M. Niknafs is a professional football player from Iran, born on April 12, 1993 in Sanandaj.

Which team does M. Niknafs play for?

M. Niknafs plays as a Midfielder for Esteghlal FC in the Persian Gulf Pro League.

What are M. Niknafs's career statistics?

Over 9 seasons with 5 teams, M. Niknafs has made 210 appearances, scored 6 goals and provided 0 assists.

How has M. Niknafs performed?

In the 2025 season, M. Niknafs has made 17 appearances, played 809 minutes, scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists.

What position does M. Niknafs play?

M. Niknafs plays as a Midfielder. Responsible for controlling the midfield.

How old is M. Niknafs?

M. Niknafs is 32 years old and is in the experienced veteran of their career.

What are M. Niknafs's physical attributes?

M. Niknafs is 182 cm tall and weighs Unknown.

What is M. Niknafs's disciplinary record?

M. Niknafs has received 2 yellow cards and 0 red cards this season.

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M. Niknafs

Esteghlal FC (Coach: M. Božović )

Age

Nationality

Iran

Height

182 cm

Current Season

Appearances

Goals

Assists

809

Minutes

Overview Statistics Fixtures

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2024/2025

Games

Goals

Assists

AFC Champions League, Persian Gulf Pro League

2023/2024

Games

Goals

Assists

Persian Gulf Pro League

2022/2023

Games

Goals

Assists

Esteghlal FC (17 Games_short)

Iran (0 Games_short)

World Cup - Qualification Asia, Persian Gulf Pro League

2021/2022

Games

Goals

Assists

Esteghlal FC (24 Games_short)

Foolad FC (6 Games_short)

AFC Champions League, Persian Gulf Pro League

2020/2021

Games

Goals

Assists

Persian Gulf Pro League

2019/2020

Games

Goals

Assists

Foolad FC (11 Games_short)

ZOB Ahan (10 Games_short)

AFC Champions League, Persian Gulf Pro League

2018/2019

Games

Goals

Assists

Persian Gulf Pro League, Serie A Women

2017/2018

Games

Goals

Assists

Persian Gulf Pro League

2016/2017

Games

Goals

Assists

Persian Gulf Pro League

Season	Team	Games	Goals	Minutes	G/90	Cards
2024/2025 Current	Esteghlal FC	24	0	1,229	0.00	4
2023/2024	Esteghlal FC	23	0	1,343	0.00	2
2022/2023	Esteghlal FC (17) Iran (0)	17	0	678	0.00	2
2021/2022	Esteghlal FC (24) Foolad FC (6)	30	0	1,998	0.00	7
2020/2021	Foolad FC	23	2	1,171	0.15	0
2019/2020	Foolad FC (11) ZOB Ahan (10)	21	1	897	0.10	4
2018/2019	ZOB Ahan	22	1	1,344	0.07	2 / 1
2017/2018	Sanat Naft	23	0	1,261	0.00	2
2016/2017	Sanat Naft	27	2	2,248	0.08	3

210

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Career_goals

Career_assists

Advanced Metrics

2025/2026 Season

Avg Rating

No Data

Min/Game

809 Total_minutes

Goal Involvement

0G + 0A

Total Goals

Total Assists

Goals/Game

Assists/Game

Goal Involvement

Performance Insights

Most Productive: Goal Scorer

Shot Efficiency: Needs Improvement (0%)

Discipline Level: Good

Playing Time: Squad Player (48min)

Career Timeline - M. Niknafs

9 Seasons

Total Goals

↘ -2 vs First Season

Total Assists

→ Stable vs First Season

210

Total Appearances

23.3 Per Season

6.9

Peak Rating

6.8 Average

Season Breakdown

2024/2025

Esteghlal FC

Goals

Assists

Apps

6.6

Rating

1,229 Minutes 51 Min/Game

2023/2024

Esteghlal FC

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

1,343 Minutes 58 Min/Game

2022/2023

Esteghlal FC, Iran

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

678 Minutes 40 Min/Game

2021/2022

Esteghlal FC, Foolad FC

Goals

Assists

Apps

6.9

Rating

1,998 Minutes 67 Min/Game

2020/2021

Foolad FC

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

1,171 Minutes 51 Min/Game 0.09 Goals/Game

2019/2020

ZOB Ahan, Foolad FC

Goals

Assists

Apps

6.8

Rating

897 Minutes 43 Min/Game 0.05 Goals/Game

2018/2019

ZOB Ahan

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

1,344 Minutes 61 Min/Game 0.05 Goals/Game

2017/2018

Sanat Naft

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

1,261 Minutes 55 Min/Game

2016/2017

Sanat Naft

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

2,248 Minutes 83 Min/Game 0.07 Goals/Game

Career Overview

Seasons

210

Appearances

Goals

Assists

Teams

12,169

Minutes

Yellow Cards

Red Cards

Season History

Season	Team	League	Appearances	Goals	Minutes
2024/2025	Esteghlal FC	Persian Gulf Pro League AFC Champions League	24	0	1,229
2023/2024	Esteghlal FC	Persian Gulf Pro League	23	0	1,343
2022/2023	Esteghlal FC Iran	Persian Gulf Pro League World Cup - Qualification Asia	17	0	678
2021/2022	Esteghlal FC Foolad FC	AFC Champions League Persian Gulf Pro League	30	0	1,998
2020/2021	Foolad FC	Persian Gulf Pro League	23	2	1,171
2019/2020	ZOB Ahan Foolad FC	AFC Champions League Persian Gulf Pro League	21	1	897
2018/2019	ZOB Ahan	Serie A Women Persian Gulf Pro League	22	1	1,344
2017/2018	Sanat Naft	Persian Gulf Pro League	23	0	1,261
2016/2017	Sanat Naft	Persian Gulf Pro League	27	2	2,248

2024/2025

Esteghlal FC

Goals

Assists

League

Persian Gulf Pro League

AFC Champions League

2023/2024

Esteghlal FC

Goals

Assists

League

Persian Gulf Pro League

2022/2023

Esteghlal FC

Iran

Goals

Assists

League

Persian Gulf Pro League

World Cup - Qualification Asia

2021/2022

Esteghlal FC

Foolad FC

Goals

Assists

League

AFC Champions League

Persian Gulf Pro League

2020/2021

Foolad FC

Goals

Assists

League

Persian Gulf Pro League

2019/2020

ZOB Ahan

Foolad FC

Goals

Assists

League

AFC Champions League

Persian Gulf Pro League

2018/2019

ZOB Ahan

Goals

Assists

League

Serie A Women

Persian Gulf Pro League

2017/2018

Sanat Naft

Goals

Assists

League

Persian Gulf Pro League

2016/2017

Sanat Naft

Goals

Assists

League

Persian Gulf Pro League

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Career Teams

Esteghlal FC Iran Foolad FC

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Career Competitions

Persian Gulf Pro League AFC Champions League World Cup - Qualification Asia

+1 leagues

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Career Timeline - M. Niknafs

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2024/2025

2023/2024

2022/2023

2021/2022

2020/2021

2019/2020

2018/2019

2017/2018

2016/2017

Career Overview

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