Mohammad Hossein Kanaanizadegan (Persian: محمد حسین کنعانی زادگان; born 23 March 1994) is an Iranian footballer player who currently plays for Al Ahli SC (Doha) and Iranian national football team as a defender.[2][3]
![]() Kanani Zadegan in Persepolis training in 2021 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Mohammad Hossein Kanaanizadegan[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1994-03-23) 23 March 1994 (age 28) | ||
Place of birth | Bandar-e Mahshahr, Iran | ||
Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Centre Back / Right Back | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Al Ahli SC (Doha) | ||
Number | 5 | ||
Youth career | |||
2009–2013 | Persepolis | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2012–2016 | Persepolis | 1 | (0) |
2013–2014 | → Beira-Mar (loan) | 0 | (0) |
2014–2016 | → Malavan (loan) | 47 | (3) |
2016–2017 | Esteghlal | 2 | (0) |
2017–2018 | Saipa | 7 | (3) |
2018–2019 | Machine Sazi | 27 | (1) |
2019–2021 | Persepolis | 52 | (2) |
2021– | Al Ahli | 27 | (5) |
National team‡ | |||
2008–2011 | Iran U17 | 25 | (3) |
2011–2012 | Iran U20 | 19 | (1) |
2014–2016 | Iran U23 | 5 | (1) |
2015– | Iran | 36 | (2) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 September 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16 November 2022 |
He joined Persepolis in January 2012. He signed a two and a half years contract until the end of 2013–14 season with the club.[4] He made his debut for Persepolis as a starter against Foolad in final fixture of 2011–12 Iran Pro League.[5] He played for Persepolis U21 in AFC Vision Asia U21 Tehran Premier League.
Kanaani joined Portuguese club Beira Mar on loan in August 2013. But due to work permit issues he returned to Iran without playing a single match.
He joined Malavan on a two–year loan to spend his conscription period in summer 2014. Kanaani scored his first goal for Malavan in a 1–1 draw against Esteghlal.
In May 2016, after completing his two–year conscription period at Malavan, it was thought Kanaani would return to his original club Persepolis. However, Kanaani rejected Persepolis' offer and joined their rivals Esteghlal. Shortly after joining the club, Kanaani suffered a season-ending injury after only playing two games. He was released by Esteghlal at the end of the season having only played two games for the club.
He played 2017–18 season for Saipa FC.[6]
He joined Machine Sazi for 2018–19 season.[7] He finished the 2018–19 Persian Gulf Pro League at Machine Sazi F.C. with 27 appearances and 1 goal.
On 7 July 2019, Kanaanizadegan signed a two-year[8] contract with Persian Gulf Pro League champions Persepolis.[9][10] Kanaanizadegan scored his first goal for Persepolis in a 1–0 victory over Sanat Naft Abadan on 16 September 2019.[11][12][13]
He played two matches at the 2010 Asian U16 Championships.
He started in all four games for the 2012 Asian U19 Championship Qualifiers helping the team keep a clean sheet in all of them. He started in Iran's first game during the Championships helping Team Meli keep a clean sheet and even hitting the bar from 30 meters out. He was part of Iran U–20 during 2012 AFC U-19 Championship qualification, 2012 CIS Cup, 2012 AFF U-19 Youth Championship and 2012 AFC U-19 Championship.
He invited to Iran U-23 training camp by Nelo Vingada[14] to preparation for Incheon 2014 and 2016 AFC U-22 Championship (Summer Olympic qualification). He named in Iran U23 final list for Incheon 2014.[15]
Kanaanizadegan made his debut against Uzbekistan in a friendly match on 11 June 2015. He also played against Turkmenistan on 16 June 2015. He scored his first goal for the team with the 3rd goal in the 14-0 thrashing of Cambodia in the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers on 10 October 2019. He scored his second goal for the team with a header against Syria on 30 March 2021.
Club | Division | Season | League | Hazfi Cup | Asia | Total | ||||
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Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
Persepolis | Pro League | 2011–12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
2012–13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |||
2013–14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |||
Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
Malavan | Pro League | 2014–15 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 19 | 1 | |
2015–16 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 30 | 2 | |||
Esteghlal | 2016–17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
Saipa | 2017–18 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 7 | 3 | ||
Machine Sazi | 2018–19 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | 29 | 1 | ||
Total | 55 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 5 | ||
Persepolis | Pro League | 2019–20 | 27 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 1 |
2020–21 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 40 | 2 | ||
Total | 52 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 72 | 3 | ||
Al Ahli | QSL | 2021–22 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 20 | 1 | |
Total | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 20 | 1 | |||
Career Total | 155 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 177 | 9 |
No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1. | 10 October 2019 | Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran | ![]() | 3–0 | 14–0 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |
2. | 30 March 2021 | ![]() | 1–0 | 3–0 | Friendly |
International U-20 goals | |||||||
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1 | 3 November 2012 | Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates | ![]() | 2–0 | Win | 2012 AFC U-19 Championship | |
Al Ahli SC (Doha) – current squad | |
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