Danial Esmaeilifar (; born 18 March 1993) is an Iranian footballer who plays for Iranian club Tractor in the Persian Gulf Pro League and the Iran national team.
Club career
Payam Sanat Amol He started his career in the Padideh Sari youth levels. After years in Padideye Sari Academy he joined Payam Sanat Amol in Division 3 and helped them gain promotion to Division 2. In his second season at Payam Sanat Amol he shone in the Hazfi Cup but he could not prevent Payam Sanat Amol's relegation.
Zob Ahan After shining in a match against Zob Ahan in the Hazfi Cup he was admitted by Zob Ahan's scouts. Finally he joined Zob Ahan in summer 2014. He made his debut for Zob Ahan in their first fixture of the 2014–15 Iran Pro League against Saba Qom as a starter. He scored his first goal for the club on 10 April 2015 in a 1–1 draw against Esteghlal.
Tractor In 2018–19 season he joined Tractor and played in 42 league matches for the team.
Sepahan After good appearances in Zob Ahan, he joined Sepahan in summer of 2020.
Persepolis On 8 June 2022, Esmaeilifar joined Persian Gulf Pro League side Persepolis on a two-year deal.
Personal life On 21 January 2026, while playing for Tractor against Mes Rafsanjan F.C., Esmaeilifar was one of three goal scorers, along with teammates Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh and Domagoj Drožđek, who refused to celebrate their goals in solidarity with the 2025–2026 Iranian protests.https://www.iranintl.com/202601222200
Career statistics
ClubDivisionSeasonLeagueHazfi CupAsiaTotal Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Zob AhanPro League2014–1513310—143 2015–162514071362 2016–172904060400 2017–1814110001502019–202132120254Total102812115112910Tractor (loan)Pro League2017–1812210501822018–1930511—3162024–2530310803932025–26222109+11+0333Total94124122+11+012114SepahanPro League2020–2130430403742021–223051060375Total60940100749PersepolisPro League2022–2330250—3522023–242822160363Total5847160715Career Total3143327353+12+039538 + other
International career He made his debut against Lebanon on 29 March 2022 in FIFA World Cup qualification
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsIran202210202540202610Total60
Honours Payam Sanat Amol Football's 3rd Division (1): 2012–13
Zob Ahan Hazfi Cup (2): 2014–15, 2015–16 Iranian Super Cup (1): 2016
Persepolis Persian Gulf Pro League (2): 2022–23, 2023–24 Hazfi Cup (1): 2022–23 Iranian Super Cup (1): 2023
Tractor Persian Gulf Pro League: 2024–25 Iranian Super Cup: 2025
References
External links
Danial Esmaeilifar at IranLeague.ir