Karo Haghverdian
Karo Haghverdian (Armenian: Կարո Հախվերդեան; Persian: کارو حقوردیان; born January 11, 1945)[1] is a retired Iranian Armenian football player.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Karo Haghverdian | ||
Date of birth | 11 January 1945 | ||
Place of birth | Tehran, Iran | ||
Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfield | ||
Youth career | |||
1958–1963 | Gohar F.C. | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1963–1966 | Ararat Tehran | ||
1967 | Shoa F.C. | ||
1968–1976 | Taj SC | ||
National team‡ | |||
1968–1975 | Iran | 23 | (2) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22 February 2012 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 22 February 2012 |
Early life
Haghverdian started playing football at the age of 13 when he joined amateur side Gohar F.C.[2] Under the guidance of coach Areshavir Yeritsian, Haghverdian developed into a star player for the team. However, his parents - worried about how his passion for football was affecting his schooling - cautioned Haghverdian to stop playing football and to concentrate on his studies instead.[2]
Going against his parent's wishes, Haghverdian continued to play. His performances on the pitch helped his team win several local championships.[2]
Career
In 1963, Haghverdian was spotted by Ararat Tehran FC coach Garnik Mehrabian. Noticing his talent, Mehrabian immediately signed Haghverdian to a contract for the remainder of the season.[2] Haghverdian continued to play for the team for three seasons, until he was spotted by Taj S.C. manager Zdravko Rajkov.[1] Haghverdian spent 6 seasons with Taj S.C., in where he participated in a record 17 Tehran derbys against rival Persepolis F.C.[3]
International
Haghverdian received 23 caps by the Iran national football team, scoring his only goal against Pakistan in the 1970 RCD Cup.[4]
References
- Karo Haghverdian at National-Football-Teams.com
- "Statistics: Iran [ Team Melli]". teammelli.com.
- matcheshttp://www.fifa.com/classicfootball/stories/classicderby/news/newsid=1165699.html
- "Statistics: Iran [ Team Melli]". teammelli.com.
External sources
- Karo Haghverdian at National-Football-Teams.com