Saleh Hardani Kherad (; born 26 December 1998), also known as Saadat Hardani, is an Iranian footballer who plays as a right-back for the Persian Gulf Pro League club Esteghlal and the Iran national team. He is younger brother of Saber Hardani.
Club career
Foolad He made his debut for Foolad in first fixtures of 2019–20 Iran Pro League against Sanat Naft Abadan.
Esteghlal He joined Esteghlal for 2019–20 Iran Pro League and scored an important goal against his previous club, Foolad, which made Esteghlal the champion of the season.
Personal life On 4 February 2026, Hardani responded to the 2025–2026 Iranian protests and the government's crackdown of the protests on his Instagram, saying: "He who is not sad in this time is either not a human being, or not in this world."https://www.iranintl.com/202602041011
Career statistics Club
clubSeasonLeagueHazfi CupACL OtherTotal League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps GoalsFoolad2019–20Persian Gulf Pro League1501000001602020–212614131003332021–22140000000140Total551513100633Esteghlal2021–22Persian Gulf Pro League1411000001512022–232215000102812023–242611000002712024–251203040001902025–261801060002502026–275000100060Total 973110110101203Sepahan2024–25Persian Gulf Pro League120105010190Total120105010190Career Total1644171191202026
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsIran202110202210202310202471202560202660Total221
+ List of international goals scored by Saleh hardaniNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition119 November 2024Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan2–03–22026 FIFA World Cup qualification
Honours
Foolad
Hazfi Cup: 2020–21
Sepahan
Iranian Super Cup: 2024
Esteghlal
Persian Gulf Pro League: 2021–22 Hazfi Cup: 2024–25 Iranian Super Cup: 2022
References
External links
Saleh Hardani at Persianleague.com