How many caps did Andranik Eskandarian win for Iran?

Andranik Eskandarian won 29 caps for Iran, scoring 0 goals.

Which clubs did Andranik Eskandarian play for?

F.C. Ararat Tehran (1970–1972), Esteghlal (1972–1978), New York Cosmos (1978–1985), New York Express (1986–1987), New Jersey Eagles (1989–1990).

Where does Andranik Eskandarian rank among Iran's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Andranik Eskandarian #26 of Iran's 33 greatest players of all time, in the Stalwart tier.

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Iran · 1976–82

Andranik Eskandarian

Stalwart CB Right-footed

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1951

Clubs

F.C. Ararat Tehran, New York Cosmos, New York Express

#26

Editorial rank of 33 for Iran

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The first Iranian to put the ball in a World Cup net did it into his own goal, 43 minutes into the Scotland game in Córdoba on 7 June 1978, and Iran still drew 1-1 for their only point. His medals start with the 1976 Asian Cup, won in Tehran, and end with two NASL championships at the New York Cosmos in 1980 and 1982, over 142 league games and three straight first-team all-star selections. Career record: 29 caps and 0 goals for Iran; club career at F.C. Ararat Tehran, New York Cosmos, New York Express.

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Career record

1970–1972	F.C. Ararat Tehran
1972–1978	Esteghlal
1978–1985	New York Cosmos
1986–1987	New York Express
1989–1990	New Jersey Eagles
Iran	29 caps, 0 goals

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Around Eskandarian in the almanac

One rank above: Rahman Rezaei at #25.

One rank below: Fereydoun Zandi at #27.

Iran's editorial top five: Ali Daei · Ali Karimi · Ali Parvin · Khodadad Azizi · Parviz Ghelichkhani.