Time to Move Abroad for Iran’s Beiranvand
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The 2019 AFC Asian Cup can pave Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand’s way to move abroad.
Without a doubt, the highlight of Alireza Beiranvand’s 2018 would have been in June when he denied global superstar Cristiano Ronaldo from the penalty at the FIFA World Cup.
He will head to AFC Asian Cup 2019 as one of the most highly-rated goalkeepers in the entire continent.
Standing at 1.94 meters tall, size and aerial ability was never an issue for the Persepolis man but he has also proven to be a surprisingly agile shot-stopper, Fox Sports Asia reported.
He played a key role in Persepolis reaching the final of the AFC Champions League even if it was ultimately beaten by Kashima Antlers, with another defining moment coming in the semi-final against Al Sadd when he produced a miraculous save to deny Spanish legend Xavi.
Having turned down overseas interest in the immediate aftermath of Russia 2018, Beiranvand could now feel the time is nigh for him to make a move abroad.
While he should not have shortage of suitors, another standout tournament in United Arab Emirates could just see his stock rise even higher.
