World Cup 2026 form
| Match | Min | Rating | G | A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs New Zealand | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | |
| vs Belgium | 90 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 | |
| vs Egypt | 90 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 🟨 |
Shoka Khalilzadeh is a veteran centre-back whose career has taken him from Mes Kerman through Persepolis and into Qatari football before returning to Tractor Sazi, where he has been based for the better part of a decade. Physically imposing and aggressive in the air, he was a regular in Iran's defensive setup during the Carlos Queiroz era and featured at the 2022 World Cup. Now 37, he is in the final chapter of his international career but brings hard-won experience of high-pressure knockout football that younger Iranian defenders simply cannot replicate.
Bahnemir, Iran · 1989-05-14
Career
Tractor Sazi2015 – present
Al Ahli Doha2022
Al-Rayyan SC2020 – 2021
Persepolis FC2017 – 2019
Sepahan FC2013 – 2014
Mes Kerman2010 – 2012Frequently asked questions
How old is Shoka Khalilzadeh?
Shoka Khalilzadeh is 37 years old (born 1989-05-14).
What club does Shoka Khalilzadeh play for?
Shoka Khalilzadeh plays for Tractor and represents IR Iran.
What position does Shoka Khalilzadeh play?
Shoka Khalilzadeh plays as a Defender, wearing #4.
How has Shoka Khalilzadeh performed at the 2026 World Cup?
Shoka Khalilzadeh has 3 appearances, 0 goals and 0 assists at an average rating of 7.17 at the 2026 World Cup.