Global FIFA World Cup Strategist
Afshin Ghotbi has left his mark on the world’s biggest football stage. With United States in the 1998 FIFA World Cup, driving tactical insights and match preparations. Later, he played a pivotal role with South Korea, in 2002, helping the team reach the semi-finals, and returning in 2006 to deliver expert tactical and technical support.
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Coaching Career
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CLUB
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ROLE
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LEAGUE
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SEASONS
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GAMES
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PPM
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Vancouver FC
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Head Coach
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Canadian Premier League
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2022 - 2025
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48
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1.08
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SJZ Ever Bright / Cangzhou Mighty Lions
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Head Coach
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China Super League
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2019 - 2022
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48
|
1.29
|
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Foolad FC
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Head Coach
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Iranian Premier League
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2018 - 2019
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16
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1.44
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SJZ Ever Bright / Cangzhou
Mighty Lions
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Head Coach
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China League One
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2016 - 2018
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54
|
1.65
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Buriram United
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Head Coach
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Thailand Premier League
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2016
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16
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1.69
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Shumizu S-Pulse
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Head Coach
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J. League
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2011 - 2014
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157
|
1.47
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Iranian National Team
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Head Coach
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International Team
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2009 - 2011
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33
|
1.79
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Persepolis F.C.
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Head Coach
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Iranian Premier League
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2007 - 2008
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51
|
1.82
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LA Galaxy
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Assistant Coach
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MLS
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2004 - 2005
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-
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-
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South Korea
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Assistant Coach
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International Team
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2005 - 2007
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-
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-
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Suwon Blue Wings
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Assistant Coach
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K-League
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2002 - 2004
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-
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-
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South Korea
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Chief Analyst
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International Team
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2000 - 2002
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-
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-
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United States
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Chief Analyst
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International Team
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1997 - 1998
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-
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-
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TOTALS
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423
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1.60
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PLAYERS COACHED BY AFSHIN GHOTBI
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