Naeim Saadavi

Naeim Sadavi Saad (born 16 June 1969) is an Iranian former professional football coach and former player. A defender, he was banned from playing for a year for doping.

Club career
Sadavi was born in Ahvaz. He played for a few clubs in Iran, namely Bahman, Persepolis FC and Foolad FC.

Doping ban
He tested positive for banned substances and was banned for playing for a year for doping,

International career
Sadavi participated at 1998 FIFA World Cup with the Iran national team.

Managerial career
Sadavi coached Sanat Naft FC and has coached Shahin Bushehr in Iran's Azadegan League from 2005 after Human Afazeli's departure from the club. On 25 May 2016, he was appointed as head coach of Foolad with signing a three-year contract with the club.

Career statistics

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