Majid Hosseini

Seyed Majid Hosseini (born 20 June 1996) is an Iranian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Turkish club Kayserispor and the Iran national team.

Hosseini made his full international debut in 2018 and represented Iran at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, 2019 AFC Asian Cup and 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Esteghlal
Hosseini joined the first team of Esteghlal in 2014 and made his first appearance for the club on 17 April 2015 as an 18-year-old. He spent a year on loan at Rah Ahan, before returning to Esteghlal and earning a spot in the first eleven. Hosseini was named to the Persian Gulf Pro League team of the season for 2017–18.

Trabzonspor
On 30 July 2018, Hosseini officially Süper Lig side Trabzonspor on a three-year contract joining his compatriot Vahid Amiri. He was given the number 5 shirt, the same number he wore in Esteghlal the previous season.

Kayserispor
On 28 July 2021, Hosseini signed for Süper Lig side Kayserispor.

International career
Hosseini made his international debut against Uzbekistan on 19 May 2018. In June 2018, he was named in Iran's squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. After teammate Rouzbeh Cheshmi was injured in training, Hosseini started as centre back in Iran's two remaining group stage matches, playing every minute in the team's 0–1 loss to Spain and 1–1 draw with Portugal. While playing against England in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Hosseini collided with teammate Alireza Beiranvand breaking Beiranvand's nose. England won the game 6-2.

Club

 * Esteghlal
 * Hazfi Cup (1): 2017–18


 * Trabzonspor
 * Turkish Cup (1): 2019–20
 * Turkish Super Cup (1): 2020

Individual

 * Persian Gulf Pro League Team of the Year (1): 2017–18