BiographyAref AghasiFootballer
Name:Aref
Last Name:Aghasi Kalah Sorkhi
Date of Birth:December 3, 1996
Place of Birth:Izeh
Profession:Footballer
Position:Center Back
Personal Life and Heritage of Aref Aghasi
Aref Aghasi Kalah Sorkhi was born on December 3, 1996, in Izeh, Khuzestan Province, and is originally from Khuzestan. He started his professional football career with local teams from a young age and joined Foolad Novin in 2014. Currently, he plays for Tractor in the Persian Gulf Pro League.Pearl GulfKnown for his strong defensive skills, Aghasi has been recognized and was selected as the best defender of the Asian Champions League 2022 while playing for Foolad.
Aref Aghasi’s Marriage
Aref is single, and therefore, any information or photos about his wife or wife’s photos are not accurate or confirmed.
Start of Aref Aghasi’s Professional Football Career
Aref Aghasi began his professional football career in 2014 at the age of 17. He first joined Foolad Novin and played there until 2015.
In 2015, he attracted the attention of Esteghlal Khuzestan and joined the team, where he spent six years and won the Hazfi Cup championship with Foolad.
After that, in 2017, he went to the team of Tractor in Tabriz for two years during his military service.And in summer 2021, he transferred to Esteghlal Tehran with the positive recommendation of Farhad Majidi, but after half a season, he left the team due to family issues and returned to Foolad Khuzestan with a 1.5-year contract.On July 1, 2023, after negotiations and an agreement with the then-manager of Tractor, he signed a contract with the team and joined the Tractor Tabriz squad.Achievements of Aref Aghasi with ClubsThroughout his professional career, Aref Aghasi has achieved several club honors.
He won the Iranian Hazfi Cup with Foolad Khuzestan in the 2020–2021 season.
In the same year, he also became the Iranian Super Cup champion with Foolad.
- With Tractor Tabriz, he also won the Persian Gulf Pro League championship in the 2024 season.
- Photo of Aref Aghasi celebrating Tractor’s championship
- Goals scored by Aref Aghasi
- During his professional career, Aref Aghasi has scored 5 goals. As a defender, he mainly plays a defensive role, and his goals usually come from set pieces or aerial attacks.
Aref Aghasi, a defender for Tractor, has recently been called back to the Iran national team camp. He expressed happiness for this opportunity and said he would do his best to repay the trust and be a good soldier for the national team. He also hopes to establish his place and contribute to the 2026 World Cup.
Participation of Aref Aghasi in the Iran National Football Team
Offers from Persepolis and Esteghlal for Aref Aghasi
According to reports, Esteghlal offered a two-year contract with a significant financial proposal to sign this player, but negotiations were delayed due to the unclear team situation and head coach selection.
Would you choose Persepolis or Esteghlal for Aref Aghasi?
However, after Aghasi lowered his proposed amount, Persepolis re-entered negotiations, and the likelihood of signing with them increased. It’s said that Persepolis is even willing to pay part of the contract as a bonus and championship options to reduce the financial burden and motivate the player. Overall, Aref Aghasi’s future in the new season of the Persian Gulf Pro League remains uncertain, but both Esteghlal and Persepolis are eager to sign this young and talented defender.
Clubs Aref Aghasi Has Played For
Aref Aghasi has experienced significant changes in the clubs he has joined over his professional career. He has played for the following teams:
Foolad Novin (2014–2015)
Foolad Khuzestan (2015–2020)
Tractor Tabriz (2017–2019) – during military service
- Esteghlal Tehran (2020–2021)
- Foolad Khuzestan (2021–2022)
- Tractor Tabriz (2023–present)
- Aref Aghasi
- Biography of Aref Aghasi
- Aref Aghasi at Tractor
