TM U22-Football at the 2016 Summer Olympics

[masoud nekounam]

Is Mehrdad Mohammadi a true #9 striker? I'm concerned that our only option up top is Motahari, and I'm not sure I'm entirely convinced by him to carry our goalscoring hopes.

[koush22]

Raasti kesi chizi dar bareye pakhskhe in baazihaa midone? Che shabakehaayi pakhsh mikonan?

Here you go: http://www.livesoccertv.com/match/18...syria-vs-iran/

[Ardalan]

Here you go: http://www.livesoccertv.com/match/18...syria-vs-iran/

Dastet dorost.

[St_Mark]

در بخش اصلی تمرین امروز، بازیکنان در دو گروه سبز و قرمز به مرور برنامه های تاکتیکی کادر فنی پرداختند.
در این بخش تمرین برنامه*های تاکتیکی دفاع و حمله در دستور کار بازیکنان قرار داشت که زیر نظر کادر فنی برگزار شد.

[Z Joon]

Is Mehrdad Mohammadi a true #9 striker? I'm concerned that our only option up top is Motahari, and I'm not sure I'm entirely convinced by him to carry our goalscoring hopes.

Yes he is, he's just versatile and can play on the wings as well but he plays as a striker for his club.

[Iran_19]

I wonder why he took only two target forwards to such a tournament, you may have too many unpredictable issues, injuries, suspensions, under performing. That wasn't a wise choice, specially when he took some players in other positions like Kamandani and Heydarieh who warm the bench in their club. Could add another striker instead.

[Martin-Reza]

I hate it how we need to rely on some illegal free streaming because like in fucking communism noone is able to answer customer need.

And why wasn't at least Barzay called up?

[Z Joon]

And why wasn't at least Barzay called up?

The wingers called up instead are better than him

[Martin-Reza]

^ Sure, but basically we only have one centerforward. Or is he pursuing a "false 9" strategy? I hate that one .

[Z Joon]

^ Sure, but basically we only have one centerforward. Or is he pursuing a "false 9" strategy? I hate that one .

Barzay is more of a natural winger, don't know when is the last time he played as a CF. Mehrdad Mohammadi and Motahari are both natural strikers But I agree with previous comments 2 is not enough and maybe Chaab should've been added as well, we have too many CMs: Naghizadeh, Karimi, Kamandani, Rahmani while even Cheshmi and Daneshgar can play DM

[Martin-Reza]

Ah ok, somehow had put Mohammadi in the winger category, possibly due to his brother...

And was sure I always saw Barzay in center in u-23 and thought only at SS he was moved...also good to know

[St_Mark]

The AFC U23 Championship, featuring the best young talent in the world's biggest continent, is almost upon us. ONE World Sports has 15 players worth keeping an eye on.
Takumi Minamino (Salzburg and Japan)


This inventive forward has looked destined for great things for years, since shining at the 2010 AFC Under-16 Championships. Then, he told reporters that David Villa was his hero but he has added more to his game since. The 20-year-old makes things happen and has been settling into Austrian life very well indeed.

Arsalan Motahari (Naft Tehran and Iran)

The Iranian Young Footballer of 2015 is ready to continue his exploits in 2016. Iran is missing a number of its best players in this tournament, but if the Naft Tehran forward can match his exploits from the 2015 U23 West Asian Football Federation Championships where he finished as top scorer then it could be a very good January indeed.

Abdelkarim Hassan (Al Sadd and Qatar)


The 22-year-old center-back has already played over 40 times for the senior side and is being tipped to be the captain of the 2022 World Cup team. One of the most experienced players in the entire competition, the Al Sadd star reads the game well, is strong in the tackle and on the ball and is ready to stake his claim to become one of Asia's top defenders.

Zhang Yuning (Vitesse and China

) The Chinese striker has just turned 19 and is keen to get some action on the pitch after moving to Vitesse in the Netherlands last July. There has only been a single cup appearance so far in Europe. A graduate of Hangzhou's academy, there are high hopes for Zhang and he has impressed so far in his brief Under 23 career. This will be a real test.


