Dariush Yazdani (; born June 2, 1977) is an Iranian former footballer who played as a midfielder.
Personal life On 25 January 2026, Yazdani public supported the 2025–2026 Iranian protests on his Instagram, stating: "From the perspective of the Iranian people, the Islamic government must step down, and everyone wants the return of Mr. Pahlavi as a symbol of a different future."https://www.iranintl.com/202601250597
Career statistics
Club
Club performance League Cup Continental Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Germany League DFB-Pokal LIGAPOKAL Total1998–99 Bayer Leverkusen Bundesliga 00001010Bayer 04 Leverkusen II Regionalliga 40000040 Iran League Hazfi Cup Asia Total1999–00 Esteghlal Azadegan League 254254 Belgium League Belgian Cup Europe Total2000–01Charleroi Belgian First Division 18200--1822001–02 32310--3332002–03 22210--2322003–04 1000--10 Iran League Hazfi Cup Asia Total2003–04Pegah Pro League 40--402004–05243--2432005–06 Saipa 101--1012006–07273--2732007–08 Paykan 29210--3022008–09 Bargh 150--150 United Arab Emirates League President's Cup Asia Total2008–09 Emirates UAE League 50--50 Iran League Hazfi Cup Asia Total2009–10Saipa Persian Gulf Cup 30000--3002010–114000--402012Orange County United Soccer League 2000--2020132000--20 Total Germany40001050 Total Iran16813 Total Belgium73720––757 Total United Arab Emirates50––50 Total United States4000––40 Career total25420301025820
Honors Bargh Shiraz Hazfi Cup: 1996–97
Esteghlal Iranian Football League: 1997–98 Hazfi Cup: 1997–98
Bayer Leverkusen Bundesliga runner-up: 1999–2000 DFB-Pokal runner-up: 1999–2000
Saipa Iranian League: 2006–07
Iran Asian Games: 1998 AFC Asian Cup bronze medal: 1996
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