Payam Niazmand (; born 6 April 1995) is an Iranian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Iranian club Persepolis and the Iran national team.
Niazmand set the new all-time record at 940 consecutive minutes without conceding a goal. Mohammad Nouri ended his goalless streak by beating him in the 50th minute of the same match. He was included in Iran's preliminary squad for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.
Club career Paykan Niazmand started his senior career in Iran at Paykan in 2015, where he made 24 appearances in three seasons.
Sepahan In 2018, Niazmand joined Sepahan. Niazmand was included in Sepahan's lineup in 89 games continuously.
Portimonense On 13 July 2021, Niazmand joined Primeira Liga side Portimonense.
Persepolis On 19 May 2025, Niazmand joined Persian Gulf Pro League side Persepolis on a new two-year deal.
International career On 8 October 2020, Niazmand made his debut for the Iran national team in a 2–1 friendly win against Uzbekistan.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals Paykan2015–16Azadegan League6000——602016–17Pro League1000——102017–18Pro League 23000——230 Total30000——300Sepahan2018–19Pro League30040——340 2019–202903060—3802020–213003000—3302022–23 (loan)27010——2802023–242301070—3102024–25260307010370Total1650150200102010Portimonense2021–22Primeira Liga2030——50Persepolis2025–26Pro League21010——2202026–276000——60Total270100000280Career total2240190200102640
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsIran202010202350202430202550202620Total160
Honours Sepahan Iranian Hazfi Cup: 2023–24 Iranian Super Cup: 2024
Iran CAFA Nations Cup: 2023
Individual CAFA Nations Cup Best Goalkepper: 2025
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