Saeid Ezatolahi

Saeid Ezatolahi Afagh (Persian: سعید عزت‌اللهی آفاق, born 1 October 1996) is an Iranian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Qatar Stars League club Al-Gharafa, on loan from Danish Superliga club Vejle Boldklub, and the Iran national team.

Ezatolahi came up through Malavan's youth academy and impressed from an early age, making his first team debut in 2012 and being the Iran Pro League's youngest ever player at the age of 16. Ezatolahi has earned a number of accolades, including the Iranian federation's young player of the year award. In 2014, he was named as one of the most talented football players according to Wonderkids.

Ezatolahi became the youngest goalscorer in the history of the Iran national football team at the age of 19 years and 42 days after scoring in a 3–1 victory against Turkmenistan on 12 November 2015. This record was broke by 17-year-old Allahyar Sayyadmanesh on 6 June 2019.

Club Career

Early years

Ezatolahi's father Nader and uncle Ghader both played for Malavan in the Takht Jamshid Cup. Saeid started his career with Shahrdari Bandar Anzali in 2008 as a youth player.

Malavan

He moved to the Malavan youth academy in the summer of 2010 and was promoted to the first team in July 2012.

2012–13

Ezatolahi made his debut against Rah Ahan on 26 October 2012 as a substitute just 25 days after his 16th birthday, making him the youngest ever player in the history of the Iran Pro League. At the end of the season, Tehran giants Esteghlal reportedly made an offer for him. He was also awarded the prize for young player of the year.

2013–14

He made his season debut as a regular starter against Saba Qom.

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