Abdollah Veisi ( fa, عبدالله ویسی, born 22 March 1971 in
Ramhormoz
Ramhormoz ( fa, ) is the capital city of Ramhormoz County, Khuzestan Province, Iran. In ancient times it had been known as ''Samangan'', having been established by the Sassanid king Hormizd I, although an Elamite tomb has been found as well. The ...
,
Khuzestan Province
Khuzestan Province (also spelled Xuzestan; fa, استان خوزستان ''Ostān-e Xūzestān'') is one of the 31 provinces of Iran. It is in the southwest of the country, bordering Iraq and the Persian Gulf. Its capital is Ahvaz and it covers ...
) is an Iranian retired
football
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player and
manager
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Management includes the activities o ...
, who is currently manager of
Foolad
Foolad Khuzestan Football Club ( fa, باشگاه فوتبال فولاد خوزستان, ''Bāshgāh-e Futbāl-e Fulād-e Khuzestān'') is an Iranian football club, based in Ahwaz, Khuzestan that plays in Persian Gulf Pro League. Foolad F.C. ...
in
Persian Gulf Pro League
The Persian Gulf Pro League ( fa, لیگ برتر خلیج فارس, ''Lig-e Bartar-e Xalij-e Fârs''), formerly known as the Iran Pro League ( fa, links=no, لیگ برتر ایران, ''Lig-e bartar-e Irân''), is the highest division of profe ...
.
Playing career
Veisi spent the
Azadegan League 1999–2000
The Azadegan oil field is an oil field in Iran. It is located west of Ahvaz, near the Iraqi border.
History
The first exploration well was drilled in the field in 1976, but its discovery was finalized after drilling the second well in 1999. The ...
season and the
Azadegan League 2000–01 playing for
Sepahan
Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan Sport Club ( fa, باشگاه فرهنگی ورزشی فولاد مبارکه سپاهان اصفهان, ''Bâšgâh-è Varzeši-ye Fulâd-è Mobârake-ye Sepâhân''), commonly known as Sepahan S.C., are an Iranian spor ...
, scoring two goals. In the following season, he transferred to
Foolad
Foolad Khuzestan Football Club ( fa, باشگاه فوتبال فولاد خوزستان, ''Bāshgāh-e Futbāl-e Fulād-e Khuzestān'') is an Iranian football club, based in Ahwaz, Khuzestan that plays in Persian Gulf Pro League. Foolad F.C. ...
.
Managerial career
Early years
In mid-2006, Veisi became assistant coach of
Foolad
Foolad Khuzestan Football Club ( fa, باشگاه فوتبال فولاد خوزستان, ''Bāshgāh-e Futbāl-e Fulād-e Khuzestān'') is an Iranian football club, based in Ahwaz, Khuzestan that plays in Persian Gulf Pro League. Foolad F.C. ...
. After the departure of
Mohammad Mayeli Kohan
Mohammad Mayeli Kohan ( fa, محمد مایلی کهن, born 5 June 1953) is a retired Iranian football player and a current coach. He recently managed Malavan in Azadegan League.
Early life
He was born on 5 June 1953 in Bandar-e Anzali in Iran ...
, Veisi was appointed the manager of
Foolad
Foolad Khuzestan Football Club ( fa, باشگاه فوتبال فولاد خوزستان, ''Bāshgāh-e Futbāl-e Fulād-e Khuzestān'') is an Iranian football club, based in Ahwaz, Khuzestan that plays in Persian Gulf Pro League. Foolad F.C. ...
for the remainder of the
season
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. He was soon replaced by
Nenad Nikolić, in a season which saw Foolad relegated to the
Azadegan League
The Azadegan League ( fa, ليگ آزادگان, ''Lig-e Âzâdegân''), also known as League 1 ( fa, لیگ یک, ''Lig-e Yek''), is the second highest division of professional football in Iran. It was the top-level football league in Iran from ...
.
Saba Qom and Paykan
In 2009, he moved to
Saba Battery
Saba Battery Club (also Saba Battery Physical and Cultural Gym) is an Iranian sports club based in Tehran, Iran. The club was founded in 2002شود
Teams
* Saba Battery Football Club, competing in the Iran Pro League
The Persian Gulf Pro Leagu ...
, becoming the team's assistant coach, under the helm of
Rasoul Korbekandi
Mohammad Reza Rasoul Korbekandi ( fa, رسول کربکندی, born 27 January 1953) is a retired Iranian football player and now manager.
He was a member of the Iran squad (as reserved goalkeeper) which participated at the 1978 FIFA World Cup ...
.
