Introduction
Khosro Heydari (Persian: خسرو حیدری, born September 14, 1983) is an Iranian football player who currently plays for Esteghlal F.C. as a defender in the Persian Gulf Pro League.
Club career
After his excellent performances for Pas he finally accepted the offer from Esteghlal F.C. and was one of the key players in 2008–09 for Esteghlal F.C. to win the league. He continued his excellent performances the season after and was the most influential player of the team. He left Esteghlal F.C. in 2010, joining Sepahan with a 2-year contract. He won the league with Sepahan and was transferred back to Esteghlal F.C. on 23 July 2011 on a two-year deal and won the Hazfi Cup in his first season and Iran Pro League next season. He extended his contract with FC Esteghlal on 13 July 2013, keeping him at the club until 2016. On 19 June 2016, he signed another three-year contract extension, keeping him at the club through 2019.
Club career statistics
- As of 4 June 2015
| Club performance | League | Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Iran | League | Hazfi Cup | Asia | Total | ||||||
| 2002–03 | Aboomoslem | Iran Pro League | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 7 | 0 |
| 2003–04 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2004–05 | Paykan | 29 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | – | 291 | 11 | |
| 2005–06 | Pas Tehran | 22 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | – | 221 | 11 | |
| 2006–07 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 1 | – | – | 27 | 1 | ||
| 2007–08 | PAS Hamedan | 31 | 0 | 3 | 0 | – | – | 34 | 0 | |
| 2008–09 | Esteghlal F.C. | 33 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 40 | 1 | |
| 2009–10 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 40 | 0 | ||
| 2010–11 | Sepahan | 31 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 40 | 1 | |
| 2011–12 | Esteghlal F.C. | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 32 | 2 | |
| 2012–13 | 30 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 41 | 2 | ||
| 2013–14 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 28 | 1 | ||
| 2014–15 | 24 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 1 | ||
| Total | Iran | 314 | 6 | 191 | 11 | 40 | 4 | 3731 | 111 | |
| Career total | 314 | 6 | 191 | 11 | 40 | 4 | 3731 | 111 | ||
1 Statistics Incomplete.
- Assist goals
| Season | Team | Assists |
|---|---|---|
| 05–06 | Pas Tehran | 3 |
| 06–07 | Pas Tehran | 2 |
| 07–08 | Pas Hamedan | 7 |
| 08–09 | Esteghlal F.C. | 7 |
| 09–10 | Esteghlal F.C. | 13 |
| 10–11 | Esteghlal F.C. | 5 |
| 11–12 | Esteghlal F.C. | 2 |
| 12–13 | Esteghlal F.C. | 4 |
| 13–14 | Esteghlal F.C. | 5 |
| 14–15 | Esteghlal F.C. | 4 |
International career
Khosro Heydari was a member of Iran national under-23 football team, participating in the 2006 Asian Games. He was called up to the senior squad in June 2007 for the West Asian Football Federation Championship 2007. He made his debut for Iran in a match vs Palestine. He played in 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification and 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification for Team Melli. He also featured in 2011 AFC Asian Cup qualification and 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification. He performed for Team Melli in West Asian Football Federation Championship 2010, 2011 Asian Cup, 2014 World Cup and 2015 Asian Cup.
International caps
| Iran | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2011 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| Total | 59 | 0 |
Honours
Club
- Aboomoslem
- Hazfi Cup: 2004–05 (Runner-up)
- Pas
- Iran Pro League: 2005–06 (Runner-up)
- Esteghlal F.C
- Iran Pro League: 2008–09, 2012–13
- Hazfi Cup: 2011–12, 2015–16 (Runner-up)
- Sepahan
- Iran Pro League: 2010–11