| Persian Gulf Cup | |
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| Country | Iran |
|---|---|
| Confederation | AFC |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Divisions | 1 |
| Number of teams | 18 |
| Relegation to | Azadegan League |
| Level on pyramid | Level 1 |
| Domestic cup(s) | Hazfi Cup |
| AFC cup(s) | AFC Champions League |
| Current champions | Persepolis (2007–08) |
| Most successful club | Persepolis |
| TV | IRIB |
 2007–08 season |
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The Iran Pro League (IPL) (Persian: لیگ برتر فوتبال ایران, currently known as the Persian Gulf Cup (جام خلیج فارس) is a professional football league competition for clubs located at the highest level of the Iranian football league system. Most European countries have two principal Association football competitions a more prestigious league which is typically a double Round-robin tournament restricted Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. In many Sports leagues around the world (with North American and Australian professional leagues being the most notable exceptions promotion and relegation History The league was founded in 1989 as the Qods League. In 1991 it was renamed the Azadegan League in honor of the Iranian prisoners of war who A league system is a hierarchy of leagues in a sport that usually teams can be promoted or relegated between depending on finishing positions or playoffs The Hazfi Cup ( is a knockout cup competition in Iranian football, run by the Iranian Football Federation. The AFC Champions League is the current annual Asian club football competition hosted by Asian Football Confederation (AFC This article is about the football club For other uses see Persepolis (disambiguation. The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup 's 2007/08 football season. This article is about the football club For other uses see Persepolis (disambiguation. Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, or IRIB, ( Persian سازمان صدا و سيمای جمهوری اسلامی ايران Sāzmān-e Sedā va Sima-ye Jomhūrī-ye The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup 's 2007/08 football season. Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered The Iranian football league system is a series of interconnected leagues for football clubs in Iran.
The league system resembles the system being used in England currently. The Iranian football league system is a series of interconnected leagues for football clubs in Iran. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland The Premier League is the top tier of an extensive pyramid-like structure, above the Azadegan League (or 1st Division), the 2nd division, the 3rd Division and the lower local leagues. History The league was founded in 1989 as the Qods League. In 1991 it was renamed the Azadegan League in honor of the Iranian prisoners of war who Iranian football's 2nd division ( is the third-highest football division overall in the Iranian football league system. Iranian football's 3rd division ( is the fourth-highest football division overall in the Iranian football league system.
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History
Pre-1970s
Before the early 1970's Iran did not have an official national league. Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Most teams would participate in city championships. Taj1 and Persepolis2 had become the two most popular teams in the mid 60s and continue to be in the present. This article is about the football club For other uses see Persepolis (disambiguation. Pas, Shahin, Taj, Daraei F. Pas Tehran Football Club ( was an Iranian football club based in Tehran, Iran. Shahin Tehran Football Club ( was an Iranian football club based in Tehran, Iran that existed until the early 1990s Esteghlal Cultural and Athletic Club ( is an Iranian Sports club most widely known for its professional football team based in Tehran C. , all won championships in the Tehran local league, during this period. Tehran (or Teheran) ( Persian: تهران Tehrān) is the capital and largest City of Iran, and the administrative center of
Takht Jamshid Cup
In 1972, the Takht Jamshid Cup was created. The Takht Jamshid Cup ( was a national football League based in Iran which lasted from 1973 to 1978. Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Takht Jamshid Cup ( was a national football League based in Iran which lasted from 1973 to 1978. It was designed to include teams from all over the country, but as usual teams from Tehran dominated, mostly Pas, winning the final two. Pas Tehran Football Club ( was an Iranian football club based in Tehran, Iran. The league was in place until the Iranian Revolution took place, and the 1978 season was left uncompleted. The Iranian Revolution' (mostly known as the Islamic Revolution, Persian: انقلاب اسلامی Enghelābe Eslāmi was the Revolution that transformed Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar)
1980s
Due to the revolution and the Iran-Iraq War, football was no longer a priority. Clubs had very little money and due to political reasons team names, management and resources were changed. There was no major league competition during the 1980-89 period, only a few cup competitions and some local city league championships such as the 17th of Shahrivar league and the Qods Cup. The following is the final results of the 17th of Shahrivar league 's 1988 football season In 1989 the Qods league was created and saw Esteghlal as its champion. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar)
Azadegan League
In 1991 the Qods league was renamed the Azadegan League. History The league was founded in 1989 as the Qods League. In 1991 it was renamed the Azadegan League in honor of the Iranian prisoners of war who Named the Azadegan League in honor of Iranian prisoners of war who were released, it began operations in the 1991-92 season. Pas was its first champion. For the first time in more than ten years Iran finally had a national league again. The number of teams playing in the league varied from year to year. Pas and Saipa dominated the league in the first four years. Pas Tehran Football Club ( was an Iranian football club based in Tehran, Iran. For the automobile company see SAIPA. Saipa Karaj Football Club ( is a football team based in Karaj, Iran Pas and Esteghlal both were able to capture Asian Club Championships in the early 1990s. The AFC Champions League is the current annual Asian club football competition hosted by Asian Football Confederation (AFC By the mid-90s Persepolis and Esteghlal regained their dominant form. The league championship every year between 1995-2001 was either Esteghlal or Persepolis. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Persepolis ( Old Persian: Pārsa, Modern Persian: تخت جمشید/پارسه Takht-e Jamshid or Chehel Minar) was the ceremonial The two clubs always had the most talented players in Iran, the national team consisted mainly of Persepolis and Esteghlal players, and some of the greatest talents Iranian football has seen were discovered during this period.
