About Afshin Ghotbi
Afshin Ghotbi is a world-renowned football coach and technical innovator with over three decades of experience across eight nations, including the USA, South Korea, Iran, Japan, Thailand, Curacao, China and Canada. He has coached at the highest levels, guiding national teams in three FIFA World Cup Finals (1998, 2002, 2006), securing two World Cup qualifications (2010, 2018), and leading teams to the Asian Cup Finals (2007, 2011).
Known for his analytical approach and ability to develop top international players, Ghotbi has managed historic clubs such as Persepolis FC, Shimizu S-Pulse, and Foolad FC, and worked alongside legendary managers like Guus Hiddink, Dick Advocaat, Pim Verbeek and Steve Sampson. Beyond coaching, he is a pioneer in football technology, a motivational speaker, and a mentor of players and coaches who continues to shatter limits and cross boundaries.
1998 | 2002 | 2006
3 FIFA World Cups Finals
2010 | 2018
Two World Cups Qualifications
2007 | 2011
Two Asian Cups Final
2008
Olympic Qualifications
2002 to 2025
Premier & Professional Leagues in Six Nations
“Football is more than a game. It is a bridge between cultures, a teacher of resilience, and a canvas where passion and discipline create lasting legacies.”
Afshin Ghotbi
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