Iranian footballer (1977–2021)
Ali Ansarian (Persian: علی انصاریان; 5 July 1977 – 3 February 2021)[4] was an Iranian professional footballer, actor and presenter. His uncle, Hossein, is a famous Shia cleric.[5]
Club career
After playing for Persepolis F.C. for several seasons, in July 2006 Ansarian joined the club's fierce rival, Esteghlal F.C. On 22 July 2007, he signed with Azadegan League Steel Azin F.C. for reportedly $150,000. After one season playing in a lower league, he returned to Iran Pro League.
International career
Ansarian had a few short call-ups to the national team. He made his debut for Iran in October 1998 against Kuwait.[6][7]
Death
After struggling almost two weeks with COVID-19 and suffering from medical side effects and organ failures, Ansarian died at Farhikhtegan Hospital in Tehran on 3 February 2021, at age 43.[8][9]
Career statistics
Honours
Persepolis
Shahin Bushehr
Filmography
Film
Television
Home-video series
TV programs
- Zabiwaka (2016) AIO Internet TV[10]
- Varzeshgah (2017) Channel Five
- Mench Competition (2009) Channel Five
- Panorama Internet Program (2020)
Award
- V.i.Z. Film Fest (2021): Best Actor, win, for his role in Koolbarf [11]
References
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ [2][dead link]
- ^ [3][dead link]
- ^ "Ali Ansarian". IMDb. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
- ^ "رئیس صدا و سیما درگذشت "علی انصاریان" را تسلیت گفت".
- ^ جم, جدیدترین اخبار ایران و جهان خبرگزاری جام (28 July 2003). "غنچه های سحر در شبکه2 می شکفند". fa (in Persian). Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ^ جم, جدیدترین اخبار ایران و جهان خبرگزاری جام (17 October 2016). ""عشقِ سینمایی" که فوتبالیست شد!". fa (in Persian). Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ^ "علی انصاریان درگذشت". خبرگزاری مهر | اخبار ایران و جهان | Mehr News Agency (in Persian). 3 February 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ "علی انصاریان، بازیکن سابق پرسپولیس و استقلال در اثر کرونا درگذشت". BBC News فارسی (in Persian). Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ "آیو | تلویزیون اینترنتی فیلم، سریال و پخش زنده تلویزیون". www.aionet.ir. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ^ "علی انصاریان بهترین بازیگر مرد جشنواره بلغارستان شد". www.asriran.com. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
External links
- Instagram page
- Ali Ansarian at IMDb
- "Ali Ansarian". Archived from the original on 11 March 2007.