Mehrdad Minavand

Soccer Player

Birthday November 30, 1975

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Tehran, Iran

DEATH DATE Jan 27, 2021 (45)

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About

Former midfielder and soccer coach that played soccer professionally in Iran, Belgium and Austria for just over 10 years. He was also given the opportunity to represent the Iranian national team during the 1998 FIFA World Cup. After retiring, he began working as an assistant coach for clubs Khooneh Be Khooneh and Sepidrood Rasht.

Before Fame

He first began playing soccer as a young child growing up. The first soccer team he joined was the Atash Neshani youth club. 

Trivia

During his professional playing career, he played in exactly 21 UEFA Champions League matches. In fact, he holds the record for most Champions League appearances by an Iranian soccer player. 

Family Life

He and his wife, Shabnam, were married 2020. He was born in Tehran, Iran.

Associated With

He shares a November 30th birthday with Bo Jackson and Gary Lineker.