1. Arash Borhani is a retired Iranian football player and coach.
18 Facts About Arash Borhani
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Arash Borhani is the all-time top goal scorer of Esteghlal and the second all-time top goal scorer in Iran's Premier Football League.
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Arash Borhani was a member of the Iran national football team.
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Arash Borhani is a former Iranian footballer who has played for several clubs throughout his career, including PAS Tehran, Al-Nasr, Esteghlal, and Paykan.
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Arash Borhani made 37 appearances for the Iranian national team, scoring 10 goals.
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Additionally, Arash Borhani was a key player for the Iran U-23 national team, contributing to their success in winning the bronze medal at the 2006 Asian Games.
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Arash Borhani scored four goals in the season, which three of them was on a hat-trick in the last match of the season.
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Arash Borhani continued with Pas for the next seasons and became a fixed starter.
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Arash Borhani was one of club's main players in 2005 AFC Champions League season.
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Shortly before the 2006 FIFA World Cup, Arash Borhani signed for the UAE Pro League, Al Nasr.
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On 21 January 2007 Arash Borhani signed back with his former team Pas after being released by Al Nasr due to unforeseen circumstances.
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Arash Borhani had offers from Al-Ain of the UAE, Mouscron of the Belgian League, Vitoria Setubal of the Portuguese Liga, Denizlispor of the Super Lig and Mes Kerman and Esteghlal of Iran's Premier Football League, though it was not known which offer Arash Borhani was likely to accept.
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However, on 17 July 2007 Arash Borhani signed a contract with the IPL giants Esteghlal.
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Arash Borhani extended his contract with the club for next two seasons on 1 July 2013.
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On 14 June 2014, Arash Borhani signed a new contract with Esteghlal, keeping him until 2016.
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Arash Borhani was not a regular starter for the team, but he was among Iran's final squad for 2006 FIFA World Cup.
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Arash Borhani held that position for a few seconds before moving the ball over the line and then started running with joy towards the bench and celebrating with others.
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Arash Borhani played in 2011 AFC Asian Cup qualification for Team Melli.