Mehdi Amirabadi (, born 22 February 1979) is a retired Iranian footballer who usually played as a full back.
Early years Amirabadi was born in Tehranpars, Tehran, Iran.
Club career He joined Saipa in 1998. He joined Esteghlal F.C. in 2004. Since joining the club, he has again and again proven himself at the club scoring many vital goals as well as saving many. He has been the regular player since he joined Esteghlal on the right side for the team. In 2012, he was chosen as the club's captain after Farhad Majidi left the club on loan to Al-Gharafa. After spending 8 seasons at Esteghlal, by end of 2011–12 season he moved to Foolad along with Esmaeil Sharifat. He left Foolad in summer 2013 and joined Azadegan League side Paykan. He helped the club to promoted back to the Iran Pro League for the 2014–15 season.
Club career statistics Last Update 10 May 2014
Club performance League Cup Continental Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Iran League Hazfi Cup Asia Total2001–02 Saipa Pro League 5 – – 2002–031 – – 2003–043 – – 2004–05 Esteghlal19000 – – 1902005–0621000 – – 2102006–07210 – – 2007–08282 – – 32008–0925221303032009–1012020301702010–1125030403202011–1214020402002012–13Foolad22010 – – 2302013–14PaykanDivision 115200 – – 152 Career total 15 140
Assist Goals SeasonTeamAssists2005–06Esteghlal12008–09Esteghlal12010–11Esteghlal22011–12Esteghlal3
International career He was part of the 2004 Asian Cup but did not play any match and never got a regular place for Team Melli.
Honours
Club Esteghlal Iran Pro League (2): 2005–06, 2008–09 Runner up (1): 2010–11 Hazfi Cup (2): 2007–08, 2011–12
External links Mehdi Amirabadi at TeamMelli.com