Saleh Hardani
IR Iran
DEF
Age
27
Appearances
2
Tackles won
2
About Saleh Hardani
Saleh Hardani is a right-back in Amir Ghalenoei's confirmed 26-man Iran squad for the 2026 World Cup, going to the finals at 27. An attacking full-back who likes to get forward, he won the 2021-22 league title with Esteghlal.
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. Hardani 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. Hardani is among Ghalenoei's full-back options for the group stage.
World Cup 2026 Stats
Appearances
2
Minutes played
90
Tackles won
2
Interceptions
2
Clearances
2
Blocks
2
Playing Style
An overlapping right-back who can also fill in at left-back, right midfield or on the right wing, Hardani is an attacking full-back whose 2 league assists this season reflect his role getting forward down the flank. He is right-footed and stands 1.76 m.
This season he has logged 1,506 club minutes for Esteghlal, going into the group stage in Amir Ghalenoei's squad at 27.
This season he has logged 1,506 club minutes for Esteghlal, going into the group stage in Amir Ghalenoei's squad at 27.
World Cup History
The 2026 World Cup is set to be Saleh Hardani's first at senior level, with no senior World Cup on his record. His international career to date runs to 17 caps and one goal for Iran. Amir Ghalenoei has named him in the confirmed 26 for the finals, 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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Defenders
Midfielders
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Goal Rush Impact
Hardani's work for Iran is at full-back: an overlapping right-back who gets forward down the flank and chips in assists, with 2 in the league this season for Esteghlal. 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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Hardani at the 2026 World Cup
Hardani 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 Hardani among the defenders in the confirmed 26.
Saleh Hardani World Cup 2026 FAQs
Iran are a Tier 4 side at £10m on the Goal Rush card. Hardani is in Amir Ghalenoei's confirmed 26 as a defender, so his role is the quick reference at that team price.
Hardani is a right-back for Iran, an overlapping full-back who can also play on the left or in right midfield. He plays his club football for Esteghlal in Iran 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.
Hardani plays his club football for Esteghlal in Iran. 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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