Hossein Kanaani
Persepolis/D/
IranPlayer Info
Hossein Kanaani is a commanding Iranian center-back and a defensive pillar for both Persepolis in the Persian Gulf Pro League and the Iranian national team. Valued at €1.8 million, the 31-year-old defender is renowned for his aerial dominance, physical strength, and intelligent positioning. Kanaani's rise began at Naft Masjed Soleyman before a transformative move to Esteghlal, where he developed into one of Iran's best defenders. His career highlights include multiple Persian Gulf Pro League championships, Hazfi Cup victories, and stellar performances in the AFC Champions League, where his defensive solidity was crucial. A key moment was his leadership in Persepolis's run to the 2020 ACL final. On the international stage, he has been a regular under various managers, featuring in the AFC Asian Cup and World Cup qualifiers. Known for his no-nonsense tackling and ability to play out from the back, Kanaani is nicknamed "The Wall" for his impenetrable defending. He remains one of the most respected and reliable defenders in Asian football.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2023/07/07
Al-Ahli Doha
PersepolisSigned
2021/07/31
PersepolisAl-Ahli DohaSigned
2019/07/06
Mashin SaziPersepolisSigned
2018/07/22
SaipaMashin SaziSigned
2017/07/03
Esteghlal TehranSaipaSigned
2016/06/30
MalavanEsteghlal TehranSigned
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Persepolis
AFC ACL2023-2024
Matches
Games Played
6
Games Started
6
Minutes Per Game
494
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
2
Accurate Passes Per Game
285
Key Passes Per Game
1
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
25
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
2
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
3
Interceptions Per Game
5
Clearances Per Game
11
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
0
Be Fouled Per Game
3