Zahra Ghanbari


Zahra Ghanbari is an Iranian footballer who plays as a forward for Kowsar Women Football League club Persepolis and the Iran national team.

Club career

Ghanbari has played in Iraq for the Northern Gas team in Kirkuk.
While with Bam Khatoon, Ghanbari was reportedly suspended by the Iranian federation and forced to apologize for "improper hijab" during a goal celebration at the 2024–25 AFC Women's Champions League. After being forced to apologize, she was allowed to return to the team.

International career

With 16 international goals for Iran, Ghanbari is her national team's all-time top goalscorer.