F.C. Kheybar Khorramabad
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| Full name | Football Club Kheybar Khorramabad | ||
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| Founded | 1980 | ||
| Ground | Takhti Stadium, Khorramabad, Iran | ||
| Capacity | 8,900 | ||
| Owner | Masoud Abdi | ||
| Chairman | Hossein Khabiri | ||
| Head Coach | Reza Mohajeri | ||
| League | Azadegan League | ||
| 2022–23 | Azadegan League, 5th | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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Football Club Kheybar Khorramabad (Persian: باشگاه فوتبال خیبر خرمآباد, Bashgah-e Futbal-e Xiber Xeremâbad), commonly known as FC Kheybar, is an Iranian football club based in Khorramabad, Lorestan, that competes in the Azadegan League.
The football team plays their home games at the Takhti Stadium which has a seating capacity of 10,000. The club is owned by Dr. Masoud Abdi.
History[edit]
Establishment[edit]
In 1984 FC Kheybar Khorramabad was founded during the Iran-Iraq War. In 2014 Khorramabad were promoted to the 2nd Division. That following year Kheybar Khorramabad finished second in their group and were placed in the promotion Play-off. Kheybar Khorramabad won against Esteghlal B 2–1 in the play-off and was promoted to the Azadegan League.
Azadegan League[edit]
On 17 August 2015 after many years in the Provincial Leagues Kheybar Khorramabad played its first ever Azadegan League match against Parseh Tehran. They won the game 3–0.[1] Kheybar started the season strong and were one of the promotion candidates, however by the end of the season their form dropped and they finished a modest 12th place.
Supporters and fans[edit]
Kheybar Khorramabad is one of the highest supported teams in Lorestan Province. Many people from the Lurs minority are supporting the club.
Stadium[edit]
The home venue of Kheybar Khorramabad is theTakhti Stadium Khorramabad (Persian: ورزشگاه تختی خرمآباد) in Khorramabad, Lorestan, Iran with a 10,000 seating capacity. It is named after Gholamreza Takhti. The stadium is located near to the Zagros Mountains and has green seats.
Season-by-season[edit]
The table below chronicles the achievements of Kheybar Khorramabad in various competitions since 2013.
| Season | Division | League | Position | Hazfi Cup | Notes |
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| 2013–14 | 4 | 3rd Division | 7th | Not qualified | Promoted |
| 2014–15 | 3 | 2nd Division | 2nd Group A (final round) | Not qualified | Promoted |
| 2015–16 | 2 | Azadegan League | 12th | ||
| 2016–17 | 2 | Azadegan League | 16th | Withdrew | Relegated |
| 2017–18 | 3 | 2nd Division | 6th Group C (1st round) | ||
| 2018–19 | 3 | 2nd Division | 8th Group B (final round) | ||
| 2019–20 | 3 | 2nd Division | 4th Group A (final round) | Promoted[2] | |
| 2020–21 | 2 | Azadegan League | 7th | Quarter Finals | |
| 2021–22 | 2 | Azadegan League | 4th | Quarter Finals | |
| 2022–23 | 2 | Azadegan League | 5th | Third Round | |
| 2023–24 | 2 | Azadegan League |
Club managers[edit]
Ali Nikbakht (2015–2016)- Davoud Haghdoust (2016–2017)
- Mehrdad Khademi (2017–2020)
- Omid Ravankhah (2020)
- Abdollah Veisi (2020–2021)
- Mohsen Ashouri (2021)
- Faraz Kamalvand (2021–2023)
- Mohammad Reza Mohajeri (2023–present)
National titles[edit]
- Runner Up (1): 1986–87,
- Third place : 2014–15, Promoted to 2015–16 Azadegan League
Players[edit]
First-team squad[edit]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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References[edit]
- ^ "Kheybar Khorramabad vs. Parseh Tehran – 17 August 2015 – Soccerway".
- ^ Through purchasing Karoon Arvand Khorramshahr F.C. franchise
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