Saman Ghoddos
IR Iran
Age
32
Appearances
3
Goals
0
About Saman Ghoddos
Saman Ghoddos is an attacking midfielder in Amir Ghalenoei's confirmed 26-man Iran squad for the 2026 World Cup, going to the finals at 32. A mobile, technical creator, he plays his club football for Kalba in the UAE.
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. Ghoddos is among Ghalenoei's midfield 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. Ghoddos is among Ghalenoei's midfield options for the group stage.
World Cup 2026 Stats
Appearances
3
Minutes played
211
Goals
0
Assists
0
Key passes
1
Accuracy
70%
Playing Style
A versatile right-footed attacking midfielder who can also play as a centre-forward, winger or wing-back, Ghoddos is a mobile, technical creator and goal contributor, with 5 goals and 4 assists in the UAE Pro League this season. He is right-footed and stands 1.76 m.
This season he has logged 1,806 club minutes for Kalba, going into the group stage in Amir Ghalenoei's squad at 32.
This season he has logged 1,806 club minutes for Kalba, going into the group stage in Amir Ghalenoei's squad at 32.
World Cup History
The 2026 World Cup will be Saman Ghoddos's third at senior level, after he was part of Iran's squads in 2018 and 2022. His international career runs to 66 caps and 2 goals for Iran. Amir Ghalenoei has named him in the confirmed 26 once more for the group stage. He stays among Iran's midfield options on the final list.
National Team
IR Iran
Tier 4
£10m
📋 Teammates (25)
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Defenders
Midfielders
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Goal Rush Impact
Ghoddos brings creativity to the Iran midfield: a technical attacking midfielder with 5 goals and 4 assists for Kalba this season, able to play across the front line. 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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Ghoddos at the 2026 World Cup
Ghoddos is a confirmed attacking midfielder 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 Ghoddos among the midfielders in the confirmed 26.
Saman Ghoddos World Cup 2026 FAQs
Iran are a Tier 4 side at £10m on the Goal Rush card. Ghoddos is in Amir Ghalenoei's confirmed 26 as an attacking midfielder, so his role is the quick reference at that team price.
Ghoddos is an attacking midfielder for Iran who can also play up front or out wide. He plays his club football for Kalba in the UAE Pro League and is named in Amir Ghalenoei's final 26 for the 2026 World Cup.
Yes. Ghoddos was part of Iran's squads at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. The 2026 finals will be his third, with his place confirmed in Amir Ghalenoei's 26-man Iran squad.
Ghoddos plays his club football for Kalba in the UAE Pro League. He is named among Iran's midfielders in Amir Ghalenoei's final 26 for the 2026 World Cup, going to the finals in the group stage.
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