Iranian Armenian footballer
Karo Haghverdian
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| Full name |
Karo Haghverdian |
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| Date of birth |
(1945-01-11) 11 January 1945 (age 79) |
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| Place of birth |
Tehran, Iran |
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| Height |
1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
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| Position(s) |
Midfield |
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| 1958–1963 |
Gohar F.C. |
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| Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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| 1963–1966 |
Ararat Tehran |
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| 1967 |
Shoa F.C. |
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| 1968–1976 |
Taj SC |
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| 1968–1975 |
Iran |
23 |
(2) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 February 2012
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22 February 2012 |
Karo Haghverdian (Armenian: Կարո Հախվերդյան; Persian: کارو حقوردیان; born January 11, 1945)[1] is a retired Iranian Armenian football player.
Early life
Haghverdian started playing football at the age of 13 when he joined amateur side Gohar F.C.[2] Under the guidance of coach Areshavir Yeritsian, Haghverdian developed into a star player for the team. However, his parents - worried about how his passion for football was affecting his schooling - cautioned Haghverdian to stop playing football and to concentrate on his studies instead.[2]
Going against his parents' wishes, Haghverdian continued to play. His performances on the pitch helped his team win several local championships.[2]
Career
In 1963, Haghverdian was spotted by Ararat Tehran FC coach Garnik Mehrabian. Noticing his talent, Mehrabian immediately signed Haghverdian to a contract for the remainder of the season.[2] Haghverdian continued to play for the team for three seasons, until he was spotted by Taj S.C. manager Zdravko Rajkov.[1] Haghverdian spent 6 seasons with Taj S.C., in which he participated in a record 17 Tehran Derbies against rival Persepolis F.C.[3]
International
Haghverdian received 23 caps by the Iran national football team, scoring his only goal against Pakistan in the 1970 RCD Cup.[4]