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After the team moved to
Qom
Qom (also spelled as "Ghom", "Ghum", or "Qum") ( fa, قم ) is the seventh largest metropolis and also the seventh largest city in Iran. Qom is the capital of Qom Province. It is located to the south of Tehran. At the 2016 census, its popul ...
, he became the technical director and was eventually promoted to manager when
Mahmoud Yavari was released from his contract.
He kept Saba safe from the relegation zone in
2010–11 season but went on to produce very good results with the team in
next season. This ended with the team finishing the season in 4th place and they qualified for the
AFC Champions League
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. He left the team at the end of season. He signed a two-year contract with newly promoted
Paykan
The Paykan ( fa, پيکان meaning ''Arrow'') is the first Iranian-made car produced by Iran Khodro (formerly called "Iran National") between 1967 and 2005. The car was very popular in Iran from its introduction until its discontinuation. It ...
on 14 May 2012 but was sacked on 27 January 2013 after a series of bad results.
Esteghlal Khuzestan
On 18 May 2013, he became head coach of another newly promoted team,
Esteghlal Khuzestan
Esteghlal Khuzestan Football Club ( fa, باشگاه فوتبال استقلال خوزستان, ''Bašgâh-e Futbâl-e Esteqlâl-e Xuzestân''), commonly known as Esteghlal Khuzestan, is an Iranian football club based in Ahvaz, Iran. The club c ...
. He led Esteghlal Khuzestan to 12th position in his first season, three points better than from relegation zone. In the second season, Esteghlal Khuzestan bought
Rouhollah Seifollahi
Rouhollah Seifollahi ( fa, روحالله سیفاللهی) is an Iranian football attacking midfielder who plays for Saipa in Persian Gulf Pro League.
Club career Persepolis
He was promoted from Persepolis Academy to the first team by Ali ...
,
Mohammad Reza Mahdavi
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,
Soumbeïla Diakité
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International career
Diakité was part of the Mali national football team, ...
,
Mehdi Seyed Salehi
Seyedmohammadmahdi Seyedsalehi, (more commonly known as Mehdi Seyed Salehi, fa, سیدمحمدمهدی سیدصالحی, born July 27, 1981, in Iran) is a former Iranian football player. He usually played as a striker.
Club career Persepolis
H ...
,
Meysam Baou and released
Fábio Carvalho,
Sohrab Bakhtiarizadeh
Sohrab Bakhtiarizadeh ( fa, سهراب بختيارى زاده , born 11 September 1973) is an Iranian football coach and former player. A centre-back, he played for many teams like Esteghlal, Foolad, Saba Qom, Erzurumspor, Estehglal Khuz ...
,
Adel Kolahkaj
Adel Kolahkaj ( fa, عادل کلاهکج, born February 21, 1985) is a retired Iranian footballer who last played for Esteghlal Khozestan and Perspolis among other clubs in Persian Gulf Pro League.
Club career
He started his career in Fool ...
and
Milad Meydavoudi
Milad Meydavoudi ( fa, ميلاد میداوودی, born 20 January 1985 in Masjed Soleyman) is an Iranian football player, who last played for Naft Masjed Soleyman in Persian Gulf Pro League. He was appointed as assistant coach of Khooshe Tal ...
. However, Veisi finished the season in the 14th position with Esteghlal Khuzestan, placed them in relegation play-off which they faced
Mes Kerman
Mes Kerman Football Club ( fa, باشگاه فوتبال صنعت مس کرمان, ''Bashgah-e Futbal-e Sân't-e Mes Kârman'') is an Iranian professional association football, football team based in Kerman, Iran.
They were promoted to Iran's top ...
. Esteghlal Khuzestan won the play-off 3–0 on aggregate thanks for goals from
Mehdi Momeni
Mehdi Momeni Larimi ( fa, مهدی مومنی) is an Iranian footballer who currently plays for Machine Sazi in the Persian Gulf Pro League.
Club career
Momeni joined Foolad
Foolad Khuzestan Football Club ( fa, باشگاه فوتبال ف ...
and
Lamine Diawara
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(twice) and kept their
Persian Gulf Pro League
The Persian Gulf Pro League ( fa, لیگ برتر خلیج فارس, ''Lig-e Bartar-e Xalij-e Fârs''), formerly known as the Iran Pro League ( fa, links=no, لیگ برتر ایران, ''Lig-e bartar-e Irân''), is the highest division of profe ...
spot.