Iran Pro League
The 2001-2002 season saw the beginning of the first professional football league in Iran. The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup 's 2001/02 football season. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics. Unfortunately many say that the new league is professional in name only and is missing many of the required components of a pro league. Player salaries have risen significantly and other positives in the league are the emergence of provincial teams and raw talent which every IPL team boasts. Teams like Foolad Sepahan, Foolad Khouzestan, Zob Ahan FC and Esteghlal Ahvaz have all shown they can compete, even though they are not based in Tehran. Sepahan ( is an Iranian football club based in Esfahan, Iran. Foolad Khuzestan Football Club ( is an Iranian football club based in Ahvaz, Khuzestan. Zob Ahan Football Club ( is an Iranian football club based in Esfahan, Iran. Esteghlal Ahvaz Football Club ( is an Iranian football club based in Ahvaz, Iran. Tehran (or Teheran) ( Persian: تهران Tehrān) is the capital and largest City of Iran, and the administrative center of The league can only continue to get better, and many are hoping this league will help Iran's football, in terms of quality and reputation improve.
Persian Gulf Cup
On August 12, 2006, the Iranian Football Federation decided to change the name of the league once again. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The name of the league now is the Persian Gulf Cup. The Persian Gulf, in the Southwest Asian region is an extension of the [1]. This was done to promote the name of the Persian Gulf, instead of the incorrect variations which some nations and organizations use. The league logo was also changed, with the winner being selected from over 130 designs and unveiled on November 14, 2006. [2]
Alltime Premier League standings
Since the 2001-2002 season, IPL/Persian Gulf Cup has had 7 seasons completed. The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup 's 2001/02 football season. The table below shows alltime statistics of all teams attended in the 7 seasons held.
| Rank |
Team |
Years |
P |
W |
D |
L |
FG |
AG |
GD |
Points |
Best Rank |
| 1 | Persepolis | 7 | 202 | 91 | 70 | 41 | 294 | 206 | +88 | 343 | Champions |
| 2 | Esteghlal | 7 | 202 | 92 | 67 | 43 | 293 | 208 | +85 | 343 | Champions |
| 3 | Sepahan | 7 | 202 | 84 | 59 | 59 | 277 | 215 | +62 | 309 | Champions |
| 4 | Zob Ahan | 7 | 202 | 81 | 60 | 61 | 241 | 200 | +41 | 303 | 2nd |
| 5 | Pas Tehran | 6 | 168 | 72 | 58 | 38 | 263 | 181 | +82 | 274 | Champions |
| 6 | Aboomoslem | 7 | 202 | 68 | 70 | 66 | 224 | 208 | +16 | 272 | 4th |
| 7 | Saipa | 7 | 202 | 65 | 72 | 65 | 219 | 217 | +2 | 267 | Champions |
| 8 | Foolad | 6 | 168 | 69 | 52 | 47 | 198 | 175 | +23 | 259 | Champions |
| 9 | Fajr Sepasi | 7 | 202 | 56 | 77 | 69 | 187 | 206 | -19 | 245 | 4th |
| 10 | Esteghlal Ahvaz | 6 | 176 | 61 | 55 | 60 | 236 | 230 | +6 | 238 | 2nd |
| 11 | Bargh Shiraz | 7 | 202 | 55 | 69 | 78 | 215 | 281 | -66 | 234 | 7th |
| 12 | Paykan | 6 | 172 | 57 | 47 | 68 | 179 | 190 | -11 | 218 | 5th |
| 13 | Malavan | 6 | 176 | 47 | 57 | 72 | 153 | 196 | -43 | 198 | 7th |
| 14 | Saba Battery | 4 | 124 | 41 | 46 | 37 | 141 | 139 | +2 | 169 | 3th |
| 15 | Rah Ahan | 3 | 94 | 22 | 32 | 40 | 102 | 128 | -26 | 98 | 12th |
| 16 | Pegah Gilan | 3 | 90 | 20 | 28 | 42 | 70 | 122 | -52 | 88 | 9th |
| 17 | Mes Kerman | 2 | 64 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 70 | 72 | -2 | 80 | 9th |
| 18 | Shamooshack | 3 | 86 | 16 | 26 | 44 | 64 | 121 | -57 | 74 | 14th |
| 19 | Sanat Naft | 2 | 60 | 15 | 16 | 29 | 62 | 80 | -18 | 61 | 13th |
| 20 | Pas Hamedan | 1 | 34 | 11 | 16 | 7 | 36 | 28 | +8 | 49 | 5th |
| 21 | Shirin Faraz | 1 | 34 | 3 | 12 | 19 | 25 | 59 | -34 | 21 | 18th |
| 22 | Shahid Ghandi | 1 | 30 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 21 | 43 | -22 | 19 | 16th |
| 23 | Esteghlal Rasht | 1 | 26 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 18 | 44 | -26 | 16 | 13th |
