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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.
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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.
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