Karim Ansarifard
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Karim Adil Ansarifard[1] | ||
Date of birth | [2] | 3 April 1990||
Place of birth | Ardabil, Iran[2] | ||
Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Aris | ||
Number | 17 | ||
Youth career | |||
2000–2005 | Inter Campus | ||
2005–2006 | Zob Ahan Ardabil | ||
2006–2007 | Saipa | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2007–2012 | Saipa | 123 | (55) |
2012–2014 | Persepolis | 31 | (8) |
2013–2014 | → Tractor | 28 | (14) |
2014–2015 | Osasuna | 16 | (0) |
2015–2017 | Panionios | 41 | (13) |
2017–2018 | Olympiacos | 34 | (18) |
2018–2019 | Nottingham Forest | 12 | (2) |
2019–2020 | Al-Sailiya | 20 | (6) |
2020–2022 | AEK Athens | 63 | (17) |
2022–2024 | Omonia | 46 | (6) |
2024– | Aris | 9 | (1) |
International career‡ | |||
2005–2006 | Iran U17 | 6 | (1) |
2007–2008 | Iran U20 | 9 | (6) |
2009–2011 | Iran U23 | 15 | (6) |
2009– | Iran | 104 | (30) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 April 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 3 February 2024 |
Karim Adil Ansarifard (Persian: کریم انصاریفرد; born 3 April 1990) is an Iranian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Greek Super League club Aris and the Iran national team. His playing style and ability have drawn comparisons to Ali Daei (the coach who scouted him) and he has been named Daei's "successor".[2]
World Soccer selected Ansarifard as one of the best young talents in the world alongside Javier Hernández and Jack Wilshere.[3] In January 2012, FIFA.com selected him as one of the players to watch in 2012.[4] Goal.com also chose him as one of the hottest 100 young football players in the world.[5] Also in 2012, FIFA ranked him as the 48th best goalscorer in the world and second best in Asia.
Club career
Saipa
During one of
Persepolis
There was much speculation during the
Tractor
After Persepolis listed him in the out of the squad, he decided to play another season in
Osasuna
On 29 August 2014, Ansarifard signed a two-year deal with
Panionios
In the summer of 2015, Ansarifard signed with
In May 2016, Ansarifard, whose contract was due to run out at the end of next season, was offered to
Olympiacos
On 13 January 2017, Ansarifard signed a 3.5-year contract with Greek giants Olympiacos for a transfer fee of €400,000, Panionios held a 10% sell-on clause.[23] He was assigned the number 17. On 24 January 2017, he made his first appearance for the club in a Greek Cup 1–1 away draw against Aris, scoring his first goal to equalise the game.[24]
Ansarifard made his league debut on 11 February 2017 in a 2–0 win against
Ansarifard scored his first league goal for Olympiacos on 12 March 2017 in a 2–0 victory against
On 24 December 2017, Ansarifard's exceptional performance with Olympiacos sparked what has arguably become the best year of his career. The Albanian manager was fired in late September for poor results and Ansarifard has been able to work himself back into the starting lineup, becoming the league's top scorer thus far with seven goals from 11 matches, being the 6th best Asian player in Europe for the season according to Football Tribe Asia.[31][32] On 7 January 2018, he scored in a 3–0 away win game against AEL, helping his club to achieve the 7th successive win in his rally to gain the 8th consecutive title.[33] On 15 January 2018, he scored after an assist from Guillaume Gillet sealing a 2–0 home win game against Lamia.[34] On 21 January 2018, Ansarifard was on target in the 26th and 57th minutes for
Nottingham Forest
On 3 November 2018, it was announced that Ansarifard had signed for
Al-Sailiya
On 12 July 2019, Ansarifard made the move to Al-Sailiya in the Qatar Stars League.[45]
AEK Athens
On 25 August 2020, Ansarifard signed a three-year contract with Greek Super League club AEK Athens.[46] On 1 October 2020, he scored the winning goal in the 90+4 minute, to achieve a 2–1 win against Wolfsburg in the 2020–21 UEFA Europa League play-off round.[47]
On 22 November 2020, Ansarifard came in as a substitute and helped to a 4–1 home win against AEL.[48] The following week, he scored in a 2–1 away win against Asteras Tripolis.[49] On 13 December 2020, he scored a brace in a dramatic 4–3 away win against Apollon Smyrnis.[50] On 11 January 2021, he scored the only goal in a 1–0 away win against Lamia.[51]
On 8 March 2021, he scored a brace in a 2–0 home win against Apollon Smyrnis.[52] On 11 April 2021, he scored with a penalty in a 3–1 away win against Aris Thessaloniki.[53] On 22 July 2021, he opened the score for the club in the UEFA Europa Conference League, but AEK faced a frustrated away loss with 2–1 against FK Velež Mostar.[54] On 24 October 2021, he opened the score in a 3–1 away win against Volos.[55]
Omonia
On 30 August 2022, Ansarifard joined Cypriot First Division club Omonia on a two-year contract, with the option of an additional year.[56] On 18 September, he scored his first goal for the club in a 4–0 home win against Paralimni.[57]
On 6 October, he opened the score in an eventual 2–3 home defeat to Manchester United in the Europa League. This made Ansarifard, Omonia's 100th player to score in a European competition.[58]
Ansarifard scored two goals against APOEL in the quarter finals of the 2022–23 Cypriot Cup, helping his team advance 3–2 on aggregate.[59] On 24 May 2023, he scored the winning goal in the final against AEL Limassol to win Omonia their 16th domestic cup.[60]
