Agil Etemadi (; born 23 April 1987) is a former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Born in Iran, he has represented the Netherlands at youth level.
Club career After starting as a youth player for vv GAVC from Grou, Etemadi moved to SC Heerenveen and came through their youth system. He later played for Eerste Divisie teams Emmen, Veendam and Almere City. He also was a back-up goalkeeper at Groningen and played in Iran for Tractor Sazi.Etemadi: Voor de grap in het doel (Bio) - Almere City
He went on a trial with Iran Pro League club Steel Azin in 2009 but he was not signed. حضور عقیل اعتمادی در استیل آذین منتفی شد In summer 2017, Etemadi signed a two-year contract with another Eerste Divisie side, De Graafschap.Agil Etemadi tekent bij De Graafschap - De Graafschap
International career Etemadi was invited to the Netherlands U21 national team in 2007. In 2009 he stated that he wished to play for the Iran national team.
Coaching career Etemadi retired as a player in June 2023, becoming Almere City's goalkeeping coach.
Personal life Etemadi was born in Tehran, Iran and moved to Holland, aged 6. He can fluently speak his native language Persian. He is the brother of former footballer Zabih Etemadi.
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External links PersianLeague Profile Voetbal International Profile