Yaghoub Karimi (Persian: یعقوب کریمی; August 31, 1991)[1] is an Iranian football midfielder.

He officially joined Sepahan on 1 July 2013 with a four-year contract and made his debut for his new team in a 2–0 win over Foolad.

On 21 July 2014, Karimi joined Esteghlal with signing a loan contract until the end of the season.

He played his first match for Esteghlal on ten days later against Rah Ahan, coming as a substitute for Khosro Heydari.

[2] On 15 February 2012, Karimi named in Iran squad by Carlos Queiroz.