# Gostaresh Foulad F.C.

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Iranian football club

Football club

Gostaresh Foulad گسترش فولاد Full name Gostaresh Foulad Tabriz Football Club Founded 2008 Dissolved 2018 Ground Bonyan Diesel Stadium Capacity 12,000 League Persian Gulf Pro League 2017–18 Persian Gulf Pro League, 9th Website http://www.gftclub.ir/ Home colours Away colours

**Gostaresh Foulad Tabriz Football Club** ([Persian](/source/Persian_language): باشگاه فوتبال گسترش فولاد تبریز, *Bashgah-e Futbal-e Gâsteresh Fulâd Tebriz*) was an Iranian [football](/source/Football_(soccer)) club based in [Tabriz](/source/Tabriz), [Iran](/source/Iran). The club was founded in 2008. They were promoted to [Persian Gulf Pro League](/source/Persian_Gulf_Pro_League) in the [2012–13](/source/2012%E2%80%9313_Azadegan_League) season. In 2018, the club's ownership was moved to Amir Hossein Alagheband and the club moved to [Urmia](/source/Urmia).

Gostaresh Foolad also had a [futsal](/source/Gostaresh_Foolad_Tabriz_FSC) team in the senior, under 22's, under 19's, under 17's, and under 15's levels.

## History

### Establishment

Formed in 2008, Gostaresh took over the licence of [Niroye Zamini](/source/Niroye_Zamini_F.C.) when they ran into financial difficulties. Gostaresh had played the previous season in [Iran Football's 3rd Division](/source/Iran_Football's_3rd_Division), placing first overall.

### Azadegan League

While providing limited results in the club's inaugural season in the [Azadegan League](/source/Azadegan_League), Gostaresh found success in the [Hazfi Cup](/source/Hazfi_Cup).

The team reached the finals by securing a 2–0 victory over [Persian Gulf Pro League](/source/Persian_Gulf_Pro_League) side [Zob Ahan](/source/Zob_Ahan_F.C.)[1] The victory sealed Gostaresh a meeting with Asian powerhouse [Persepolis](/source/Persepolis_F.C.) in the [Hazfi Cup final](/source/2010_Hazfi_Cup_Final).[1] Clearly outmatched, Gostaresh lost the home leg 1–0 from a goal by [Persepolis](/source/Persepolis_F.C.) forward [Sheys Rezaei](/source/Sheys_Rezaei), who scored in the 12th minute.[2] In the second leg at [Azadi Stadium](/source/Azadi_Stadium) in [Tehran](/source/Tehran), gostaresh lost 3–1 for a total aggregate loss of 4 goals to 1, giving [Persepolis](/source/Persepolis) the [Hazfi Cup](/source/2010_Hazfi_Cup_Final).[3]

In the 2011–2012 season [Luka Bonacic](/source/Luka_Bonacic) took over the club's managerial role, at the end of the year Gostaresh was tied for second place and a shot at promotion, but goal difference dropped them to third, and hopes of promotion were destroyed on the final day.

The 2012–2013 season saw the introduction of [Rasoul Khatibi](/source/Rasoul_Khatibi), his tactics seemed to work and Gostaresh easily clinched automatic promotion to the [Iran Pro League](/source/Iran_Pro_League)

### Persian Gulf Pro League

Gostaresh Foolad play in the 2013–14 [Iran Pro League](/source/Iran_Pro_League) season. They lost in the round of 16 of the Hazfi Cup to [Azadegan League](/source/Azadegan_League) side [Sanat Naft Abadan](/source/Sanat_Naft_Abadan_F.C.). In their first year in the league, Gostaresh finished 10th.

After a bad start to the 2014–15 season [Mehdi Tartar](/source/Mehdi_Tartar) was fired as head coach of the club and replaced by [Faraz Kamalvand](/source/Faraz_Kamalvand), finishing in 11th place.

Under Faraz Kamalvand Gostaresh had one of their best ever seasons in the 2015–16 season, finishing in ninth place. The club finished a best ever 8th place in the 2016–17 season. However shortly after, [Faraz Kamalvand](/source/Faraz_Kamalvand) resigned and signed with [Sanat Naft Abadan](/source/Sanat_Naft_Abadan_F.C.).

## Stadium

[Bonyan Diesel Stadium](/source/Bonyan_Diesel_Stadium) is Gostaresh Foolad's main stadium with the capacity of 12,000. The stadium and its complex includes two grass pitches.

