Nima Moazeni Zadeh
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | July 5, 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Tehran, Iran | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2009 | Rah Ahan | ||
| 2009–2010 | Foolad | ||
| 2010–2012 | Paykan | ||
| 2012–2014 | Saipa | ||
| 2014–2018 | Baadraan Tehran | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021 | Capilano Blues | 8 | (5) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018 | Baadraan Tehran | 0 | (0) |
| 2019 | CS Monteuil | 8 | (1) |
| 2023 | Vancouver FC | 13 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 30, 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of February 25, 2023 | |||
Nima Moazeni Zadeh (Persian: نیما مؤذنی زاده, born 5 July 1997) is an Iranian footballer.
Early life[edit]
Moazeni Zadeh played youth soccer with Rah Ahan Tehran FC, Foolad FC, Paykan FC, Saipa FC, and Baadraan Tehran FC.[1] In Iran, he attended the University of Tehran, where he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education.[2] In 2019, due to the political unrest in Iran, he decided to leave Iran to move to Canada.[3]
University career[edit]
In 2021, Moazeni Zadeh began attending Capilano University in Canada, where he played for the men's soccer team.[4] He made his debut on September 19, 2021, scoring two goals against the Douglas College Royals,[5] which earned him PACWEST Athlete of the Week and CCAA Athlete of the Week honours.[6][4] He was named PACWEST Player of the Year,[7] a PACWEST Conference All-Star, and a CCAA All-Canadian.[8][9] He won the PACWEST scoring title with five goals in eight matches in 2021.[10]
Club career[edit]
In 2018, he played with Baadraan Tehran in the Iranian second tier Azadegan League.[11]
In 2019, he played with CS Monteuil in the Première ligue de soccer du Québec, scoring on 13 July against FC Gatineau.[12] He later played at the senior amateur level with BB5 United and FC Tigers Vancouver.[13]
In February 2023, he signed a professional contract with Vancouver FC of the Canadian Premier League ahead of their inaugural season, after attending their open trials.[14][15] He made his league debut in their inaugural match on April 15, 2023 against Pacific FC.[16]
International career[edit]
Moazeni Zadeh has played with Iran at the U12, U14, and U18 levels.[17]
Career statistics[edit]
- As of September 30, 2023[18]
| Club | Season | League | Domestic Cup | League Cup | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Baadraan Tehran FC | 2017–18[11] | Azadegan League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018–19[11] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | |||
| CS Monteuil | 2019[19] | Première ligue de soccer du Québec | 8 | 1 | – | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 | |
| Vancouver FC | 2023 | Canadian Premier League | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 14 | 0 | |
| Career total | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 1 | ||
References[edit]
- ^ "Nima Moazeni". LinkedIn.
- ^ "بازیکن لیگ برتری، شاگرد افشین قطبی شد!" [Premier League player became Afshin Ghotbi's student!]. Meydan News (in Persian). March 6, 2023.
- ^ Adams, J.J. (May 5, 2023). "Vancouver FC: A dream 15 years in the making finally realized for Moazeni Zadeh". The Province.
- ^ a b "Nima Moazeni Zadeh Capilano profile". Capilano University.
- ^ Mutis, Brent (September 19, 2021). "Blues Hang On For Win In Opener". Capilano University.
- ^ "The PACWEST Athletes of the Week". Pacific Western Athletic Association. September 21, 2021.
- ^ "نیما موذنی زاده 25 ساله، از دانشگاه کاپیلانو در سال 2021 به عنوان بهترین بازیکن سال CCAA PACWEST انتخاب شد. او که اهل تهران است، در سال 2021 پنج بار برای کاپیلانو گلزنی کرد" [Capilano University's 25-year-old Nima Moznizadeh was named the 2021 CCAA PACWEST Player of the Year. Hailing from Tehran, he scored five times for Capilano in 2021]. Salam Toronto (in Persian).
- ^ "2021-22 PACWEST Men's and Women's All-Stars". Capilano University. October 27, 2021.
- ^ "3 Blues Named 2021 CCAA Soccer All-Canadians". Capilano University. November 10, 2021.
- ^ "2021 CCAA Men's Soccer All-Canadians". Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association. November 9, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Nima Moazenizadeh's matches". Besoccer.
- ^ Martin, Ludovick (July 16, 2019). "Monteuil s'échappe du côté féminin" [Monteuil escapes on the female side]. Viau Park.
- ^ "باشگاه فوتبال ونکوور اف سی با نیما مؤذنی زاده قرارداد بست" [Vancouver FC signed a contract with Nima Moeznizadeh]. Salam Toronto (in Persian). February 27, 2023.
- ^ "Vancouver FC sign trio out of open trials". Canadian Premier League. February 23, 2023.
- ^ Jacques, John (February 23, 2023). "Vancouver FC Adds Trio From Open Trials". Northern Tribune.
- ^ Gangué-Ruzic, Alexandre (April 15, 2023). "Match Analysis: Aparicio half-volley seals first-ever BC derby win for Pacific FC over Vancouver FC". Canadian Premier League.
- ^ "Our Coaches". Soccer 1 on 1.
- ^ Nima Moazeni Zadeh at Soccerway
- ^ "PTS-Ligue Archive" (in French). TSI Sports.
External links[edit]
- Nima Moazeni Zadeh at BeSoccer
- Nima Moazeni Zadeh at Soccerway
- Living people
- 1997 births
- Men's association football midfielders
- Iranian men's footballers
- Iran men's youth international footballers
- Iranian expatriate men's footballers
- Iranian emigrants to Canada
- Sportspeople of Iranian descent
- AS Laval players
- Ligue1 Québec players
- Vancouver FC players
- Rah Ahan Tehran F.C. players
- Foolad F.C. players
- Paykan F.C. players
- Saipa F.C. players
- Sportspeople from Tehran
- Canadian Premier League players