Rahim Zahivi

Rahim Mehdi Zahivi (is an Iranian professional footballer who currently plays as a forward for Esteghlal Khuzestan after the Persian Gulf pro league.

This football player is from Iran. He has played for the national team of Yasuj Municipality, Masjed Soleiman Oil, Bandar Abbas Municipality, Tehran Oil, Abadan Oil Industry, Esteghlal Khuzestan, Al-Shahaniyeh Qatar, Khuzestan Steel and Saipa Tehran and Rafsanjan Copper

Club career
Zahivi started his career with Shahrdari Yasuj. Later he joined Naft MIS & Shahrdari Bandar Abbas. In winter 2012 he joined Naft Tehran and made 25 appearances without netting in 1.5 season. In summer 2013 he joined Sanat Naft. After shining with Abadani side in Division 1 while he scored 9 times in 20 games.

Esteghlal Khuzestan
In summer of 2015 Zahivi joined Esteghlal Khuzestan in Persian Gulf Pro League. He was one of the best players in the league for the 2015–16 season and helped Esteghlal Khuzestan win the Persian Gulf Pro League for the first time in club history. Zahivi was named in the Persian Gulf Pro League team of the season for the 2015–16 season.

Joined back from March 2, 2022 till now

Al-Shahania
In January 2017, after rumors that he would sign with Esteghlal, Zahivi decided to leave Iran and sign with Qatar Stars League club Al-Shahania. He assisted in his first match with the club.

International career
Zahivi was called up to the senior Iran squad by Carlos Queiroz for friendlies against Macedonia and Kyrgyzstan in June 2016. However, he was injured in training and could not make his national team debut.

Honours

 * Esteghlal Khuzestan
 * Persian Gulf Pro League (1): 2015–16
 * Iranian Super Cup runner-up: 2016

Individual

 * Persian Gulf Pro League Team of the Year: 2015–16