| 24 | Teraktor Sazi | 1 | 26 | 2 | 9 | 15 | 12 | 36 | -24 | 15 | 14th |
Successful Teams
| Team | Champions | Second-place | Third-place | Fourth-place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persepolis | 2 (2001-2002,2007-2008) | - | 2 (2002-2003,2006-2007) | 1 (2004-2005) |
| Esteghlal | 1 (2005-2006) | 2 (2001-2002,2003-2004) | 1 (2004-2005) | 1 (2006-2007) |
| Pas Tehran | 1 (2003-2004) | 2 (2002-2003,2005-2006) | - | 1 (2001-2002) |
| Sepahan | 1 (2002-2003) | 1 (2007-2008) | - | - |
| Foolad | 1 (2004-2005 ) | - | 2 (2001-2002,2003-2004) | - |
| Saipa | 1 (2006-2007) | - | 1 (2005-2006) | - |
| Zob Ahan | - | 1 (2004-2005) | - | 1 (2003-2004) |
| Esteghlal Ahvaz | - | 1 (2006-2007) | - | - |
| Saba Battery FC | - | - | 1 (2007-2008) | 1 (2005-2006) |
| Fajr Sepasi | - | - | - | 1 (2002-2003) |
| Aboomoslem | - | - | - | 1 (2007-2008) |
Competition format and sponsorship
Competition
There are 18 clubs in the league. This article is about the football club For other uses see Persepolis (disambiguation. Esteghlal Cultural and Athletic Club ( is an Iranian Sports club most widely known for its professional football team based in Tehran Sepahan ( is an Iranian football club based in Esfahan, Iran. Zob Ahan Football Club ( is an Iranian football club based in Esfahan, Iran. Pas Tehran Football Club ( was an Iranian football club based in Tehran, Iran. Football Club Aboomoslem ( is an Iranian football club based in Mashhad, Khorasan. For the automobile company see SAIPA. Saipa Karaj Football Club ( is a football team based in Karaj, Iran Foolad Khuzestan Football Club ( is an Iranian football club based in Ahvaz, Khuzestan. Basij Moghavemat Shahid Sepasi Fars Football Club ( is an Iranian football club based in Shiraz, Iran. Esteghlal Ahvaz Football Club ( is an Iranian football club based in Ahvaz, Iran. Bargh Shiraz Football Club ( is an Iranian football club based in Shiraz Iran. For the automobile, see Paykan. For the missile boat see Iranian missile boat Paykan. Malavan Bandar Anzali Football Club ( is an Iranian football club based in Bandar-e Anzali, Iran. Saba Battery Football Club ( is a football team based in Qom, Iran. Rah Ahan Football Club ( is an Iranian football club based in Tehran, Iran. Pegah Gilan Football Club ( is an Iranian football club based in Rasht, Gilan, Iran. Sanat Mes Kerman Football Club ( is an Iranian football team based in Kerman, Iran. Sanat Naft Football Club ( is an Iranian football club based in Abadan, Iran. PAS Hamedan Football Club ( is an Iranian football club based in Hamedan, Iran. Shirin Faraz Kermanshah Football Club ( is an Iranian football club based in Kermanshah, Iran. Tarbiat Badani Yazd ( is an Iranian football team based in Yazd, Iran. Esteghlal Shahrdari Rasht ( was an Iranian football club based in Rasht, Gilan that participated in Iranian Football Leagues Teraktor Sazi Football Club ( is an Iranian football club based in Tabriz, Iran. This article is about the football club For other uses see Persepolis (disambiguation. The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup 's 2001/02 football season. The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup 's 2007/08 football season. The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup 's 2002/03 football season. The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup 's 2006/07 football season. The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup 's 2004/05 football season. Esteghlal Cultural and Athletic Club ( is an Iranian Sports club most widely known for its professional football team based in Tehran The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup 's 2005/06 football season. The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup 's 2001/02 football season. The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup 's 2003/04 football season. The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup 's 2004/05 football season. The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup 's 2006/07 