Payan Rafat

Payan Rafat (Persian: پایان رأفت, born September 9, 1970, in Astara, Iran) is a retired Iranian footballer^[6] and current coach.^[4] He served his golden days in Persepolis. His style of play was similar to Iranian football legend Ali Daei.^[7] He is considered one of the most memorable players in history of Tehran derby, the rivalry between Persepolis and Esteghlal; as he received a punch from rival goalkeeper Parviz Boroumand in the famous derby played in 2000.^[8][9]

Payan Rafat

Personal information
Date of birth	(1970-09-09) September 9, 1970 (age 55)
Place of birth	Astara, Iran[1]
Height	1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position	Centre forward
Team information
Current team	Shahrdari Astara F.C.
Youth career
	Asnaf Astara
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1993–1999	Malavan[1]	200	(14)
1999–2001	Persepolis	36	(10)
2001–2002	Hatta Club[1]	8	(9)
2002–2003	Persepolis	20	(5)
2003–2004	Saba Battery[1]	8	(6)
2004–2007	Homa[2]	8	(6)
Managerial career
2007–2008	Damash Iranian (assistant)[3]
2010–2011	Persepolis U-20[4]
2015–2016	Malavan (Assistant coach)[5]
2020–2021	Shahrdari Astara F.C.
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

After playing 6 seasons in Malavan, he joined Persepolis.^[1] He later left for a half season at the UAE League's Hatta Club;^[1] and returned to Persepolis in 2002.^[10]

Club career statistics

Club performance			League		Cup		Continental		Total
Season	Club	League	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Iran			League		Hazfi Cup		Asia		Total
1998–99	Persepolis	Azadegan League	0	0	3	0	-	-	3	0
1999–00			19	6	1	0	6	0	27	6
2000–01			15	4	2	0	7	3	24	7
2001–02		Iran Pro League	2	0	1	0	-	-	3	0
2002–03			19	5			2[11]	0
Career total			55	15			15	3