Introduction
Farshid Esmaeili (Persian: فرشید اسماعیلی; born 23 February 1994) is an Iranian footballer, who plays for Esteghlal in the Persian Gulf Pro League.
Club career
Esmaeili started his career with Badr Hormozgan from youth levels. In summer 2011 he joined Fajr Sepasi U–20 and after a good season he was promoted to the first team. He made his debut for Fajr Sepasi in a 6–1 win against Damash on 15 September 2012.
On 5 July 2015, Esmaeili joined Iranian Pro League club Esteghlal on a three-year contract. He can be one of the best midfielders in Iran
Club career statistics
- As of 10 May 2013
| Club performance | League | Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Iran | League | Hazfi Cup | Asia | Total | ||||||
| 2012–13 | Fajr Sepasi | Pro League | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | – | 18 | 2 | |
| Career total | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 2 | ||
- Assist Goals
| Season | Team | Assists |
|---|---|---|
| 12–13 | Fajr Sepasi | 0 |
International career
U20
He was part of Iran U–20 during 2012 AFC U-19 Championship qualification, 2012 CIS Cup, 2012 AFF U-19 Youth Championship and 2012 AFC U-19 Championship.
U23
He invited to Iran U-23 training camp by Nelo Vingada to preparation for Incheon 2014 and 2016 AFC U-22 Championship (Summer Olympic qualification). He named in Iran U23 final list for Incheon 2014.