Naeim Saadavi


Naeim Sadavi Saad is an Iranian former professional football coach and former player. A defender, he was banned from playing for a year for doping.

Club career

Sadavi was born in Ahvaz. He played for a few clubs in Iran, namely Bahman, Persepolis FC and Foolad FC.

Doping ban

He tested positive for banned substances and was banned for playing for a year for doping,

International career

Sadavi participated at 1998 FIFA World Cup with the Iran national team.

Managerial career

Sadavi coached Sanat Naft FC and has coached Shahin Bushehr in Iran's Azadegan League from 2005 after Human Afazeli's departure from the club. On 25 May 2016, he was appointed as head coach of Foolad with signing a three-year contract with the club.

Career statistics

#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
18 December 1996Dubai, United Arab Emirates1–03–11996 AFC Asian Cup