PFDC - Iran's national team coach Branko Ivankovic has nominated 25 players for the upcoming World Cup Qualifier against Qatar on February 18. Noteable is the presence of Vfb Luebeck's midfielder Ferydoon Zandi, who was selected for the first time.
On the other hand, the absence of Rapid Vienna's Mehdi Pashazadeh, who performed more than just satisfying this season, and young sizzling playmaker Iman Mobali of Foolad Khuzestan, strikes the eye.