football season. Pas Tehran Football Club ( was an Iranian football club based in Tehran, Iran. The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup 's 2003/04 football season. The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup 's 2002/03 football season. The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup 's 2005/06 football season. The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup 's 2001/02 football season. Sepahan ( is an Iranian football club based in Esfahan, Iran. The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup 's 2002/03 football season. The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup 's 2007/08 football season. Foolad Khuzestan Football Club ( is an Iranian football club based in Ahvaz, Khuzestan. The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup 's 2004/05 football season. The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup 's 2001/02 football season. The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup 's 2003/04 football season. For the automobile company see SAIPA. Saipa Karaj Football Club ( is a football team based in Karaj, Iran The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup 's 2006/07 football season. The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup 's 2005/06 football season. Zob Ahan Football Club ( is an Iranian football club based in Esfahan, Iran. The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup 's 2004/05 football season. The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup 's 2003/04 football season. Esteghlal Ahvaz Football Club ( is an Iranian football club based in Ahvaz, Iran. The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup 's 2006/07 football season. Saba Battery Football Club ( is a football team based in Qom, Iran. The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup 's 2007/08 football season. The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup 's 2005/06 football season. Basij Moghavemat Shahid Sepasi Fars Football Club ( is an Iranian football club based in Shiraz, Iran. The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup 's 2002/03 football season. Football Club Aboomoslem ( is an Iranian football club based in Mashhad, Khorasan. The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup 's 2007/08 football season. The season lasts from August to May, each club plays the others twice, once at their home stadium and once at that of their opponents for a total of 34 games for each club, with a total of 306 games in each season. Teams receive three points for a win and one point for a draw. No points are awarded for a loss. Teams are ranked by total points, then goal difference and then goals scored. In Sports such as Ice hockey and football (soccer, goal difference (that is goals scored minus goals conceded is often the first Tiebreaker At the end of each season, the club with the most points is crowned as champion. The two teams at the bottom of the IPL and top of the Azadegan League play in a series of playoffs with return legs, the two teams out of the four that come out of those games victorious will be promoted or remain (if previously there) in the IPL. History The league was founded in 1989 as the Qods League. In 1991 it was renamed the Azadegan League in honor of the Iranian prisoners of war who
Qualification for Asian competitions
Two teams from Iran are entered for the AFC Asian Champions League annually, the winner of the IPL and the winner of the Hazfi Cup. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics. The AFC Champions League is the current annual Asian club football competition hosted by Asian Football Confederation (AFC The Hazfi Cup ( is a knockout cup competition in Iranian football, run by the Iranian Football Federation. If the winner of the league is the same as the winner of the national cup then the team that comes second in the league will go to the Champions League although this is yet to occur. The Hazfi Cup ( is a knockout cup competition in Iranian football, run by the Iranian Football Federation. The AFC Champions League is the current annual Asian club football competition hosted by Asian Football Confederation (AFC
