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June 8, 2015

Afshin Ghotbi – Interview with transfermarkt.de : Trainer in sieben Ländern

Trainer in sieben Ländern Weltenbummler Ghotbi: „ Jedes Land bietet unterschiedliche Herausforderungen “ Afshin Ghotbi (Foto) gilt als innovativer, aber auch weitgereister Trainer. In sieben verschiedenen Ländern arbeitete der 54-Jährige bereits. Ob Südkorea, Japan oder der Iran: Überall konnte er Spuren hinterlassen. Seine Arbeit war auch einigen deutschen Vereinen aufgefallen, mehrfach …
News
June 7, 2015

Pars Jonoubi Jam 0-0 Foolad Khuzestan F.C.

Iran Pro League 2018/19 – Week 16 Sixteenth Week Of Premier League Foolad draw in JAM In the Sixteenth week of Iran professional league , foolad drew with Pars Jonoubi in Jam Takhti Stadium. Foolad Kouzestan Official Website – Foolad and Pars Jonoubi Jam football teams played out a 0-0 draw …
Championship
February 7, 2015

Cup Winner in Multiple Top Leagues

Afshin Ghotbi’s Global Football Impact Afshin Ghotbi’s coaching career is a remarkable example of international success, adaptability, and tactical excellence. Few coaches have achieved the distinction of guiding teams to championships across multiple top leagues, including the Major League Soccer (MLS) in the USA, the Iranian Pro League (IPL), and …
Championship
November 18, 2014

Two FIFA World Cup Qualifications

Afshin Ghotbi’s Inspiring Journey with Iran and Curacao Afshin Ghotbi’s coaching career is a story of vision, passion, and global impact. Few coaches bridge continents and football cultures with such intellect and creativity. His journey, spanning Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean, reflects a deep belief in player development, tactical excellence, …
March 18, 2014

Super League Return

On November 2, 2019, the city of Shijiazhuang held its breath. After 1,102 days in China League One, Shijiazhuang Ever Bright stood on the edge of a miraculous return to the Chinese Super League. But this was more than a match, it was the culmination of three years of resilience, …
Football Notes
May 13, 2013

Go 2 Goal!

In the fall of 2011, I had the rare privilege of travelling to Shizuoka, Japan to visit Afshin at Shimizu S-Pulse. As a US Soccer Instructor and Coach, I was naturally excited by the chance to visit a top flight club in the J-League, but the amount of access and …
April 9, 2013

A World Cup Journey: More Than Just a Game

For Afshin Ghotbi, the FIFA World Cup is more than a tournament; it’s a journey that has defined his career, blending tactical innovation with deeply personal and emotional moments. From his first World Cup with the U.S. Men’s National Team in 1998 to guiding South Korea on a historic run, …
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