is an Iranian professional association football club base in Tehran.
The club was formed in Ferdowsi Street, central Tehran in 26 September 1945[1] as Docharkhesavaran and was renamed to Taj F.C.
In spring of 1979 and only a few weeks after the Iranian revolution the club was renamed to its current name, Esteghlal F.C.
[2] Ali Danaeifard is the first manager in the club's history.
Only managers who have won official trophies are listed.