Sponsorship
Since the founding of the IPL in 2001 the league has had no private sector sponsorship, but rather the league has been fully funded by the Iranian government. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. In Economics, the private sector is that part of the economy which is both run for private Profit and is not controlled by the State. The politics and government of Iran takes place in the framework of a Republic with an Islamic ideology
Media coverage
Channel 3 broadcasted nationally and IRIB 2 broadcasted internationally both show IPL matches, however due to the immense popularity of Tehran teams Persepolis F.C. and Esteghlal F.C. only these teams' matches are shown on IRIB 2 internationally. Channel 3 (شبكه سه in Persian) is one of five nationally broadcast Television channels in Iran. Jame Jam 2 ( IRIB 2) is a television channel showing programs for Iranians living outside of Iran Tehran (or Teheran) ( Persian: تهران Tehrān) is the capital and largest City of Iran, and the administrative center of This article is about the football club For other uses see Persepolis (disambiguation. Esteghlal Cultural and Athletic Club ( is an Iranian Sports club most widely known for its professional football team based in Tehran Jame Jam 2 ( IRIB 2) is a television channel showing programs for Iranians living outside of Iran Clubs do not receive any income whatsoever from TV rights as both the clubs and IRIB are both government-owned, this is often associated with the poor profitability of football clubs in Iran. Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, or IRIB, ( Persian سازمان صدا و سيمای جمهوری اسلامی ايران Sāzmān-e Sedā va Sima-ye Jomhūrī-ye For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics.
Players
Transfer season
- The summer transfer season for teams in the Persian Gulf Cup lasts from June 25 to 12pm on August 8. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula.
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Foreigner cap
Each team is allowed as many foreign players in their squad as they desire, however there is a rule that only permits 3 foreign players the pitch at any one time for each side. In the past there have been breaches of this rule and in the 2006/07 season PAS Tehran F.C. were deducted 1 point for fielding 4 foreigners on one occasion and handed a 3-0 loss. The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup 's 2006/07 football season. Pas Tehran Football Club ( was an Iranian football club based in Tehran, Iran.
Suspensions
Players receive a one match suspension when they receive 3 yellow cards at any point of the season.
Persian Gulf Cup clubs
Persian Gulf Cup members for 2007-08
The following eighteen clubs will be competing in the Persian Gulf Cup during the 2007-08 season.
| Club |
Finishing position in 2006-07 |
First season in IPL |
First season of current spell in IPL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aboomoslem | 6th | 2001–02 | 2001–02 |
| Bargh Shiraz | 12th | 2001–02 | 2001–02 |
| Esteghlal Ahvaz | 2nd | 2002–03 | 2002–03 |
| Esteghlal Tehran | 4th | 2001–02 | 2001–02 |
| Malavan | 14th | 2001–02 | 2004–05 |
| Mes Kerman | 9th | 2006–07 | 2006–07 |
| Moghavemat Shiraz | 10th | 2001–02 | 2001–02 |
| PAS Hamedan | N/A | 2007–08 | 2007–08 |
| Paykan | 7th | 2001–02 | 2006–07 |
| Pegah | 1st in Azadegan League (play-off winner) | 2003–04 | 2007–08 |
| Persepolis | 3rd | 2001–02 | 2001–02 |
| Rah Ahan | 16th | 2005–06 | 2005–06 |
| Saba Battery | 13th | 2004–05 | 2004–05 |
| Saipa | 1st | 2001–02 | 2001–02 |
| Sanat Naft | Azadegan League (automatic promotion) | 2007–08 | 2007–08 |
| Sepahan | 5th | 2001–02 | 2001–02 |
| Shirin Faraz | Azadegan League (play-off winner) | 2007–08 | 2007–08 |
| Zob Ahan | 8th | 2001–02 | 2001–02 |
League champions
Local Leagues
- 1960 Shahin F.C.
