Reza Karimi (footballer) explained

Reza Karimi
Fullname:Reza Habel Karimi
Birth Date:23 August 1998
Birth Place:Ardabil, Iran
Position:Forward
Youthyears1:2010–2012
Youthclubs1:Moghavemat Tehran
Youthyears2:2012–2014
Youthclubs2:Shahrdari Ardabil
Youthyears3:2014–2015
Youthclubs3:Frenz United
Years1:2015–2016
Caps1:2
Goals1:1
Years2:2016–2018
Caps2:6
Goals2:0
Years3:2017–2018
Clubs3:Teuta Durrës (loan)
Caps3:11
Goals3:0
Years4:2018–2020
Clubs4:Esteghlal
Caps4:3
Goals4:1
Years5:2020–2021
Clubs5:Machine Sazi F.C.
Caps5:8
Goals5:0
Pcupdate:24 September 2021
Nationalyears1:2012–2014
Nationalteam1:Iran U17
Nationalcaps1:17
Nationalgoals1:12
Nationalyears2:2014–2017
Nationalteam2:Iran U20
Nationalcaps2:9
Nationalgoals2:5

Reza Karimi (Persian: رضا کریمی, born 23 August 1998) is an Iranian footballer. He primarily plays as a forward.[1] [2]

Club career

Early years

Reza Karimi started his career with Moghavemat Tehran in 2010 as a youth player.

He moved to the Frenz United youth academy in the summer of 2014. He participated in the Frenz International Cup 2015 in which he gave an excellent performance by scoring 2 magnificent goals against Liverpool and 1 goal against Guangzhou Evergrande.[3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

Gostaresh Foolad

Reza Karimi moved to Gostaresh Foolad in summer 2015. He made his debut on 7 February 2016 against FC Mashhad, formerly known as Siah Jamegan Khorasan F.C.

On September 10, 2015, he played 90 minutes in the Hazfi Cup match against Razakan and scored in the 41st minute. Gostaresh eventually won 2-0.

Skënderbeu Korçë

In the summer of 2016 Karimi signed with Albanian champions Skënderbeu Korçë. Karimi had issues with his ITC and was only allowed to play in official matches in January 2017. He made his league debut on 25 February 2017 in a 1–0 victory against Vllaznia.

On 31 May 2017, Karimi came on in the 77th minute of the Albanian Cup Final against KF Tirana. Skënderbeu eventually lost 3–1 in extra time.[8]

KF Teuta

In September 2017, Karimi was loaned to the Teuta Durrës. He made his league debut on 4 November 2017 in a 1-1 draw against Lachi. In the next tour, he assisted on the first goal in the match against KF Luftëtari and his team won 3-2.

Esteghlal Tehran

Karimi signed a contract with Esteghlal Tehran in December 2018. He made his league debut on 3 April 2019 in a 0–0 draw against Saipa. On May 1 of the same year, he scored his first goal in the match against Khuzestan's Esteghlal club. In an interview with the press, he commented on this match:

"I am always grateful to Mr. Farhad Majidi. I spent the best night of my life."[9]

On 6 May 2019, Karimi came on in the 83rd minute of the AFC Champions League against Al-Duhail.[10]

Machine Sazi

Karimi signed a contract with Machine Sazi in August 2021. He made his league debut on 7 October 2020 in a 0–3 loss against Shahr Khodro.

International career

Youth

Karimi was selected to join Iran under-16 to take part in the 2014 AFC U-16 Championship, under manager Mostafa Ghanbarpour. He made his debut for Iran's opening match against Sri Lanka and scored two goals in Iran's 8-0 victory. He also played in matches against Pakistan and the UAE. In the final round of the tournament, he scored 1 goal in the game with his Qatari peers and was chosen as the man of the match. In the next match against Saudi Arabia, Iran celebrated a 2-1 victory thanks to Karimi's goal, and Karimi was chosen as the man of the match in this match as well. Iran lost to North Korea's 16-year-old national team in a penalty shootout in the quarterfinals. Reza Karimi left the tournament despite a clear penalty kick.[11]

Personal life

In an interview with the press, he said that he is a fan of Cristiano Ronaldo.[12]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubDivisionSeasonLeagueCupContinentalTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Gostaresh FouladPGPL2015–16101121
Skënderbeu KorçëAlbanian Superliga2016-17603090
Teuta Durrës2017-1811020130
Esteghlal TehranPGPL2018–192100131
Machine Sazi2020–217010-80
Career total2717110352

International

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Honours

Domestic

KF Skënderbeu Korçë

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Iran - R. Karimi - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway. soccerway.com.
  2. Web site: Reza Karimi رضا کریمی - IPL 2015-2016 - Player Profile with career statistics and history - PersianLeague. persianleague.com.
  3. Web site: Frenz United FC Indonesia « Frenz International Cup 2015. frenzinternationalcup.com.
  4. Web site: Frenz United Indonesia Aim To Derail Liverpool « Frenz International Cup 2015. frenzinternationalcup.com.
  5. Web site: Academy edge 11-goal thriller in Indonesia. liverpoolfc.com.
  6. Web site: Red-eyed Liverpool edge homesters in Frenz International Cup - Football - The Star Online. thestar.com.my.
  7. Web site: Frenz Cup 2015. 7 June 2015. talentshunter.eu.
  8. Web site: Reza Karimi Stats, Info and Next Game.
  9. Web site: Reza Karimi's interview after the match against Esteghlal Khuzestan.
  10. Web site: Esteghlal vs. Al Duhail - Football Match Summary - May 6, 2019.
  11. Web site: AFC U-16 CHAMPIONSHIP 2014.
  12. Web site: Reza Karimi's interview after the match against Esteghlal Khuzestan.
  13. Web site: Player Profile - REZA KARIMI PIRAGHOOM.