Hossein-Ali Khan Sardar
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Hossein-Ali Khan Sardar was an Iran
ian football
player from the early years of 20th Century. He was a Goalkeeper during his playing career. He was born in Tehran
, Iran
.
whilst studying. In 1919 he returned to Iran from Belgium but his stay was short as in 1920 he left for Switzerland
joined Servette Geneva where he played professional football. Upon his return from Europe he played for Toofan FC a club based in Tehran.
, USSR in 1926 and also in 1929 when Tehran was host to Baku XI.
However he has one cap to his name appearing in goal for Switzerland national football team
as a substitute for the injured Swiss goalkeeper in a game against France national football team
.
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
ian football
Football (soccer)
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player from the early years of 20th Century. He was a Goalkeeper during his playing career. He was born in Tehran
Tehran
Tehran , sometimes spelled Teheran, is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With an estimated population of 8,429,807; it is also Iran's largest urban area and city, one of the largest cities in Western Asia, and is the world's 19th largest city.In the 20th century, Tehran was subject to...
, Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
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Club career
He played his club football in BelgiumBelgium
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whilst studying. In 1919 he returned to Iran from Belgium but his stay was short as in 1920 he left for Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
joined Servette Geneva where he played professional football. Upon his return from Europe he played for Toofan FC a club based in Tehran.
National career
Although Hossein-Ali Khan Sardar never played for Iranian national team as it didn't get created until 1941, however he was the captain of Tehran XI team that traveled to BakuBaku
Baku , sometimes spelled as Baki or Bakou, is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region. It is located on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula, which projects into the Caspian Sea. The city consists of two principal...
, USSR in 1926 and also in 1929 when Tehran was host to Baku XI.
However he has one cap to his name appearing in goal for Switzerland national football team
Switzerland national football team
The Swiss national football team is the national football team of Switzerland...
as a substitute for the injured Swiss goalkeeper in a game against France national football team
France national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
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International caps
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 February 1920 | Stade des Charmilles, Geneva Geneva Geneva In the national languages of Switzerland the city is known as Genf , Ginevra and Genevra is the second-most-populous city in Switzerland and is the most populous city of Romandie, the French-speaking part of Switzerland... |
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