- 1961 Not Held
- 1963 Daraei F. The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup 's 2006/07 football season. Football Club Aboomoslem ( is an Iranian football club based in Mashhad, Khorasan. Bargh Shiraz Football Club ( is an Iranian football club based in Shiraz Iran. Esteghlal Ahvaz Football Club ( is an Iranian football club based in Ahvaz, Iran. Esteghlal Cultural and Athletic Club ( is an Iranian Sports club most widely known for its professional football team based in Tehran Malavan Bandar Anzali Football Club ( is an Iranian football club based in Bandar-e Anzali, Iran. Sanat Mes Kerman Football Club ( is an Iranian football team based in Kerman, Iran. Moghavemat Shiraz FC or Moghavemat Fars FC may refer to Moghavemat Sepasi Fars F PAS Hamedan Football Club ( is an Iranian football club based in Hamedan, Iran. For the automobile, see Paykan. For the missile boat see Iranian missile boat Paykan. Pegah Gilan Football Club ( is an Iranian football club based in Rasht, Gilan, Iran. History The league was founded in 1989 as the Qods League. In 1991 it was renamed the Azadegan League in honor of the Iranian prisoners of war who This article is about the football club For other uses see Persepolis (disambiguation. Rah Ahan Football Club ( is an Iranian football club based in Tehran, Iran. Saba Battery Football Club ( is a football team based in Qom, Iran. For the automobile company see SAIPA. Saipa Karaj Football Club ( is a football team based in Karaj, Iran Sanat Naft Football Club ( is an Iranian football club based in Abadan, Iran. History The league was founded in 1989 as the Qods League. In 1991 it was renamed the Azadegan League in honor of the Iranian prisoners of war who Sepahan ( is an Iranian football club based in Esfahan, Iran. Shirin Faraz Kermanshah Football Club ( is an Iranian football club based in Kermanshah, Iran. History The league was founded in 1989 as the Qods League. In 1991 it was renamed the Azadegan League in honor of the Iranian prisoners of war who Zob Ahan Football Club ( is an Iranian football club based in Esfahan, Iran. Shahin Tehran Football Club ( was an Iranian football club based in Tehran, Iran that existed until the early 1990s C.
- 1964 to 1966 Not Held
- 1967 Pas F.C.
- 1968 Pas F.C.
- 1969 Not Held
- 1970 Taj
- 1972 Persepolis F.C.
Takht Jamshid Cup
- 1973 Persepolis F.C.
- 1974 Taj
- 1975 Persepolis F.C.
- 1976 Pas F.C.
- 1977 Pas F.C.
- 1978 Not Completed Due to Revolution
1980s
- 1979-1989 No national League Competition only Espandi Cup in 1979 and provincial leagues throughout the 1980s. Pas Tehran Football Club ( was an Iranian football club based in Tehran, Iran. Pas Tehran Football Club ( was an Iranian football club based in Tehran, Iran. Esteghlal Cultural and Athletic Club ( is an Iranian Sports club most widely known for its professional football team based in Tehran This article is about the football club For other uses see Persepolis (disambiguation. This article is about the football club For other uses see Persepolis (disambiguation. Esteghlal Cultural and Athletic Club ( is an Iranian Sports club most widely known for its professional football team based in Tehran This article is about the football club For other uses see Persepolis (disambiguation. Pas Tehran Football Club ( was an Iranian football club based in Tehran, Iran. Pas Tehran Football Club ( was an Iranian football club based in Tehran, Iran.
Qods League
- 1989-1990 Esteghlal F.C.
Azadegan League
- 1991-1992 Pas F.C.
- 1992-1993 Pas F.C.
- 1993-1994 Saipa F.C.
- 1994-1995 Saipa F.C.
- 1995-1996 Persepolis F.C.
- 1996-1997 Persepolis F.C.
- 1997-1998 Esteghlal F.C.
- 1998-1999 Persepolis F.C.
- 1999-2000 Persepolis F.C.
- 2000-2001 Esteghlal F.C.
IPL
- 2001-2002 Persepolis F.C.
- 2002-2003 Sepahan F.C.
- 2003-2004 Pas F.C.
- 2004-2005 Foolad F.C.
- 2005-2006 Esteghlal F.C.
- 2006-2007 Saipa F.C.
- 2007-2008 Persepolis F.C.
