Ali Nemati
CB
Controlled Centre Back
Feb 7, 1996 (30)
Left
6'0"
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2026 World Cup
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2026 World Cup
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Three tackles in final outing
Nemati registered two crosses (zero accurate) and three tackles in Friday's 1-1 draw against Egypt. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 43rd minute.
Analysis: Nemati was solid once again at the back, winning four of six duels and contributing three tackles, four clearances and one block. He also pushed forward from his centre back position to deliver crosses, one of which reached his defensive partner Shoja Khalilzadeh who was unable to keep his attempt on target. A frustrating end to the tournament for a player who was the undisputed starter throughout the group stage, going out without a loss but still exiting early, with 24 clearances, three tackles and one block accumulated across the three games.
Active against Belgium
Nemati recorded one tackle (one won) and eight clearances in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Belgium.
Analysis: Nemati did a good job inside his own box, with the high pressure from the opposition allowing him to accumulate clearances in addition to the clean sheet during his second World Cup game. The defender is now averaging 10.0 clearances per contest, ranking first on the squad and sixth among all players in the competition in that category. He'll look to stay heavily involved in defensive duties, even though he can't be expected to record clean sheets in future fixtures.
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