Aram Khalili ( fa, آرام خلیلی; born 28 July 1989) is an Iranian professional

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who plays as a striker for Innstranden. He has represented the Norway U21 team.

Early life

Born in

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, Khalili is of Kurdish descent. He and his family emigrated to

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in 1997.

Club career

Khalili joined the Start youth system in 1999. He made his debut for Start in 2006, and made his breakthrough to the first team in 2008. In January 2011 he signed for Bodø/Glimt. In 2020 Khalili signed a deal with 4. division side Innstranden to become player-manager of the club.

International career

Khalili has also been capped for Norway U21, but later he was not called up to the Norway senior team. He is eligible to play for the

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