Ryan Tafazolli would play for Iran if called up.

[The]

We also have Vahid Mohammadzadeh who is pretty young (I believe 25-26 if I'm not mistaken) who plays for Zob Ahan and previously played for Saip. He is 6'5 or 6'6 and is pretty physical, but from what I've seen he is sorta slow. I'm not sure if he is TM material or how he would compare to Tafazoli but based on what I've seen, I'd give Tafazoli the edge. Last June Mohammadzadeh was called up by CQ so he must've not been that impressed if he never managed to get called up again despite his impressive physique.

Bengar part 2 ?

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We do have people of that size. It's just usually that in countries with poverty these people go into construction and not sports. Omranzadeh for instance is 6'4", and physically is a beast. I can only imagine how good he could be if he wasn't playing in IPL his whole life.

They usually pick volleyball or basketball instead of football.

[KeonKish]

They usually pick volleyball or basketball instead of football.

That's true. But volleyball players have a different physique than tall soccer players

[rugs]

That's true. But volleyball players have a different physique than tall soccer players

They do, I wonder if that comes with selecting volleyball and the training they do?

All the 6ft+ people in my family went to volleyball and 1 to basketball. Also there is still a very negative stigma still attached with playing football. Many still view it as bi-kelas, whereas volleyball and basketball are not viewed like that.

[KeonKish]

They do, I wonder if that comes with selecting volleyball and the training they do?

All the 6ft+ people in my family went to volleyball and 1 to basketball. Also there is still a very negative stigma still attached with playing football. Many still view it as bi-kelas, whereas volleyball and basketball are not viewed like that.

I don't think so. Footballers usually have shorter arms, bigger legs and more even body proportions.


Volleyball players have very long legs and arms which are not good for football.


Only muscle mass might be influenced by training. For instance, I'm 6'3" or ~193 cm. and I am good at volleyball but I can't get the same height, because my legs aren't as long as volleyball players who are the same height as me, I have a very broad and more wrestling looking body.

[persepolisfan]

To be a defender under CQs system, you need to be able to be head the ball very well. That being said, I think if this tafazoli guy can get his way up to the championship, he should get called up.

[Kiarash]

Tafazolli in the team of the week, alongside Championship players.

http://www.football-league.co.uk/new...k-3071385.aspx

[Ghermez Agha]

I read on wiki that dundee united tried to buy him a season or two ago but mansfield rejected the offer....interesting to see there was interest from bettter teams in better leagues. Also another side note - he was a youth product of Southampton

[Kiarash]

I read on wiki that dundee united tried to buy him a season or two ago but mansfield rejected the offer....interesting to see there was interest from bettter teams in better leagues. Also another side note - he was a youth product of Southampton

Sheffield United was also after him recently, they are 9th in League One.

https://twitter.com/RumoursFl/status/686235509396520961

[inarsenewetrust]

article today in bbc regarding tafazolli, seems he is very highly rated in lower leagues, many examples of players like dele Alli,Michail Antonio, aaron cresswell,etc making jump up from lower leagues to premier league almost seamlessly.Given his age ,only 24 he may get a shot. http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/36133144
also heres his instagram for those interested https://www.instagram.com/ryantafazolli/?hl=en Bacheye khosh heykaleie

[littlepersia17]

Ryan Tafazolli would play for Iran if called up.



Damn! Ryan is blessed with some good looks...

(No homo[emoji12])


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[Malavani]

They want to extend his contract. If he refuses (He should, if he wants to play for TM), he will be a free agent in a few months.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/36133144

[Kiarash]

He won't stay at Mansfield Town, he has nothing to seek in League Two. He will go to a better league because he wants to develop further.

[BacheLot]

^his agent should be hard at work these days trying to land him a suitable next destination..!!
its clear as day he can perform at higher levels of english or other European football and 24 is certainly not that young to extend contract at Mansfield and clearly make himself less marketable due to suitors would be forced to pay a transfer fee to club too..!
i suppose if he feels a huge debt of gratitude to Mansfield, he could opt for a short term extension with provisions which will allow him to leave for a better league if interest is shown ..!! this way his parent club can get a bit of money from the transfer too..!

currently, the stigma of playing for a 4th level club is the biggest stumbling block to him getting a call up to TM ahead of Russia 2018..!! i already can imagine the likes of MK or other ignorant goozoos in iranian media having a field day with this, supposed dou- rageh guy..!!

[Ghermez Agha]

^his agent should be hard at work these days trying to land him a suitable next destination..!!
its clear as day he can perform at higher levels of english or other European football and 24 is certainly not that young to extend contract at Mansfield and clearly make himself less marketable due to suitors would be forced to pay a transfer fee to club too..!
i suppose if he feels a huge debt of gratitude to Mansfield, he could opt for a short term extension with provisions which will allow him to leave for a better league if interest is shown ..!! this way his parent club can get a bit of money from the transfer too..!

currently, the stigma of playing for a 4th level club is the biggest stumbling block to him getting a call up to TM ahead of Russia 2018..!! i already can imagine the likes of MK or other ignorant goozoos in iranian media having a field day with this, supposed dou- rageh guy..!!

Second this....although his agent won't need to work too hard to find him a good next destination given he has had interest from Dundee United and Sheffield United. A decent championship side should be attainable....when was the last time you saw a defender that could score some nice goals like this guy can? His shooting and heading is pretty good and being the big fella he is its only gonna help him. 24 is very young especially for a defender.....it's great that he's a free agent I'm confident he'll make the right move!