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The sports career and biography of Javad Nekounam, the former Iranian footballer
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February 15, 2024 at 9:47 AM
Javad Nekounam is a retired football player who graced football fields for Esteghlal FC, CA Osasuna, Saipa FC, Kuwait SC and the Iranian national football team. The retired midfielder’s soccer career is still active as he coaches Esteghlal FC in the Persian Gulf Pro League. Dig in here for every detail of the former football player who holds the record for the most Iranian caps.
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Javad Nekounam, the Esteghlal FC manager, has had decades of experience playing and coaching football. This article is a comprehensive deep dive into Javad Nekounam's football career, which started in the late 90s.
Javad Nekounam’s profile summary
Full name | Javad Nekounam |
Nickname | Neku |
Date of birth | 7 September 1980 |
Age | 43 years old as of February 2024 |
Place of birth | Shahr-e Rey, Tehran, Iran |
Nationality | Iranian |
Weight | 78 kilograms (171.9 lbs) |
Height | 188 centimetres (6’1”) |
Relationship status | Married |
Spouse | Nasrin Moghadam |
Children | 2 |
Profession | Football manager, Former professional football player |
Position(s) played | Defensive and central midfielder |
Playing debut | July 1, 1998 |
Active years playing | 1998 - 2016 |
Coaching debut | July 1, 2016 |
Active years coaching | 2016 - present |
Net worth | $1 million |
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Javad Nekounam’s brief bio
Nekounam was born on the 7th of September in 1980 (43 years old as of February 2024) in Shahr-e Rey, in Tehran, Iran, according to Transfermarkt.
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Javad Nekounam’s height is reported to be six feet and one inch tall (188 centimetres). According to MLS Soccer, the Iranian football manager weighs 171.9 lbs (78 kilograms).
Javad Nekounam’s family
As per tabloids, Javad Nekounam’s wife is Nasrin Moghadam. In 2013, the Esteghlal FC coach announced the arrival of his son, Arian, on X(Twitter). The couple has a daughter, Adeleh.
The sports career of Javad Nekounam
The Esteghlal FC coach began his football career at Naft Tehran and Pas Tehran. It remains unclear when he started playing for the youth teams. However, he swiftly climbed up the youth club ranks to join senior football squads at the age of 18.
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Javad Nekounam’s playing career
Until June 1998, he played for the PAS Tehran Under-19 team. Between 1998 and 2008, he proved his mettle as a defensive midfielder for teams in the UAE Pro League, Azadegan League, Qatar Stars League, Persian Gulf Pro League and La Liga.
Javad Nekounam’s playing stats
Between 1998 and 2016, the Iranian sports legend played for nine teams, including the Iranian national football team. Here is an analysis of the former defensive midfielder's performance statistics.
Team | Debut | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
Al-Arabi SC | January 14, 2016 | 5 | - | - |
Saipa FC | July 5, 2015 | 18 | 3 | - |
Kuwait SC | January 14, 2014 | 9 | 5 | - |
Esteghlal FC | July 21, 2012 | 60 | 12 | 3 |
CA Osasuna | July 1, 2006 | 198 | 31 | 1 |
Sharjah FC | February 6, 2006 | - | - | - |
PAS Tehran | July 1, 1998 | 8 | 8 | 1 |
Iranian national football team (senior) | May 30, 2000 | 151 | 39 | 4 |
Iranian national football team (Under-23) | May 14, 1999 | 6 | 2 | - |
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Javad Nekounam’s coaching career
On June 21, 2023, he took up his current position at Esteghlal FC. He debuted as an assistant football manager for the Iranian national football team under head coach Carlos Queiroz. As of February 2024, he had received six coaching appointments with Persian Gulf Pro League's Foolad Khuzestan FC, naming him twice for the post.
Javad Nekounam’s coaching stats
As a coach, the former defensive midfielder prefers the 4-2-3-1 tactic. Since 2016, he has headed five teams, leading them to 192 matches with 86 wins, 67 draws and 39 losses. Have a look at this summary of his performance as a coach.
Team | Debut | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses |
Esteghlal FC | June 21, 2023 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
Foolad Khuzestan FC | May 21, 2019 | 130 | 55 | 46 | 29 |
FC Nassaji Mazandaran | February 27, 2018 | 26 | 11 | 9 | 6 |
Khooneh Be Khooneh Mazandaran | August 13, 2017 | 21 | 11 | 7 | 3 |
Iranian national football team | July 1, 2016 | 10 | - | - | - |
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Awards
The retired Iranian international has bagged many awards as a player and coach, including the 2016 Golden Ball of Iranian Football's Best Midfielder of the Year. Here is a summary of his awards and titles as a player and coach.
- 2020/21 Iranian Cup winner - Hazfi Cup
- 2021/22 Iranian Super Cup Champion
- 2013 Asian Football Confederation Player of the Year nominee
- 2013 AFC Champions League Dream Team
- 2006 Iranian Footballer of the Year
Frequently asked questions
‘Nek-ou-nam, Nek-ou-nam!’ chants during his playing era made him one of the most successful Persian football players. Javan has had significant success as a football player and a coach. In 2010, he kept Iran's World Cup dreams alive with a goal against South Korea during a WC Qualifying match. Here is a list of facts about the Persian FOOTBALL manager.
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1. What is Javad Nekounam’s net worth?
According to Idol Net Worth, the former defensive midfielder’s net worth is estimated to be $1 million. Other publications suggest that his accumulated wealth is worth between $1 million and $5 million.
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2. What is the Esteghlal coach's salary?
Details of Nekounam's salary at Esteghlal FC have not been revealed to the public. However, the club has experienced salary woes with its previous football managers. After failed negotiations, Italian football coach Andrea Stramaccioni abruptly left the club, disrupting the club's winning streak. Fans can only hope that a repeat of the 2019 incident does not occur.
3. Is Javad Nekounam on Instagram?
The football manager has an active presence on social media through Instagram. As of February 2024, he had one million followers.
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Final word
Nenad Bjelica has had an impressive run as a coach, leading his teams to significant accomplishments such as Foolad FC's 2021 Iranian Cup and 2022 Iranian Super Cup titles. Given his track record leading top-tier Persian teams, he has distinguished himself as one of the most successful managers in the region.
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