Ali Niakani (Persian: علی نیاکانی; 8 January 1951 – 9 November 2023) was an Iranian footballer who played as a forward.

He spent his entire career with Malavan, winning the 1975–76 Hazfi Cup with them.

He also played three matches for the Iran national team at the 1974 RCD Cup.

[1][2][3] Niakani was born in Bandar-e Anzali on 8 January 1951,[4] and died on 9 November 2023, at the age of 72.

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