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About Ali Daei
Ali Daei is a skilled Iranian former professional soccer star who delved into coaching upon his retirement. During his days as a player he served as a striker and captain for the Iranian national team. He is largely counted among the best Asian soccer players of all time. He began his successful professional football career in 1983 after being selected to play for Esteghlal Ardabil.
Due to his outstanding on-field performance and goal-scoring prowess he was later selected to play for other high-profile teams like Persepolis, Al Sadd, Persepolis, and Bayern Munich, where he had the most success. He also played for Iran in several international events, including the 2006 FIFA World Cup and the 1994 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. He coached various local clubs after his retirement, including Persepolis and Saba Qom.
Family
He and Mona Farokhazari got married in 2005.
He is the son of Abolfazl Daei.
He has two children namely Deniz Daei and Nora Daei.
He is a sibling to Mohammed Daei, Hasan Daei, Hosein Daei, and Abdollah Daei.
Alma mater
- Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch (Velayat Campus)
- Sharif University of Technology
Achievements
- Order of Courage – winner (2005)
- AFC Asian Cup top goalscorer – (1996)
- Iranian Manager of the Year – winner (2006)
- IFFHS World's Top Goal Scorer – winner (2000)
Trivia
He is 1.94 meters tall.
He is also a successful businessman.
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F.A.Q. about Ali Daei
When is his birthday?
Ali Daei's birthday is on March 21, 1969.
In how many days is his birthday?
Ali's birthday is in 330 days
How old is he?
He is 55 years old.
Where is Ali from?
He was born in Ardabil, Iran.