Reza Shekari


Reza Shekari Qezel Qayah is an Iranian footballer who plays for Iranian club Tractor as a midfielder.

Club career

Zob Ahan

Shekari joined the Persian Gulf Pro League side Zob Ahan in summer 2015 when he signed a 3-year contract with this Isfahani side. He made his debut for Zob Ahan in 2nd fixtures of 2015–16 Persian Gulf Pro League against Sepahan while he substituted in for Mehdi Rajabzadeh. Shekari scored his first professional goal on 4 November 2015 in a 2–0 Hazfi Cup victory against Persepolis.
After a good season with Zob Ahan, Shekari joined Swiss club FC Basel on a one-week trial in May 2016.

Rubin Kazan

On 31 August 2017, he signed a contract with the Russian Premier League side FC Rubin Kazan, joining compatriot Sardar Azmoun at the club. Shekari was assigned to the U21 team. He made his Russian Premier League debut on 7 April 2018 in a game against FC Akhmat Grozny.

Tractor

On 9 July 2019, Iranian club Tractor confirmed that they officially signed Shekari.

International career

U17

Shekari was part of Iran U17 during 2013 to 2014. He made 8 official appearances for Iran U17 and scored 5 times.

U20

He was invited to Iran U20 by Amir Hossein Peyrovani in 2014. He represented Iran in the AFC U19 Championships in which Iran reached the semi finals and qualified for the World Cup. Shekari scored three goals during the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

U23

In June 2015, he was invited to the Iran U23 training camp by Mohammad Khakpour.

Personal life

Reza was born in Tehran.

Career statistics

Honours

;Zob Ahan