/Esteghlal_F.C.).[8] On 27 October Borhani scored his first [hat-trick](/source/Hat-trick) for Esteghlal in a 3–2 win over [Paykan](/source/Paykan_F.C.). Borhani again scored a hat-trick plus two against [Pegah Gilan](/source/Damash_Gilan_F.C.) in the [Hazfi Cup](/source/Hazfi_Cup) ending up with five goals, the game's final score being 8–1 in favor of Esteghlal. He became the top scorer in [2008–09 season](/source/2008%E2%80%9309_Iran_Pro_League) with 21 goals. The next season, he scored 11 goals but missed so many chances during the final matches of the season. On 14 January 2013, he became Esteghlal's [all-time top goal scorers](/source/Esteghlal_F.C.#Statistics_and_records) after scoring against [Mes Kerman](/source/Mes_Kerman_F.C.), surprising [Ali Jabbari](/source/Ali_Jabbari). He was his team's top scorer at the [2012–13 season](/source/2012%E2%80%9313_Iran_Pro_League), which they won the [Iran Pro League](/source/Iran_Pro_League) title. He extended his contract with the club for next two seasons on 1 July 2013. On 9 February 2014, Borhani scored his 100th goal for Esteghlal in a 2–0 win over [Saipa](/source/Saipa_F.C.). On 14 June 2014, Borhani signed a new contract with Esteghlal, keeping him until 2016.

Borhani playing for [Esteghlal](/source/Esteghlal_F.C.) in 2013

### Club career statistics

- Last update: 17 July 2018

Club performance League Cup Continental Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Iran League Hazfi Cup Asia Total 2002–03 Pas Pro League 18 4 2 0 — 20 4 2003–04 24 12 0 0 — 24 12 2004–05 25 9 0 0 — 25 9 2005–06 27 8 0 0 7 4 34 12 United Arab Emirates League President's Cup Asia Total 2006–07 Al-Nasr UAE League 7 1 2 2[9] — 9 3 Iran League Hazfi Cup Asia Total 2006–07 Pas Pro League 11 2 0 0 — 11 2 2007–08 Esteghlal 31 8 6 4 — 37 12 2008–09 30 20[10] 1 5 6 2 37 27 2009–10 29 11 1 3 6 0 36 14 2010–11 23 14[11] 3 0 5 2 31 16 2011–12 30 8 4 0 8 5 42 13 2012–13 27 10 4 2 9 3 40 15 2013–14 21 5 3 0 5 1 29 6 2014–15 24 2 1 1 — 25 3 2015–16 14 2 2 0 — 16 2 2016–17 Paykan 5 0 0 0 — 5 0 Total Iran 339 115[12] 27 15 46 17 4101 1471 United Arab Emirates 7 1 2 2 0 0 9 3 Career total 346 116 29 17 461 17 4191 1501

***[1](#1)** Statistics Incomplete.*

### Assist Goals

Season Team Assists 05–06 Pas 4 06–07 Pas 1 07–08 Esteghlal 2 08–09 Esteghlal 2 09–10 Esteghlal 1 10–11 Esteghlal 3 11–12 Esteghlal 1 12–13 Esteghlal 2 13–14 Esteghlal 2 14–15 Esteghlal 3

## International career

While playing for Pas Tehran, he was called to the [Iran U-23 team](/source/Iran_national_under-23_football_team) for the [2004 Athens Olympics](/source/2004_Athens_Olympics) qualifications, where he had some good performances, including scoring four goals in two games versus [Uzbekistan](/source/Uzbekistan_national_football_team). Despite the talent on the team, the [Iran U-23 team](/source/Iran_national_under-23_football_team) did not qualify for the [2004 Summer Olympics](/source/2004_Summer_Olympics).

Around the same time he was called up to the *[Team Melli](/source/Team_Melli)*, where he scored some crucial goals, such as the tying goal versus [Qatar](/source/Qatar_national_football_team) in a [2006 FIFA World Cup qualification](/source/2006_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification) match. He was not a regular starter for the team, but he was among Iran's final squad for [2006 FIFA World Cup](/source/2006_FIFA_World_Cup).

In November 2006, he once again joined [Iran U-23 team](/source/Iran_national_under-23_football_team) to participate at the [2006 Asian Games](/source/2006_Asian_Games). In the quarter-final match against [China](/source/China_national_under-23_football_team), Borhani held the ball short of the goal line and invited his teammates to approach after masterfully dribbling around the [Chinese](/source/China) goalkeeper. He held that position for a few seconds before moving the ball over the line and then started running with joy towards the bench and celebrating with others. Later on he apologized for dishonoring the [China U-23 team](/source/China_national_under-23_football_team).

