2015–16 Persepolis F.C. season

The 2015–16 season was the Persepolis's 15th season in the Pro League, and their 33rd consecutive season in the top division of Iranian Football. They were also competing in the Hazfi Cup. Persepolis is captained by Alireza Noormohammadi.

The season was affected by the death of captain Hadi Norouzi, aged 30, on 1 October from heart failure, being given the armband only at the start of the season. The news came as a big shock to Persepolis and Iranian football. A memorial was held at Azadi Stadium on 2 October which was attended by 20,000 mourners. His body was kept at the stadium for one day and then was transferred to Babol. His funeral was held on the following day and he was buried at his hometown, Kapur Chal village at Babol.

Key events

 * In the morning of 1 October 2015, Persepolis team manager Mahmoud Khordbin announced that the club captain Hadi Norouzi died in his sleep from a heart attack due to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Resuscitation attempts on the way to the hospital failed.

First team squad
Apps and goals updated as of 31 December 2015 

For more on the reserve and academy squads, see Persepolis Novin, Persepolis Academy, Persepolis Shomal & Persepolis Qaem Shahr.

Source: fc-perspolis.com, FFIRI.IR

Iran Pro League squad

 * Updated 29 July 2015.


 * U21 = Under 21 Player
 * U23 = Under 23 Player

Out on loan
For recent transfers, see List of Iranian football transfers summer 2015.

For more on the reserve and academy squads, see Persepolis Novin, Persepolis Academy, Persepolis Shomal & Persepolis Qaem Shahr.

Technical staff

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Injuries during the season
Players in bold are still out from their injuries.


 * Notes
 * DM Substituted during match.
 * R Player released by The club during his injury time.

Sponsorship

 * Main sponsor: Hamrah-e Avval
 * Official sponsor: Kosar Credit Cooperative
 * Official shirt manufacturer:Uhlsport


 * Official water: Damavand Mineral Water Co.