Sattar Zare
Encyclopedia
Sattar Zare is an Iran
ian football player
who recently plays for Rah Ahan. He can play in Wing back
and midfielder
positions.
, he was sacked from Bargh by the manager Mahmoud Yavari because of anarchy, but he was forgiven after a brief period and played for the club again.
at the end of 2007-08 season, he was a free agent and had offers from both Iranian giants Persepolis and Esteghlal, and also offer from Mes, but he decided to remain in Hafezieh
for another season.
He was the best player for Bargh Shiraz but the team was relegated and despite having offers again he decided to stay.
He was signed a contract with Rah Ahan on 1 July 2011 but he was fired by Rah Ahan head coach, Ali Daei
on 5 October 2011.
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|2002–03 ||rowspan="8"|Bargh ||rowspan="7"|Pro League ||23||3|||||||-||-||||
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|2004–05||25||1||||||-||-||||
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|2005–06||27||1||||||-||-||||
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|2006–07||11||3||||||-||-||||
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|2007–08||23||2||||||-||-||||
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|2008–09||31||8||||||-||-||||
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|2009–10 ||rowspan="1"|Division 1||13||5||||||-||-||||
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|2010–11 ||rowspan="1"|Shahin
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|2011–12 ||rowspan="1"|Rah Ahan ||3||0||0||0|||-||-||3||0
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in his native city of Shiraz
, until his selection for the Iranian national under-23 football team
.
Zare was drafted to mend the defenses of the Iranian U-23s
, after Hossein Faraki took over the coaching job. Along with Zare, Faraki also invited Alavi and the duo did not disappoint. In fact his performance was so solid that Iran
's coach Branko Ivankovic
invited both of the players to the squad for the game against Jordan
in June 2004. He made his debut on July 20, 2004 in the match against Thailand
. He was a part of Irans 2004 Asian Cup
squad. During the quarter finals against China
he received a controversial red card after lightly pushing an a player on the other team who fell over holding his face.
Zare was set to play for Iran at the 2006 World Cup, but after damaging ligaments in his right knee, he was replaced by Moharram Navidkia
.
After losing World Cup due to injury, he was not regular a part of Team melli. After world cup, Amir Ghalenoei
became Iran's coach. Ghalenoei called up Zare for his 30 men list for 2007 AFC Asian Cup
, but he did not select for Iranian squad. When Ali Daei
became Team melli's coach, he called up Zare again and used him as a left defender in starting line up in World cup 2010 first round qualifications
.
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 player
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
who recently plays for Rah Ahan. He can play in Wing back
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
and midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
positions.
Club career
Zare started his youth career at Bargh Shiraz at the age of 8 and stayed with the youth team until he was 20 and has played for the team ever since becoming influential in the club's relative success in recent years. He is the captain of Bargh and the only Bargh player that participates in Team melli in recent years. In the middle of 2007-08 seasonPersian Gulf Cup 2007-08
The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup's 2007/08 football season. This season will be the 7th season since the establishment of the Iran Pro League...
, he was sacked from Bargh by the manager Mahmoud Yavari because of anarchy, but he was forgiven after a brief period and played for the club again.
at the end of 2007-08 season, he was a free agent and had offers from both Iranian giants Persepolis and Esteghlal, and also offer from Mes, but he decided to remain in Hafezieh
Hafezieh Stadium
The Hafezieh Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Shiraz, Iran. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Bargh Shiraz F.C. and Moghavemat Sepasi F.C., both of whom currently play in Iran's Premier Football League. The stadium holds 20,000 people and is...
for another season.
He was the best player for Bargh Shiraz but the team was relegated and despite having offers again he decided to stay.
He was signed a contract with Rah Ahan on 1 July 2011 but he was fired by Rah Ahan head coach, Ali Daei
Ali Daei
Ali Daei is an Iranian retired football player and former national team coach who currently manages a local Iranian team, Rah Ahan. He is a former captain of the Iran national football team, and is the world's all-time leading goalscorer in international matches...
on 5 October 2011.
Club Career Statistics
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|2002–03 ||rowspan="8"|Bargh ||rowspan="7"|Pro League ||23||3|||||||-||-||||
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|2003–04||21||0||||||-||-||||
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|2004–05||25||1||||||-||-||||
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|2005–06||27||1||||||-||-||||
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|2006–07||11||3||||||-||-||||
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|2007–08||23||2||||||-||-||||
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|2008–09||31||8||||||-||-||||
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|2009–10 ||rowspan="1"|Division 1||13||5||||||-||-||||
|-
|2010–11 ||rowspan="1"|Shahin
Shahin Bushehr F.C.
