Position: Defender
Born: 11.09.72
Club: Saba Battery

The experienced Sohrab Bakhtiarizadeh has enjoyed a super season with club side Saba Battery, which - along with his versatility - has earned him his call-up this summer.

Able to occupy any position along the back four, the 33-year-old is widely regarded as having been one of the best defender's in the Iranian top flight this season.

A strong and strapping figure at club level, Bakhtiarizadeh even outshone team-mate Yahya Golmohammadi this season and has developed a taste for scoring goals.