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Haghighi played tons of matches in PGL, Hazfi and ACL for the biggest team in Iran, at a very young age, before moving to Europe - Abedzadeh doesn't even come close to him. The only reason why CQ invited him is to reward him and see what kind of potential he has. I will change my name to Mayeli Lover for 1 year if he gets any playing time during the World Cup.Quote:
Originally Posted by Real Madrid Fan
Beat me to it. Haghighi had a lot of playing experience at that point, Amir Abedzadeh has barely played over 30 (?) matches in his whole pro career, and never played more than 10 matches in a season. No comparison.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nariman
I would still probably take him to Russia as a reserve keeper though
Guys, I feel like he might be our starting gk in Russia, we'll have to wait and see. But it's the second time in a row the King has invited him. He likes him for sure. Let's see!Quote:
Originally Posted by Z Joon
Solid post. The experience Haghighi had in comparison to Abedzadeh at his age is uncomparable. It's nice to keep a tab open on Abedzadeh and hopefully he puts in a good rest of the season, but I honestly don't see him starting for TM as our keeper... at least yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Z Joon
However, I like the idea of bringing him along, as it would be a waste to bring a 3rd GK over a younger guy like Abedzadeh.
I obviously want Hosseini as our #1, with Mazaheri as our 2nd and Abedzadeh as our 3rd, but realistically, theres no way CQ leaves Beiranvand out of the WC roster.
Realistic WC GK chart will look like this IMO:
1) Beiranvand
2) Mazaheri
3) Abedzadeh/Hosseini
According to Wikipedia Amir Abedzadeh has 36 career games and Hosseini 51. Too few games, in my opinion, to be entrusted with number 1 position in WC.
Haghighi prior to WC 2014 had 85 career games and a few NT caps.
I would only take one between Abedzadeh and Hosseini to Russia given their lack of adequate experience.
Yup, pretty much my thoughts. There's gonna be at least 1 solid keeper that's gonna be left out, it's going to be interesting to see whoQuote:
Originally Posted by Iranianarsenal11
My thoughts on Abedzadeh are in line with most of you guys but I don’t think he is quite ready yet and his occasional beiranvand-esque mishandles show that.
He has definitely moved the needle and is worth having a conversation about but he’s not #1 worthy yet. It’s encouraging that he has improved a lot since he left Iran but I’d still rate Hosseini, Mazaheri, and maybe even Beiro ahead of him. There’s a lot that can change between now and AC but for the WC I can’t see him starting nor would I want to.
Amir is playing
Maritimo vs feirense 3-1 min 79
3 games he's started in Primeira Liga - 3 wins.
Amazing
Highlights - scored on by free kick. He should have dove for it - but they are up 3-0, maybe didn't understand his distance from the post.