Nirooye Zamini F.C.
Niroye Zamini Football Club (Persian: نیروی زمینی) is an Iranian football club based in Tehran, Iran. It is the football team of Iran's ground forces.
Full name | Niroye Zamini Football Club | ||
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Founded | 1980; 39 years ago | ||
Ground | Shohada of Tehran Nezaja | ||
Owner | Iran Army | ||
Chairman | Morteza Hasanpour | ||
Head Coach | Omid Ravankhah | ||
League | Azadegan League | ||
2019-20 | Azadegan League, 16th (Relegated) | ||
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History
The club was founded after the Iranian Revolution of 1979 and became the team of the Army.
They have competed in the Azadegan League for a long time. Many younger players who must serve the mandatory two-year military service end up playing for the team because the team belongs to the Iranian army.
In July 2009, Niroye Zamini terminated their sports activities due to financial problems. Gostaresh Foolad owned by Jamshid Khatibi took over their license. The club re-established later that summer and was placed in the 2nd Division The re-established club currently competes in the Azadegan League.
In 2015 the club was relegated to the 2nd Division after finishing 10th in the Azadegan League.
Season-by-season
1980s
The table below chronicles the achievements of Niroye Zamini in various competitions since 1999.
Season | Division | League | Position | Hazfi Cup | Notes |
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1999–00 | 2nd | 2nd Division | 6th | Did not qualify | |
2000–01 | 2nd | 2nd Division | 5th | Second Round | |
2001–02 | 2nd | Azadegan League | 7th | First Round | |
2002–03 | 2nd | Azadegan League | 16th | First Round | Relegated |
2003–04 | 3rd | 2nd Division | 5th | Third Round | Promoted |
2004–05 | 2nd | Azadegan League | 11th | Second Round | |
2005–06 | 2nd | Azadegan League | 7th | Third Round | |
2006–07 | 2nd | Azadegan League | 7th | Third Round | |
2007–08 | 2nd | Azadegan League | 3rd | First Round | |
2008–09 | 2nd | Azadegan League | 6th* | Third Round | Relegated |
2009–10 | 3rd | 2nd Division | 3rd/Group B | Second Round | |
2010–11 | 3rd | 2nd Division | 2nd | Did not qualify | Promoted |
2011–12 | 2nd | Azadegan League | 10th | 1/16 Final | |
2012–13 | 2nd | Azadegan League | 6th | 1/16 Final | |
2013–14 | 2nd | Azadegan League | 9th | Third Round | |
2014–15 | 2nd | Azadegan League | 10th | Round of 32 | Relegated |
2015–16 | 3rd | 2nd Division | 5th/Group A (Second round) | Round of 32 | |
2016–17 | 3rd | 2nd Division | 7th/Group C (League table) | withdrew | |
2017–18 | 3rd | 2nd Division |
- Sold its place in Azadegan League to another team