Ali Alipour
IR Iran
FWD
Age
30
Appearances
1
Goals
0
About Ali Alipour
Ali Alipour is a forward in Amir Ghalenoei's confirmed 26-man Iran squad for the 2026 World Cup, going to the finals at 30. A proven goalscorer in Iranian football, he is a multiple Persian Gulf Pro League champion with Persepolis and was the league's top scorer in 2017-18.
The draw places Iran in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand, and they qualified for the finals by winning their AFC third-round group in March 2025. Alipour is among Ghalenoei's forward options for the group stage.
The draw places Iran in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand, and they qualified for the finals by winning their AFC third-round group in March 2025. Alipour is among Ghalenoei's forward options for the group stage.
World Cup 2026 Stats
Appearances
1
Minutes played
37
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
0
Shots on Target
0
Playing Style
A penalty-box centre-forward who can also play off either wing, Alipour is an instinctive finisher who has scored at a high rate for Persepolis, with 6 goals in 6 league games so far this season. He is two-footed and stands 1.81 m.
This season he has logged 325 club minutes for Persepolis, going into the group stage in Amir Ghalenoei's squad at 30.
This season he has logged 325 club minutes for Persepolis, going into the group stage in Amir Ghalenoei's squad at 30.
World Cup History
The 2026 World Cup is set to be Ali Alipour's first at senior level, with no senior World Cup on his record. His senior international career to date runs to 13 caps and one goal for Iran. Amir Ghalenoei has named him in the confirmed 26, and he goes into the group stage among Iran's forward options.
National Team
IR Iran
Tier 4
£10m
📋 Teammates (25)
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Midfielders
Forwards
Goal Rush Impact
Alipour comes to Iran as a proven club goalscorer: 6 in 6 league games for Persepolis so far this season, an instinctive penalty-box finisher. On the Goal Rush card Iran are a Tier 4 side at £10m, one of the lower bands within the game's £200m card budget.
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Alipour at the 2026 World Cup
Alipour is a confirmed forward in Amir Ghalenoei's 26-man Iran squad for the 2026 World Cup, in the side opening their Group G campaign in mid-June.
Picking Iran in Goal Rush
Iran carry a £10m Tier 4 rating on the Goal Rush card, opening Group G against New Zealand in mid-June, with Alipour among the forwards in the confirmed 26.
Ali Alipour World Cup 2026 FAQs
Iran are a Tier 4 side at £10m on the Goal Rush card. Alipour is in Amir Ghalenoei's confirmed 26 as a forward, so his role is the quick reference at that team price.
Alipour is a forward for Iran, a penalty-box finisher who can also play off either wing. He plays his club football for Persepolis in the Persian Gulf Pro League and is named in Amir Ghalenoei's final 26 for the 2026 World Cup.
No. He has no previous senior World Cup appearances. The 2026 World Cup would be his first, with his place confirmed in Amir Ghalenoei's 26-man Iran squad after Iran won their AFC third-round qualifying group.
Alipour plays his club football for Persepolis in the Persian Gulf Pro League. He is named among Iran's forwards in Amir Ghalenoei's final 26 for the 2026 World Cup, going to the finals in the group stage.
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