Who is Vahid Amiri - Where is Amiri from?

Vahid Amiri 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. Vahid Amiri has previously played for Datis Lorestan, Kowsar Lorestan, Gahar Zagros, Naft Masjed Soleyman, Naft Tehran, and Trabzonspor. Currently, he is playing for Persepolis.

On the international level, Vahid Amiri has represented Iran at various age levels. He has represented Iran at the senior level. He made his senior international team debut for Iran on 4 January 2015. He represented Iran at the 2015 and 2019 AFC Asian Cups and also the 2018 FIFA World Cup. In November 2022, he was named to the Iran squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Since his debut, he has obtained over 60 caps for Iran.

Where is Vahid Amiri from?

Vahid Amiri was born on 2 April 1988. His birthplace is Darreh-ye Badam, Khorramabad, Iran. He holds Iranian nationality. Likewise, his religion is Muslim and as per his birthdate, his zodiac sign is Aries. He was born to his father, Hashem Amiri, and to his mother whose name has been kept secret and has not been disclosed yet. About his sibling, he grew up alongside his brother, Farid Amiri. His brother, Farid Amiri is also a football player who currently plays for Esteghlal Khuzestan F.C. based in Ahvaz, Iran. Regarding his education, he obtained his Master’s degree in Physical Education. 

Vahid Amiri Career - Iranian footballer

Vahid Amiri began his football career with Datis Lorestan in 2008. Vahid Amiri then played for Kowsar Lorestan from 2009-2010 and Gahar Zagros from 2010-2011. In the summer of 2011, Vahid Amiri joined Naft Masjed Soleyman and spent two seasons with them.

Naft Tehran

• In May 2013, Vahid Amiri joined Naft Tehran on a two-year contract and made his debut for the club on 25 July 2013 in a 1-0 win against Fajr Sepasi. On 6 August 2013, he scored his first goal for the club in a 1-1 draw against Damash Gilan. In his first season, he made 26 appearances for the club, scoring 2 goals and providing 5 assists in all the competitions.
• On 7 April 2015, Vahid Amiri scored his first Asian Champions League for the club in a 3-0 away win against Saudi club Al-Shabab. During his 2014-15 season, he made 39 appearances for the club, scoring 7 goals and providing 10 assists in all competitions.
• During his 2015-16 season, Vahid Amiri made 31 appearances for the club, scoring 5 goals and providing 5 assists in all the competitions.

Persepolis

• In the summer of 2016, Vahid Amiri signed for Persepolis on a two years contract for a free transfer. He made his debut for the club on 26 July 2016 in a 1-0 win against Saipa FC. On 1 August 2016, he scored his first goal for the club in a 1-1 draw against Foolad. In his first season, he made 37 appearances for the club, scoring 7 goals and providing 7 assists in all the competitions as Persepolis won the Persian Gulf Pro League that season. 
• During his 2017-18 season, Vahid Amiri made 37 appearances for the club, scoring 2 goals and providing 8 assists in all the competitions as Persepolis won the Persian Gulf Pro League and Iran Super Cup that season.

Trabzonspor

• On 21 July 2018, Vahid Amiri agreed to a two-year contract with Turkish Giants Trabzonspor on a free transfer and played one season for the club. At Trabzonspor, he made 26 appearances for the club and scored 3 goals in all the competitions. 

Persepolis Return

• On 13 July 2019, Vahid Amiri resigned a two-year contract with Persian Gulf Pro League champions Persepolis. He was also given shirt No. 19 from the club. During his 2019-20 season, he made 40 appearances for the club, scoring 8 goals and providing 6 assists in all the competitions as Persepolis won the Persian Gulf Pro League that season.
• During his 2020-21 season, Vahid Amiri made 38 appearances for the club, scoring 3 goals and providing 6 assists in all the competitions as Persepolis won the Persian Gulf Pro League and Iran Super Cup that season.
• During his 2021-22 season, Vahid Amiri made 26 appearances for the club, scoring 2 goals and providing 4 assists in all the competitions. 

International Career

• Vahid Amiri has represented Iran at various age levels. 
• Vahid Amiri has represented Iran at the senior level. 
• Vahid Amiri made his senior international team debut for Iran on 4 January 2015 in a 1-0 friendly win against Iraq. 
• On 36 March 2015, Vahid Amiri scored his first senior international goal for Iran in a 2-0 friendly win against Chile. 
• Vahid Amiri represented Iran at the 2015 and 2019 AFC Asian Cups and also the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 
• In November 2022, Vahid Amiri was named to the Iran squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. 
• Since his debut, Vahid Amiri has obtained over 60 caps for Iran.

Vahid Amiri’s Transfer News

• Vahid Amiri began his football career with Datis Lorestan in 2008.
• Vahid Amiri then played for Kowsar Lorestan from 2009-2010 and Gahar Zagros from 2010-2011.
• In the summer of 2011, Vahid Amiri joined Naft Masjed Soleyman. 
• In May 2013, Vahid Amiri joined Naft Tehran on a two-year contract.
• In the summer of 2016, Vahid Amiri signed for Persepolis on a two years contract for a free transfer.
• In July 2018, Vahid Amiri agreed to a two-year contract with Turkish Giants Trabzonspor on a free transfer.
• In July 2019, Vahid Amiri resigned from a two-year contract with Persian Gulf Pro League champions Persepolis.

Awards and Achievements

Honors 

• Won the 2016-17, 2017-18, 2019-20, 2020-21 Persian Gulf Pro League with Persepolis.
• Won the 2017, 2018, and 2020 Iran Super Cup with Persepolis.

Individual 

• Won the 2018 Iranian Footballer of the Year.
• Persian Gulf Pro League Team of the Year: 2016-17, 2017-18

Who is Vahid Amiri married to - Wife & Son

Looking at his personal life, Vahid Amiri is a married man as he mentioned in his Instagram profile. However, he has not yet revealed the details about his wife and marriage. He has just posted a photo wishing a one-year marriage anniversary to his wife on his social media accounts. He is blessed with a son named Kian Amiri and he usually shared a couple of pictures with his son on his social media accounts. At present, he is living happily together with his wife and son. 

Vahid Amiri’s Net Worth 2023 - Salary & Source of Income

Vahid Amiri is a very successful footballer and his major source of earnings is from his football career. Currently, he is playing for the Persian Gulf Pro League club Persepolis. His income is from contracts, salaries, bonuses, and endorsements. As of 2022, his net worth is believed to be around $1 million-$5 million where his salary is not revealed yet. In addition, his market value is around €350K. Any updates on his salary will be updated here soon.