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Javad Nekounam is an Iranian football manager and former player who played as a midfielder.!
Javad Nekounam
Iranian footballer
Javad Nekounam (Persian: جواد نکونام; born 7 September 1980) is an Iranian football manager and former player who played as a midfielder.
He holds the record for the most appearances for the Iranian national team with 149 caps.
Nicknamed Neku by numerous Iranian football fans,[3] he played as a midfielder, and is also regarded as one of greatest players of the history of Esteghlal Tehran.[4][5] Nekounam represented the Iran national team a record of 149 times,[6] playing several major tournaments including two World Cups and four Asian Cups.
Member of sports team Esteghlal FC, start time , end time , number of matches played/races/starts 44, number of points/goals/set scored 8.
He is popular among Esteghlal fans. After starting his coaching career at Esteghlal, this popularity in the media increased.[7]
Club career
Early years
Nekounam was born in Ray, Iran.
Having played for Pas Tehran F.C. for several years, appearing in the AFC Champions League with the team, he signed a five-month contract with Al-Wahda F.C. in the