Place of birth Ramhormoz, Iran 2003–2007 Foolad Years Team Height 1.78 m | 2000–2003 Foolad Role Football player Playing position Name Adel Kolahkaj Position Midfielder | |
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Date of birth (1985-02-21) February 21, 1985 (age 30) | ||
Current team Esteghlal Ahvaz F.C. | ||
adel kolahkaj
Adel Kolahkaj (Persian: عادل کلاهکج, born February 21, 1985) is an Iranian football player who currently plays for Esteghlal Ahvaz.
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Club career
He started his career in Foolad and won the league with the team and played in the 2006 AFC Champions League group stage. He moved to Saba after Foolad got relegated. He joined Sepahan in summer 2012. On 20 September 2012, Adel narrowly avoided injury when he picked up a small explosive device which had been thrown on the pitch during a match against Al-Ahli. He moved to Persepolis in June 2009. He joined Persepolis in December 2012. He signed a 2.5 year contract until end of 2015–16 season. On 28 May 2013, Persepolis coach Ali Daei did not let him train with the team and wanted him to join to another team. He joined Esteghlal Khuzestan on 1 July 2013, signed a one-year contract.
Club career statistics
As of 10 April 2014International career
He is a member of Iran national under-23 football team. He is known for taking free kicks, such as the one he scored against Saudi Arabia in Iran's 2-3 away match defeat.