Farshid Esmaeili
Farshid Esmaeili is an Iranian footballer, who plays for Esteghlal in the Persian Gulf Pro League.Esmaeili started his career with Badr Hormozgan from youth levels. In summer 2011 he joined Fajr Sepasi U–20 and after a good season he was promoted to the first team. He made his debut for Fajr Sepasi in a 6–1 win against Damash on 15 September 2012.
On 5 July 2015, Esmaeili joined Iranian Pro League club Esteghlal on a three-year contract.
He is regarded as one of the next best midfielders in Iran. He scored his first goal in Esteghlal club against Sepahan with a long distance shot in a 3-0 away win. He scored a goal and assisted one during Esteghlal's 3–2 win in Tehran derby on 12 February 2017 and was named as best player of the match.Club career statistics
1 Statistics Incomplete.
| Season | Team | Assists |
| 16–17 | Esteghlal | 2 |
| 17–18 | Esteghlal | 9 |
| 18–19 | Esteghlal | 5 |
| 19–20 | Esteghlal | 3 |
International career
U20
He was part of Iran U–20 during 2012 AFC U-19 Championship qualification, 2012 CIS Cup, 2012 AFF U-19 Youth Championship and 2012 AFC U-19 Championship.He invited to Iran U-23 training camp by Nelo Vingada to preparation for Incheon 2014 and 2016 AFC U-22 Championship. He named in Iran U23 final list for Incheon 2014.Honours
Club
;Esteghlal
