Omid Alishah (Persian: امید عالیشاه; born January 10, 1992) is an Iranian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Persian Gulf Pro League club Persepolis.

Omid Alishah
Alishah with Persepolis in 2022
Personal information
Date of birth (1992-01-10) 10 January 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth Sari, Iran
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Winger, Attacking midfielder
Team information
Current team
Persepolis
Number 2
Youth career
2004–2005 Padideh Sari
2005–2007 Moghavemat Sari
2007–2009 Sanaye Talaei Semnan
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2010 Nassaji 16 (3)
2010–2011 Naft Tehran 9 (1)
2011–2013 Rah Ahan 46 (14)
2013– Persepolis 199 (19)
2017–2018Tractor (loan) 6 (2)
International career
2009 Iran U17 4 (0)
2009–2010 Iran U20 5 (1)
2013 Iran U23 3 (1)
2015–2016 Iran 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 April 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 8 October 2015

He signed a two-year contract with Persepolis on 11 June 2013 and debuted on 16 August 2013. On 23 November 2014, Alishah scored the winning goal in the Tehran derby against rival Esteghlal in the 78th minute. has also played for Nassaji Mazandaran, Naft Tehran, Rah Ahan and Tractor. Also, He was the 2015–16 PGL Top Goal Assistant.

Club career edit

Nassaji edit

Alishah started his career at Nassaji when he was 17.[1] He debuted for the club on January 7, 2010, against Shirin Faraz when he was chosen as a starter by the coach Nader Dastneshan.[2]

Naft Tehran edit

In the 2010–11 season, Alishah joined the newly promoted IPL team Naft Tehran.[3] During his time at Naft, he failed to make any appearances for the first team. He was also a part of Naft Tehran U-21 and won the 2010–11 Tehran U–21 League.[4][5]

Rah Ahan edit

After a season at Naft, Alishah was signed up by Ali Daei for Rah Ahan.[6] Ali Daei moved him up the field and into a more attacking position using Alishah as a right winger/second striker instead of right back where he had been used by his previous managers. Alishah, with his blistering pace, quickly managed to find his way into the starting line-up scoring five goals in his first nine games. He had a less successful second half of the season mainly due to a Cruciate ligament injury in a match against Damash Gilan in March 2012.[7] He had been far from the team till December 2012.[8]

Persepolis edit

 
Alishah (in red) playing for Persepolis against Foolad in 2018

He signed a two-year contract with Persepolis on 11 June 2013.[9] He made his debut on 16 August 2013 in a match against Malavan, in which he scored the winning goal. He scored his second goal on 6 April 2014 in a 2–2 draw against his former team, Rah Ahan. On 23 November 2014, Alishah scored the winning goal in the Tehran derby against rival Esteghlal in the 78th minute. He was sent off after receiving his second yellow card seconds after his goal.[10]

In 2015, before the 2015–16 season, Alishah was designated as Persepolis' third captain.[11] Also, he was the 2015–16 PGL Top Goal Assistant.[12][13]

From the 2022 season, he became the team's first captain.[14]

Tractor edit

In the winter of 2017, Alishah signed a two–year contract with Tractor to spend his conscription period at the club. Alishah returned to Persepolis before 2018-19 league.[15]

International career edit

U–17 edit

Alishah represented Iran U-17 in the 3 of the four games the team played at the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[16]

U–20 edit

He also made the squad for the unsuccessful 2010 AFC U-19 Championship. Surprisingly, his involvement was highly limited under the guidance of his former U17 manager, Ali Doustimehr.[17]

U-22 edit

He was invited to Iran U-22 by the coach Alireza Mansourian.[18] He made his debut against Qatar U-22 and scored his first goal at the match.[19]

Senior edit

He made his debut against Guam on 3 September 2015 in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying.[20][21]

Style of play edit

 
Alishah (in red) playing for Persepolis against Zob Ahan in 2020

Alishah has been a goal maker for the team with his high speed and scoring power.[22] He has been considered to be highly capable in all attacking positions.

Personal life edit

As a child, he experienced athletics, handball, futsal, and football. His first professional football experience was related to Iran's under-11 national football team.[23]

Club career statistics edit

As of 18 April 2024
Club Division Season League Hazfi Cup Asia Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Nassaji Azadegan League 2009–10 16 3 1 0 _ 17 3
Naft Tehran Pro League 2010–11 9 1 1 0 _ 10 1
Rah Ahan 2011–12 26 9 2 0 _ 28 9
2012–13 20 5 3 1 _ 23 6
Total 71 18 7 1 _ 78 19
Persepolis Pro League 2013–14 17 2 3 1 _ 20 3
2014–15 26 4 3 1 8 0 _ 37 5
2015–16 26 6 3 0 _ 29 6
2016–17 15 1 0 0 0 0 _ 15 1
2018–19 20 1 4 0 6 0 _ 30 1
2019–20 14 0 1 0 1 0 _ 16 0
2020–21 26 2 2 2 13 0 1 0 42 4
2021–22 16 1 2 0 2 0 1 0 21 1
2022–23 21 1 4 1 _ 0 0 25 2
2023–24 18 1 1 0 4 1 0 0 23 2
Total 199 19 23 5 34 1 2 0 258 25
Tractor (loan) Pro League 2017–18 6 2 0 0 0 0 _ 6 2
Total 6 2 0 0 0 0 _ 6 2
Career Total 275 39 30 6 34 1 2 0 341 46
  • Assists
Season Team Assists
11–12 Rah Ahan 3
12–13 0
13–14 Persepolis 1
14–15 4
15–16 10

International goals edit

Under-20 edit

Under-22 edit

Honours edit

 
Persepolis trophy celebrations, 2018–19 Persian Gulf Pro League.

Club edit

Persepolis

Individual edit

References edit

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  23. ^ "امید عالیشاه از زندگی شخصی اش می گوید!/فوتبالیستی که از پدرش پول تو جیبی می گیرد!!". مهارت های زندگی (in Persian). 2014-11-24. Retrieved 2022-08-06.

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