Ali Alipour (Persian: علی علیپور; born 11 November 1995) is an Iranian professional footballer who plays as a Striker for Persian Gulf Pro League club Persepolis and the Iran national team.

At the age of 19 years and 185 days, Alipour was the youngest-ever player to score in the Tehran derby after scoring in Persepolis 1–0 victory on 15 May 2015. He is the only player in Tehran derby history who has scored the winning goal in two derby matches.

Club career

Alipour started his career with Nassaji Mazandaran. He made his professional debut in 2012 at the age of 16 with Azadegan League club Sang Ahan Bafq.

Persepolis

Alipour, pictured playing against Nasaf in the 2018 AFC Champions League

Alipour signed with Persepolis in January 2015. He scored his first goal for the club on 11 March 2015 in a 2–2 draw against Naft Masjed Soleyman. On 15 May, Alipour scored in the Tehran derby against Esteghlal, making him the youngest player to score in the Tehran derby at 19 years old. On 26 March 2016, Alipour scored his first hat-trick for the club in a 6–4 friendly win against Omani champions Al-Oruba.

He was the Persian Gulf Pro League top goalscorer in 2017–18, tallying 19 goals.

C.S. Marítimo

On 28 September 2020, Alipour joined Portuguese Primeira Liga club Marítimo on a two-year deal.

He helped the team in many important matches and was one of the key players of the team in the front line.

Gil Vicente

On 18 May 2022, Alipour joined Portuguese club Gil Vicente. At this time, he was also linked to his previous club, Persepolis.

Return to Persepolis

On 19 July 2024, Alipour joined Persian Gulf Pro League side Persepolis with another contract. He was also linked to Esteghlal Tehran. After signing the contract with Persepolis he said: "I came back with full concentration and calm thinking, and I'm very happy that it happened".

International career

Alipour in Iran training in 2019.

Alipour was called up to the Iran national football team in March 2017. He made his debut against Sierra Leone on 17 March 2018 in a friendly match.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 20 February 2026

ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Nassaji2010–2011Azadegan League1000———10
Sang Ahan Bafq2012–13Azadegan League25300———253
Rah Ahan2013–14Persian Gulf Pro League17231———203
2014–158120———101
Total25351———304
Persepolis2014–15Persian Gulf Pro League11200—80—192
2015–1627530———305
2016–1729410—70—374
2017–18281931—125114426
2018–19301451—123004718
2019–20301243—22003617
Total15556165—41101121372
Marítimo2020–21Primeira Liga2623000——292
2021–223481100—10369
Total60104100—106511
Gil Vicente2022–23Primeira Liga152214130—244
2023–2419210–––202
Total344314130–446
Persepolis
2024–25Persian Gulf Pro League301222—81104115
2025–2622610———236
Total521832—81106421
Career total35294311041521131442117

International

As of 18 November 2025

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Iran201820
201910
202581
Total111

Scores and results list Iran's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Alipour goal.

List of international goals scored by Ali Alipour
No.DateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetition
11 September 2025Hisor Central Stadium, Hisor, Tajikistan7India2–03–02025 CAFA Nations Cup

Honours

Persepolis

Individual

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