Payan Rafat (Persian: پایان رأفت, born September 9, 1970 in Astara, Iran) is a retired Iranian footballer[6] and current coach.[4] He served his golden days in Persepolis. His style of play was similar to Iranian football legend Ali Daei.[7] He is considered one of the most memorable players in history of Tehran derby, the rivalry between Persepolis and Esteghlal; as he received a punch from rival goalkeeper Parviz Boroumand in the famous derby played in 2000.[8][9]
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1970-09-09) September 9, 1970 (age 52) | ||
Place of birth | Astara, Iran[1] | ||
Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
Position(s) | Centre Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Shahrdari Astara F.C. | ||
Youth career | |||
Asnaf Astara | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1993–1999 | Malavan[1] | ||
1999–2001 | Persepolis | 36 | (10) |
2001–2002 | Hatta Club[1] | ||
2002–2003 | Persepolis | 19 | (5) |
2003–2004 | Saba Battery[1] | ||
2004–2007 | Homa[2] | ||
Teams managed | |||
2007–2008 | Damash Iranian (assistant)[3] | ||
2010–2011 | Persepolis U-20[4] | ||
2015–2016 | Malavan (Assistant coach)[5] | ||
2020–2021 | Shahrdari Astara F.C. | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
After playing 6 seasons in Malavan, he joined Persepolis.[1] He later left for a half season at the UAE League's Hatta Club;[1] and returned to Persepolis in 2002.[10]
Club performance | League | Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
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Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
Iran | League | Hazfi Cup | Asia | Total | ||||||
1998–99 | Persepolis | Azadegan League | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | - | 3 | 0 |
1999–00 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 27 | 6 | ||
2000–01 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 24 | 7 | ||
2001–02 | Iran Pro League | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 3 | 0 | |
2002–03 | 19 | 5 | 2[11] | 0 | ||||||
Career total | 55 | 15 | 15 | 3 |
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