Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | September 9, 1970 | ||
Place of birth | Astara, Iran | ||
Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
Playing position | Centre Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team
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Malavan (Assistant coach) | ||
Youth career | |||
Asnaf Astara | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1993–1999 | Malavan | ||
1999–2001 | Persepolis | 36 | (10) |
2001–2002 | Hatta Club | ||
2002–2003 | Persepolis | 19 | (5) |
2003–2004 | Saba Battery | ||
2004–2007 | Homa | ||
Teams managed | |||
2007–2008 | Damash Iranian (assistant) | ||
2010–2011 | Persepolis U-20 | ||
2015– | Malavan (Assistant coach) | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. |
Payan Rafat (Persian: پایان رأفت, born September 9, 1970 in Astara, Iran) is a retired Iranian footballer and current coach. He served his golden days in Persepolis. His style of play was similar to Iranian football legend Ali Daei. He is considered as one of the most memorable players in history of Tehran derby, the rivalry between persepolis and Esteghlal; as He received a punch from rival's goalkeeper Parviz Boroumand in the famous derby played in 2000.
After playing 6 seasons in Malavan, he joined Persepolis. He later left for a half season at the UAE League's Hatta Club; and returned to Persepolis in 2002.