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Strengths
- Disciplined
- Midfield engine
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Iran international
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Zobeir Niknafs profile
- Current team
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Esteghlal Tehran
- Position
- Midfielder
- Nationality
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Iran
- Date of birth
- 12 Apr 1993 (33 years)
- Height
- 182 cm
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- Z. Niknafs
Zobeir Niknafs recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
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Esteghlal Tehran vs Fajr Sepasi
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Iran Pro League | 27 Feb 2026 | 2 – 1 |
Mes Rafsanjan vs Esteghlal Tehran
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Iran Pro League | 22 Feb 2026 | 0 – 1 |
Al-Hussein SC (Irbid) vs Esteghlal Tehran
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AFC Champions League 2 | 17 Feb 2026 | 3 – 2 |
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Esteghlal Tehran vs Al-Hussein SC (Irbid)
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AFC Champions League 2 | 10 Feb 2026 | 0 – 1 |
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Esteghlal Tehran vs Shams Azar Qazvin
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Iran Pro League | 05 Feb 2026 | 3 – 2 |
Costa Rica vs Iran
|
International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 0 – 5 |
Iran vs Nigeria
|
International Friendly | 27 Mar 2026 | 1 – 2 |
Uzbekistan vs Iran
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International Friendly | 18 Nov 2025 | 0 – 0 |
|
Iran vs Cape Verde
|
International Friendly | 13 Nov 2025 | 0 – 0 |
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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 |
Esteghlal Tehran recent results
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About Zobeir Niknafs
Zobeir Niknafs is a 33-year-old Iran professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Esteghlal Tehran in Iran.
Born on 12 April 1993 in Iran, Zobeir Niknafs has been eligible for senior professional football since 2010. Zobeir Niknafs stands 182 cm tall, and is right-footed.
As more Esteghlal Tehran fixtures are played, Zobeir Niknafs'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: Esteghlal Tehran 2-1 Fajr Sepasi in the Iran Pro League.
Bookmark this Zobeir Niknafs hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Zobeir Niknafs
What team does Zobeir Niknafs play for?
Zobeir Niknafs currently plays for Esteghlal Tehran in Iran.
What position does Zobeir Niknafs play?
Zobeir Niknafs plays as a midfielder.
How old is Zobeir Niknafs?
Zobeir Niknafs was born on 12 April 1993, making them 33 years old.
What nationality is Zobeir Niknafs?
Zobeir Niknafs represents Iran.
How tall is Zobeir Niknafs?
Zobeir Niknafs stands 182 cm tall.
Is Zobeir Niknafs left-footed or right-footed?
Zobeir Niknafs's preferred foot is right.
Does Zobeir Niknafs play for the national team?
Zobeir Niknafs is eligible for Iran. Their next match is Iran vs New Zealand on Tuesday 16 June 2026 UTC.
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- Abolfazl Jalali Defender
- Alireza Ansari Goalkeeper
- Alireza Koushki Forward
- Antonio Adán Goalkeeper
- Antonio adan Goalkeeper
- Aref Aghasi Defender
- Aref Gholami Defender
- Armin Sohrabian Defender
- Didier Ndong Midfielder
- Duckens Moses Nazon Forward
- Duckens Nazon Forward
- Erfan Gol Mohammadi Forward
- Habib Far Abbasi Goalkeeper
- Hossein Goudarzi Defender
- Jaloliddin Masharipov Forward
- Jasir Asani Forward
- Joel Kojo Forward
- M. Mehdipour Midfielder
- Masoud juma Forward
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