He was called up to the national squad by Iranian coach [Ali Daei](/source/Ali_Daei) to play in [2010 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC third round](/source/2010_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_%E2%80%93_AFC_third_round). He also played in [2011 AFC Asian Cup qualification](/source/2011_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification) for [Team Melli](/source/Team_Melli).

### International goals

- *Scores and results list Iran's goal tally first.*

# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1 21 June 2004 Azadi Stadium, Tehran Syria 3–0 7–1 2004 WAFF 2 21 June 2004 Azadi Stadium, Tehran Syria 4–0 7–1 2004 WAFF 3 23 June 2004 Azadi Stadium, Tehran Iraq 2–1 2–1 2004 WAFF 4 25 June 2004 Azadi Stadium, Tehran Syria 3–1 4–1 2004 WAFF 5 9 October 2004 Khalifa International Stadium, Doha Qatar 2–2 3–2 2006 WCQ 6 17 November 2004 Azadi Stadium, Tehran Laos 6–0 7–0 2006 WCQ 7 2 February 2005 Azadi Stadium, Tehran Bosnia and Herzegovina 2–1 2–1 Friendly 8 28 May 2006 Gradski Vrt Stadium, Osijek Croatia 2–1 2–2 Friendly 9 2 January 2009 Azadi Stadium, Tehran China 1–0 3–1 Friendly 10 12 August 2009 Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium, Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina 2–2 3–2 Friendly

## Honours

Borhani after winning the [2012–13](/source/2012%E2%80%9313_Persian_Gulf_Cup) season with [Esteghlal](/source/Esteghlal_F.C.)

### Club

**Pas Tehran**

- [Iran Pro League](/source/Iran_Pro_League) (1): [2003–04](/source/2003%E2%80%9304_Iran_Pro_League)

**Esteghlal**

- [Iran Pro League](/source/Iran_Pro_League) (2): [2008–09](/source/2008%E2%80%9309_Persian_Gulf_Cup), [2012–13](/source/2010%E2%80%9311_Persian_Gulf_Cup)

- [Hazfi Cup](/source/Hazfi_Cup) (2): [2007–08](/source/2007%E2%80%9308_Hazfi_Cup), [2011–12](/source/2011%E2%80%9312_Hazfi_Cup)

### Country

- [WAFF Championship](/source/West_Asian_Football_Federation_Championship) (1): [2004](/source/2004_West_Asian_Football_Federation_Championship)

