1. Rouzbeh Cheshmi is an Iranian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or a centre-back for Esteghlal FC in the Persian Gulf League League and the Iran national football team.
13 Facts About Rouzbeh Cheshmi
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Rouzbeh Cheshmi began his career with Paykan, before moving to Persepolis in 2008.
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In 2013, Rouzbeh Cheshmi handed a transfer request after Ali Daei asked him to have a trial with Persepolis' senior team and moved to Saba Qom.
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Rouzbeh Cheshmi signed a two-year deal with Esteghlal on 30 June 2015.
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Rouzbeh Cheshmi later revealed that he down offers from a Bundesliga club to join Esteghlal.
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Rouzbeh Cheshmi made his debut for Esteghlal on 30 July 2015 against Siah Jamegan.
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Rouzbeh Cheshmi played 3 games at the 2010 Asian U16 Championships.
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Rouzbeh Cheshmi invited to Iran U-23 training camp by Nelo Vingada to preparation for Incheon 2014 and 2016 AFC U-22 Championship.
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Rouzbeh Cheshmi named in Iran U23 final list for Incheon 2014.
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Rouzbeh Cheshmi was called up for the first time for the Iran senior team in August 2017 by coach Carlos Queiroz for Iran's 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against South Korea and Syria.
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In May 2018, Rouzbeh Cheshmi was named in Iran's preliminary squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
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Rouzbeh Cheshmi was in the initial lineup during the match of the 2022 Qatar World Cup against England.
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Rouzbeh Cheshmi scored the winning goal in the match against Wales in injury time, before Ramin Rezaeian doubled the lead minutes later, thus giving Iran their first victory against a European team at the World Cup.