Jalal Hosseini

Seyyed Jalal Hosseini (Persian: سید جلال حسینی‎; born 3 February 1982), commonly known as Seyyed Jalal or Jalal Hosseini, is an Iranian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back and Persepolis Iranian club Persepolis. He has been a member of Iran's under-23 side as a wild card player on two occasions, in the 2006 and 2010 Asian Games, winning a bronze medal in 2006. Hosseini has represented Iran at the 2007 AFC Asian Cup, 2011 AFC Asian Cup, 2015 AFC Asian Cup and the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Club Career

Saipa

He moved from Malavan to Saipa in summer 2005. Before that he was link with a move to Piroozi but the move was cancelled. During the 2005–06 season, he was the most consistent player for his club, making 28 full appearances and scoring one goal. He continued his solid performance for Saipa during the 2006–07 season with 26 full appearances and one goal and also won the league. He also played in the AFC Champions League matches for Saipa.

Sepahan

He signed for Sepahan in summer 2009 and became their regular player for the season. He won the Persian Gulf Cup for three times in a row with Sepahan. After three years and 94 league appearances, Hosseini left the club in 2012 as one of the league's most established Center Backs.

Perspolis

He signed a one-year contract with Tehran's reds until the end of 2012–13 Season. He extended his contract with Piroozi for one year in February 2013, keeping him in the team till 2014. He was regarded as the Iran Pro League's best defender. He was one of the main players in Piroozi' second place league finish in 2014. Hosseini was named the best defender in the 2013–14 season.

Al-Ahli

On 17 July 2014, Hosseini joined Qatar Stars League's Al-Ahli with signing a one-year contract. He left the club in May 2015.

Naft Tehran

Hosseini left Qatar and joined Persian Gulf Pro League runners–up Naft Tehran in the summer o

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