Title: National Service: A Shared Chapter for Iranian Football Legends
In a rare glimpse into a universal civic duty, a photograph has surfaced showing Persepolis football legend Nasser Mohammadkhani during his national service. The image provides a unique look at a formative period in the life of one of Iranian football’s most celebrated figures.
A Rare Glimpse into the Past
While countless photos and videos of Nasser Mohammadkhani have been published over the last forty years, this particular image stands out. It captures the star striker not in his familiar red Persepolis kit, but in the uniform of a soldier, showcasing a chapter of his life that is seldom seen by the public.
A Journey Shared with a Teammate
Mohammadkhani, widely regarded as one of the finest strikers in the history of both Persepolis and Iranian football, undertook his mandatory national service in the late 1970s. Notably, he spent a considerable portion of this period alongside his former Persepolis teammate, Ruhollah Abedzadeh. The rare photograph was taken precisely during this time, depicting the two football pioneers together in uniform.
For both veterans of Iranian sport, this image serves as a powerful memento of their youth and a shared experience that extends beyond the football pitch, highlighting a common journey of national participation.