Ramin Rezaeian
IR Iran
DEF
Age
36
Appearances
3
Tackles won
4
About Ramin Rezaeian
Ramin Rezaeian is a vastly experienced right-back for IR Iran, a defender who has spent years on the right of the back line and offers a genuine threat going forward. The Foolad full-back is 36 at kick-off and has been named in Amir Ghalenoei's provisional squad for what would be a third World Cup campaign.
IR Iran qualified as winners of their Asian group on 25 March 2025 and are drawn with New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt in Group G. Rezaeian has 68 caps and six international goals, an unusual return for a defender, and his deliveries from the right give Ghalenoei an outlet in attack. With the final 26 still to be confirmed, his place will be settled closer to the tournament.
IR Iran qualified as winners of their Asian group on 25 March 2025 and are drawn with New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt in Group G. Rezaeian has 68 caps and six international goals, an unusual return for a defender, and his deliveries from the right give Ghalenoei an outlet in attack. With the final 26 still to be confirmed, his place will be settled closer to the tournament.
World Cup 2026 Stats
Appearances
3
Minutes played
270
Tackles won
4
Interceptions
2
Clearances
1
Blocks
0
Playing Style
Rezaeian is an attacking right-back whose game is built on getting forward down the right and putting balls into the box. He overlaps to support the attack, delivers from wide areas and dead balls, and drops back into the back four when IR Iran defend in numbers. His six international goals are a high tally for a full-back and reflect a habit of arriving in dangerous areas.
In Ghalenoei's 4-2-3-1, a side that sits deep and counters, the full-backs are a route to width and crosses. Rezaeian's years on the right fit that job, balancing his attacking output with the work behind it.
In Ghalenoei's 4-2-3-1, a side that sits deep and counters, the full-backs are a route to width and crosses. Rezaeian's years on the right fit that job, balancing his attacking output with the work behind it.
World Cup History
Rezaeian has played at two World Cups for IR Iran. In 2018, he was first-choice at right-back during qualifying and the tournament as Iran went out in the group stage. At Qatar 2022, he scored a stoppage-time goal in IR Iran's 2-0 win over Wales.
The 2026 finals would be his third senior World Cup if he stays in the final 26. He brings 68 caps, six international goals and two previous tournament campaigns into the squad.
The 2026 finals would be his third senior World Cup if he stays in the final 26. He brings 68 caps, six international goals and two previous tournament campaigns into the squad.
National Team
IR Iran
Tier 4
£10m
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Goal Rush Impact
From right-back, Rezaeian offers more going forward than most defenders, having scored a stoppage-time goal against Wales at the 2022 World Cup and reached six for his country. His team is a Tier 4 side, each slot costing £10m within the game's £200m card budget. In Group G they meet Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand across the opening fortnight. For a defender at this price, his set-piece delivery and forward runs are the way he can chip in.
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Rezaeian at the 2026 World Cup
Rezaeian is named in IR Iran's provisional World Cup squad under Amir Ghalenoei, in line for a place on the right of the defence once the final 26 is settled. He played at the 2018 and 2022 finals, and IR Iran begin their Group G campaign against New Zealand on 15 June after winning their Asian qualifying group.
Picking IR Iran in Goal Rush
IR Iran are a Tier 4 side at £10m, one of the budget national picks. They qualified as winners of their Asian group, and Amir Ghalenoei is still trimming a 30-man provisional squad to a final 26. Rezaeian is among the defenders named in that group.
Ramin Rezaeian World Cup 2026 FAQs
IR Iran are a Tier 4 side in Goal Rush at £10m per slot. Rezaeian is one of their right-backs for the finals, an experienced and attack-minded full-back available at one of the cheaper national prices on the card.
Rezaeian is named in IR Iran's 30-man provisional squad for the 2026 World Cup. The final 26 is not yet confirmed, so his selection will be settled before the finals begin.
Rezaeian has 68 caps and six international goals for IR Iran, an unusually strong scoring return for a right-back. The 2026 finals would be his third senior World Cup after Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022.
He is known for his attacking play from right-back and his deliveries from wide, and for a stoppage-time goal in IR Iran's 2-0 win over Wales at the 2022 World Cup.
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