Mahmoud Karimi (Persian: محمود کریمی, born May 9, 1978) is a retired Iranian football striker who played for Sepahan in Iran Pro League and currently is Sepahan's assistant manager.

He is the most famous Iranian Georgian footballer in Iran.

[5] His most memorable performance dates to the semifinals of the 2007 Hazfi Cup, when he scored a hat-trick in the second overtime period against Persepolis F.C.

On July 17, 2009 Karimi announced his retirement from playing club football due to nagging injuries.

[6] 1 includes 2 matches and 1 goal in FIFA Club World Cup 2007.