16 Facts About Hamid Derakhshan

Hamid Reza Derakhshan is an Iranian former professional football player and now manager who last managed Saipa in Azadegan League.

Hamid Derakhshan played a total of twelve years at Persepolis and for five years at Qatar SC and Al-Sadd.

Hamid Derakhshan later managed other Iranian clubs like Rah Ahan, Paykan, Shahrdari Tabriz, Shahin Bushehr and Damash Gilan.

Hamid Derakhshan returned to Persepolis and played his last two years at Persepolis before retiring in 1994.

Hamid Derakhshan was a member of the Iran national under-20 football team at 1977 FIFA World Youth Championship.

Hamid Derakhshan played for Iran national team at 1980 AFC Asian Cup, 1982 Asian Games, 1984 AFC Asian Cup, 1986 Asian Games.

Hamid Derakhshan was captain of Iran at ECO Cup in 1993 and 1994 FIFA World Cup Qualifications.

Hamid Derakhshan started his coaching career as coach of Persepolis in 1995.

Hamid Derakhshan coached Iran U20 national team in 2001 but was sacked after it was discovered that he had been using overage players in his teams.

Hamid Derakhshan briefly acted as an assistant coach to Branko Ivankovic in 2002.

Hamid Derakhshan became the head coach of Paykan in summer 2009.

Hamid Derakhshan was appointed as Shahrdari Tabriz's head coach on 10 October 2010 and was sacked by club on 19 June 2011.

Hamid Derakhshan was appointed as Shahin Bushehr's head coach on 26 June 2011.

Hamid Derakhshan resigned on 5 October 2011 but was re-signed by Shahin on 13 February 2012.

Hamid Derakhshan resigned again after a series of the problem in the club that led team in the relegation zone and losing 2012 Hazfi Cup Final.

On 10 September 2014, Hamid Derakhshan became manager of Persepolis, replacing sacked Ali Daei.