Ehsan Hajsafi
IR Iran
DEF
Age
36
Appearances
2
Tackles won
1
About Ehsan Hajsafi
Ehsan Hajsafi is a left-back in Amir Ghalenoei's confirmed 26-man Iran squad for the 2026 World Cup, going to the finals at 36. One of Iran's most-capped players, he is a versatile left-sided player with a wealth of experience for Sepahan.
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. Hajsafi 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. Hajsafi is among Ghalenoei's full-back options for the group stage.
World Cup 2026 Stats
Appearances
2
Minutes played
91
Tackles won
1
Interceptions
1
Clearances
2
Blocks
0
Playing Style
A versatile left-sided player deployed mainly at left-back but also able to play as a left winger or attacking midfielder, Hajsafi is a set-piece taker and creator who contributes goals and assists, with 3 goals and 4 assists in the league this season. He is left-footed and stands 1.78 m.
This season he has logged 1,827 club minutes for Sepahan, going into the group stage in Amir Ghalenoei's squad at 36.
This season he has logged 1,827 club minutes for Sepahan, going into the group stage in Amir Ghalenoei's squad at 36.
World Cup History
The 2026 World Cup will be Ehsan Hajsafi's fourth at senior level, after he featured at the 2014, 2018 and 2022 finals. He captained Iran at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups and played in the 2-0 win over Wales in 2022. His international career runs to 7 goals in 142 caps for Iran. Amir Ghalenoei has named him in the confirmed 26 once more for the group stage.
National Team
IR Iran
Tier 4
£10m
📋 Teammates (25)
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Midfielders
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Goal Rush Impact
Hajsafi's work for Iran is on the left: a versatile defender and set-piece specialist who creates from dead balls, with a wealth of international experience behind him. 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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Hajsafi at the 2026 World Cup
Hajsafi 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 Hajsafi among the defenders in the confirmed 26.
Ehsan Hajsafi World Cup 2026 FAQs
Iran are a Tier 4 side at £10m on the Goal Rush card. Hajsafi is in Amir Ghalenoei's confirmed 26 as a defender, so his role is the quick reference at that team price.
Hajsafi is a left-back for Iran, a versatile defender who can also play further forward. 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.
Yes. Hajsafi played at the 2014, 2018 and 2022 World Cups, captaining Iran in 2018 and 2022. The 2026 finals will be his fourth, with his place confirmed in Amir Ghalenoei's 26-man Iran squad.
Hajsafi 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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