Adel Kolahkaj


Adel Kolahkaj is an Iranian football player who currently plays for Esteghlal Khuzestan.

Club career

He started his career in Foolad and won the league with the team and played in the 2006 AFC Champions League group stage. He moved to Saba after Foolad got relegated. He joined Sepahan in summer 2012. On 20 September 2012, Adel narrowly avoided injury when he picked up a small explosive device which had been thrown on the pitch during a match against Al-Ahli. He moved to Persepolis in June 2009. He joined Persepolis in December 2012. He signed a 2.5 year contract until end of 2015–16 season. On 28 May 2013, Persepolis coach Ali Daei did not let him train with the team and wanted him to join to another team. He joined Esteghlal Khuzestan on 1 July 2013, signed a one-year contract.

Club career statistics

SeasonTeamAssists
06–07Foolad4
07–08Saba4
08–09Saba3
10–11Mes Kerman0
11–12Mes Kerman2
12–13Sepahan0
12–13Persepolis0
13–14Esteghlal Khuzestan3

International career

He is a member of Iran national under-23 football team. He is known for taking free kicks, such as the one he scored against Saudi Arabia in Iran's 2-3 away match defeat.

Honours