Notes
1. Esteghlal Cultural and Athletic Club ( is an Iranian Sports club most widely known for its professional football team based in Tehran Pas Tehran Football Club ( was an Iranian football club based in Tehran, Iran. Pas Tehran Football Club ( was an Iranian football club based in Tehran, Iran. For the automobile company see SAIPA. Saipa Karaj Football Club ( is a football team based in Karaj, Iran For the automobile company see SAIPA. Saipa Karaj Football Club ( is a football team based in Karaj, Iran This article is about the football club For other uses see Persepolis (disambiguation. This article is about the football club For other uses see Persepolis (disambiguation. Esteghlal Cultural and Athletic Club ( is an Iranian Sports club most widely known for its professional football team based in Tehran This article is about the football club For other uses see Persepolis (disambiguation. This article is about the football club For other uses see Persepolis (disambiguation. Esteghlal Cultural and Athletic Club ( is an Iranian Sports club most widely known for its professional football team based in Tehran This article is about the football club For other uses see Persepolis (disambiguation. Sepahan ( is an Iranian football club based in Esfahan, Iran. Pas Tehran Football Club ( was an Iranian football club based in Tehran, Iran. Foolad Khuzestan Football Club ( is an Iranian football club based in Ahvaz, Khuzestan. Esteghlal Cultural and Athletic Club ( is an Iranian Sports club most widely known for its professional football team based in Tehran For the automobile company see SAIPA. Saipa Karaj Football Club ( is a football team based in Karaj, Iran This article is about the football club For other uses see Persepolis (disambiguation. Taj changed its name to Esteghlal F.C. in 1979. Esteghlal Cultural and Athletic Club ( is an Iranian Sports club most widely known for its professional football team based in Tehran Esteghlal Cultural and Athletic Club ( is an Iranian Sports club most widely known for its professional football team based in Tehran Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar)
2. Shahin F.C. changed its name to Persepolis F.C. in 1968, which in turn changed to Piroozi in 1986; but the 'old' name Persepolis is still used in preference to Piroozi in Iran. Shahin Tehran Football Club ( was an Iranian football club based in Tehran, Iran that existed until the early 1990s This article is about the football club For other uses see Persepolis (disambiguation.
3. Azadegan League is now the name of the 2nd highest division in Iran, only the IPL is higher. History The league was founded in 1989 as the Qods League. In 1991 it was renamed the Azadegan League in honor of the Iranian prisoners of war who
Total Championships
The number of national championships that clubs in Iran have attained. (Since 1973)
| Club |
Number of Championships |
|---|---|
| Persepolis F.C. | 8 |
| Esteghlal F.C. | 5 |
| Pas F.C. | 5 |
| Saipa F.C. | 3 |
| Sepahan F.C. | 1 |
| Foolad F.C. | 1 |
Top scorers
All-time top scorers in Iranian Top Division
| Rank | Player | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Edmond Bezik |
84 |
| 2 | Ali Asghar Modir Roosta |
82 |
| 3 | Reza Enayati |
80 |
| 4 | Ali Daei |
72 |
| 5 | Reza Sahebi |
67 |
| 6 | Rasoul Khatibi |
66 |
| Includes when Azadegan League and Takht Jamshid Cup were Top Division[3] | ||
All-time top scorers in Iran Pro League
- See main article:Iranian Club Football Top All-time Goal Scorers (Only IPL)
| Rank | Player | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reza Enayati |
80 |
| 2 | Fereydoon Fazli |
60 |
| 3 | Mehdi Rajabzadeh |
51 |
| 4 | Ali Daei |
48 |
| 5 | Abbas Aghaei |
44 |
| 6 | Rasoul Khatibi |
42 |
| 7 | Arash Borhani |
35 |
| 8 | Mohsen Bayatinia |
34 |
| 9 | Javad Kazemian |
34 |
| 10 | Javad Nekounam |
33 |
| Includes only Iran Pro League since its establishment in 2001 as Top Division | ||
See also
- Azadegan League (1st Division)
- 2nd Division
- 3rd Division
- Hazfi Cup
- Iranian Super Cup
- List of foreign IPL players
- Takht Jamshid Cup
- Navad
- Fars Province League
- Isfahan Province League
Notes
