BiographyTaleb Rikani
Name:Taleb
Last Name:Rikani
Date of Birth:July 23, 1990
Place of Birth:Abadan
Profession:Football Player
Position:Attacking Midfielder
Personal Life and Heritage of Taleb Rikani
Taleb Rikani, an Iranian football player, was born on July 23, 1990, in Bandar Mahshahr and is originally from Abadan. He started his professional football career in 2010 with Sanat Naft Abadan and gained fame through his excellent performance. He is 181 cm tall and currently plays with jersey number 10 for Sanat Naft Abadan.
Taleb Rikani’s Family
Taleb Rikani was born into a family of five and is the third child; his older brothers and sisters are older than him.
Where are Taleb Rikani’s parents from?
His parents are originally from Abadan in Khuzestan Province, and he was born into a middle-class family. There is no detailed information available about their ages, names, or professions from reliable sources.
Taleb Rikani’s Marriage and Wife
Taleb Rikani is married and has been for several years. No verified photos or detailed information about his wife are available.
Taleb Rikani’s Child
He has a son named Taha, who is interested in football.
Start of Taleb Rikani’s Professional Career
Taleb Rikani began his professional football career in 2010 with Sanat Naft Abadan. He first trained at the Sanat Naft youth academy and then joined the main team. After two seasons with Sanat Naft, he transferred to Foolad Khuzestan in 2012 but didn’t get many playing opportunities, returning to Sanat Naft in 2013. He also played for Esteghlal Ahvaz, Sepahan, and Esteghlal Khuzestan before returning again to Sanat Naft Abadan in 2017, where he became team captain and played a key role in the club’s successes.
Taleb Rikani’s Teams
Throughout his professional career, Taleb Rikani has played for several teams:
- 2010–2012: Sanat Naft Abadan
- 2012–2013: Foolad Khuzestan
- 2013–2015: Sanat Naft Abadan
- 2015–2016: Esteghlal Khuzestan
- 2016–2017: Sepahan Isfahan (Rikani was with Sepahan for one season but didn’t get much playing time)
- 2017: Esteghlal Khuzestan
- 2017–2023: Sanat Naft Abadan
- 2023: Aluminium Arak
- 2023–Present: Sanat Naft Abadan
Taleb Rikani has never played for Persepolis, but he has faced this team many times during his career.
Achievements of Taleb Rikani
- During his career, Taleb Rikani has won several titles. Some of his most important achievements include:
- Winning the Azadegan League with Sanat Naft Abadan in 2016 and promotion to the Persian Gulf Pro League
- Being a key player in Iran’s top league with Sanat Naft Abadan
- Captaining Sanat Naft Abadan and playing a vital role in their successes
Taleb Rikani’s Self-Harm Incident
During a crucial match between Sanat Naft Abadan and Ario Esfahan in the 90+2th minute, Taleb Rikani missed a decisive penalty that prevented his team from advancing to the league. This defeat greatly affected his morale, and after the game, he was seen very upset in the locker room. Reports state that he reacted to this event by self-harming, and due to his injuries, he was immediately taken to the hospital. This incident, known as “Rikani’s Penalty,” received extensive media coverage, and many fans of Sanat Naft Abadan supported him.
