| Nima Moazeni Zadeh | |
| Birth Date: | 5 July 1997 |
| Birth Place: | Tehran, Iran |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Youthyears1: | 2006–2009 |
| Youthclubs1: | Rah Ahan |
| Youthyears2: | 2009–2010 |
| Youthclubs2: | Foolad |
| Youthyears3: | 2010–2012 |
| Youthclubs3: | Paykan |
| Youthyears4: | 2012–2014 |
| Youthclubs4: | Saipa |
| Youthyears5: | 2014–2018 |
| Youthclubs5: | Baadraan Tehran |
| Collegeyears1: | 2021 |
| College1: | Capilano Blues |
| Collegecaps1: | 8 |
| Collegegoals1: | 5 |
| Years1: | 2018 |
| Caps1: | 0 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 2019 |
| Clubs2: | CS Monteuil |
| Caps2: | 8 |
| Goals2: | 1 |
| Years3: | 2023 |
| Clubs3: | Vancouver FC |
| Caps3: | 13 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Club-Update: | September 30, 2023 |
| Nationalteam-Update: | February 25, 2023 |
Nima Moazeni Zadeh (Persian: نیما مؤذنی زاده, born 5 July 1997) is an Iranian footballer.
Moazeni Zadeh played youth soccer with Rah Ahan Tehran FC, Foolad FC, Paykan FC, Saipa FC, and Baadraan Tehran FC.[1] In Iran, he attended the University of Tehran, where he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education.[2] In 2019, due to the political unrest in Iran, he decided to leave Iran to move to Canada.[3]
In 2021, Moazeni Zadeh began attending Capilano University in Canada, where he played for the men's soccer team.[4] He made his debut on September 19, 2021, scoring two goals against the Douglas College Royals,[5] which earned him PACWEST Athlete of the Week and CCAA Athlete of the Week honours.[6] He was named PACWEST Player of the Year,[7] a PACWEST Conference All-Star, and a CCAA All-Canadian.[8] [9] He won the PACWEST scoring title with five goals in eight matches in 2021.[10]
In 2018, he played with Baadraan Tehran in the Iranian second tier Azadegan League.[11]
In 2019, he played with CS Monteuil in the Première ligue de soccer du Québec, scoring on 13 July against FC Gatineau.[12] He later played at the senior amateur level with BB5 United and FC Tigers Vancouver.[13]
In February 2023, he signed a professional contract with Vancouver FC of the Canadian Premier League ahead of their inaugural season, after attending their open trials.[14] [15] He made his league debut in their inaugural match on April 15, 2023 against Pacific FC.[16]
Moazeni Zadeh has played with Iran at the U12, U14, and U18 levels.[17]
| Club | Season | League | Domestic Cup | League Cup | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Baadraan Tehran FC | 2017–18 | Azadegan League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2018–19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | ||||
| CS Monteuil | 2019[18] | Première ligue de soccer du Québec | 8 | 1 | – | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 | ||
| Vancouver FC | 2023 | Canadian Premier League | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 14 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 1 | |||