Aris
In late January 2024, Ansarifard signed for Greek side Aris.[61]
International career
Ansarifard was Invited to the Iran U17 national team in 2005.[62] In 2006 AFC U-17 Championship, he wore number 14 and was a benchwarmer. Ansarifard played as a substitute in two matches against Tajikistan[63] and Yemen.[64]
Ansarifard made his debut for the
In December 2018, he was called up for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates.[69] In the quarter-final match against China, he scored the third goal in the stoppage time in a 3–0 victory.[70]
On 10 October 2019, he scored four goals in a historic 14–0 victory over Cambodia during the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification second round.[71] In November 2022, he was named in the 25-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.[72]
In January 2024, he was included in the 26-man squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.[73] In the first group stage match against Palestine, he scored the opening goal in a 4–1 victory, which also marked his 100th match with the national team.[74]
Style of play
He has been compared to Iranian legend Ali Daei and German forward Thomas Müller by his fans. His favourite player is Fernando Torres.[75] He is a centre forward with great energy and impressive in both air and ground. He played as a right winger in first season for Saipa but in next seasons returned to his main position.[2]
Personal life
Ansarifard was born in
In August 2018, Ansarifard married Greek businesswoman Alexandra Sofia Kalouli at a ceremony held in Vouliagmeni.[78] Kalouli is the managing director of the Innovative Maritime Emotional Intelligence Center (IMEQ Center), a mental health research center with offices in Cyprus and Greece.[79]
Career statistics
Club
Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Saipa | 2007–08 | Persian Gulf Pro League | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5[b] | 1 | — | 23 | 2 | |
2008–09 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 15 | 1 | ||||
2009–10 | 31 | 13 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 32 | 13 | ||||
2010–11 | 29 | 19 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 30 | 19 | ||||
2011–12 | 31 | 21 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 31 | 21 | ||||
Total | 123 | 55 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | — | 131 | 56 | |||
Persepolis | 2012–13 | Iran Pro League
|
31 | 8 | 5 | 4 | — | — | 36 | 12 | ||
Tractor | 2013–14
|
Iran Pro League | 28 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 4[b] | 1 | — | 36 | 17 | |
Osasuna | 2014–15 | Segunda División | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 17 | 0 | ||
Panionios | 2015–16 | Super League Greece | 27 | 8 | 6 | 1 | — | 3[c] | 1 | 36 | 10 | |
2016–17 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 15 | 5 | ||||
Total | 41 | 13 | 7 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 51 | 15 | |||
Olympiacos | 2016–17 | Super League Greece | 9 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | 19 | 4 | |
2017–18 | 25 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 27 | 18 | |||
2018–19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[d] | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |||
Total | 34 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 2 | — | 48 | 22 | |||
Nottingham Forest | 2018–19 | Championship | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 12 | 2 | ||
Al-Sailiya | 2019–20 | Qatar Stars League | 20 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | — | 21 | 6 | |
AEK Athens | 2020–21 | Super League Greece | 34 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 8[d] | 1 | — | 47 | 14 | |
2021–22 | 29 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2[e] | 1 | — | 35 | 6 | |||
Total | 63 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 2 | — | 82 | 20 | |||
Omonia | 2022–23 | Cypriot First Division | 31 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5[d] | 1 | — | 41 | 8 | |
2023–24 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4[e] | 0 | 1[f] | 0 | 20 | 2 | ||
Aris | 2023–24 | Super League Greece | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 11 | 1 | |
Career total | 423 | 140 | 44 | 13 | 35 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 506 | 161 |
- ^ Includes Iranian Hazfi Cup, Copa del Rey, Greek Football Cup, Cypriot Cup
- ^ a b c Appearances in AFC Champions League
- ^ Appearances in Super League Greece play-offs
- ^ a b c Appearances in UEFA Europa League
- ^ a b Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League
- ^ Appearance in Cypriot Super Cup
International
- As of match played 3 February 2024[82]
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
---|---|---|---|
Iran | 2009 | 6 | 2 |
2010 | 8 | 0 | |
2011 | 10 | 5 | |
2012 | 8 | 1 | |
2013 | 3 | 0 | |
2014 | 6 | 2 | |
2015 | 4 | 1 | |
2016 | 7 | 4 | |
2017 | 4 | 2 | |
2018 | 13 | 3 | |
2019 | 12 | 6 | |
2020 | 1 | 0 | |
2021 | 8 | 3 | |
2022 | 6 | 0 | |
2023 | 2 | 0 | |
2024 | 6 | 1 | |
Total | 104 | 30 |
- As of match played 14 January 2024[83][80]
- Scores and results list Iran's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Ansarifard goal.
