Ali Niakani

Ali Niakani (Persian: علی نیاکانی; 8 January 1951 – 9 November 2023) was an Iranian footballer who played as a forward. He spent his entire career with Malavan, winning the 1975–76 Hazfi Cup with them. He also played three matches for the Iran national team at the 1974 RCD Cup.[1][2][3] Niakani was born in Bandar-e Anzali on 8 January 1951,[4] and died on 9 November 2023, at the age of 72.[5]

Ali Niakani
Niakani in the 1970s
Personal information
Date of birth (1951-01-08)8 January 1951
Place of birth Bandar-e Anzali, Iran[1][2]
Date of death 9 November 2023(2023-11-09) (aged 72)
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1973–1979 Malavan
International career
1974 Iran 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References
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  1. Ali Niakani. takhtejamshidcup.com
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  3. Ali Niakani. teammelli.com
  4. "گپ وگفت با علی نیاکانی مهاجم اسبق و سرعتی ملوان انزلی". Kayhan Varzeshi. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
  5. "درگذشت علی نیاکانی از مهاجمان برجسته و گلزن سالهای دور ملوان". Diyarmirza. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
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