Hossein Kanaanizadegan

Mohammad Hossein "Kanaani" Kanaanizadegan (Persian: محمد حسین کنعانی زادگان; born 23 March 1994) is an Iranian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Persian Gulf Pro League club Persepolis and Iran national team.

Kanaani joined Portuguese club Beira Mar on loan in August 2013, but due to work permit issues he returned to Iran without playing a match.

On 7 July 2019, Kanaanizadegan signed a two-year[8] contract with Persian Gulf Pro League champions Persepolis.

[11][12][13] On 2 August 2021, Kanaanizadegan joined Qatari top flight football club Al Ahli on a two-year deal.

He started in Iran's first game during the championships, helping Team Meli keep a clean sheet as well as hitting the bar from 30 meters out.

He was invited to the Iran U-23 training camp by Nelo Vingada[20] in preparation for Incheon 2014 and the 2016 AFC U-22 Championship (Summer Olympic qualification).

Kanaanizadegan celebrating his goal against Naft Abadan in September 2019
Kanaanizadegan playing for Iran at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup .