When was Amir Ghalenoei born and where?
Amir Ghalenoei was born on the 21st of November 1963 in Tehran. His father worked as a taxi driver and died when Amir was only thirteen years old.
Questions about Amir Ghalenoei
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Which clubs did Amir Ghalenoei play for during his career?
Amir Ghalenoei played for Rah Ahan, Shahin, Al-Sadd, and Esteghlal before retiring. He scored three goals during the domestic Tehran Hazfi cup while at Rah Ahan and helped Shahin finish as runner-up in two Tehran leagues in 1985 and 1986.
Why is Amir Ghalenoei known as General?
Fans bestowed upon him the title General due to his outstanding skills in leading the team during his career as the club captain. This nickname emerged after he remained with Esteghlal when many other players departed following their relegation to the 3rd Division.
What happened during Amir Ghalenoei's tenure as Iran national football team coach in 2007?
IRIFF appointed Amir Ghalenoei as head coach of the Iran national football team on the 17th of July 2006 to succeed Branko Ivanković. Iran lost to South Korea in the penalty shoot-outs of the Quarters Final match and was eliminated from the 2007 Asian Cup.
How many championships did Amir Ghalenoei win as a manager?
Amir Ghalenoei won a total of five championships and two Hazfi Cup titles across several clubs including Esteghlal, Mes Kerman, Sepahan S.C., and Tractor. He received multiple Manager of the Year awards including Iranian Manager of the Year in 2006, 2010, 2011, 2013, and 2018.