Early Years and Family Background: Mehdi Mahdavikia was born in Tehran, Iran, into a family that supported his passion for football from a young age. His early years were spent playing football in the streets and local clubs of Tehran, where his talent quickly became apparent.
Career Beginnings: Mahdavikia’s professional career began with Persepolis FC, one of Iran’s most prominent clubs. His exceptional speed and dribbling skills as a winger and right-back soon caught the attention of international scouts.
Successes:
- 1997: AFC Asian Young Footballer of the Year.
- 2003: Hamburger SV Player of the Year.
- 2003: Asian Footballer of the Year.
- Numerous: Titles and honors with Persepolis FC and the Iranian national team.
Hardships:
- Injuries: Like many professional athletes, Mahdavikia faced several injuries throughout his career, which sometimes hindered his performance.
- Transition Periods: Adapting to different leagues and styles of play in Europe presented challenges, but he overcame these through determination and hard work.
Later Career and Retirement: After his stint with HSV, Mahdavikia played for Eintracht Frankfurt and returned to Iran to play for Steel Azin and Persepolis before retiring. Post-retirement, he has been involved in football as a coach and mentor, contributing to the development of young Iranian talents.
Real Name: Mehdi Mahdavikia
Date of Birth: July 24, 1977
Birth Place: Tehran, Iran
Residence: Tehran, Iran (and time spent in Germany during his career)
Nationality: Iranian
Religion: Islam
Horoscope: Leo
Profession: Former professional football player, coach
Partner: Niloofar Ahmadi
Father: Mohammad Mahdavikia
Mother: Zahra Mahdavikia
Age: 46 years old (as of 2024)
Height: 172 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight: 68 kg (150 lbs)
Body Type: Athletic
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black