Milad Mohammadi Keshmarzi, known as Milad Mohammadi (Persian: ميلاد محمدی کشمرزی; born 29 September 1993) is an Iranian professional footballer who plays for Persian Gulf Pro League club Persepolis and the Iranian national team.
 Mohammadi with Iran in 2018 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Milad Mohammadi Keshmarzi[1][2] | ||
| Date of birth | 29 September 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Tehran, Iran | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[3] | ||
| Position(s) | Left-back / Wing-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Persepolis | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007–2008 | Persepolis F.C. Academy | ||
| 2008–2012 | Damash Tehran | ||
| 2012–2014 | Nirooye Zamini | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2016 | Rah Ahan | 44 | (0) |
| 2016–2019 | Akhmat Grozny | 78 | (3) |
| 2019–2021 | Gent | 47 | (2) |
| 2021–2024 | AEK Athens | 48 | (1) |
| 2024 | Adana Demirspor | 14 | (0) |
| 2024– | Persepolis | 6 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2015–2016 | Iran U23 | 15 | (3) |
| 2015– | Iran | 66 | (1) |
|
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 August 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14 November 2024 | |||
Known for his speed and versatility, Milad plays as a left back and winger. His twin brother Mehrdad plays for Esteghlal in the Persian Gulf Pro League.
Club career
editRah Ahan
editMilad Mohammadi joined Rah Ahan in the summer of 2014 with a five–year contract[4] and made his debut for them in the first fixture of the 2014–15 Iran Pro League against Esteghlal.[5]
In July 2015 Mohammadi went on trial with Austrian Bundesliga club Sturm Graz.[6] He reportedly had two offers from European sides but Rah Ahan coach Farhad Kazemi refused to let him leave the club.
Akhmat Grozny
editOn 6 February 2016 Mohammadi signed a contract with Russian Premier League club Terek Grozny until 2019.[7][8] Milad made his debut for Terek Grozny as a substitute on 2 April 2016 in a 3–2 win over Anzhi Makhachkala.[9] Mohammadi scored his first goal for Terek and his first ever professional league goal on 29 April 2017 in a 5–2 victory against Ural Yekaterinburg. After the 2016–17 season, he was named as one of the top 50 U23 Asian talents to watch for.[10]
On 27 May 2019, Akhmat confirmed that Mohammadi left the club as a free agent upon the expiration of his contract.[11]
Gent
editIn July 2019 Mohammadi signed with Belgian club Gent.[12]
He was one of the key players of the team in many matches and had an acceptable defensive performance. Although he was effective in attack and was able to help the team with scoring important goals.[13][14]
AEK Athens
editOn 17 September 2021, Mohammadi signed a three-year contract with Super League Greece side AEK Athens after getting released from Gent on 25 August.[15]
Adana Demirspor
editOn January 26, 2024, Iranian international footballer Milad Mohammadi completed a transfer to Turkish club Adana Demirspor. The signing of the 2.5-year contract was announced by the club, solidifying Mohammadi's commitment to Adana Demirspor until the summer of 2026. The transfer was reported by various sports news outlets, including Footballi.[16]
The move came as part of Adana Demirspor's efforts to strengthen their squad for the upcoming seasons. Mohammadi's experience as a left-back and winger, coupled with his international experience with the Iranian national team, was seen as a valuable addition to the team's lineup. He left the club on 19 August 2024.
Persepolis
editOn 20 August 2024, Mohammadi joined Persian Gulf Pro League side Persepolis on a two-year deal.[17][18][19]
International career
editMohammadi scored a goal during the 2016 AFC U-23 Championship.[20]
Carlos Queiroz invited Mohammadi to a national team camp in June 2015. He made his debut against Uzbekistan in a friendly match on 11 June 2015 and was on the bench on 16 June 2015 in a World Cup qualifier against Turkmenistan.[citation needed]
He was named in Iran's squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia,[21][22] where he came to prominence when he tried and failed at an extravagant throw-in, in the 93rd minute while Iran were trailing 1–0 to Spain.[23]
Career statistics
editClub
edit- As of match played 30 October 2024[24]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Rah Ahan | 2014–15 | Persian Gulf Pro League | 27 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 28 | 1 | ||
| 2015–16 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 19 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 44 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 47 | 1 | ||||
| Akhmat Grozny | 2015–16 | Russian Premier League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2016–17 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 25 | 2 | ||||
| 2017–18 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 24 | 0 | ||||
| 2018–19 | 28 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 30 | 1 | ||||
| Total | 78 | 3 | 4 | 0 | — | — | 82 | 3 | ||||
| Gent | 2019–20 | Belgian First Division A | 18 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 24 | 1 | |
