2020–21 Persian Gulf Pro League
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The 2020–21 Persian Gulf Pro League (formerly known as Iran Pro League) were the 38th season of Iran's Football League and 20th as
Persian Gulf Pro League The Persian Gulf Pro League (, ''Lig-e Bartar-e Xalij-e Fârs''), formerly known as the Iran Premier League (, ''Lig-e bartar-e Irân''), is a professional association football league in Iran and the highest level of the Iranian football league s ...
since its establishment in 2001.
Persepolis Persepolis (; ; ) was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (). It is situated in the plains of Marvdasht, encircled by the southern Zagros mountains, Fars province of Iran. It is one of the key Iranian cultural heritage sites and ...
were the defending champions. The season featured 14 teams from the
2019–20 Persian Gulf Pro League The 2019–20 Persian Gulf Pro League (formerly known as Iran Pro League) was the 37th season of Persian Gulf Pro League, Iran's Football League and 19th as Persian Gulf Pro League since its establishment in 2001. Persepolis F.C., Persepolis wer ...
and two new teams promoted from the
2019–20 Azadegan League The 2019–20 Azadegan League was the 29th season of the Azadegan League and 19th as the second highest division since its establishment in 1991. The season featured 11 teams from the 2018–19 Azadegan League, two new teams relegated from the 201 ...
: Mes Rafsanjan and Aluminium Arak. The 2020–21 season started on 6 November 2020 and was ended on 30 July 2021.
Persepolis Persepolis (; ; ) was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (). It is situated in the plains of Marvdasht, encircled by the southern Zagros mountains, Fars province of Iran. It is one of the key Iranian cultural heritage sites and ...
won their record-extending 5th consecutive title and 14th title overall (7th in the Pro League era)


Teams


Stadia and locations


Personnel and kits

Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under
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eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


Managerial changes


Foreign players

The number of foreign players is restricted to four per
Persian Gulf Pro League The Persian Gulf Pro League (, ''Lig-e Bartar-e Xalij-e Fârs''), formerly known as the Iran Premier League (, ''Lig-e bartar-e Irân''), is a professional association football league in Iran and the highest level of the Iranian football league s ...
team, including a slot for a player from AFC countries. A team can use four foreign players on the field in each game, including at least one player from the AFC country.
In bold: Players that have been capped for their national team.


League table


Standings


Results


Positions by round


Season statistics


Top scorers


Hat-tricks


Clean sheets


See also

* 2020–21 Azadegan League * 2020–21 League 2 * 2020–21 League 3 *
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2020 Iranian Super Cup The 2020 Iranian Super Cup was the 6th Iranian Super Cup, an annual football match played between the winners of the previous season's Persian Gulf Pro League, Persepolis, and the previous season's Hazfi Cup, Tractor. Persepolis Persepolis ( ...
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2021 AFC Champions League The 2021 AFC Champions League was the 40th edition of Asia's premier club football tournament organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), and the 19th under the current AFC Champions League title. Al-Hilal won their fourth title by ...


References

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