Shahriyar Moghanlou


Shahriyar Moghanlou is an Iranian professional footballer who plays as a centre-forward for UAE Pro League club Kalba and the Iran national team.

Club career

Shahriyar was born in the city of Zanjan to an Iranian Azerbaijani family. Moghanlou started his professional career with Paykan while he promoted to the first team in the winter of 2015. He made his professional debut for Paykan against Gostaresh Foulad on 4 February 2015 when he was used as a substitute for Ali Hosseini.

Santa Clara

On 23 September 2020, Moghanlou signed a three-year contract with Portuguese Primeira Liga side Santa Clara.

Persepolis

On 7 March 2021, Moghanlou signed a contract with Persian Gulf Pro League champions Persepolis. The details of the fee contract have not been released.

International career

He made his senior debut on 23 March 2023 against Russia in a friendly match.
He scored his first international goal on 12 September 2023 against Angola in a friendly match.

Honours

Club

;Paykan
;Persepolis
;Sepahan

Individual

Personal life

On 3 January 2026, Moghanloo publicly supported the 2025–2026 Iranian protests, stating: "We are doing the hardest thing in the world because we are both sad and hopeful. We are both homesick and full of hope. We are both tired and full of struggle to live."