Description: (Iranian Football Manager and Former Player Who Played as a Centre Forward)
Ali Daei, an Iranian football manager and former professional footballer, is renowned for his exceptional goal-scoring prowess and accurate heading abilities. He notably competed in the German Bundesliga for Arminia Bielefeld, Bayern Munich, and Hertha Berlin. Daei also led the Iranian national team as captain from 2000 to 2006. He held the record for the most international goals until Cristiano Ronaldo surpassed him in 2021. Additionally, Daei was appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2001 and later contributed to the FIFA Football Committee. In recognition of his achievements, he was inducted into the Asian Football Hall of Fame in 2014.