Mustafa Al Bassas (Al Ahli and Saudi Arabia)


The midfielder gets into the box often, using his fine dribbling skills to make chances for himself and team-mates. Quick and creative, his final ball sometimes lets him down but if that can be improved, and at 22, there is plenty of time to do so, then this could be an excellent tournament for the Saudi international.
Waturo Endo (Shonan Bellmare and Japan)

You may well be seeing this defensive midfielder at the 2018 World Cup and he is already a full international. He has yet to become a regular starter for the Samurai Blue but a good performance in Qatar and the probable becomes almost inevitable. He has all the tools: quick of feet and brain and with a real soccer intelligence. He reads the game well.

Chanatip Songkrasin (BEC Tero and Thailand)


Perhaps the most naturally talented player in Southeast Asia, 'JayMessi' has been thrilling fans of Bangkok club BEC Tero Sasana as well as the senior Thai team for a while now. His toes twinkle more than most and on his day, the 22-year-old is a joy to watch. Defenders and viewers alike can't afford to take their eyes off this star.

Narubadin Weerawatnodom (Buriram and Thailand)
The skinny full-back has bags of energy and has become a fixture for Buriram and Thailand, the top club and national team in Southeast Asia. He has an old head on young shoulders and rarely puts a foot wrong.

Hwang Hee-chan (Salzburg and South Korea)
The 19-year-0ld has much to prove to fans in East Asia. Hwang upset some in his homeland with the way he suddenly left for Europe but there is a chance he could become a hero to all. Could he be the goal-scorer that Korean soccer has long yearned for? The next few weeks may tell.
Kwon Chang-hoon (Suwon and South Korea)


This attacking midfielder makes it all look so easy. A classic Korean prospect; clever, nimble with vision and excellent technique. Has been a part of Suwon Bluewings, one of Korea's top teams, for a couple of years already and has become one of the best players in one of the best league's in Asia. Has also started to show his worth for the full national team with three goals in seven games so far.
Chris Ikonmidis (Lazio and Australia

) Told he was too slow to make it back home, it took some guts from the youngster, now 20, to try his luck in Italy. He was rewarded just before Christmas as he made his first start for Lazio away to St Etienne in the Europe League. Recently signed a five year deal with the Romans. And after making his full international debut, it will be a happy midfielder who heads to Qatar
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Humam Tariq (Al Quwa Al Jawiya and Iraq)

There are two schools of thought about this midfielder. Some say the star, an international since 2012, is about to become the greatest Iraqi star since Younis Mahmoud, and at the age of 19, he has a thrilling future. Others argue that he has not impressed for his country for a while and needs to move up a gear if he is to fulfill his early, very early, promise. It will be interesting to see how the teenager performs at a younger level.

Omar Kharbin (Al Dhafra and Syria)

Has a knack of being in the right place at the right time, as his crucial goal against Singapore in qualification for the 2018 World Cup showed. The UAE-based striker likes to come from deep to find space in the area but is equally happy to create for others. His senior goals tally is already in double figures.

Igor Sergeev (Pahktakor and Uzbekistan)
Already regarded as one of the best strikers in Asian football. The 22 year-old was the top scorer at the AFC U-19 Championships in 2012 and most think he will not be far away from a similar feat in Qatar. Has ten senior international goals to his name and is tipped for a move to a bigger league than his native Uzbekistan, fans will get a chance to see what the fuss is about over the coming weeks.

Mustafa Amini (Randers and Australia)
The midfielder went to Borussia Dortmund in 2011 and many think the German giant made a mistake in not selecting the Australian. He played plenty for the second team but just could not make the breakthrough to the first eleven. There is still time on his side and he is starting to settle in Denmark. This tournament could give an indication as to how good he really is.

Kick Off Asia

[St_Mark]

نخستین تمرین تیم ملی امید در قطر

[04041374]

Meet the rising stars of Asia

[littlepersia17]

Meet the rising stars of Asia

Wow that's one cool looking bus!

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