Coach – Afshin Ghotbi

April 12, 2021

Global Journey of Ghotbi

In the world of international football, few managers can claim a journey as diverse and compelling as Afshin Ghotbi. An architect of teams built on unity, passion, and tactical innovation, Ghotbi has left an indelible mark on clubs and national teams across Asia and North America. His career is a …

January 23, 2021

The Football Architect

With a celebrated career spanning continents and marked by historic championships, Afshin Ghotbi is taking on one of his most ambitious projects yet: shaping the future of Canadian football as the inaugural Head Coach of Vancouver FC. In a league primed for explosive growth ahead of the 2026 FIFA World …

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January 29, 2013

Built a Club from the Ground Up

Vancouver FC and Head Coach Afshin Ghotbi have mutually agreed to part ways after two and a half seasons, marking the end of a foundational chapter in the club’s young history. This decision follows strategic conversations between Ghotbi and club leadership, shaped by a mutual understanding of the structural and …