Mojtaba Tarshiz
Iranian footballer (1978–2026)
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Mojtaba Tarshiz[2] (Persian: مجتبی ترشیز; 26 March 1978 – 8 January 2026) was an Iranian footballer who played in Iran's Premier Football League.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 26 March 1978 | ||
| Place of birth | Qaemshahr, Iran | ||
| Date of death | 8 January 2026 (aged 47) | ||
| Place of death | Andisheh, Tehran, Iran | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007–2009 | Esteghlal Ahvaz | 7 | (0) |
| 2009–2011 | Tractor Sazi | 38 | (0) |
| 2011–2013 | Mes Sarcheshmeh | 31 | (2) |
| 2012–2013 | → Fajr Sepasi (loan) | 30 | (5[1]) |
| 2013–2015 | Mes Kerman | 32 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | Gostaresh | 16 | (0) |
| Total | 154 | (7) | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Tarshiz joined Tractor Sazi in 2009 after spending the previous two seasons at Esteghlal Ahvaz.[3] He played as a midfielder.[4]
Death
Tarshiz was killed on 8 January 2026 by Islamic Republic forces during the 2026 Iran massacres amid the 2025–2026 Iranian protests.[5][6][7][8] He was shot after shielding his wife, Arezou Madani, with his body when security forces opened fire on protesters in Andisheh, west of Tehran province. He was struck by gun shot, and both he and his wife reportedly died, with some reports suggesting his wife lived despite serious injuries.[9][10][11][12]
Tarshiz was buried in Karaj on 12 January in a ceremony held without public announcements or media coverage.[10] The couple were survived by their two daughters.[9][10][11]