Alireza Vahedi Nikbakht

Alireza Vahedi Nikbakht (born 30 June 1980) is an Iranian football coach and former player.

He has played for Aboomoslem, Esteghlal, Al-Wasl, Persepolis, Steel Azin, Saba Qom, Paykan, Damash Gilan, Khoneh Be Khoneh, and the Iran national team, for which he scored 14 goals.

Club career
In 2006, Vahedi Nikbakht joined Persepolis. In his second season, he won the league and had the best season of his career with nine goals and seven assists. In January 2008, Vahedi Nikbakht was invited to go on a trial with Sheffield United.

For the second half of the 2009–10 season, he joined Steel Azin.

He terminated his contract with Gahar Zagros and joins Damash Gilan.

On 1 July 2013, Vahedi Nikbakht returned to Esteghlal after seven years, signing a one-year contract.

International

 * Scores and results list Iran's goal tally first.

Honours
Esteghlal
 * Iran Pro League: 2000–01, 2005–06; runner-up: 2001–02, 2003–04
 * Hazfi Cup: 1999–00, 2001–02; runner-up: 1998–99, 2003–04

Persepolis
 * Persian Gulf Cup: 2007–08
 * Hazfi Cup runner-up: 2006

Paykan
 * Azadegan League: 2011–12

Iran
 * Asian Games: 2002
 * WAFF Championship: 2004
 * AFC–OFC Challenge Cup: 2003