Esteghlal F.C. in Asian football
Football club based in the city of Tehran, Iran
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Esteghlal F.C. are a football club based in the city of Tehran, Iran. Founded in 1946 they have been competing in AFC Champions League since 1970 and have become one of the most successful teams in Aisa, winning two major continental trophies including two Asian cups and are ranked joint second among all clubs across the continent in this regard.[2] Esteghlal are by far Iran's most successful international representatives: no other teams from that nation have won Asia's premier competition more than once, or have more than two trophy wins overall.[2]
ClubEsteghlal F.C.
Most appearancesKhosrow Heydari (56)
Top scorerFarhad Majidi (23)
First entry1970 Asian Champion Club Tournament
Taj F.C. players after winning their first international silverware | |
| Club | Esteghlal F.C. |
|---|---|
| Most appearances | Khosrow Heydari (56) |
| Top scorer | Farhad Majidi (23) |
| First entry | 1970 Asian Champion Club Tournament |
| Latest entry | 2025–26 AFC Champions League Two |
| Titles | |
| Champions League | 1970 1990–91 |
| Afro-Asian Cup | |
History
1970s
Taj F.C. entered Asian competitions in 1970.[3]
Statistics
By season
- Information correct as of 10 February 2026.
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By competition
| Competitions | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Champions League | 146 | 65 | 42 | 39 | 226 | 167 | +59 | 44.52 |
| Cup Winners' Cup | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 37 | 18 | +19 | 44.44 |
| Total | 164 | 73 | 46 | 45 | 263 | 185 | +78 | 44.51 |