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The result was delete. postdlf (talk) 21:03, 18 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hossein Hosseini[edit]

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Recreation of an article previously deleted by PROD. Concern was Article about a footballer who fails WP:GNG and who has not played in a fully pro league. This remains valid. Sir Sputnik (talk) 17:59, 12 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This discussion has been included in WikiProject Football's list of association football-related deletions. Sir Sputnik (talk) 18:00, 12 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Comment. The lead of the article says he plays for a pro league. Is that a false statement? If not, then what is the problem? ~Amatulić (talk) 18:17, 12 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]
He may be signed to a club in a fully pro league, but he has yet to actually play for them. WP:NFOOTBALL specifically says: A player who signs for a domestic team but has not played in any games is not deemed to have participated in a competition, and is therefore not generally regarded as being notable. Sir Sputnik (talk) 18:48, 12 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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OK, I don't really follow this sport, but isn't it reasonable to assume that he'll be playing in one of the team's upcoming games? Or does the team maintain a permanent contingent of second-stringers that play only when a first-stringer becomes unavailable?

I guess I'm asking, if he isn't notable now, but could become notable at any moment simply by participating in a game, is it worth deleting the article? ~Amatulić (talk) 22:13, 12 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Assuming he'll play, whether its a reasonable assumption or not, is speculation in violation of WP:CRYSTAL and never grounds for notability. That being said, as a second choice goalkeeper his chances of playing a league match are virtually zero unless the first choice keeper is injured. Sir Sputnik (talk) 22:49, 12 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Delete - fails WP:GNG and WP:NFOOTBALL. Giant Snowman 08:39, 13 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Delete - Simply fails WP:GNG and WP:NFOOTBALL. Nima1024 (talk) 11:11, 16 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Delete - the article is about a footballer who hasn't played in a fully pro league or represented his country at senior level, which means it fails WP:NFOOTY. Also fails WP:GNG due to lack of coverage in reliable sources. Mentoz86 (talk) 21:14, 17 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Delete - It really seems to fail WP:GNG and WP:NFOOTBALL. Sundostund (talk) 18:57, 18 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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