Veisi extended his contract until 2018 after the end of the season and started promotion young talents from academy and
Foolad Novin to the first squad. They started the season with three consecutive wins which was continued with four consecutive winning streak at the 12th week, which made Esteghlal Khuzestan finished champions of the first half of the season. After a great result with Veisi, Esteghlal Khuzestan managed to keep their shape at the second half of the season. On 1 January 2016, Esteghlal Khuzestan lost to
Persepolis
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which made the race tighter for first place, and also made Esteghlal Khuzestan fall to second place,
Esteghlal became first after 17th week. Veisi later said that our main goal is to take place at
AFC Champions League
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. On 8 May 2016, Esteghlal Khuzestan qualified to the
AFC Champions League
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for the first time after a 1–0 win over
Padideh, which led Esteghlal Khuzestan to the top of the league with one game remaining. On 13 May 2016, Veisi won
Iran Pro League
The Persian Gulf Pro League ( fa, لیگ برتر خلیج فارس, ''Lig-e Bartar-e Xalij-e Fârs''), formerly known as the Iran Pro League ( fa, links=no, لیگ برتر ایران, ''Lig-e bartar-e Irân''), is the highest division of profe ...
title with Esteghlal Khuzestan after a 2–0 win over
Zob Ahan. He was named as
Iran Pro League
The Persian Gulf Pro League ( fa, لیگ برتر خلیج فارس, ''Lig-e Bartar-e Xalij-e Fârs''), formerly known as the Iran Pro League ( fa, links=no, لیگ برتر ایران, ''Lig-e bartar-e Irân''), is the highest division of profe ...
best manager of the season after the end of the tournament.
Sepahan
On 23 May 2016, Veisi was named as new
Sepahan
Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan Sport Club ( fa, باشگاه فرهنگی ورزشی فولاد مبارکه سپاهان اصفهان, ''Bâšgâh-è Varzeši-ye Fulâd-è Mobârake-ye Sepâhân''), commonly known as Sepahan S.C., are an Iranian spor ...
manager with signing a four-year contract. He was sacked on 17 March 2017 after a series of bad results, placing Sepahan in the 7th place.
Return to Esteghlal Khuzestan
Veisi returned to
Esteghlal Khuzestan
Esteghlal Khuzestan Football Club ( fa, باشگاه فوتبال استقلال خوزستان, ''Bašgâh-e Futbâl-e Esteqlâl-e Xuzestân''), commonly known as Esteghlal Khuzestan, is an Iranian football club based in Ahvaz, Iran. The club c ...
in June 2017 with signing a two-year contract.
Statistics
Honours
Manager
;Esteghlal Khuzestan
*
Persian Gulf Pro League
The Persian Gulf Pro League ( fa, لیگ برتر خلیج فارس, ''Lig-e Bartar-e Xalij-e Fârs''), formerly known as the Iran Pro League ( fa, links=no, لیگ برتر ایران, ''Lig-e bartar-e Irân''), is the highest division of profe ...
(1):
2015–16
*
Azadegan League
The Azadegan League ( fa, ليگ آزادگان, ''Lig-e Âzâdegân''), also known as League 1 ( fa, لیگ یک, ''Lig-e Yek''), is the second highest division of professional football in Iran. It was the top-level football league in Iran from ...
(1):
2012–13
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;Shahin Bushehr
*
Azadegan League
The Azadegan League ( fa, ليگ آزادگان, ''Lig-e Âzâdegân''), also known as League 1 ( fa, لیگ یک, ''Lig-e Yek''), is the second highest division of professional football in Iran. It was the top-level football league in Iran from ...
promotion (1):
2018–19
Individual
*
Persian Gulf Pro League
The Persian Gulf Pro League ( fa, لیگ برتر خلیج فارس, ''Lig-e Bartar-e Xalij-e Fârs''), formerly known as the Iran Pro League ( fa, links=no, لیگ برتر ایران, ''Lig-e bartar-e Irân''), is the highest division of profe ...
Best Manager (1):
2015–16
*IFCA Best Manager of the Year (1): 2016
*
IRFF Awards Manager of the Season (1):
2015–16
*
Iranian Manager of the Year (1): 2016
Trivia
He became the subject of comparisons drawn between his likeness to famous ex
Bayern München
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coach,
Pep Guardiola
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by Iranian media.
Jahan
References
External links
{{DEFAULTSORT:Veisi, Abdollah
Living people
Iranian footballers
Sepahan S.C. footballers
Foolad FC players
Iranian football managers
1971 births
Paykan F.C. managers
Shahin Bushehr F.C. managers
Saba Qom F.C. managers
Association football fullbacks
Sportspeople from Khuzestan province
Persian Gulf Pro League managers