Ramin Rezaeian Explained

Ramin Rezaeian
Fullname:Ramin Rezaeian Semeskandi[1]
Height:1.85 m
Birth Date:21 March 1990
Birth Place:Sari, Iran
Position:Right back, Winger
Currentclub:Esteghlal
Clubnumber:10
Youthyears1:2002–2008
Youthclubs1:Shahrdari Sari
Youthyears2:2008–2009
Youthclubs2:Shensa-ye Tehran
Years1:2009–2013
Clubs1:Saba Qom
Caps1:100
Goals1:6
Years2:2013–2015
Clubs2:Rah Ahan
Caps2:54
Goals2:11
Years3:2015–2017
Clubs3:Persepolis
Caps3:40
Goals3:9
Years4:2017–2018
Clubs4:KV Oostende
Caps4:16
Goals4:1
Years5:2018–2020
Clubs5:Al Shahania
Caps5:32
Goals5:17
Years6:2020–2022
Clubs6:Al-Duhail
Caps6:10
Goals6:2
Years7:2021–2022
Clubs7:Al-Sailiya (loan)
Caps7:24
Goals7:5
Years8:2022
Clubs8:Persepolis
Caps8:13
Goals8:0
Years9:2022–2024
Clubs9:Sepahan
Caps9:55
Goals9:12
Nationalyears1:2015–
Nationalteam1:Iran
Nationalcaps1:63
Nationalgoals1:6
Pcupdate:17 March 2024
Ntupdate:26 March 2024
Years10:2024–
Clubs10:Esteghlal
Caps10:1
Goals10:0

Ramin Rezaeian Semeskandi (Persian: رامین رضائیان سمسکندی; born 21 March 1990) is an Iranian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Persian Gulf Pro League club Esteghlal and the Iran national team.

He started his career as a right-back, but he often plays as a winger. Rezaeian was Carlos Queiroz's first choice on the right side of the defence of the Iran men's national team in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification matches. Known for his great speed, agility, and athleticism, he is often regarded as one of Iran's best ever fullbacks.

Early life

Rezaeian was born in Semes Kandeh-ye Olya, a village in Sari County, Mazanderan.[2]

Club career

Saba Qom

Rezaeian played his entire career for Saba Qom before signing for Rah Ahan in 2013.[3] He made 98 appearances for the club scoring seven goals.

Rah Ahan

Rezaeian signed a three–year with the Tehran-based club Rah Ahan in 2013. After several good performances in the 2014–15 season, Rezaeian was recognized as one of the best fullbacks in the league and was called up to the national team. On 3 April 2015, Rezaeian scored his team's first goal in a 2–2 draw against Persepolis. Two weeks later, on 17 April, he scored a brace in a 2–2 draw against Esteghlal Khuzestan.

Persepolis

Rezaeian joined Persepolis on 27 June 2015 with a two-year contract.[4] He scored his first goal for Persepolis in a 2–0 victory against Siah Jamegan. On 26 December 2015, Rezaeian scored a 30-yard free kick against Padideh in stoppage time to earn them a 2–2 draw. He also scored the third goal for Persepolis in the Tehran derby against Esteghlal F.C. on 15 April 2016. Persepolis won that derby 4-2. After initially signing a contract with Turkish Süper Lig club Rizespor in the summer of 2016,[5] Rezaeian cancelled his contract and re–joined Persepolis.

After an altercation with teammate Ali Alipour during a training camp before an AFC Champions League match, Rezaeian was told to train by himself. After a few weeks, his contract was eventually terminated with Persepolis and he was released.

Oostende

After rejecting an offer from Tehran rivals Esteghlal F.C., Rezaeian joined Belgian club K.V. Oostende on 9 July 2017 with a two-year contract after a successful trial period at the club. Ramin made his debut on 27 July 2017 in a 3rd round Europa League qualifier against French club Olympique de Marseille. Oostende lost the match 4–2 and Rezaeian played the full 90 minutes.

Al Shahania

On 6 November 2018, Rezaeian joined Qatar Stars League side Al Shahania.[6] In his first match with the club, on 8 November, Ramin scored a free kick goal in his team's 5–1 loss to Al Duhail. On 23 November, in his second match with his club, Ramin assisted his team's only goal in a 1–0 win against Al-Kharitiyath.

Al-Duhail

On 22 August 2020, Rezaeian signed a two-year contract with Qatar Stars League champion, Al-Duhail.[7]

Al-Sailiya

After the engagement of the new trainer from Al-Duhail, Rezaein was loaned to Al-Sailiya.[8]

Persepolis

On 12 February 2022, Rezaeian signed a contract with Persian Gulf Pro League champions Persepolis.[9] [10]

Sepahan

On 15 July 2022, Rezaeian signed a contract with Persian Gulf Pro League side Sepahan.[11]

International career

He was called into Iran's 2015 AFC Asian Cup squad on 30 December 2014 by Carlos Queiroz.[12] He made his debut against Iraq in a friendly on 4 January 2015. He also played a friendly match against Sweden. Rezaeian scored his first international goal on 17 November 2015 in a 6–0 victory against Guam. In May 2018, he was named in Iran's preliminary squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.[13] [14]

2021

Despite his good performances, he was not invited to the national team.

