Nima Moazeni Zadeh

Nima Moazeni Zadeh (Persian: نیما مؤذنی زاده, born 5 July 1997) is an Iranian footballer who plays for Vancouver FC in the Canadian Premier League.

Nima Moazeni Zadeh
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-07-05) July 5, 1997
Place of birth Tehran, Iran
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Vancouver FC
Number 8
Youth career
2006–2009 Rah Ahan
2009–2010 Foolad
2010–2012 Paykan
2012–2014 Saipa
2014–2018 Baadraan Tehran
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021 Capilano Blues 8 (5)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018 Baadraan Tehran 0 (0)
2019 CS Monteuil 8 (1)
2023– Vancouver FC 13 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 30, 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of February 25, 2023

Early life

Moazeni Zadeh played youth soccer with Rah Ahan Tehran FC, Foolad FC, Paykan FC, Saipa FC, and Baadraan Tehran FC.[1] In Iran, he attended the University of Tehran, where he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education.[2] In 2019, due to the political unrest in Iran, he decided to leave Iran to move to Canada.[3]

University career

In 2021, Moazeni Zadeh began attending Capilano University in Canada, where he played for the men's soccer team.[4] He made his debut on September 19, 2021, scoring two goals against the Douglas College Royals,[5] which earned him PACWEST Athlete of the Week and CCAA Athlete of the Week honours.[6][4] He was named PACWEST Player of the Year,[7] a PACWEST Conference All-Star, and a CCAA All-Canadian.[8][9] He won the PACWEST scoring title with five goals in eight matches in 2021.[10]

Club career

In 2018, he played with Baadraan Tehran in the Iranian second tier Azadegan League.[11]

In 2019, he played with CS Monteuil in the Première ligue de soccer du Québec, scoring on 13 July against FC Gatineau.[12] He later played at the senior amateur level with BB5 United and FC Tigers Vancouver.[13]

In February 2023, he signed a professional contract with Vancouver FC of the Canadian Premier League ahead of their inaugural season, after attending their open trials.[14][15] He made his league debut in their inaugural match on April 15, 2023 against Pacific FC.[16]

International career

Moazeni Zadeh has played with Iran at the U12, U14, and U18 levels.[17]

Career statistics

As of September 30, 2023[18]
Club Season League Domestic Cup League Cup Total
Division AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Baadraan Tehran FC 2017–18[11] Azadegan League 000000
2018–19[11] 000000
CS Monteuil 2019[19] Première ligue de soccer du Québec 8120101
Vancouver FC 2023 Canadian Premier League 13010140
Career total 2111020241

References

  1. "Nima Moazeni". LinkedIn.
  2. "بازیکن لیگ برتری، شاگرد افشین قطبی شد!" [Premier League player became Afshin Ghotbi's student!]. Meydan News (in Persian). March 6, 2023.
  3. Adams, J.J. (May 5, 2023). "Vancouver FC: A dream 15 years in the making finally realized for Moazeni Zadeh". The Province.
  4. "Nima Moazeni Zadeh Capilano profile". Capilano University.
  5. Mutis, Brent (September 19, 2021). "Blues Hang On For Win In Opener". Capilano University.
  6. "The PACWEST Athletes of the Week". Pacific Western Athletic Association. September 21, 2021.
  7. "نیما موذنی زاده 25 ساله، از دانشگاه کاپیلانو در سال 2021 به عنوان بهترین بازیکن سال CCAA PACWEST انتخاب شد. او که اهل تهران است، در سال 2021 پنج بار برای کاپیلانو گلزنی کرد" [Capilano University's 25-year-old Nima Moznizadeh was named the 2021 CCAA PACWEST Player of the Year. Hailing from Tehran, he scored five times for Capilano in 2021]. Salam Toronto (in Persian).
  8. "2021-22 PACWEST Men's and Women's All-Stars". Capilano University. October 27, 2021.
  9. "3 Blues Named 2021 CCAA Soccer All-Canadians". Capilano University. November 10, 2021.
  10. "2021 CCAA Men's Soccer All-Canadians". Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association. November 9, 2021.
  11. "Nima Moazenizadeh's matches". Besoccer.
  12. Martin, Ludovick (July 16, 2019). "Monteuil s'échappe du côté féminin" [Monteuil escapes on the female side]. Viau Park.
  13. "باشگاه فوتبال ونکوور اف سی با نیما مؤذنی زاده قرارداد بست" [Vancouver FC signed a contract with Nima Moeznizadeh]. Salam Toronto (in Persian). February 27, 2023.
  14. "Vancouver FC sign trio out of open trials". Canadian Premier League. February 23, 2023.
  15. Jacques, John (February 23, 2023). "Vancouver FC Adds Trio From Open Trials". Northern Tribune.
  16. Gangué-Ruzic, Alexandre (April 15, 2023). "Match Analysis: Aparicio half-volley seals first-ever BC derby win for Pacific FC over Vancouver FC". Canadian Premier League.
  17. "Our Coaches". Soccer 1 on 1.
  18. Nima Moazeni Zadeh at Soccerway
  19. "PTS-Ligue Archive" (in French). TSI Sports.
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