Niroye Zamini Football Club (, Niruye Zemini) is an Iranian football club based in Tehran, Iran. It is the football team of Iran's ground forces.
History The club was founded after the Iranian Revolution of 1979 and became the team of the Army. They have competed in the Azadegan League for a long time.
In July 2009, Niroye Zamini terminated their sports activities due to financial problems. Gostaresh Foolad owned by Jamshid Khatibi took over their license. The club re-established later that summer and was placed in the 2nd Division The re-established club currently competes in the Azadegan League.
In 2015 the club was relegated to the 2nd Division after finishing 10th in the Azadegan League.
Season-by-season
1980s 17th of Shahrivar league 8th
The table below chronicles the achievements of Niroye Zamini in various competitions since 1999.
Season Division League PositionHazfi Cup Notes1999–002nd2nd Division6thDid not qualify2000–012nd2nd Division5thSecond Round2001–022ndAzadegan League7thFirst Round2002–032ndAzadegan League16thFirst RoundRelegated2003–043rd2nd Division5thThird RoundPromoted2004–052ndAzadegan League11thSecond Round2005–062ndAzadegan League7thThird Round2006–072ndAzadegan League7thThird Round2007–082ndAzadegan League3rdFirst Round2008–092ndAzadegan League6th*Third RoundRelegated2009–103rd2nd Division3rd/Group BSecond Round2010–113rd2nd Division2ndDid not qualifyPromoted2011–122ndAzadegan League10th1/16 Final2012–132ndAzadegan League6th1/16 Final2013–142ndAzadegan League9thThird Round2014–152ndAzadegan League10thRound of 32Relegated2015–163rd2nd Division5th/Group A (Second round)Round of 322016–173rd2nd Division7th/Group C (League table)withdrew2017–183rd2nd Division
Sold its place in Azadegan League to another team
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