Reza Norouzi (, born 21 September 1982) is a retired Iranian footballer.
Club career
Early years Norouzi started his career with Bargh Shiraz in Iran Pro League.
Steel Azin Norouzi joined Steel Azin in 2008 after spending the previous year at Bargh Shiraz.
Foolad He was transferred to Foolad on 2010 and became top goal scorer of 2010–11 season.
Naft Tehran In October 2012, Norouzi signed with Naft Tehran effective from January 2013. He scored his first goal for Naft in his debut match against Malavan. In his second season with the club he finished the season with 11 goals, one of the most in the league.
Persepolis After becoming the Pro League's third place with Naft Tehran that was the club's best season in its history, Norouzi had offers from many teams, however, he joined Persepolis in the summer of 2014 and signed a one-year contract until end of 2014–15 season. Persepolis fans nicknamed him as the Blue Killer, because he has scored nine goals against Esteghlal in three previous seasons.Norouzi Nickname He played his first official game for Persepolis against his former team, Naft Tehran on 1 August 2014. He was substituted in 90+2 minutes with Mehdi Taremi.
Club career statistics
ClubDivisionSeasonLeagueHazfi CupAsiaTotal Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals BarghPro League 2007–08102 0 0–– 102Steel AzinDivision 12008–09218 0 0–– 218Pro League2009–10276 0 0–– 276Foolad2010–11292431––32252011–12221010––2310Naft Tehran2012–139200––922013–14231110––2411Persepolis2014–1541000041 Career total14567 5 100 15068
Assist Goals SeasonTeamAssists09–10Steel Azin210–11Foolad211–12Foolad312–13Naft Tehran413–14Naft Tehran214–15Persepolis0
International career He started his international career under Afshin Ghotbi in November 2010 against Nigeria. He also played for Iran in the 2011 AFC Asian Cup. He was selected in Iran's 30-man provisional squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup by Carlos Queiroz.
Honours
Individual Iranian Footballer of the Year: 2010 Iran Pro League Top Goalscorer: 2010–11
References