Professional Coaching Career
2022
Assistant Coach for Iranian National Team – FIFA World Cup, Qatar 2022
2019
Assistant Coach for Iranian National Team – AFC Championship, UAE 2019
2018
Assistant Coach for Iranian National Team - FIFA World Cup, Russia 2018
2014
Assistant Coach for Iranian National Team - FIFA World Cup, Brazil 2014
Assistant coach of the (A) National team from October 2011 for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Asian Qualifiers.
2011-2012
Assistant coach for the World Cup Iranian National team 2011, 2012
2011-2012
Assistant coach for the Iranian Olympic National team 2011
As an assistant coach of the Olympic National team from May to September for the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament London 2012.
2009-2011
Head coach of Damsh Lorestan , Gilan and Damash Tehran
Damash Tehran we Qualified from Second division to First Division.
2008
Iranian Youth National Coach 2008
As part of U21 Iranian National team coaching staff took the first place in the tournament held in Vietnam in September. As part of U18 Iranian Youth National team coaching staff took the third place in the tournament held in Turkmenistan in March.
2007
Iran’s National Coach 2007
As part of Iranian National team coaching staff took the first place in the West Asian Cup held in Jordan.
2006
Analyzer for Iranian National team
As part of Iranian National team coaching staff took the first place in the West Asian Cup held in Oman, Jordan.
2005
Oghab Football Club
As the head coach of the Oghab Football club led the team to take the third place in the professional second division Iranian league.
2004
Bargh Football Club
As the head coach of the Bargh Football club led the team to take the third place in the professional second division Iranian league.
Coaching Certificates
- 1st AFC National Coaches Certificate for Olympic Coaches 2018
- AFC Professional Football Coaching Diploma, 2009
- FIFA’s Professional (highest possible) certification 2008
- FA International Coaching License, 2005
- FIFA’s International Coaching License 2005
- FIFA’s ’A’ License Coaching Certification. 2005
- FIFA’s ’C’ License Coaching Certification. 2003
- FIFA’s ’B’ License Coaching Certification. 2004
- U.S Soccer Grassroots 9v9 Coaching License, 2022
Professional Playing Career
2003
Bargh Football Club
Played and led the team as a captain in the defending sweeper position in the professional second division Iranian league.
2002
Shahab Zanjan Football Club
Played and led the team as a captain in the defending sweeper position in the professional second division Iranian league.
2001
Pas Football Club
Played and led the team as a captain in the defending sweeper position in the professional first division Iranian league.
2000
Home United Singapore
Played in the defending sweeper position in the professional first division league in Singapore.
1997-1999
Pas Football Club
Played and led the team as a captain in the defending sweeper position in the professional first division Iranian league.
1998
Iran National Team
I was in national team in Carlsberg tournament in Hong kong as a player and we standing third place.
1996
Iran National Team
I was playing in national team and that year I was Captain of team against Turkmenistan and Kuwait friendly games.
1994-1996
Bahman Football Club
Played and led the team as a captain in the defending sweeper position in the professional second division Iranian league.
1984-1993
Pas Football Club
Played and led the team as a captain in the defending sweeper position in the professional first division Iranian league. Taking the second place once and the third place in three consecutive years.
1983
Esteghlal Football Club
Played as the defending sweeper position in the professional first division Iranian league.
1982
Ararat Football Club
Played as the defending sweeper position in the professional first division Iranian league.
Career Highlights
Three consecutive World Cup Finals as Assistant Coach to the Iranian National Team under Carlos Queiroz. Brazil 2014, Russia 2018, Qatar 2022.
Over a decade of experience in professional level coaching mostly at the national team level complimenting it with broad number of coaching certificates to combine soccer knowledge as a coach and player with the latest methodologies in today’s world of football/soccer.
Proven ability as a leader demonstrated as a captain in many teams played, and later as a coach.
First Place finish with U21 Iranian national team in the tournament held in Vietnam in September 2008.
First Place with Iranian National team in the West Asian Cup held in Jordan in June 2007.
First Place with Iranian National team in the Asian national cup in November 2006.
Third place with Iranian Youth National team in the tournament held in Turkmenistan in June 2008. Reached to the play offs with Damash Gilan’s team in first division in 2009. Rose from second division to the first division with Damash Tehran’s team in 2010.
Representing Pas Football Club for 10 years as a captain in the professional first division.
Iranian league earning second place in 2001 and third place for three consecutive years 88-90. First Place with Iranian National team clinching Asian Nations Cup Western Division.
Former Iran National Team Assistant coach
Markar Aghajanian has an impressive track record and has been part of the coaching staff for the Iranian national football team during the 2014, 2018, and 2022 FIFA World Cups. His coaching abilities and experience have earned him a well-deserved reputation as an outstanding coach.
Markar Aghajanian has a wealth of experience in soccer coaching, having been involved in the sport for several years. His role as assistant coach for the Iranian national football team during the 2014, 2018, and 2022 FIFA World Cups was crucial in helping the team achieve their goals. Aghajanian’s knowledge and expertise were instrumental in devising winning strategies and tactics for the team. His contribution was vital in helping the team progress through the various stages of the World Cup.
Apart from his role in the Iranian national football team, Aghajanian is also the Director of the Jewel City United Youth Soccer club in Glendale, California. He is responsible for coaching and mentoring young players, imparting his knowledge and skills to the next generation of soccer players. Under his guidance, the team has achieved remarkable success, winning several tournaments and accolades.
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