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Bio

 Before joining Bengaluru FC ahead of Hero ISL 2021-22, Iman Basafa turned out for Machine Sazi in the Persian Gulf Pro League. Basafa has represented the Iranian national side at the U-17, U-20 and U-23 levels. The move to the Blues is his first stint outside Iran. Basafa, who started his youth career at Shahrdari Bandar Abbas, had several spells with teams in Iran’s top divisions before making his professional debut with Shahrdari Arak in 2012. He made his AFC Champions League bow with Esteghlal FC in 2014, and went on to play for Fajr Sepasi Shiraz, Malavan, Aluminium Arak and Pars Jonoubi Jam, racking up over 100 appearances in the Azadegan League.