Reza Ghandipour


Reza Ghandipour is an Iranian footballer who plays as a forward for UAE Pro League club Al Wahda, on loan from Shabab Al Ahli, and the [Iran national under-20 association football|football team|Iran national under-20 team].

Early career

Ghandipour started his football career in Behbahan Railway Club and then joined Sepahan. Ghandipour was the top scorer of the Junior Premier League and participated in the national youth football team of Iran. He joined the national youth football of Iran.

International career

In the 2022 CAFA U-16 Championship, Ghandipour scored 4 goals as Iran finish as champion. He was therefore named as the best player of the tournament.

Personal life

On 16 January 2026, just before their match against South Korea in the 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup, Ghandipour, along with his entire team, refused to sing "Mehr-e Khavaran", the national anthem of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in solidarity with the 2025–2026 Iranian protests.

Honours

International

Iran U16
  • CAFA U-16 Championship: 2022