Agil Etemadi

Agil Etemadi is a former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Born in Iran, he has represented the Netherlands at youth level.

Club career

After starting as a youth player for vv GAVC from Grou, Etemadi moved to SC Heerenveen and came through their youth system. He later played for Eerste Divisie teams Emmen, Veendam and Almere City. He also was a back-up goalkeeper at Groningen and played in Iran for Tractor Sazi.
He went on a trial with Iran Pro League club Steel Azin in 2009 but he was not signed. In summer 2017, Etemadi signed a two-year contract with another Eerste Divisie side, De Graafschap.

International career

Etemadi was invited to the Netherlands U21 national team in 2007. In 2009 he stated that he wished to play for the Iran national team.

Coaching career

Etemadi retired as a player in June 2023, becoming Almere City's goalkeeping coach.

Personal life

Etemadi was born in Tehran, Iran and moved to Holland, aged 6. He can fluently speak his native language Persian. He is the brother of former footballer Zabih Etemadi.