Persepolis Logo Chosen as Favorite Club Badge

The-afc.com looked at six different sides from across the breadth of the Asian Football Confederation and explored the meaning behind their unique club crests.

Persepolis FC was named after the historical landmark, Persepolis, the capital of the Achaemenid Empire and, thus, the club logo incorporates elements from of one of the Islamic Republic of Iran's most revered landmarks.

The Tehran giant has changed its logo a number of times over the years, with falcon-winged men and bulls to symbolize productivity both previously prominent features. Since 2004, however, among its most striking attributes has been the two-headed mythical homa bird, attached by one body, to replicate a renowned column at Persepolis.

A cup is located on the top of the body as recognition of the club's achievements, while the Olympic rings beneath represent Persepolis as one of Ian's great sporting institutions.

In a poll conducted by the-afc.com, 83 percent voted the club’s logo as the best badge.

Indian club East Bengal came second with 13 percent.

Kuwaiti club Qadsia, Nagoya Grampus of Japan, Korean Jeju United and Persipura Jayapura from Indonesia were chosen by the Confederation in the poll.