Name: Alireza Beiranvand

• Full name: Alireza Beiranvand
• Date of birth: September 21, 1992
• Place of birth: Khorramabad, Lorestan Province, Iran
• Nationality: Iranian
• Position: Goalkeeper
• Height: Approximately 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
• Current status (as of 2024): Professional goalkeeper active in club football and has played for the Iran national team

Club career (high-level):

• Started senior career in Iran with smaller local clubs before rising to prominence at Naft Tehran and later Persepolis.
• Played for Persepolis (one of Iran’s most successful clubs), where he won domestic trophies and established himself as a top Iranian goalkeeper.
• Moved to Europe and other international clubs in later years, including spells in Belgium and Portugal (notably a transfer to Royal Charleroi and later playing in Portugal), while also returning to play in Iran at times. Exact clubs and dates can vary by season.

International career:

• Debuted for the Iran national team (Team Melli) and became the first-choice goalkeeper for several years.
• Key appearances at major tournaments: 2018 FIFA World Cup (kept a clean sheet against Morocco and was noted for a penalty save in qualifiers and an impressive long throw distribution), and the 2019 AFC Asian Cup squad. Played in World Cup qualifiers and other regional competitions.
• Known for shot-stopping, penalty-saving ability, strong aerial presence due to his height, and an unusual but effective long throw that often starts counterattacks.

Notable moments:

• 2018 FIFA World Cup: Gained international attention for his performances and composure on the biggest stage for Iran.
• Penalty saves in important qualifying matches for Iran and standout domestic cup/league performances with Persepolis and other clubs.
• Human-interest story: Overcame a difficult childhood in a rural area and has spoken publicly about hardships earlier in life, which made his rise to professional football widely celebrated in Iran.

Playing style: Tall, commanding goalkeeper with good reflexes and distribution. Strong on crosses and set pieces, comfortable sweeping behind the back line, and effective at launching quick counters with long throws and accurate kicks.

Honors (selected):

• Multiple domestic league and cup titles with Persepolis (depending on seasons played).
• Individual recognition as one of Iran’s top goalkeepers during his peak international years.

Note: Club affiliations, statistics (appearances, clean sheets), and current team can change season to season. For the most up-to-date club and statistical details, refer to the latest club roster pages or reputable databases (FIFA, national federation, club websites, or major football statistics sites).