No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 10 November 2009 | Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran | 2 | Iceland | 1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly
|
2 | 30 December 2009 | Suheim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha , Qatar |
6 | Mali | 1–0 | 1–2 | Friendly |
3 | 15 January 2011 | Suheim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar | 17 | North Korea | 1–0 | 1–0 | 2011 AFC Asian Cup |
4 | 23 July 2011 | Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran | 20 | Maldives | 1–0 | 4–0 | 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification |
5 | 2–0 | ||||||
6 | 5 October 2011 | Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran | 23 | Palestine | 2–0 | 7–0 | Friendly |
7 | 11 October 2011 | Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran | 24 | Bahrain | 5–0 | 6–0 | 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification |
8 | 18 April 2012 | Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran | 28 | Mauritania | 2–0 | 2–0 | Friendly[84][85] |
9 | 3 March 2014 | Enghelab Stadium, Karaj, Iran | 39 | Kuwait | 3–2 | 3–2 | 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification |
10 | 30 May 2014 | Stadion Hartberg, Hartberg , Austria |
42 | Angola | 1–1 | 1–1 | Friendly |
11 | 17 November 2015 | Guam National Football Stadium, Tamuning, Guam | 48 | Guam | 5–0 | 6–0 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |
12 | 7 June 2016 | Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran | 52 | Kyrgyzstan | 4–0 | 6–0 | Friendly |
13 | 6–0 | ||||||
14 | 10 November 2016 | Shah Alam Stadium, Shah Alam, Malaysia | 54 | Papua New Guinea | 4–1 | 8–1 | Friendly |
15 | 8–1 | ||||||
16 | 5 October 2017 | Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran | 58 | Togo | 1–0 | 2–0 | Friendly |
17 | 2–0 | ||||||
18 | 8 June 2018 | Spartak Training Ground, Moscow , Russia |
64 | Lithuania | 1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly |
19 | 25 June 2018 | Mordovia Arena, Saransk, Russia | 67 | Portugal | 1–1 | 1–1 | 2018 FIFA World Cup |
20 | 15 November 2018 | Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran | 70 | Trinidad and Tobago | 1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly |
21 | 24 January 2019 | Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 75 | China | 3–0 | 3–0 | 2019 AFC Asian Cup |
22 | 10 September 2019 | Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong | 79 | Hong Kong | 2–0 | 2–0 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |
23 | 10 October 2019 | Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran | 80 | Cambodia | 6–0 | 14–0 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |
24 | 8–0 | ||||||
25 | 10–0 | ||||||
26 | 14–0 | ||||||
27 | 30 March 2021 | Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran | 83 | Syria | 1–0 | 3–0 | Friendly |
28 | 3 June 2021 | Al Muharraq Stadium, Arad, Bahrain | 84 | Hong Kong | 3–0 | 3–1 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |
29 | 11 June 2021 | Bahrain National Stadium, Riffa, Bahrain | 85 | Cambodia | 7–0 | 10–0 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |
30 | 14 January 2024 | Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar | 101 | Palestine | 1–0 | 4–1 | 2023 AFC Asian Cup |
Honours
Tractor
- Hazfi Cup: 2013–14
Olympiacos
Omonia
Individual
- Persian Gulf Pro League Player of the Month: August 2011
- 2013–14(14 goals)
- 2013–14
- Persian Gulf Pro League Team of the Season: 2013–14
- Super League Greece Team of the Season: 2017–18[86]
See also
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External links
- Karim Ansarifard at PersianLeague.com
- Karim Ansarifard at TeamMelli.com
- Karim Ansarifard's Profile in 18ghadam.ir
- Karim Ansarifard at National-Football-Teams.com