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Niroye Zamini Football Club (Persian: نیروی زمینی, Niruye Zemini) is an Iranian football club based in Tehran, Iran.[1] It is the football team of Iran's ground forces.
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| Full name | Niroye Zamini Football Club | ||
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| Founded | 1980; 39 years ago | ||
| Ground | Shohada of Tehran Nezaja | ||
| Owner | Iran Army | ||
| Head Coach | Omid Ravankhah | ||
| League | League 2 (Iran) | ||
| 2022-23 | League 2 (Iran), Group B, 10th | ||
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The club was founded after the Iranian Revolution of 1979 and became the team of the Army. They have competed in the Azadegan League for a long time.
In July 2009, Niroye Zamini terminated their sports activities due to financial problems. Gostaresh Foolad owned by Jamshid Khatibi took over their license. The club re-established later that summer and was placed in the 2nd Division The re-established club currently competes in the Azadegan League.
In 2015 the club was relegated to the 2nd Division after finishing 10th in the Azadegan League.
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1980s
The table below chronicles the achievements of Niroye Zamini in various competitions since 1999.
| Season | Division | League | Position | Hazfi Cup | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–00 | 2nd | 2nd Division | 6th | Did not qualify | |
| 2000–01 | 2nd | 2nd Division | 5th | Second Round | |
| 2001–02 | 2nd | Azadegan League | 7th | First Round | |
| 2002–03 | 2nd | Azadegan League | 16th | First Round | Relegated |
| 2003–04 | 3rd | 2nd Division | 5th | Third Round | Promoted |
| 2004–05 | 2nd | Azadegan League | 11th | Second Round | |
| 2005–06 | 2nd | Azadegan League | 7th | Third Round | |
| 2006–07 | 2nd | Azadegan League | 7th | Third Round | |
| 2007–08 | 2nd | Azadegan League | 3rd | First Round | |
| 2008–09 | 2nd | Azadegan League | 6th* | Third Round | Relegated |
| 2009–10 | 3rd | 2nd Division | 3rd/Group B | Second Round | |
| 2010–11 | 3rd | 2nd Division | 2nd | Did not qualify | Promoted |
| 2011–12 | 2nd | Azadegan League | 10th | 1/16 Final | |
| 2012–13 | 2nd | Azadegan League | 6th | 1/16 Final | |
| 2013–14 | 2nd | Azadegan League | 9th | Third Round | |
| 2014–15 | 2nd | Azadegan League | 10th | Round of 32 | Relegated |
| 2015–16 | 3rd | 2nd Division | 5th/Group A (Second round) | Round of 32 | |
| 2016–17 | 3rd | 2nd Division | 7th/Group C (League table) | withdrew | |
| 2017–18 | 3rd | 2nd Division |
- Sold its place in Azadegan League to another team
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