Jalal Hosseini A Solid Defender for Persepolis in AFC Champions League
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Asian Football Confederation (AFC) site wrote Jalal Hosseini is a solid defender for Persepolis in the AFC Champions League group stage.
Experienced captain Jalal Hosseini boasts more than 100 caps for Iran and after signing from city rival Naft Tehran has provided solidity at the back.
Vahid Amiri was another international who moved from Naft, and the goalscoring midfielder twice found the back of the net on his previous AFC Champions League appearance in 2015.
The Islamic Republic of Iran giant Persepolis narrowly missed winning the 2015-16 Iran Pro League title when they were pipped to the post on goal difference by Esteghlal Khouzestan. However, its second-place finish ensured a return to the continental stage after missing out last year.
Two years ago the Tehran-based club equaled its best ever performance at the AFC Champions League when they advanced to the Round of 16 before being eliminated by two-time Asian champions Al Hilal.
The nine-time Iranian champion also reached the last 16 in 2012 and 2009, while its three other appearances has resulted in Group Stage exits.