F.C. Kheybar Khorramabad

Football Club Kheybar Khorramabad (Persian: باشگاه فوتبال خیبر خرم‌آباد, Bashgah-e Futbal-e Xiber Xeremâbad), commonly known as FC Kheybar, is an Iranian football club based in Khorramabad, Lorestan, that competes in the Azadegan League.

Kheybar Khorramabad
خیبر خرم‌آباد
Full nameFootball Club Kheybar Khorramabad
Founded1980
GroundTakhti Stadium, Khorramabad, Iran
Capacity8,900
OwnerMasoud Abdi
ChairmanFaraz Kamalvand
Head CoachEbrahim Ashkesh
LeagueAzadegan League
2022–23Azadegan League, 5th
WebsiteClub website

The football team plays their home games at the Takhti Stadium which has a seating capacity of 10,000. The club is owned by Dr. Masoud Abdi.

History

Establishment

In 1984 FC Kheybar Khorramabad was founded during the Iran-Iraq War. In 2014 Khorramabad were promoted to the 2nd Division. That following year Kheybar Khorramabad finished second in their group and were placed in the promotion Play-off. Kheybar Khorramabad won against Esteghlal B 2–1 in the play-off and was promoted to the Azadegan League.

Azadegan League

On 17 August 2015 after many years in the Provincial Leagues Kheybar Khorramabad played its first ever Azadegan League match against Parseh Tehran. They won the game 3–0.[1] Kheybar started the season strong and were one of the promotion candidates, however by the end of the season their form dropped and they finished a modest 12th place.

Supporters and Fans

Kheybar Khorramabad is one of the highest supported teams in Lorestan Province. Many people from the Lurs minority are supporting the club.

Stadium
Main article: Takhti Stadium (Khorramabad)

The home venue of Kheybar Khorramabad is theTakhti Stadium Khorramabad (Persian: ورزشگاه تختی خرم‌آباد) in Khorramabad, Lorestan, Iran with a 10,000 seating capacity. It is named after Gholamreza Takhti. The stadium is located near to the Zagros Mountains and has green seats.

Season-by-season

The table below chronicles the achievements of Kheybar Khorramabad in various competitions since 2013.

Season Division League Position Hazfi Cup Notes
2013–14 4 3rd Division 7th Not qualified Promoted
2014–15 3 2nd Division 2nd Group A (final round) Not qualified Promoted
2015–16 2 Azadegan League 12th
2016–17 2 Azadegan League 16th Withdrew Relegated
2017–18 3 2nd Division 6th Group C (1st round)
2018–19 3 2nd Division 8th Group B (final round)
2019–20 3 2nd Division 4th Group A (final round) Promoted[2]
2020–21 2 Azadegan League 7th Quarter Finals
2021–22 2 Azadegan League 4th Quarter Finals
2022–23 2 Azadegan League 5th Third Round

Club managers

National titles
Runner Up (1): 1986–87,
Third place : 2014–15, Promoted to 2015–16 Azadegan League

Players

First-team squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK Iran IRN Hamed Fallahzadeh
2 DF Iran IRN Yousef Vakia
5 DF Iran IRN Javad Nasir
8 FW Iran IRN Milad Gharibi

References
  1. "Kheybar Khorramabad vs. Parseh Tehran – 17 August 2015 – Soccerway".
  2. Through purchasing Karoon Arvand Khorramshahr F.C. franchise


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