Iranians in Europe (without threads)

[Gotham]

Remember Navid Nasseri? 20y old attacking midfielder from Manchester that was brought up in Birminghams academy? He's got a trial at AIK in Sweden.

First off, it's just a test since AIK always brings in young trialists from around the world during their winter breaks to evaulate and keep track (sometimes even as a favor for agents to attract clubs to their clients), so with that being said I can't really see him having a chance to break in to the arguably best squad in Sweden. BUT, it may lead to some noise that a smaller club picks him up. Great news anyways. Hope it goes well!

For those interested, he'll probably be tested tomorrow in AIK's friendly against Dalkurd at 15:00 CET.

http://www.aikfotboll.se/Article.aspx?contentID=10374

Navid Nasseri seems way too ill-disciplined (and overly emotional). Doubt he'll get very far.

[Hormozgan]

Navid Nasseri seems way too ill-disciplined (and overly emotional). Doubt he'll get very far.

Please elaborate, what has he done to deserve such reputation?

[Gotham]

Please elaborate, what has he done to deserve such reputation?

Kicked out of Birmingham youth, way too active on Twitter (constantly posting nonsense). I just don't feel like he'll live up to it, he's missing that "spark".

[Hormozgan]

Kicked out of Birmingham youth, way too active on Twitter (constantly posting nonsense). I just don't feel like he'll live up to it, he's missing that "spark".

Do you have a source on actually being kicked out? The articles I've read just states that he didn't break in to the team etc., such as this one:
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/spor...leaves-8477562

In regards to Twitter, he hasn't had a club in a couple of years. For all I know he can post whatever he wants to on his free time when he's not a professional footballer?

[Hormozgan]

Here are some pictures of him from todays light training session ahead of tomorrows friendly. Note that this is also the last session/game AIK has this season. Then it's X-mas and in January they start their pre-season training ahead of the season start come spring time.

As mentioned, I'd be shocked if this trial led to something since for instance Iraq's arguably best player Ahmed Yasin barely saw the pitch this past season, but hopefully it leads to something at least.

AIK has had far better players such as Francois Kamano (Bordeaux) & Modou Barrow (Swansea) on trial these past couple of years. Also note Swedens biggest talent Alexander Isak, 17, (#36) in the pic(s). Scored 10 goals as a 16y old and it touted to be sold for 10M€+ beating Zlatan's fee to Ajax. Scouted by PSG, Man City, Juventus, Real Madrid & Chelsea.

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[Tehranto]

Here are some pictures of him from todays light training session ahead of tomorrows friendly. Note that this is also the last session/game AIK has this season. Then it's X-mas and in January they start their pre-season training ahead of the season start come spring time.

As mentioned, I'd be shocked if this trial led to something since for instance Iraq's arguably best player Ahmed Yasin barely saw the pitch this past season, but hopefully it leads to something at least.

AIK has had far better players such as Francois Kamano (Bordeaux) & Modou Barrow (Swansea) on trial these past couple of years. Also note Swedens biggest talent Alexander Isak, 17, (#36) in the pic(s). Scored 10 goals as a 16y old and it touted to be sold for 10M€+ beating Zlatan's fee to Ajax. Scouted by PSG, Man City, Juventus, Real Madrid & Chelsea.

The guy sucks and so does the national team he play for. Let's not compare.

Hopefully Navid can do well. He is a fan of team melli and posts stuff about them on his twitter. You never know.

Thanks for your input Hormozgan jaan.

[Hormozgan]

The guy sucks and so does the national team he play for. Let's not compare.

Hopefully Navid can do well. He is a fan of team melli and posts stuff about them on his twitter. You never know.

Thanks for your input Hormozgan jaan.

Haha! But being called one of Iraq's best players doesn't mean that he doesn't suck though?
But for real, hasn't he been one of the top 5 most influential in their team together with Dhurgham Ismail, Ali Adnan, Yaser Karim, Alaa Abdul-Zahra etc.?

