Nima Moazeni Zadeh

Nima Moazeni Zadeh (Persian: نیما معزنی 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 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Vancouver FC
Youth career
2006–2009 Rah Ahan Tehran FC
2009–2010 Foolad FC
2010–2012 Paykan FC
2012–2014 Saipa FC
2014–2018 Baadraan Tehran FC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021 Capilano Blues 8 (5)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018 Baadraan Tehran FC 0 (0)
2019 CS Monteuil 8 (1)
2023– Vancouver FC 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of February 25, 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]

University career

In 2021, Moazeni Zadeh began attending Capilano University in Canada, where he played for the men's soccer team.[3] He made his debut on September 19, 2021, scoring two goals against the Douglas College Royals,[4] which earned him PACWEST Athlete of the Week and CCAA Athlete of the Week honours.[5][3] He was named PACWEST Player of the Year,[6] a PACWEST Conference All-Star, and a CCAA All-Canadian.[7][8] He won the PACWEST scoring title with five goals in eight matches in 2021.[9]

Club career

In 2018, he played with Baadraan Tehran in the Iranian second tier Azadegan League.[10]

In 2019, he played with CS Monteuil in the Première ligue de soccer du Québec, scoring on 13 July against FC Gatineau.[11] He later played at the senior amateur level with BB5 United and FC Tigers Vancouver.[12]

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.[13][14]

International career

Moazeni Zadeh has played with Iran at the U12, U14, and U18 levels.[15]

Career statistics
As of October 1, 2022
Club Season League Domestic Cup League Cup Total
Division AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Baadraan Tehran FC 2017–18[10] Azadegan League 0000–00
2018–19[10] 0000–00
CS Monteuil 2019[16] Première ligue de soccer du Québec 81–20101
Career total 810020101

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. "Nima Moazeni Zadeh Capilano profile". Capilano University.
  4. Mutis, Brent (September 19, 2021). "Blues Hang On For Win In Opener". Capilano University.
  5. "The PACWEST Athletes of the Week". Pacific Western Athletic Association. September 21, 2021.
  6. "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).
  7. "2021-22 PACWEST Men's and Women's All-Stars". Capilano University. October 27, 2021.
  8. "3 Blues Named 2021 CCAA Soccer All-Canadians". Capilano University. November 10, 2021.
  9. "2021 CCAA Men's Soccer All-Canadians". Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association. November 9, 2021.
  10. "Nima Moazenizadeh's matches". Besoccer.
  11. Martin, Ludovick (July 16, 2019). "Monteuil s'échappe du côté féminin" [Monteuil escapes on the female side]. Viau Park.
  12. "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.
  13. "Vancouver FC sign trio out of open trials". Canadian Premier League. February 23, 2023.
  14. Jacques, John (February 23, 2023). "Vancouver FC Adds Trio From Open Trials". Northern Tribune.
  15. "Our Coaches". Soccer 1 on 1.
  16. "PTS-Ligue Archive" (in French). TSI Sports.
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