Payan Rafat
Iranian footballer
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Payan Rafat (Persian: پایان رأفت, born September 9, 1970, in Astara, Iran) is a retired Iranian footballer[6] and current coach.[4] He served his golden days in Persepolis. His style of play was similar to Iranian football legend Ali Daei.[7] He is considered one of the most memorable players in history of Tehran derby, the rivalry between Persepolis and Esteghlal; as he received a punch from rival goalkeeper Parviz Boroumand in the famous derby played in 2000.[8][9]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | September 9, 1970 | ||
| Place of birth | Astara, Iran[1] | ||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position | Centre forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Shahrdari Astara F.C. | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Asnaf Astara | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1993–1999 | Malavan[1] | 200 | (14) |
| 1999–2001 | Persepolis | 36 | (10) |
| 2001–2002 | Hatta Club[1] | 8 | (9) |
| 2002–2003 | Persepolis | 20 | (5) |
| 2003–2004 | Saba Battery[1] | 8 | (6) |
| 2004–2007 | Homa[2] | 8 | (6) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2007–2008 | Damash Iranian (assistant)[3] | ||
| 2010–2011 | Persepolis U-20[4] | ||
| 2015–2016 | Malavan (Assistant coach)[5] | ||
| 2020–2021 | Shahrdari Astara F.C. | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
After playing 6 seasons in Malavan, he joined Persepolis.[1] He later left for a half season at the UAE League's Hatta Club;[1] and returned to Persepolis in 2002.[10]
Club career statistics
| Club performance | League | Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Iran | League | Hazfi Cup | Asia | Total | ||||||
| 1998–99 | Persepolis | Azadegan League | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | - | 3 | 0 |
| 1999–00 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 27 | 6 | ||
| 2000–01 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 24 | 7 | ||
| 2001–02 | Iran Pro League | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 3 | 0 | |
| 2002–03 | 19 | 5 | 2[11] | 0 | ||||||
| Career total | 55 | 15 | 15 | 3 | ||||||