Shahin Pars Junubi Bushehr Football Club is an Iranian football club based in Bushehr, Iran. They compete in the Iranian Premier League and hold home games at Shahid Beheshti Stadium.-Shahin F.C. :Shahin F.C...
||rowspan="2"|Pro League ||32||2||1||0|||-||-||33||1
|-
|2011–12 ||rowspan="1"|Rah Ahan ||3||0||0||0|||-||-||3||0
|-
209||25||||||0||0||||
- Assist Goals
Season Team Assists 05–06 Bargh 5 06–07 Bargh 2 07–08 Bargh 2 08–09 Bargh 2 10–11 Shahin Shahin Bushehr F.C.Shahin Pars Junubi Bushehr Football Club is an Iranian football club based in Bushehr, Iran. They compete in the Iranian Premier League and hold home games at Shahid Beheshti Stadium.-Shahin F.C. :Shahin F.C...3 11–12 Rah Ahan 1
International career
He was a little-known player beyond the Hafezieh StadiumHafezieh Stadium
The Hafezieh Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Shiraz, Iran. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Bargh Shiraz F.C. and Moghavemat Sepasi F.C., both of whom currently play in Iran's Premier Football League. The stadium holds 20,000 people and is...
in his native city of Shiraz
Shiraz
Shiraz may refer to:* Shiraz, Iran, a city in Iran* Shiraz County, an administrative subdivision of Iran* Vosketap, Armenia, formerly called ShirazPeople:* Hovhannes Shiraz, Armenian poet* Ara Shiraz, Armenian sculptor...
, until his selection for the Iranian national under-23 football team
Iran national under-23 football team
Iran national under-23 football team represents Iran in international football competitions in Olympic Games and Asian Games, as well as any other under-23 international football tournaments...
.
Zare was drafted to mend the defenses of the Iranian U-23s
Iran national under-23 football team
Iran national under-23 football team represents Iran in international football competitions in Olympic Games and Asian Games, as well as any other under-23 international football tournaments...
, after Hossein Faraki took over the coaching job. Along with Zare, Faraki also invited Alavi and the duo did not disappoint. In fact his performance was so solid that Iran
Iran national football team
The national football team of Iran represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran...
's coach Branko Ivankovic
Branko Ivankovic
Branko Ivanković is a Croatian football coach and former player. After a 12-year playing career at Varteks Varaždin, Ivanković started his coaching career at the same club in 1991. He led the Iranian national football team at the 2006 World Cup...
invited both of the players to the squad for the game against Jordan
Jordan national football team
The Jordan national football team is the national team of Jordan and is controlled by the Jordan Football Association...
in June 2004. He made his debut on July 20, 2004 in the match against Thailand
Thailand national football team
The Thailand national football team represents Thailand in international football competition and is governed by the Football Association of Thailand. The team has a history of success in Southeast Asian competition, with three ASEAN Football Championship titles and nine senior-level Southeast...
. He was a part of Irans 2004 Asian Cup
2004 AFC Asian Cup
The 2004 AFC Asian Cup football competition is the thirteenth staging of AFC Asian Cup. It was held from July 17 to August 7, 2004 in China. The defending champions Japan defeated China in the final in Beijing....
squad. During the quarter finals against China
China national football team
The China PR national football team is the national association football team of the People's Republic of China and is governed by the Chinese Football Association...
he received a controversial red card after lightly pushing an a player on the other team who fell over holding his face.
Zare was set to play for Iran at the 2006 World Cup, but after damaging ligaments in his right knee, he was replaced by Moharram Navidkia
Moharram Navidkia
Moharram Navidkia is an Iranian football player who currently plays as the captain of Sepahan in Iran's Premier League. He plays as a midfielder.During his career, he has dealt with consecutive injuries making him unable to regain his top form....
.
After losing World Cup due to injury, he was not regular a part of Team melli. After world cup, Amir Ghalenoei
Amir Ghalenoei
Amir Ghalenoei is an Iranian football coach and former player. He is currently the head coach of Tractor Sazi...
became Iran's coach. Ghalenoei called up Zare for his 30 men list for 2007 AFC Asian Cup
2007 AFC Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation's 2007 AFC Asian Cup finals were held from July 7 to July 29, 2007. For the first time in its history, the competition was co-hosted by four nations: Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The tournament was won by first-time champions Iraq, who defeated Saudi...
, but he did not select for Iranian squad. When Ali Daei
Ali Daei
Ali Daei is an Iranian retired football player and former national team coach who currently manages a local Iranian team, Rah Ahan. He is a former captain of the Iran national football team, and is the world's all-time leading goalscorer in international matches...
became Team melli's coach, he called up Zare again and used him as a left defender in starting line up in World cup 2010 first round qualifications
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Third Round
The AFC Third Round of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification was decided by a random draw which was conducted in Durban, South Africa on 25 November 2007...
.