| Karo Haghverdian | |
| Fullname: | Karo Haghverdian |
| Birth Date: | 11 January 1945 |
| Birth Place: | Tehran, Iran |
| Position: | Midfield |
| Youthyears1: | 1958–1963 |
| Youthclubs1: | Gohar F.C. |
| Years1: | 1963–1966 |
| Years2: | 1967 |
| Clubs2: | Shoa F.C. |
| Years3: | 1968–1976 |
| Clubs3: | Taj SC |
| Nationalyears1: | 1968–1975 |
| Nationalteam1: | Iran |
| Nationalcaps1: | 23 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 2 |
| Pcupdate: | 22 February 2012 |
| Ntupdate: | 22 February 2012 |
Karo Haghverdian (Armenian: Կարո Հախվերդյան; Persian: کارو حقوردیان; born January 11, 1945) is a retired Iranian Armenian football player.
Haghverdian started playing football at the age of 13 when he joined amateur side Gohar F.C.[1] Under the guidance of coach Areshavir Yeritsian, Haghverdian developed into a star player for the team. However, his parents - worried about how his passion for football was affecting his schooling - cautioned Haghverdian to stop playing football and to concentrate on his studies instead.[1]
Going against his parents' wishes, Haghverdian continued to play. His performances on the pitch helped his team win several local championships.[1]
In 1963, Haghverdian was spotted by Ararat Tehran FC coach Garnik Mehrabian. Noticing his talent, Mehrabian immediately signed Haghverdian to a contract for the remainder of the season.[1] Haghverdian continued to play for the team for three seasons, until he was spotted by Taj S.C. manager Zdravko Rajkov. Haghverdian spent 6 seasons with Taj S.C., in which he participated in a record 17 Tehran Derbies against rival Persepolis F.C.[2]
Haghverdian received 23 caps by the Iran national football team, scoring his only goal against Pakistan in the 1970 RCD Cup.[3]