Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Defensive stability
- Aerial presence (192 cm)
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Iran international
- Imposing frame
Next match
Mehdi Karbalaei profile
Mehdi Karbalaei recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Nassaji Mazandaran vs Saipa
|
Iran Azadegan League | 22 Feb 2026 | 3 – 1 |
Saipa vs Damash Gilan FC
|
Iran Azadegan League | 16 Feb 2026 | 1 – 1 |
Niroye Zamini vs Saipa
|
Iran Azadegan League | 09 Feb 2026 | 0 – 1 |
Saipa vs Be'sat Kermanshah FC
|
Iran Azadegan League | 02 Feb 2026 | 2 – 1 |
Saipa vs Sanat-Naft
|
Iran Azadegan League | 26 Jan 2026 | 1 – 0 |
Costa Rica vs Iran
|
International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 0 – 5 |
Iran vs Nigeria
|
International Friendly | 27 Mar 2026 | 1 – 2 |
Uzbekistan vs Iran
|
International Friendly | 18 Nov 2025 | 0 – 0 |
Iran vs Cape Verde
|
International Friendly | 13 Nov 2025 | 0 – 0 |
Iran vs Tanzania
|
International Friendly | 14 Oct 2025 | 2 – 0 |
Iran vs New Zealand
|
FIFA World Cup | 16 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Belgium vs Iran
|
FIFA World Cup | 21 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Egypt vs Iran
|
FIFA World Cup | 27 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Saipa recent results
Iran national team
About Mehdi Karbalaei
Mehdi Karbalaei is a 33-year-old Iran professional footballer who plays as a defender for Saipa in Iran.
Born on 08 March 1993 in Iran, Mehdi Karbalaei has been eligible for senior professional football since 2010. Mehdi Karbalaei stands 192 cm tall.
As more Saipa fixtures are played, Mehdi Karbalaei's career totals, per-match breakdowns, season-by-season table, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Iran vs New Zealand in the FIFA World Cup on Tuesday 16 June 2026 at 01:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: Nassaji Mazandaran 3-1 Saipa in the Iran Azadegan League.
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Players from Iran
Iran competitions
Frequently asked questions about Mehdi Karbalaei
What team does Mehdi Karbalaei play for?
Mehdi Karbalaei currently plays for Saipa in Iran.
What position does Mehdi Karbalaei play?
Mehdi Karbalaei plays as a defender.
How old is Mehdi Karbalaei?
Mehdi Karbalaei was born on 08 March 1993, making them 33 years old.
What nationality is Mehdi Karbalaei?
Mehdi Karbalaei represents Iran.
How tall is Mehdi Karbalaei?
Mehdi Karbalaei stands 192 cm tall.
Does Mehdi Karbalaei play for the national team?
Mehdi Karbalaei is eligible for Iran. Their next match is Iran vs New Zealand on Tuesday 16 June 2026 UTC.
Statistics
Teammates
- Abdol Karim·Eslami Forward
- Ali Sobhani Forward
- Amir Zoleikani Midfielder
- Amirhossein Yahyazadeh Forward
- Aref Mohammadalipour Defender
- Bahman Salari
- Danial Gholaminejad Goalkeeper
- Ehsan·Joudaki Defender
- Farshad Hashemi Midfielder
- Farzad Jafari Defender
- Hamid Golzari
- Hassan·Najafi Defender
- Hesam Pourhashem Defender
- Hossein Nokhodkar Forward
- Kamaledin Nikkhou Defender
- Karim Eslami Forward
- Majid Ghashghaei Defender
- Mehdi Bayat Forward
- Meysam Hosseinpour Goalkeeper
- Milad Jahani Forward
Other defenders
- Abdollah Nasseri Iran
- Abdollah Nasseri Iran
- Abdolreza Zarei Iran
- Abdolreza·Zarei Iran
- Abdullah Karami Iran
- Abolfazl Alaei Iran
- Abolfazl Ghorbani Iran
- Abolfazl Jalali Iran