Amir Eftekhari

Seyed Ali "Amir" Eftekhari (Persian: سید علی افتخاری) is an Iranian football midfielder who played for Iran in the 1988 Asian Cup.

"Amir" scored a magistral goal against China during the 1990 World Cup qualifiers, last game of First round - Group 5 on July 24, 1989. Before this decisive match, R.P. China lead the pool with 10 points and a large goals difference: 11/0 ! Playing at home, Iran (8 points and 9/3 goals) must win with at least three goals wide. "Team Melli" escaped at "3-0" on 53rd minute, but Chinese team came back to "3-2" and clinch the group win on goals difference (11/3 against 12/5).

Honours

 * AFC Asian Cup (third place): 1988