Ali Gholizadeh (Persian: علی قلیزاده; born 10 March 1996) is an Iranian professional footballer (Azerbaijani origin)who plays as a forward for Belgian First Division A club Charleroi and the Iran national team.
Gholizadeh is a product of the Saipa youth system and broke into the club's first team at 18. He went on to play for five seasons at Saipa, before transferring to Belgian side Charleroi in 2018. He has represented Iran at every level, making his debut for the senior national team in March 2018 under then head coach Carlos Queiroz.
Club Career
Saipa
He started his career with Saipa youth levels. He promoted to first team by Engin Firat and made his debut for Saipa in last fixture of 2013–14 Iran Pro League against Saba Qom as a substitute. After scoring six times in 28 games, Gholizadeh was named the Persian Gulf Pro League Young Player of the Season for 2017–18.
Charleroi
On 30 May 2018, Gholizadeh joined Belgian First Division A club Charleroi, joining compatriot Omid Noorafkan. Gholizadeh scored his first goal for the club on 25 November 2018 in a league match against Lokeren. In January 2020, Gholizadeh extended his contract with Charleroi until June 2024.