### Individual

- [Iran Pro League](/source/Iran_Pro_League) top goalscorer (1): [2008–09](/source/2008%E2%80%9309_Persian_Gulf_Cup)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["2006 FIFA World Cup Germany: List of Players: Iran"](https://web.archive.org/web/20190610174527/https://www.fifadata.com/document/fwc/2006/PDF/FWC_2006_SquadLists.pdf) (PDF). FIFA. 21 March 2014. p. 14. Archived from [the original](https://www.fifadata.com/document/fwc/2006/PDF/FWC_2006_SquadLists.pdf) (PDF) on 10 June 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** [http://www.jamejamonline.ir/papertext.aspx?newsnum=100844449838](http://www.jamejamonline.ir/papertext.aspx?newsnum=100844449838) (in Farsi) *[Jam-e Jam](/source/Jam-e_Jam_(newspaper))*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["بیوگرافی آرش برهانی، آقای گل تاریخ لیگ برتر"](https://vista.ir/w/a/34/a4zbi). *ویستا*. Retrieved 31 August 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["New Page 1"](https://web.archive.org/web/20111006022435/http://www.fooladsepahansport.com/irsuperleague/oldleague/ViewCompatitionGrid.php?league_id=2&weeknumber=25&priod=%D8%A8%D8%B1%DA%AF%D8%B4%D8%AA). *fooladsepahansport.com*. Archived from [the original](http://www.fooladsepahansport.com/irsuperleague/oldleague/ViewCompatitionGrid.php?league_id=2&weeknumber=25&priod=%D8%A8%D8%B1%DA%AF%D8%B4%D8%AA) on 6 October 2011. Retrieved 13 January 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Arash Borhani in negotiation with UAE and Belgian clubs"](https://web.archive.org/web/20180726234016/http://iransportspress.com/iran-line-up-ghana-and-jamaica-friendlies/). IranSportsPress. Archived from [the original](http://iransportspress.com/iran-line-up-ghana-and-jamaica-friendlies/) on 26 July 2018. Retrieved 23 December 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Nader Jahanfard. ["Footballmedia Exclusive! Arash Borhani to join Vitoria de Setubal of Portugal!"](https://web.archive.org/web/20070927105051/http://www.footballmedia.net/articles.asp?id=1671). FootballMedia.net. Archived from [the original](http://www.footballmedia.net/articles.asp?id=1671) on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 19 June 2007.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Borhani to sign for Mes Kerman"](https://web.archive.org/web/20070621191415/http://www2.irna.ir/fa/news/view/menu-154/8603293711180538.htm). [Islamic Republic News Agency](/source/Islamic_Republic_News_Agency). Archived from [the original](http://www2.irna.ir/fa/news/view/menu-154/8603293711180538.htm) on 21 June 2007. Retrieved 19 June 2007.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** [آرش برهاني به استقلال پيوست](https://web.archive.org/web/20070819091327/http://www.footballiran.ir/Negaresh_site/FullStory/?Id=8661) (in Persian). FootballIran.ir. Archived from [the original](http://www.footballiran.ir/Negaresh_site/FullStory/?Id=8661) on 19 August 2007. Retrieved 18 July 2007.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** [UAE Cup 2006/2007](http://www.goalzz.com/main.aspx?c=2302&stage=1) Retrieved 23 December 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** [2008–09 season top scorers](http://www.iplstats.com/website08-09/scorers.htm) Retrieved 23 December 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** [2010–11 season top scorers](http://www.iplstats.com/website10-11/scorers.htm) Retrieved 23 December 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["برهانی در یک قدمی 100 !"](http://www.goal.com/iran/news/1825/%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86/2012/10/01/3417165/%D8%A8%D8%B1%D9%87%D8%A7%D9%86%DB%8C-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%DB%8C%DA%A9-%D9%82%D8%AF%D9%85%DB%8C-100). *[Goal.com](/source/Goal.com)* (in Persian). 1 October 2012. Retrieved 23 December 2018.

## External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to [Arash Borhani](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Arash_Borhani).

- [Arash Borhani](https://web.archive.org/web/20160303211216/http://www.persianleague.com/teams.html?id=105&view=player&sid=27) at [PersianLeague.com](http://www.PersianLeague.com)

- [Arash Borhani](https://web.archive.org/web/20060518164930/http://www.teammelli.com/Roster/BorhaniRoster.htm) at [TeamMelli.com](http://www.teammelli.com)

- [Arash Borhani](https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/3186.html) at National-Football-Teams.com

- [Borhani's goal in the 2006 Asian Games quarterfinals](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piU75Y-J4X8) – from YouTube

v t e Iran Pro League top scorers 2001–02: Enayati 2002–03: Bezik 2003–04: Daei 2004–05: Enayati 2005–06: Enayati 2006–07: Olerum / Rajabzadeh 2007–08: Asghari / Khalili 2008–09: Borhani 2009–10: Emad 2010–11: Norouzi 2011–12: Ansarifard 2012–13: Rafkhaei 2013–14: Ansarifard 2014–15: Edinho 2015–16: Taremi 2016–17: Taremi 2017–18: Alipour 2018–19: Chimba / Kiros 2019–20: Diabaté 2020–21: Shahbazzadeh 2021–22: Mensha 2022–23: Moghanlou 2023–24: Moghanlou 2024–25: Hosseinzadeh

Iran squads v t e Iran squad – 2004 AFC Asian Cup third place 1 Mirzapour 2 Mahdavikia 3 Amirabadi 4 Golmohammadi 5 Rezaei 6 Nekounam 7 Kavianpour 8 Karimi 10 Daei (c) 12 Roudbarian 13 Kaebi 14 Borhani 15 Taghipour 16 Enayati 17 Mobali 18 Badavi 19 Kameli 20 Nosrati 21 Rahmati 26 Alavi 27 Zare 29 Majidi Coach: Ivanković v t e Iran squad – 2006 FIFA World Cup 1 Mirzapour 2 Mahdavikia 3 Bakhtiarizadeh 4 Golmohammadi 5 Rezaei 6 Nekounam 7 Zandi 8 Karimi 9 Hashemian 10 Daei (c) 11 Khatibi 12 Roudbarian 13 Kaebi 14 Teymourian 15 Borhani 16 Enayati 17 Kazemian 18 Navidkia 19 Sadeghi 20 Nosrati 21 Madanchi 22 Talebloo 23 Shojaei Coach: Ivanković

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