Saeid Ezatolahi

An Iranian defensive midfielder who became the youngest ever player in the Iran Pro League at age 16 in 2012. After stints at Atlético Madrid and FC Rostov, he became a key international performer with 83 caps for Iran and was named in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup Team of the Tournament.

Ezatolahi emerged through Malavan's youth system, making his Pro League debut at 16 and earning Iran's Young Player of the Year (2012-13). After a notable move to Atlético Madrid and subsequent time in Russia with FC Rostov, he won the 2022-23 Danish First Division with Vejle Boldklub.

He joined UAE side Shabab Al Ahli, winning the 2024-25 UAE Pro League and UAE Super Cup. Internationally he has 83 caps and was named in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup Team of the Tournament.