## Kit

Since the club's establishment in 2008, the teams has worn an all blue home kit with an all white away kit, corresponding with the club's logo. From 2008 to 2014, Gostaresh's kit sponsor was German company [Uhlsport](/source/Uhlsport) who also supplied the [Iran national football team](/source/Iran_national_football_team) and a large number of other Iranian clubs. Starting in the summer of 2014, the club switched to Spanish company [Kelme](/source/Kelme_(company)). After only one season with Kelme, Gostaresh once again switched sponsors and chose Iranian based company [Merooj](/source/Merooj).

## Season-by-season

Gostaresh Foulad in 2015.

The table below chronicles the achievements of Gostaresh Foolad F.C. in various competitions since 2009.

Season League Position Hazfi Cup Notes 2008–09 3rd Division 1st did not qualify Promoted 2009–10 Azadegan League 8th Final 2010–11 3rd 3rd Round 2011–12 9th Round of 32 2012–13 1st did not qualify Promoted 2013–14 Persian Gulf Pro League 10th Round of 16 2014–15 11th Round of 16 2015–16 9th Round of 16 2016–17 8th Quarterfinals 2017–18 9th Quarterfinals

## International friendlies

Since its establishment Gostaresh has played a number of European friendlies. Their biggest result came on 3 July 2016 after defeating Turkish runners up [Fenerbahçe](/source/Fenerbah%C3%A7e_S.K._(football)).

Win Draw Loss Postponed

Home v Away

Date Round Home Score Away Location

 [Eskişehirspor](/source/Eski%C5%9Fehirspor) v [Gostaresh Foolad](/source/Gostaresh_Foolad_F.C.)

8 January 2016 (2016-01-08) Eskişehirspor 0–2 Gostaresh Foolad Turkey [4] Ebrahimi Ebrahimi

 [Hannover 96](/source/Hannover_96) v [Gostaresh Foolad](/source/Gostaresh_Foolad_F.C.)

13 January 2016 (2016-01-13) Hannover 96 2–0 Gostaresh Foolad Turkey

 [Fenerbahçe](/source/Fenerbah%C3%A7e_S.K._(football)) v [Gostaresh Foolad](/source/Gostaresh_Foolad_F.C.)

3 July 2016 (2016-07-03) Fenerbahçe 0–3 Gostaresh Foolad Turkey [5] Shojaeian Seyedi Seyedi

[Gostaresh Foolad](/source/Gostaresh_Foolad_F.C.) v  [Voluntari](/source/FC_Voluntari)

7 July 2016 (2016-07-07) Gostaresh Foolad 0–0 Voluntari Turkey

 [Beşiktaş U23](/source/Be%C5%9Fikta%C5%9F_J.K.) v [Gostaresh Foolad](/source/Gostaresh_Foolad_F.C.)

8 July 2017 (2017-07-08) Beşiktaş U23 0–2 Gostaresh Foolad Turkey

## Head coaches

Manager Years Hossein Khatibi Jan 2009 – Mar 2010 Farhad Kazemi Mar 2010 – Dec 2010 Luka Bonačić Dec 15, 2010 – Jun 25, 2011 Engin Firat Jul 1, 2011 – Sep 30, 2011 Mohammad Hossein Ziaei Oct 2011 – Feb 2012 Hadi Bargizar Feb 2012 – Jul 2012 Rasoul Khatibi Jul 1, 2012 – Jan 2, 2014 Mehdi Tartar Jan 2, 2014 – Oct 3, 2014 Faraz Kamalvand Oct 4, 2014 –May 4, 2017 Luka Bonačić May 10, 2017 –Sep 29, 2017 Firouz Karimi Sep 29, 2017 –Jul 1, 2018

## Achievements

- **[Hazfi Cup](/source/Hazfi_Cup)** - Runners-up (1): *[2009–10](/source/2009%E2%80%9310_Hazfi_Cup)*

- **[Azadegan League](/source/Azadegan_League)** - Winner (1): *[2012–13](/source/2012%E2%80%9313_Azadegan_League)*

- **[League 3](/source/Azadegan_League)** - Winner (1): *[2008–09](/source/Iran_Football's_3rd_Division)*

- **[Persian Gulf Pro League](/source/Persian_Gulf_Pro_League)**

- Fair play Team of the Year: [2014–15](/source/2014%E2%80%9315_Iran_Pro_League)[6]

### Unofficial titles

- **MDS Cup**: - Winners (1): 2016

## Asian clubs ranking

- *As of 12 February 2017*.[7]

Current Rank Country Team 81 Gostaresh Foulad 82 Gwangju FC 83 Vegalta Sendai 84 Persib Bandung 85 Adelaide United

## See also

- [Gostaresh Foolad Tabriz FSC](/source/Gostaresh_Foolad_Tabriz_FSC)

