1. Karim Adil Ansarifard is an Iranian professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Iran national team.
36 Facts About Karim Ansarifard
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Karim Ansarifard's playing style and ability have drawn comparisons to Ali Daei and he has been named Daei's "successor".
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Karim Ansarifard renewed his contract with Saipa for another two years on 14 July 2011.
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Karim Ansarifard scored his first goal in a pre-season match against Aluminium.
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Karim Ansarifard made his debut for Persepolis in an official match against Sanat Naft and scored his first goal for Persepolis against Gahar Zagros.
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Karim Ansarifard scored his first Hat-trick as a Persepolis player against Paykan.
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Karim Ansarifard scored another hat-trick in the Round of 32 of Hazfi Cup at Malavan.
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Karim Ansarifard scored the Persepolis' first goal in the Hazfi Cup final.
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At the start of the season, Karim Ansarifard initially decided to stay at Persepolis despite bids from Sepahan, Tractor and two UAE Pro League sides.
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Karim Ansarifard was out listed and was eventually transferred to Tractor on 14 July 2013.
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Karim Ansarifard signed a one-year contract with the option of a transfer to the European leagues in the case of bids.
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Karim Ansarifard won Hazfi Cup title with Tractor and was named as the tournament's Most Valuable Player.
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Karim Ansarifard scored seventeen goals for Tabriz's reds during his spell at the team, fourteen goals was in the league, making him the season's top scorer for the second time in his professional career.
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In July 2014 Karim Ansarifard was released by Tractor and was allowed to sign with a European club.
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On 29 August 2014, Karim Ansarifard signed a two-year deal with Segunda Division's CA Osasuna.
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Karim Ansarifard made his league debut on 4 October 2014, coming on as a substitute for Roberto Torres in the 61st minute against Racing de Santander.
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Karim Ansarifard scored the winning goal on 7 November 2015 in a match against Platanias.
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On 3 November 2018, it was announced that Karim Ansarifard had signed for Nottingham Forest in the Sky Bet Championship after delays obtaining a work permit.
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On 12 July 2019, Karim Ansarifard made the move to Al-Sailiya in the Qatar Stars League.
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On 25 August 2020, Karim Ansarifard signed a three-year contract with Greek Super League club AEK Athens.
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On 30 August 2022, Karim Ansarifard joined Cypriot First Division club Omonia on a two-year contract, with the option of an additional year.
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In late January 2024, Karim Ansarifard signed for Greek side Aris.
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Karim Ansarifard was Invited to the Iran U17 national team in 2005.
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Karim Ansarifard played as a substitute in two matches against Tajikistan and Yemen.
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Karim Ansarifard made his debut for the senior Iran national team in a match against Iceland in November 2009 under Afshin Ghotbi and scored his first international goal and the only goal of the game.
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Karim Ansarifard was given the number 10 previously worn by Ali Daei and scored on 15 January 2011 his third international goal against North Korea, so Ansarifard became Iran's youngest ever goalscorer in the AFC Asian Cup.
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In 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification, Karim Ansarifard scored a double against Maldives at Azadi Stadium.
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Karim Ansarifard came on as a late substitute against Uzbekistan in the World Cup qualifiers and assisted with a pass for Mohammad Reza Khalatbari as a 94th-minute winner.
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Karim Ansarifard played his first World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, coming on as a substitute for Ashkan Dejagah in the 68th minute.
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Karim Ansarifard was called into Iran's 2015 AFC Asian Cup squad on 30 December 2014 by Carlos Queiroz.
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Karim Ansarifard provided an assist to Sardar Azmoun in their Asian Cup preparation match against Iraq.
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Karim Ansarifard has been compared to Iranian legend Ali Daei and German forward Thomas Muller by his fans.
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Karim Ansarifard is a centre forward with great energy and impressive in both air and ground.
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Karim Ansarifard played as a right winger in first season for Saipa but in next seasons returned to his main position.
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Karim Ansarifard was born in Ardabil, the last child of an Iranian Azerbaijani family and has three brothers and three sisters.
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Karim Ansarifard studied physical education at Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch.