Reza Hassanzadeh (footballer, born 1964)


Reza Hassanzadeh kooni is a retired Iranian football player who played for Esteghlal Tehran for most of his career. He played defender in Esteghlal Tehran and Team Melli for almost a decade in 90's. During his professional career he scored 2 important goals. one of them was against Liaoning FC in 1990–91 Asian Club Championship Final. Reza scored Tehran giants first goal which later Samad Marfavi scored second goal and helped Esteghlal FC to win Asian title for second time.
Reza also scored Team Melli's first goal against Japan in Asia.

Beach Soccer career

After his retirement from professional football, he played for Iran in 2006. He was Team Melli's captain in 2006 AFC Beach Soccer Championship which was qualification for 2006 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup which he helped Team Melli to secure place in world cup for a very first time.

After retirement

He is now working in Tehran Municipality as Sports Consultant.