Jamshid Nassiri

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Jamshid Nassiri
Jamshid Nassiri - South 24 Parganas 2016-02-14 1193.JPG
Nassiri in February 2016
Personal information
Full name Jamshid Nassiri
Date of birth (1959-03-15) 15 March 1959 (age 62)
Place of birth Khorramshahr, Iran
Height 5"11
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1977–1979 Rastakhiz Khorramshahr 42 (30)
1980–1981 East Bengal 36 (22)
1982–1985 Mohammedan SC 58 (44)
1986 East Bengal 28 (17)
Teams managed
1998–2001 Bengal Mumbai FC
2003–2004[1] Mohammedan SC
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Jamshid Nassiri (born 15 March 1959 in Khorramshahr)[2] is a retired Iranian footballer and manager, who last worked as the manager of Mohammedan Sporting in 2003. Nassiri is known for forming a successful attacking duo with Majid Bishkar in the 80's.[3] He was one of the most expensive player in Indian football during his playing days and is the first foreign player to score 100 goals across several tournaments in the country.

He has played for several clubs in India during his playing career. At international level, Nassiri has represented Iran at the 1977 FIFA World Youth Championship.[4][5] Nassiri currently lives in Kolkata and also holds the Indian citizenship.

Career[]

Nassiri started his career at Rastakhiz Khorramshahr, but it didn't last long as the club was shut down due to Islamic revolution. In 1979, he came to India to pursue his studies and joined the Aligarh University. On seeing his performance for the university in the North Zone Inter University championship, Nassiri was signed by East Bengal along with other Iranian players Majid Bishkar and Mahmud Khabbasi.[6] The 1980 Federation Cup was his debut tournament with the Red and Golds, where he won the tournament with the them. In the same season, East Bengal also won the Rovers Cup where Nassiri played a big part.[7]

In 1982, he was signed by Mohammedan SC. His transfer was very effective for the side as they were able to win the Federation Cup for the first time in its history.[8]

His consistent form saw him returning to East Bengal in 1984 where Nassiri had an impressive run. He scored 17 goals in the Calcutta league and became the league's topscorer.[9]

In 1986, Nassiri had his last big transfer move, as he rejoined Mohammedan for a sum of Rs. 250,000, making him as one of the most expensive football player in the country at that time. He continued to play till the late 80's and became the first foreigner in Indian football to score more than 100 goals.[10]

Managerial career[]

Nassiri (in left) showing his skills with legendary manager Syed Nayeemuddin at a football workshop in Baruipur, South 24 Parganas, February 2016.

Nassiri enjoyed his playing days in India and began his coaching career in the Mumbai Super Division side Bengal Mumbai FC.[11] He managed the club from 1998 to 2001 and helped them winning the Rovers Cup alongside Mumbai Super Division league in 1998.

He also managed Mohammedan Sporting in the National Football League.

Personal life[]

“I like India. I found the culture and tradition common to Iran. It was a great experience playing in front of such a massive crowd. That's the reason I preferred to stay back here.”

Jamshid Nassiri, on his days in India and relation with the country.[12]

Since the 1980s, Nassiri lives in Kolkata. He is also a follower of Bengali traditions, foods and culture.[13]

Nassiri's son Kiyan Nassiri is also a professional footballer born in 2000.[14] Kiyan began his youth football career in Mohun Bagan AC and currently playing professionally for ATK Mohun Bagan in the Indian Super League.[15][16]

References[]

  1. ^ Chaudhuri, Arunava. "Season ending Transfers 2004: India". indianfootball.de. Indian Football Network. Archived from the original on 4 May 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  2. ^ "We have to start working sincerely". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 8 July 2000. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013.
  3. ^ "THROWBACK: When East Bengal FC became the Champions of Central Asia!". BADGEB. Archived from the original on 23 October 2020. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  4. ^ Jamshid Nassiri – FIFA competition record (archived)
  5. ^ "Indian kids to get soccer training from Arsenal coaches". Thaindian News. 3 March 2008.
  6. ^ Kamath, Sooraj (9 April 2020). "Father-son duos to have graced Indian football". Goal.com. Archived from the original on 24 April 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
  7. ^ "ময়দানের দেবদাস". www.anandabazar.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  8. ^ Marar, Nandakumar. "Majid was like a god on the pitch, says Brahmanand". Sportstar. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  9. ^ "Indian football: Best Asian players to have played in India | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  10. ^ "Majid Bishkar and Jamshid Nassiri : Indian Football's Iconic Iranian Duo". Goalden Times. 9 November 2018. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  11. ^ "Father-son duos to have graced Indian football". Goal.com. 8 July 2000. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
  12. ^ From Iran – with a football passion indianfootball.de. Retrieved 10 September 2021
  13. ^ "Jamshid on the ball". The Telegraph. 8 July 2000. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
  14. ^ "Hero I-League: I want to enjoy my game, says former Iranian striker Jamshid's son Kiyan Nassiri - myKhel". www.mykhel.com. 2 March 2020. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  15. ^ "Kiyan Nassiri:ছোট্ট কিয়ানকে কীভাবে গড়ে তুলেছেন জামশিদ, দেখুন ভাইরাল ছবি". bangla.asianetnews.com (in Bengali). 30 January 2022. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
  16. ^ "ISL 2021-22 Highlights ATK Mohun Bagan vs SC East Bengal: Hat-trick hero Kiyan guides ATKMB to 3-1 win against SC East Bengal". sportstar.thehindu.com. Sportstar. 29 January 2022. Retrieved 29 January 2022.

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