Ali Ansarian (Persian: علی انصاریان; 5 July 1977 – 3 February 2021) was an Iranian professional footballer, actor and presenter. His uncle, Hossein, is a famous Shia cleric.

Club career

After playing for Persepolis F.C. for several seasons, in July 2006 Ansarian joined the club's fierce rival, Esteghlal F.C. On 22 July 2007, he signed with Azadegan League Steel Azin F.C. for reportedly $150,000. After one season playing in a lower league, he returned to the Iran Pro League.

International career

Ansarian had a few short call-ups to the national team. He made his debut for Iran in October 1998 against Kuwait.

Death

After struggling almost two weeks with COVID-19 and suffering from medical side effects and organ failures, Ansarian died at Farhikhtegan Hospital in Tehran on 3 February 2021, at age 43.

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueHazfi CupAsiaTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Persepolis1998–99Azadegan914000131
1999–001702040230
2000–011911091292
2001–02Pro League22332--255
2002–0321530245
Total881010216111413
Saipa2003–04Pro League60--
Persepolis2004–05Pro League222--
2005–06269--
Total48114811
Esteghlal2006–07Pro League234--
Steel Azin2007–08Division 1202--
Esteghlal Ahvaz2008–09Pro League140--
Gostaresh2009–10Division 1120--
2010–111000--10
Total130130
Shahrdari Tabriz2010–11Pro League18000--180
Shahin2011–12Pro League10020--120
Career total2402712216126830

Honours

Persepolis

Shahin Bushehr

Filmography

Film

YearTitleDirector
2021Urgent Cut offMaryam Bahrololumi
2020KulbardMilad Mansouri2020BPM BandFarnaz Amini
Red RoseMorteza AtashZamzam
Bank ZadehaJavad Ardakani
After the IncidentPouria Heidary Oureh
2019Emad and Tuba RomanticismKaveh Sabbaghzadeh
2018Wives ClubMehdi Sabbaghzadeh
AzhdarReza Sobhani
The LockAli Javan
2017Captain AmirSaeed Chari
My CitySeyyed Ali Niakan
Just sound remains
BandAid
Returnee
Love and AdulteryMohammad Abdizadeh
2016Good feeling of lifeFarnaz Amini
Two Days to StayAmmar Khatti
2015Judgement of ShotRahim Behboudifar
Second
The Beginning of an EndArash Taghva Shoar
2014The GiftAmir Ahmad Ansari
SkeinShahram Shah Hosseini
Burning‌Behrang Tofighi
2006Reward of SilenceMaziyar Miri

Television

YearTitleDirector
2020IntrusiveBahador Asadi
87 metersKianoush Ayyari
2017ConvictsHossein Ghena'at
2015KimiaJavad Afshar
Friendly CuisineFarid Nickjoo
2012Rental HouseShahed Ahmadlou
2007Char KhoonehSoroush Sehhat
2004The buds of dawn
2003The DotsMehran Modiri
2002Under the City's SkinMehran Ghafourian

Home-video series

YearFilmDirector
2015AspirinFarhad Najafi
2019Iranian DinnerMehran Ghafourian
2021HamrefighShahab Hosseini

TV programs

  • Zabiwaka (2016) AIO Internet TV
  • Varzeshgah (2017) Channel Five
  • Mench Competition (2009) Channel Five
  • Panorama Internet Program (2020)

Award

  • V.i.Z. Film Fest (2021): Best Actor, win, for his role in Koolbarf

External links

  • at IMDb
  • . Archived from on 11 March 2007.