About Mehdi Torabi - Iranian football player
Mehdi Torabi is an Iranian professional football player. He currently plays for Persian Gulf Pro League club Persepolis and Iran national team. His playing position is a winger.
Mehdi Torabi started playing football for the youth team of Saipa in 2012 and began his career at the club. In July 2018, he signed a three-year deal with Persepolis for a transfer fee of €96,000. After playing one season at Persepolis, in October 2020, he signed for Qatar Stars League club Al-Arabi SC for a transfer fee of €350,000 where he made 12 appearances for the club, scoring 2 goals in all the competitions. In February 2021, he was resigned by Persepolis for a transfer fee of €450,000.
On the international level, Mehdi Torabi has represented Iran at various age levels. He has represented Iran at U23 and the senior level. He made his senior international tea debut for Iran on 11 June 2015. He represented Iran at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup and the 2018 FIFA World Cup. In November 2022, he was named to Iran's preliminary squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Since his debut, he has obtained over 35 caps for Iran.
Early Life and Family
Mehdi Torabi was born on 10 September 1994. His birthplace is Eshtehard, Iran. He holds Iranian nationality. Likewise, his religion is Muslim and as per his birth date, his zodiac sign is Virgo. Detail about his parents has been kept secret and has not been disclosed yet. Information regarding his siblings and education are currently unavailable.
Mehdi Torabi Football Career
Saipa FC
- Mehdi Torabi started playing football for the youth team of Saipa FC in 2012 and began his career at the club.
- After progressing through the youth ranks at Saipa, Mehdi Torabi was promoted to the first team by Mojtaba Taghavi in the summer of 2012. He made his debut for the club on 10 May 2013 in a 3-0 win against Gahar Zagros.
- On 6 March 2015, Mehdi Torabi scored his first professional goal for the club in a 4-1 loss against Zob Ahan.
- At Saipa, Mehdi Torabi played six seasons for the club where he made 122 appearances for the club, scoring 20 goals and providing 20 assists in all the competitions.
Persepolis
- On 1 July 2018, Mehdi Torabi signed a three-year deal with Persepolis for a transfer fee of €96,000. He was sent back on loan to Saipa for the first half of the season until Persepolis had served their transfer ban. On 16 December 2018, Torabi officially joined Persepolis' squad and was assigned the number 9. He made his debut for the club on 10 February 2019 in a 2-1 loss against Foolad. On 13 April 2019, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3-2 win against his former team Saipa FC. During his 2018-19 season, he made 23 appearances for the club, scoring once and providing 5 assists in all the competitions as Persepolis won the Persian Gulf Pro League and Hazfi Cup that season.
- During his 2019-20 season, Mehdi Torabi made 33 appearances for the club, scoring 12 goals and providing 8 assists in all the competitions as Persepolis won the Persian Gulf Pro League and Iranian Super Cup that season.
Al-Arabi SC
- After playing one season at Persepolis, on 10 October 2020, Mehdi Torabi signed for Qatar Stars League club Al-Arabi SC for a transfer fee of €350,000 where he made 12 appearances for the club, scoring 2 goals in all the competitions.
Persepolis Return
- On 6 February 2021, Mehdi Torabi was resigned by Persepolis for a transfer fee of €450,000. During his 2020-21 season, he made 25 appearances for the club, scoring 7 goals and providing 9 assists in all the competitions as Persepolis won the Persian Gulf Pro League and Iranian Super Cup that season.
- During his 2021-22 season, Mehdi Torabi made 29 appearances for the club, scoring 4 goals and providing 11 assists in all the competitions.
International Career
- Mehdi Torabi has represented Iran at various age levels.
- Mehdi Torabi has represented Iran at U23 and the senior level.
- Mehdi Torabi was invited to Iran U23 preliminary camp by Nelo Vingada.
- Mehdi Torabi was included in the squad for the 2016 AFC U23 Championship by coach Mohammad Khakpour and he scored his first goal of the tournament in the last group match against China from a 30-yard free kick.
- On 11 June 2015, Mehdi Torabi made his senior international team debut and also scored his first senior international goal for Iran in a 1-0 friendly win against Uzbekistan.
- Mehdi Torabi represented Iran at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
- In November 2022, Mehdi Torabi was named in Iran's preliminary squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
- Since his debut, Mehdi Torabi has obtained over 35 caps for Iran.
Mehdi Torabi Personal Life
Looking at his personal life, Mehdi Torabi is focusing on his professional career. He might be dating a beautiful girl at present or might be single. He has not shared any pictures of himself with any girls on his social media accounts. As of 2022, he is reportedly single and is not dating anyone. Any updates on his love life will be updated here.
Mehdi Torabi Net Worth
Mehdi Torabi is an Iranian professional football player who currently plays for Persian Gulf Pro League club Persepolis. He is a very successful footballer and his major source of earnings is from his football career. In July 2018, he signed a three-year deal with Persepolis for a transfer fee of €96,000. After playing one season at Persepolis, in October 2020, he signed for Qatar Stars League club Al-Arabi SC for a transfer fee of €350,000. In February 2021, he was resigned by Persepolis for a transfer fee of €450,000. The net worth of Mehdi Torabi as of 2022 is believed to be $500,000 where he received £25,000 as a yearly salary from his current club. His income is from contracts, salaries, bonuses, and endorsements. His market value is around €800K. With these massive earnings, he is living a luxurious lifestyle.
Mehdi Torabi Height
Mehdi Torabi stands at the height of 1.85m i.e. 6 feet and 1 inches tall. He has a bodyweight of 84kg. His chest size is 36 inches, his arms size is 12 inches and his waist size is 30 inches. Moreover, he has an athletic body build. His eye color and hair color are black. In addition, his sexual orientation is straight. Overall, he has got a healthy and balanced body.
Mehdi Torabi’s Transfer History
- Mehdi Torabi started playing football for the youth team of Saipa FC in 2012 and began his career at the club.
- In July 2018, Mehdi Torabi signed a three-year deal with Persepolis for a transfer fee of €96,000.
- After playing one season at Persepolis, in October 2020, Mehdi Torabi signed for Qatar Stars League club Al-Arabi SC for a transfer fee of €350,000.
- In February 2021, Mehdi Torabi was resigned by Persepolis for a transfer fee of €450,000.
Awards and Achievements
Honors
- Won the 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21 Persian Gulf Pro League with Persepolis.
- Won the 2018-19 Hazfi Cup with Persepolis.
- Won the 2019, 2020 Iranian Super Cup with Persepolis.
Individual
- Won the 2016 Iranian Young Player of the Year.
- Persian Gulf Pro League Team of the Year: 2015-16
- Navad Player of the Month: April 2018, May 2018
