Yaghoub Barajeh (; born 26 January 2006) is an Iranian professional footballer who plays as a right back or right winger for Nassaji in the Persian Gulf Pro League, on loan from Persepolis. He also represents the Iran U-20 national team.
Barajeh gained recognition for scoring against Brazil U-17 at the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
He was discovered by scouts from Mehdi Mahdavikia's football academy during local tournaments in Kashan, where he began his professional football journey.
Club career
Persepolis
On 25 July 2024, Barajeh signed a four-year contract with Persepolis.
On 26 August 2026, Barajeh joined Nassaji on a season-long loan.
Career statistics
ClubDivisionSeasonLeagueHazfi CupAsiaSuper CupTotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsPersepolisPersian Gulf Pro League2024–251111010001312025–2612010––––130Persepolis total231201000261
International career
Iran U-17
Barajeh was called up to the Iran U-17 national team by head coach Hossein Abdi for the 2023 AFC U-17 Asian Cup and the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
He scored Iran's first goal against Brazil U-17 during the group stage of the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
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