Rahim Mehdi Zahivi (, born 19 August 1987 or 1989), also known as Rahim Zahivi (), is an Iranian professional footballer who currently plays as a forward for Esteghlal Khuzestan after the Persian Gulf pro league.
This football player is from Iran. He has played for the national team of Yasuj Municipality, Masjed Soleiman Oil, Bandar Abbas Municipality, Tehran Oil, Abadan Oil Industry, Esteghlal Khuzestan, Al-Shahaniyeh Qatar, Khuzestan Steel and Saipa Tehran and Rafsanjan Copper.
Club career Zahivi started his career with Shahrdari Yasuj. Later he joined Naft MIS & Shahrdari Bandar Abbas. In winter 2012 he joined Naft Tehran and made 25 appearances without netting in 1.5 season. In summer 2013 he joined Sanat Naft. After shining with Abadani side in Division 1 while he scored 9 times in 20 games.
Esteghlal Khuzestan In summer of 2015 Zahivi joined Esteghlal Khuzestan in Persian Gulf Pro League. He was one of the best players in the league for the 2015–16 season and helped Esteghlal Khuzestan win the Persian Gulf Pro League for the first time in club history. Zahivi was named in the Persian Gulf Pro League team of the season for the 2015–16 season.
Joined back from 2 March 2022 till now.
Al-Shahania In January 2017, after rumors that he would sign with Esteghlal, Zahivi decided to leave Iran and sign with Qatar Stars League club Al-Shahania. He assisted in his first match with the club.
International career Zahivi was called up to the senior Iran squad by Carlos Queiroz for friendlies against Macedonia and Kyrgyzstan in June 2016. However, he was injured in training and could not make his national team debut.
Career statistics
ClubDivisionSeasonLeagueHazfi CupAsiaTotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsNaft TehranPersian Gulf Cup2011–124000––402012–1321010––220Sanat NaftAzadegan League2013–1419340––2332014–1520900––110Esteghlal KhuzestanPersian Gulf Pro League2015–1628720––2872016–171461000146Al-shahaniaQatar Stars League201780000083FooladPersian Gulf Pro League2017181430000143Career Totals12028800013331
Honours Esteghlal Khuzestan Persian Gulf Pro League: 2015–16 Iranian Super Cup runner-up: 2016
Individual Persian Gulf Pro League Team of the Year: 2015–16
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References
Foolad vs. Shahr Khodrou Soccerway. Retrieved 31 March 2018. Esteghlal Khuzestan vs. Perspolis Soccerway. Retrieved 31 March 2018. Tractor vs. Esteghlal Khuzestan Soccerway. Retrieved 25 July 2016. Al Wakrah vs. Al Shahaniya Soccerway. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
External links Rahim Zahivi at PersianLeague.com Rahim Zahivi at iranleague.ir (archived) Rahim Zahivi at Eurosport.com Rahim Zahivi at metafootball