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Karim Adil Ansarifard is an Iranian former professional footballer who played as a forward. His playing style and ability have drawn comparisons to Ali Daei and he has been named Daei's "successor".
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sports · Iranian footballer (born 1990) · association football player · also Karim Ansarifard, Ansarifard
Born 3 April 1990 · Q1367592
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On 4 January 2026, Ansarifard publicly supported the 2025–2026 Iranian protests on his Instagram, stating: "People who have proven themselves in all circumstances deserve a life far better than the current conditions."
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Played for Aris Thessaloniki F.C. (2024–2024) — 12 appearances, 1 goals.
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Won: Cypriot Cup with Omonia (2022–23).
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The Sun: Ex-Nottingham Forest star Karim Ansarifard ruled out of World Cup clash after getting hit in eye with BIRTHDAY CAKE
Played for AC Omonia (2022–2024) — 46 appearances, 6 goals.
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Played for AEK Athens F.C. (2020–2022) — 63 appearances, 17 goals.
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Played for Al-Sailiya Sports Club (2019–2020) — 20 appearances, 6 goals.
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Won award: Super League Greece Team of the Season (2017–18).
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Played for Nottingham Forest F.C. (2018–2019) — 12 appearances, 2 goals.
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Won: Super League Greece with Olympiacos (2016–17).
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Played for Olympiacos F.C. (2017–2018) — 34 appearances, 18 goals.
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Played for Panionios F.C. (2015–2017) — 41 appearances, 13 goals.
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Won award: Persian Gulf Pro League Striker of the Year (2013–14).
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Won award: Persian Gulf Pro League Team of the Season (2013–14).
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Won: Hazfi Cup with Tractor (2013–14).
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Won award: Persian Gulf Pro League Top scorer (2013–14).
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Joined Tractor Sazi in 2014.
FIFA World Cup qualification, Ansarifard scored a double against Maldives at Azadi Stadium
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Played for Club Atlético Osasuna (2014–2015) — 16 appearances, 0 goals.
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Played for Tractor F.C (2013–2014) — 28 appearances, 14 goals.
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Won award: Persian Gulf Pro League Team of the Season (2011–12).
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Won award: Persian Gulf Pro League Top scorer (2011–12).
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Won award: Persian Gulf Pro League Striker of the Year (2011–12).
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Played for Persepolis F.C. (2012–2013) — 31 appearances, 8 goals.
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Joined Persepolis in 2012.
FIFA ranked him as the 48th best goalscorer in the world and second best in Asia
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Won award: Persian Gulf Pro League Player of the Month (August 2011).
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Played for Iran men's national football team (2009–2024) — 104 appearances, 30 goals.
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Played for Iran national under-23 football team (2009–2011) — 13 appearances, 5 goals.
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Joined Saipa in 2007.
Played for Saipa F.C. (2007–2012) — 123 appearances, 55 goals.
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Played for Iran national under-20 football team (2007–2008) — 7 appearances, 5 goals.
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AFC U-17 Championship, he wore number 14 and was a benchwarmer
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Joined Saipa in 2006.
Joined ZOB Ahan in 2005.
Played for Iran national under-17 football team (2005–2006) — 3 appearances, 0 goals.
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Born 1990-04-03.
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