Style of play

Rezaeian has a high-level skill in long and fast starts.[15] He has a high skill in long passes and corner and free kicks. He also has good scoring skills.[16]

BBC Persian wrote about him: "On the right side, Ramin Rezaeian is the key player of Branko. He is considered Branko's savior with his scoring power in difficult situations."[17]

Personal life

He is popular among Iranian football fans, especially Persepolis fans.[18] [19] His father is a retired doctor and he has only one older sister. Among football players, he is interested in Iranian legend, Ali Karimi. He has announced that he controls his diet and loves ice cream.[20]

Career statistics

Club

ClubSeasonLeagueNational Cup Continental OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Saba2009–10Pro League20100201
2010–1122110231
2011–1224020260
2012–133140010324
Total97630101016
Rah Ahan2013–14Pro League27232304
2014–1527920299
Total5411525913
Persepolis2015–16Pro League28520305
2016–171241010144
Total4093010449
Oostende2017–18First Division161202051252
Al Shahania2018–19QSL11400114
2019–20211300102213
Total 32170000103317
Al Duhail2019-20Qatar Stars League00003131
2020–2110200102
Total 102003100133
Al Sailiya2020-21Qatar Stars League113200050183
2021–221320052184
Total 2452000102367
Persepolis2021–22Pro League13010140
Sepahan2022–23Persian Gulf Pro League29720317
2023–2427851753914
Total 56157175007021
Esteghlal2024-25Persian Gulf Pro League000000--00
Career total3326219214616338173

International

Statistics accurate as of match play

Iran
YearAppsGoals
201571
201691
201780
2018110
2019100
202231
2023103
202470
Total656

International goals

Scores and results list Iran's goal tally first.

Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 17 November 2015 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
2. 10 November 2016 Friendly
3. 25 November 2022 2022 FIFA World Cup
4. 28 March 2023 Friendly
5. 16 November 2023 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
6. 21 November 2023

Honours

Persepolis

2016–17; runner-up: 2015–16

Al-Sailiya

2020–21

2021[21]

Sepahan

2023–24

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 – Squad list: IR Iran (IRN) . . 15 . 15 November 2022 . 15 November 2022.
  2. News: ملی پوشان مازندرانی در پی درخشش در جام جهانی فوتبال . Mazanderani national players looking for a shine at the Football World Cup . fa . 5 October 2018 . IRIB News.
  3. Web site: Iranian Premier League Stats: 2018-2019 Season . IPLstats.com . 5 October 2018.
  4. Web site: بازیکن تیم ملی فوتبال ایران سرخپوش شد . Iran national team player became a red-wearer . fa . FC-Perspolis.com . 5 October 2018.
  5. Web site: فوتبالی‌ترین - پاسخ منفی رضاییان به پیشنهاد تیم ترکیه‌ای. footballitarin.com.
  6. Web site: Qatar's Al Shahania Signs Iranian Ramin Rezaeian. tasnimnews.com. 6 November 2018. 6 November 2018.
  7. Web site: 23 August 2020 . Al-Duhail signs Iranian winger Ramin Rezaeian . 10 July 2022 . Mehr News Agency . en.
  8. Web site: 1 January 2021 . Ramin Rezaeian joins Al Sailiya club . 10 July 2022 . Tehran Times . en.
  9. Web site: رسمی؛ رامین رضاییان به پرسپولیس پیوست (عکس). 12 February 2022. ورزش سه. fa.
  10. Web site: رامین رضاییان رسماً به پرسپولیس برگشت- اخبار فوتبال ایران - اخبار ورزشی تسنیم Tasnim. 12 February 2022. خبرگزاری تسنیم Tasnim. fa.
  11. Web site: رضاییان به سپاهان پیوست (عکس) . 15 July 2022 . ورزش سه . fa.
  12. Web site: Queiroz Names Team Melli Squad . 30 December 2014 . AFCAsianCup.com.
  13. News: BBC . 4 June 2018 . 5 October 2018 . World Cup 2018: All the confirmed squads for this summer's finals in Russia .
  14. News: Queiroz names Iran World Cup squad . en-GB . BBC Sport . 10 July 2022.
  15. Web site: اسپورت . آی . تفاوت سبک محرمی و رضاییان: بازی در فضا . 10 July 2022 . آی اسپورت . fa.
  16. Web site: 16 February 2022 . ببینید آنالیز جذاب عملکرد رضاییان؛ چرا جذب رامین برای پرسپولیس حیاتی بود؟ . 10 July 2022 . خبرآنلاین . fa.
  17. Web site: 1 February 2016 . لیگ برتر فوتبال ایران؛ جدال کروات‌ها در ورزشگاه آزادی . 10 July 2022 . BBC News فارسی . fa.
  18. Web site: 10 July 2022 . چند دلیل برای بازگشت رامین رضاییان به پرسپولیس؛ از چراغ سبز یحیی تا آخرین فرصت حضور در جام جهانی . 10 July 2022 . قوه قضائیه خبرگزاری میزان Mizan Online News Agency . fa.
  19. News: رامین رضاییان و قرمزترین حالت ممکن . fa . خبرگزاری ایلنا . 10 July 2022.
  20. Web site: فتوکده . 22 July 2020 . بیوگرافی رامین رضاییان (بازیکن فوتبال) با عکس جدید آماندا . 10 July 2022 . fa-IR.
  21. Web site: Al Sailiya  1–0 Al Markhiya  – 05 mai 2021 / Qatar FA Cup 2021. footballdatabase.eu. 24 November 2021.