Mohammad Daneshgar

Mohammad Daneshgar (Persian: محمد دانشگر سنجوانمره; born 20 January 1994) is an Iranian footballer who plays as a defender for Sepahan in the Persian Gulf Pro League. He is known for his aggressive and intense style of defending.

Mohammad Daneshgar

Daneshgar at Esteghlal in 2022
Personal information
Full name	Mohammad Daneshgar
Date of birth	(1994-01-20) 20 January 1994 (age 31)
Place of birth	Borazjan, Iran
Height	1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s)	Centre-back Defensive midfielder Right Back
Team information
Current team	Sepahan
Number	58
Youth career
2002–2003	Bahman Borazjan
2003–2004	Iranjavan
2004	Afshin Peyrovani Academy
2004–2011	Vali Asr Shiraz Academy
2009	→ Iranjavan (loan)
2010–2011	→ Fajr Sepasi (loan)
2011–2015	Fajr Sepasi
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2012–2015	Fajr Sepasi	184	(1)
2015–2017	Naft Tehran	39	(2)
2017–2018	Saipa	29	(1)
2018–2022	Esteghlal	92	(9)
2022–	Sepahan	68	(3)
International career‡
2008–2011	Iran U17
2011–2012	Iran U20	12	(1)
2014–2016	Iran U23	11	(2)
2023–	Iran	2	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 January 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12 September 2023

Club career

Fajr Sepasi

After shining in the 2012 AFC U-19 Championship he was promoted to the first team by Mahmoud Yavari. He made his debut for Fajr Sepasi in a match against Sepahan in the 2013–14 Iran Pro League as a starter.^[1]

Naft Tehran

Daneshgar joined Naft Tehran with a three-year contract on 27 June 2015.^[2]

Esteghlal

On 2 June 2018, Daneshgar signed for Esteghlal.^[3]

Club career statistics

As of 1 January 2024

Club	Division	Season	League		Hazfi Cup		Asia		Total
			Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Fajr Sepasi	Pro League	2012–13	6	0	0	0	–	–	6	0
		2013–14	12	0	0	0	–	–	12	0
	Division 1	2014–15	6	1	0	0	–	–	6	1
	Total		24	1	0	0	0	0	24	1
Naft Tehran	Pro League	2015–16	17	2	2	0	–	–	19	2
		2016–17	22	0	2	0	–	–	24	0
	Total		39	2	4	0	-	-	43	2
Saipa	Pro League	2017–18	26	1	1	0	–	–	27	1
Esteghlal		2018–19	22	2	1	0	5	1	28	3
		2019–20	23	4	5	1	7	0	35	5
		2020–21	24	1	3	1	0	0	27	2
		2021–2022	23	2	2	0	0	0	25	2
	Total		92	9	11	2	12	1	115	12
Sepahan	Pro League	2022–23	25	1	2	0	0	0	27	1
		2023–24	12	1	0	0	5	1	17	2
	Total		37	2	2	0	5	1	44	3
Career totals			218	15	18	2	17	2	253	19

International career

U20

He was part of Iran U-20 during 2012 AFC U-19 Championship qualification, 2012 CIS Cup, 2012 AFF U-19 Youth Championship and 2012 AFC U-19 Championship.

U23

He was invited to the Iran U-23 training camp by Nelo Vingada^[4] to prepare for Incheon 2014 and 2016 AFC U-22 Championship (Summer Olympic qualification). He was named in Iran's final squad for Incheon 2014.^[5]

Senior

He made his debut for Team Melli against Bulgaria on 7 September 2023.

Honours

Naft Tehran

• Hazfi Cup: 2016–17

Esteghlal

• Iran Pro League: 2021–22
• Hazfi Cup runner-up: 2019–20, 2020–21

Sepahan

• Hazfi Cup: 2023–24
• Iranian Super Cup: 2024