Aref Gholami (; born 19 April 1997) is an Iranian footballer who plays as a center back.FIFA.com
Club career He made his first Persian Gulf Pro League debut on 1 December 2016 against Gostaresh Foolad.
International career On the 4th of October 2020, Dragan Skočić called him up to the national team for friendlies against Uzbekistan and Mali. He made his debut for Iran on 24 March 2022 against South Korea.
Personal life His older brother Ali Gholami is also a footballer.
On 9 February 2026, in the midst of the 2025–2026 Iranian protests, Gholami publicly objected to being included on a list of supporters of the 1979 Islamic Revolution by the Ministry of Sport and Youth, ahead of the Revolution's anniversary.https://www.iranintl.com/202602090161
Career statistics Club career
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivision Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals 2016–17SepahanPro League15020——1702017–1817000——1702018–19Zob Ahan7000——70Foolad8000——802019–20Esteghlal2115030—2912020–212003050—2802021–2212010——1302022–2322130—102612025–2690100000100Total842130801010622023–24Velež MostarPremier League Bosnia7000——702024–25TractorPro League201020—50Career total1402160100101672
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsIran202210Total10
Honours
Esteghlal Persian Gulf Pro League: 2021–22 Hazfi Cup runner-up: 2019–20, 2020–21 Iranian Super Cup: 2022 Tractor Persian Gulf Pro League: 2024–25
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