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-autogenerated1_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-autogenerated1_1-1) ["Iran: Gostaresh Stun Zob Ahan To Earn Dream Final Against Persepolis"](http://www.goal.com/en/news/1277/west-asia/2010/04/24/1892607/iran-gostaresh-stun-zob-ahan-to-earn-dream-final-against). Goal.com. 2010-04-24. Retrieved 2013-11-10.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Persepolis reaching for Hazfi Cup title \[VIDEO"](http://www.persianleague.com/index.php/the-news/1-latest-news/5522-persepolis-reaching-for-hazfi-cup-title-video). PersianLeague.com. 2010-05-12. Retrieved 2013-11-10.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Persepolis wins cup elimination final \[VIDEO"](http://www.persianleague.com/index.php/the-news/1-latest-news/5536-persepolis-wins-cup-elimination-final). PersianLeague.com. 2010-05-24. Retrieved 2013-11-10.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Futbol ve Spor Haberleri | Maç Özetleri | Canlı Maç Sonuçları"](http://m.ligtv.com.tr/mac-merkezi/eskisehirspor-gostaresh?id=111152004).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["پیروزی پر گل گسترش برابر فنرباغچه"](http://www.varzesh3.com/news/1338396/%D9%BE%DB%8C%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B2%DB%8C-%D9%BE%D8%B1-%DA%AF%D9%84-%DA%AF%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%B4-%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%B1-%D9%81%D9%86%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%BA%DA%86%D9%87).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["تیم "ف-ک" تیم اخلاق لیگ شد!"](http://khabaronline.ir/detail/439605/sport/premiere-league). 25 July 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Asia Football / Soccer Clubs Ranking"](http://footballdatabase.com/ranking/asia/2). *FootballDatabase*.

## External links

- [Official website](https://web.archive.org/web/20130305111005/http://gftclub.ir/) (in Persian) (archived 5 March 2013)

v t e Persian Gulf Pro League 2022–23 teams Aluminium Arak Esteghlal Foolad Gol Gohar Havadar Malavan Mes Kerman Mes Rafsanjan Naft Masjed Soleyman Nassaji Paykan Persepolis Sanat Naft Sepahan Tractor Zob Ahan Former teams Aboumoslem Aluminium Hormozgan Bargh Shiraz Damash Esteghlal Ahvaz Esteghlal Rasht Fajr Gahar Zagros Gostaresh Machine Sazi Mes Sarcheshmeh Naft Tehran Pars Jam PAS Hamedan Pas Tehran Payam Mashhad Pegah Gilan Rah Ahan Saba Sepidrood Saipa Siah Jamegan Shahin Bushehr Shahrdari Tabriz Shahr Khodro Shamoushak Shirin Faraz Steel Azin Tarbiat Yazd Competition Champions Iranian league system Statistics and awards Winning managers Managers Top scorers all-time by season Football Awards Associated competitions Hazfi Cup Iranian Super Cup Azadegan League League 2 League 3 List of transfers summer 2012 winter 2012–13 summer 2013 winter 2013–14 summer 2014 winter 2014–15 summer 2015 winter 2015–16 summer 2016 winter 2016–17 summer 2017 winter 2017–18 summer 2018 winter 2018–19 summer 2019 winter 2019–20 summer 2020 Winter 2020–21 Summer 2021 Winter 2021–22 Summer 2022 Winter 2022–23 Summer 2023

v t e Hazfi Cup Seasons 1976 1977–78 1979 1978–1985 1986 1987 1988–89 1989–1990 1990–91 1991–92 1992–1993 1993–94 1994–95 1995–96 1996–97 1997–1998 1998–99 1999–2000 2000–01 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14 2014–15 2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2021 2021–22 2022–23 2023–24 2024–25 2025–26 Final 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Winning managers

v t e Football in Iran League competitions Persian Gulf Pro League Azadegan League League 2 League 3 League 4 Provincial Leagues Ardabil Provincial League Bushehr Province League East Azarbaijan Province League Gilan Province League Golestan Province League Khuzestan Premier League Tehran Province League Kowsar league (women's) Futsal Beach soccer Cup competitions Hazfi Cup Super Cup Defunct competitions Takht Jamshid Cup National teams Men's B-team Women's M U-23 M U-20 W U-20 M U-17 W U-17 M Futsal W Futsal M U-20 Futsal M Beach Lists and categories League system Champions List of clubs List of venues Managers List of managers League winners Cup winners football award winners List of highest payments Top goalscorers all-time by season Clubs in the AFC Champions League Honours won Records List of clubs List of venues International players Men Women

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