Karim Ansarifard

• Full name: Karim Ansarifard
• Date of birth: April 3, 1990
• Place of birth: Ardabil, Iran
• Nationality: Iranian
• Position: Striker / Forward
• Current status (as of 2024): Professional footballer; club affiliation may have changed since 2024

Club career (highlights)

• Early career at Saipa (Iran) where he broke through as a goalscorer.
• Played for Persepolis (Iran), one of Iran’s biggest clubs.
• Moved to Europe and played for clubs including Panionios (Greece), Olympiacos (Greece), and Nottingham Forest (England, on loan).
• Also had spells in Spain and Belgium and returned to Iran at different points in his career; exact clubs and dates varied over time.

International career

• Senior Iran national team debut: 2010s
• Caps and goals: Over 50 caps and over 15 goals for Iran (figures changed over time; please check latest records for current totals).
• Tournaments: Represented Iran at major tournaments including the AFC Asian Cup and FIFA World Cup qualifiers; he was part of Iran’s squad at the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying cycles and featured in Asian Cups.
• Role: Regular forward for Iran during his peak years and often used as a starter or substitute to provide goalscoring and aerial presence.

Playing style

• Known for strong finishing, aerial ability, work rate, and intelligent movement in the penalty area.
• Capable of playing as a sole striker or alongside another forward.

Honors & notable achievements

• Domestic league and cup honors with clubs in Iran and Greece (specific titles depend on season).
• Key goals and contributions for the Iran national team in competitive matches.

Notes: For up-to-date club, appearance and goal statistics, and current club status, consult official club websites, the Iran Football Federation, or reliable sports databases (Transfermarkt, Soccerway, FIFA profiles), as player transfers and stats change frequently.