- ^ (Persian) برنامهي كامل دور رفت ششمين دورهي ليگ برتر فوتبال؛ ليگ برتر به «خليج فارس» تغيير نام داد. This article is about the football club For other uses see Persepolis (disambiguation. Esteghlal Cultural and Athletic Club ( is an Iranian Sports club most widely known for its professional football team based in Tehran Pas Tehran Football Club ( was an Iranian football club based in Tehran, Iran. For the automobile company see SAIPA. Saipa Karaj Football Club ( is a football team based in Karaj, Iran Sepahan ( is an Iranian football club based in Esfahan, Iran. Foolad Khuzestan Football Club ( is an Iranian football club based in Ahvaz, Khuzestan. Season by Season Top Goalscorers of club football competitions in Iran are listed bellow Edmond Bezik ( born August 12, 1975 in Tehran, Iran) is an Armenian-Iranian football player who currently plays Ali Asghar Modir Roosta ( born July 25, 1968) is a retired Iranian football striker and now coach who is Head Coach of Paykan Gholamreza Enayati ( born September 23, 1976 in Mashhad, Iran) is an Iranian football player who currently plays for Ali Daei, ( pronounced dɑːjiː}} nicknamed '''''Shahriar''''' [{{IPA|ʃæhrijɑːr}} meaning The king, born March 21 1969 in Ardabil, Iran Reza Sahebi (born February 25, 1972 in Mashhad, Iran) is a retired Iranian football player Rasoul Paki Khatibi ( born September 22, 1978 in Tabriz) is an Iranian football player currently playing for Emirates History The league was founded in 1989 as the Qods League. In 1991 it was renamed the Azadegan League in honor of the Iranian prisoners of war who The Takht Jamshid Cup ( was a national football League based in Iran which lasted from 1973 to 1978. The table below contains the top twenty all time IPL goal scorers The list is accurate up until June 14, 2008. Gholamreza Enayati ( born September 23, 1976 in Mashhad, Iran) is an Iranian football player who currently plays for Fereydoon Fazli, ( born June 22, 1971) is an Iranian football player who currently plays for Saba Battery F Mehdi Rajabzadeh ( born June 21, 1978 in Shiraz, Iran) is an Iranian football player currently playing for Al-Dhafra Ali Daei, ( pronounced dɑːjiː}} nicknamed '''''Shahriar''''' [{{IPA|ʃæhrijɑːr}} meaning The king, born March 21 1969 in Ardabil, Iran Abbas Aghaei ( born September 2, 1977 in Iran) is an Iranian football player currently playing for Persepolis in Rasoul Paki Khatibi ( born September 22, 1978 in Tabriz) is an Iranian football player currently playing for Emirates Arash Borhani ( born September 14, 1983 in Kerman, Iran) is an Iranian football player who currently joined Mohsen Bayatinia ( born April 9, 1980 in Tehran) is an Iranian football player who currently plays for IPL giants Javad Kazemian ( born April 23, 1982 in Kashan, Iran) is an Iranian football striker who plays for Ajman Club Javad Nekounam ( born September 7, 1980 in Ray) is an Iranian footballer, who currently plays for CA Osasuna in History The league was founded in 1989 as the Qods League. In 1991 it was renamed the Azadegan League in honor of the Iranian prisoners of war who Iranian football's 2nd division ( is the third-highest football division overall in the Iranian football league system. Iranian football's 3rd division ( is the fourth-highest football division overall in the Iranian football league system. The Hazfi Cup ( is a knockout cup competition in Iranian football, run by the Iranian Football Federation. The Iranian Super Cup is an Iranian association football trophy awarded to the winner of a match between the Iranian Premier League's season champion and This is a list of foreign players who have been played in the Iran Pro League. The Takht Jamshid Cup ( was a national football League based in Iran which lasted from 1973 to 1978. Navad ( meaning ninety - 90 min is an Iranian ( Persian language) popular weekly television program broadcast by Channel 3 in Iran. See also Iran's Premier Football League Isfahan Province League See also Iran's Premier Football League Fars Province League ISNA. The Iranian Students' News Agency ( ISNA) is a news organization run by Iranian university students Retrieved on 2006-08-14. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures
- ^ (Persian)برترين طرح ارائه شده براي ليگ برتر انتخاب شد. IRIFF Official Website. The Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation (IRIFF is the governing body for football in Iran. Retrieved on 2006-11-24. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 380 - Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal
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External links
- Iran Football Online (IFO) All Statistics - Daily News- Entertainment and MultiMedia - Live Sports Radio
- Iranian Football Page (est. 1996) The oldest Iranian Football Discussion Board on the web.
- Havadarha - Iran Football Fans' Website
- IRIFF - Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation
- Iran Pro League Statistics
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- Iran Sports Press
- Pars Football
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- PFDC - Persian Football Dot Com
- RSSSF database about Iranian league football.
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- IRFO - Iranian FIFA Online
- An Online Survey on Iranian Premiere Football League
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