Ali NiakaniAli Niakani was an Iranian footballer who played as a forward.Early lifeNiakani was born in Bandar-e Anzali on 8 January 1951.Club careerHe spent his entire career with Malavan, winning the 1975–76 Hazfi Cup with them. He also played two matches with Malavan that represented Iran at the tournament under the country's name at the 1974 RCD Cup.DeathNiakani died on 9 November 2023, at the age of 72.