Aria Yousefi
IR Iran
DEF
Age
24
Appearances
1
Tackles won
0
About Aria Yousefi
Aria Yousefi is a right-back in Amir Ghalenoei's confirmed 26-man Iran squad for the 2026 World Cup, going to the finals at 24. An attacking full-back and Sepahan academy product, he plays his club football in the Persian Gulf Pro League.
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. Yousefi is among Ghalenoei's full-back 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. Yousefi is among Ghalenoei's full-back options for the group stage.
World Cup 2026 Stats
Appearances
1
Minutes played
45
Tackles won
0
Interceptions
1
Clearances
1
Blocks
1
Playing Style
An attacking right-back who can also operate on either wing, Yousefi combines solid defending with creating chances through deep runs and quick passing. He is right-footed and stands 1.81 m.
This season he has logged 1,793 club minutes for Sepahan, going into the group stage in Amir Ghalenoei's squad at 24.
This season he has logged 1,793 club minutes for Sepahan, going into the group stage in Amir Ghalenoei's squad at 24.
World Cup History
The 2026 World Cup is set to be Aria Yousefi's first at senior level, with no senior World Cup on his record. His senior international career to date runs to 11 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 full-back options.
National Team
IR Iran
Tier 4
£10m
📋 Teammates (25)
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Midfielders
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Goal Rush Impact
Yousefi's work for Iran is at full-back: an attacking right-back who gets forward to create chances with deep runs, with a full league season behind him for Sepahan. 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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Yousefi at the 2026 World Cup
Yousefi is a confirmed defender 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 Yousefi among the defenders in the confirmed 26.
Aria Yousefi World Cup 2026 FAQs
Iran are a Tier 4 side at £10m on the Goal Rush card. Yousefi is in Amir Ghalenoei's confirmed 26 as a defender, so his role is the quick reference at that team price.
Yousefi is a right-back for Iran, an attacking full-back who can also play on either wing. He plays his club football for Sepahan 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.
Yousefi plays his club football for Sepahan in the Persian Gulf Pro League. He is named among Iran's defenders in Amir Ghalenoei's final 26 for the 2026 World Cup, going to the finals in the group stage.
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