No worries, will try to keep post any new info on the progress!

[Tehranto]

Haha! But being called one of Iraq's best players doesn't mean that he doesn't suck though?
But for real, hasn't he been one of the top 5 most influential in their team together with Dhurgham Ismail, Ali Adnan, Yaser Karim, Alaa Abdul-Zahra etc.?
No worries, will try to keep post any new info on the progress!

They're not a very good team in general, fourth-tier of Asia. So being called good in that team really doesn't mean anything. They finished below Thailand in the last WCQ round.

Give respects to Ali Adnan for going to Seria A, but he's really not that good and he gets very little burn in the Seria A, on one of the worst Seria A teams. He was coveted because they think he's 22 - he's not (he's 25 from what I've read). Ismail plays in decent Turkish league but again, for one of the worst teams there.

I don't think that him not starting or getting much playing time has anything to do with Navid's most-likely inability to get into the team. Let's hope he gets a chance, he's a youngster and AIK is on the come-up in European football.

[Hormozgan]

Quick update after yesterday:

Reports after practice is that some AIK fans in their forums are impressed with Navid considering he's severely lacking match fitness not having played professional football games in 1-2 years. It's only been 1 training and 1 friendly, but they say that he's style is very un-British and technical with a lot of take ons (which we already knew). That he helps pulling defences a part with cutting runs, good touch and that he potentially may have a place in the squad with these elements to his game.

The problem is that AIK plays a 3-5-2 formation with no attacking wingers, but wingbacks. That's a reason Yasin gets no play either. So Navid doesn't have a natural position within that formation unless he can play one of the 3 CM positions (preferably the one that is a bit more attacking; like Stefan Ishizaki), but then you have to consider his defensive capabilities which probably aren't enough as of yet. But positive feedback nonetheless.

He seems to also have been involved in the 1-0 goal against Dalkurd where he set up the assist. So hopefully maybe he can get a contract within Allsvenskan regardless of team.

[Tehranto]

Quick update after yesterday:

Reports after practice is that some AIK fans in their forums are impressed with Navid considering he's severely lacking match fitness not having played professional football games in 1-2 years. It's only been 1 training and 1 friendly, but they say that he's style is very un-British and technical with a lot of take ons (which we already knew). That he helps pulling defences a part with cutting runs, good touch and that he potentially may have a place in the squad with these elements to his game.

The problem is that AIK plays a 3-5-2 formation with no attacking wingers, but wingbacks. That's a reason Yasin gets no play either. So Navid doesn't have a natural position within that formation unless he can play one of the 3 CM positions (preferably the one that is a bit more attacking; like Stefan Ishizaki), but then you have to consider his defensive capabilities which probably aren't enough as of yet. But positive feedback nonetheless.

He seems to also have been involved in the 1-0 goal against Dalkurd where he set up the assist. So hopefully maybe he can get a contract within Allsvenskan regardless of team.

You mean he has a ... Persian style

[Hormozgan]

You mean he has a ... Persian style

You are correct, sir. Immigrant kid in Europe style.

[Hormozgan]

I don't think nobody ever mentioned this guy for obvious reasons, but 24y old winger Arvin Shojaee just transfered from 3rd tier Gothenburg club Qviding to 2nd tier classic Gothenburg club GAIS who plays in Superettan in Sweden after impressing in a trial. New coach is quoted saying that he's really good 1v1.

[PersianLegion]

I don't think nobody ever mentioned this guy for obvious reasons, but 24y old winger Arvin Shojaee just transfered from 3rd tier Gothenburg club Qviding to 2nd tier classic Gothenburg club GAIS who plays in Superettan in Sweden after impressing in a trial. New coach is quoted saying that he's really good 1v1.

Are you the guy?

[Hormozgan]

Are you the guy?

Funny guy..

[Zamboor]

lol i know that guy haha best wishes to him