| 2020–21 | 29 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 41 | 1 | ||
| Total | 47 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 65 | 2 | ||
| AEK Athens | 2021–22 | Super League Greece | 25 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 28 | 0 | ||
| 2022–23 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 14 | 0 | ||||
| 2023–24 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 14 | 1 | |||
| Total | 48 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 1 | ||
| Adana Demirspor | 2023–24 | Süper Lig | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 13 | 0 | |
| 2024–25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | |||
| Total | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 14 | 0 | |||
| Persepolis | 2024–25 | Pro League | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 237 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 273 | 7 | ||
International
editStatistics accurate as of match played 154 November 2024 [25]
| Iran | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 14 | 0 |
| Total | 66 | 1 |
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 11 June 2021 | Bahrain National Stadium, Riffa, Bahrain | 5–0 |
10–0 |
2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |
Personal life
editMilad Mohammadi was born south of Tehran in Fallah district, however he has said that he is a native of Qazvin.[26] His family is originally from Qazvin Province. He was born in a family of Iranian Azerbaijani, hailing from the village of Kashmarz. Football fans in Iran nicknamed him "Mig-Mig" that refers to a cartoon character named Roadrunner in Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner.[27] He is the twin brother of Mehrdad Mohammadi.[28]
Honours
edit- AEK Athens
References
edit- ^ "FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 – Squad list: IR Iran (IRN)" (PDF). FIFA. 15 November 2022. p. 15. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- ^ Milad Mohammadi at the Turkish Football Federation
- ^ "2018 FIFA World Cup: List of players" (PDF). FIFA. 18 June 2018. p. 14. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 June 2018. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
- ^ "دوقلوها و طالبلو با راهآهن ثبت کردند". خبرگزاری فارس.
- ^ "لیگ برتر : راه آهن یزدان - استقلال تهران". وب سایت رسمی سازمان لیگ فوتبال ایران,لیگ برتر فوتبال ایران,فوتبال برتر. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 16 August 2014.
- ^ Spielaufzeichnung: SK Sturm Graz 1:0 RFK Terek Grozny (0:0). 8 July 2015 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Milad Mohammadi joins Russian Premier League club Terek Grozny".
- ^ "РФК "Терек" Грозный им. А. А. Кадырова".
- ^ "Terek Grozny vs. Anzhi - 2 April 2016 - Soccerway".
- ^ "50 U23 Players to Watch Out for". 25 June 2017.
- ^ "Милад Мохаммади и Беким Балай покидают "Ахмат". Спасибо за все, друзья!" [Milad Mohammadi and Bekim Balaj leave Akhmat. Thank you for everything, friends!] (in Russian). FC Akhmat Grozny. 27 May 2019.
- ^ "Iran's Milad Mohammadi Signs for KAA Gent". 18 July 2019.
- ^ "گل تماشایی میلاد محمدی برای تیم خنت". خبرگزاری مهر | اخبار ایران و جهان | Mehr News Agency (in Persian). 25 January 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "جدایی میلاد محمدی از خنت بلژیک". www.ettehadkhabar.ir. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "Milad Mohammadi joins AEK FC!". aekfc.gr. Online. 17 September 2021.
- ^ "میلاد محمدی با قراردادی 2.5 ساله رسما به آدنا دمیراسپور ترکیه پیوست" (in Persian). Footballi. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ میلاد محمدی به پرسپولیس پیوست- ویدیو ورزش سه (in Persian). ویدیو ورزش سه. 19 August 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2024 – via video.varzesh3.com.
- ^ "بمب دیرهنگام پرسپولیس ترکید/میلاد محمدی در اردوگاه سرخ - خبرگزاری مهر | اخبار ایران و جهان | Mehr News Agency". www.mehrnews.com. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "بمب سرخپوشان بالاخره ترکید؛ میلاد محمدی به پرسپولیس پیوست". ایرنا (in Persian). 19 August 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "Milad Mohammadi Career Statistics". Goal.com.
- ^ "World Cup 2018: All the confirmed squads for this summer's finals in Russia". [dead link]
- ^ "World Cup 2018: Iran head coach Carlos Queiroz names final squad". BBC Sport. 4 June 2018. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
- ^ "World Cup 2018: Iran 0-1 Spain - the throw-in everyone is talking about". BBC Sport. 20 June 2018. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
- ^ Milad Mohammadi at Soccerway
- ^ "Profile: Milad MOHAMMADI". teammelli.com. Team Melli. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- ^ میلاد محمدی: از کارگری به تیم امید رسیدم (in Persian). aspress. January 2015. Archived from the original on 1 July 2016. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
- ^ "میلاد محمدی: میگ میگ لقب دوقلوهای فوتبال ایران". Varzesh3. October 2015. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
- ^ میلاد محمدی: از کارگری به تیم امید رسیدم (in Persian). aspress. January 2015. Archived from the original on 1 July 2016. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
External links
edit- Milad Mohammadi at PersianLeague.com (archived)
- Milad Mohammadi at IranLeague.ir (archived)