Sardar Azmoun
Iranian football forward, World Cup player
Born
January 1st, 1995
30 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Iran
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Born in 1995 in Gonbad Kavus, this football forward became a prominent figure in Iranian football. Early career included playing for Sepahan and then moving to Europe to join FC Rostov in Russia. Gained attention for performance in the Russian Premier League, later signing with Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the Bundesliga. Played for the national team in various competitions, including the AFC Asian Cup and FIFA World Cup, where significant contributions were made during tournaments.
Competed in the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Scored in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup
Played for Bayer 04 Leverkusen
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