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.

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26 / Iran · 1975–1978

Andranik Eskandarian

Caps · Iran

Goals · Iran

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. Career record: 29 caps and 0 goals for Iran; club career at F.C. Ararat Tehran, New York Cosmos, New York Express.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q492892

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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

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Iran checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Iran checked 4 October 2026

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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.

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