| Ali Danaeifard | |
| Fullname: | Ali Danaeifard |
| Birth Date: | 2 October 1921 |
| Birth Place: | Tehran, Qajar Iran |
| Death Date: | 5 November 1979 (aged 58) |
| Death Place: | Tehran, Iran |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Years1: | 1945 – 1950 |
| Clubs1: | Taj |
| Manageryears1: | 1946–1969 |
| Manageryears2: | 1970–1973 |
| Manageryears3: | 1970–1973 |
| Managerclubs1: | Taj |
Ali Danaeifard (Persian: علی داناییفرد, 2 October 1921 – 5 November 1979) was an Iranian football player. He was first head coach of Esteghlal Tehran. Many people call him Father of Esteghlal. His son Iraj Danaeifard also became a professional football player. His daughter Mitra Danaeifard also became both a professional player and coach of Esteghlal Tehran carrying on the family legacy at the club.