Ali Daei
Ali Daei
- Born: March 21, 1969 (age 53)
- Birthplace: Ardabil, Iran
- Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
- Position: Forward
- Clubs:
- Bayern Munich (1998-2002)
- Hertha BSC (2002-2004)
- National team: Iran (1993-2006)
Achievements:
- FIFA World Player of the Year: 1999
- Asian Footballer of the Year: 1999, 2001, 2003
- Bundesliga Top Scorer: 1999-2000, 2001-02
- Bundesliga Player of the Year: 1999-2000
- Iranian Footballer of the Year: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
- AFC Asian Cup Golden Boot: 1996
- FIFA World Cup Golden Boot: 1998
Personal Life:
- Ali Daei is married to Mona Farhadizadeh and they have two children, a son named Amir and a daughter named Donya.
- He is a devout Muslim and has made the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.
- Daei is also a successful businessman and owns a number of companies in Iran.
Career Highlights:
- Daei began his career in Iran with Bank Melli and Esteghlal.
- In 1997, he moved to Germany to play for Arminia Bielefeld.
- He then joined Bayern Munich in 1998 and won the Bundesliga title in his first season.
- In 2002, he moved to Hertha BSC and won the DFB-Pokal in his first season.
- Daei retired from international football in 2006 after scoring 109 goals in 149 appearances for Iran.
- He is the all-time leading goalscorer for Iran and the Asian Football Confederation.
Legacy:
- Ali Daei is considered one of the greatest Iranian footballers of all time.
- He is also one of the most successful Asian footballers in history.
- Daei's achievements on the field have earned him widespread respect and admiration from fans and fellow players alike.
