OUR OPPONENT — TRACTOR
"Tractor" is one of the most popular, historically unique, and in recent years, strongest giants of Iranian football.
- Full name: Tractor Sports Club
- Founded: 1970
- City: Tabriz, Iran
- Nickname: "The Red Wolves"
- Stadium: Yadegar-e-Emam Stadium (Sahand)
- Capacity: 66,833 spectators
- Competition: Iran Persian Gulf Pro League / AFC Champions League Elite
- Head coach: Javad Nekounam
"Tractor" represents Tabriz, the capital of Iran's East Azerbaijan province. The club was founded in 1970 by the Iran Tractor Manufacturing Company. Today, it is one of the main teams with a massive army of fans who fill their stadium not only in Iran but also across Asia.
HISTORY AND ACHIEVEMENTS
"Tractor" achieved its greatest historical success in recent years by winning the Iran Pro League championship. In addition, the club is a 2-time winner of the Iranian Hazfi Cup (2013/14, 2019/20) and the Iranian Super Cup. On the international stage, the team regularly participates in the group stages and playoff rounds of the AFC Champions League.
2026/27 SEASON
"Tractor" is fighting seriously in the domestic championship and the Asian Elite. In the Iran Pro League, the team is among the leaders (in the latest rounds, a confident 3:0 victory over Sanat Naft was achieved).
In the AFC Champions League Elite (West Region) group stage, after recording 1 draw (0:0 against Al-Shamal) and two defeats (0:1 against Shabab Al-Ahli, 1:2 against Al-Ain) in the initial rounds, they arrive ahead of the match against Fergana's "Neftchi" in a situation where points are desperately needed.
2026/27 SQUAD
Goalkeepers
- Alireza Beyranvand (Legendary No. 1 of the Iranian national team)
- Parsa Jafari
- Yasin Zare
Defenders
- Shoja Khalilzadeh (Experienced captain of the Iranian national team)
- Sadegh Moharrami (Former Dinamo Zagreb defender)
- Mohammad Daneshgar
- Mohammad Naderi
- Danial Esmaeilifar
- Farshad Faraji
- Milad Zakipour
Midfielders
- Odiljon Khamrobekov (Leader of the Uzbekistan national team and the midfield)
- Mehdi Torabi (One of the strongest midfielders of the Iranian national team)
- Tibor Halilovic (Skillful Croatian midfielder)
- Igor Postonjski
- Seyed Mehdi Hosseini
- Hadi Habibinejad
Forwards
- Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh (One of the team's most dangerous goalscorers)
- Tomislav Strkalj (Tall Croatian center forward)
- Shahriyar Moghanloo (Experienced Iranian forward)
- Mehdi Hashemnejad
- Masoud Zayer Kazemayni
NOTABLE PLAYERS
- Alireza Beyranvand — The main pillar of the national team and the club, the most famous goalkeeper in Asia for saving penalties.
- Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh — The main weapon in the attacking line, penetrating the opponent's defense with his extreme speed and unexpected shots.
- Odiljon Khamrobekov — Our compatriot who controls the tempo of the game in the center of the field and participates in breaking down opponent attacks.
- Shoja Khalilzadeh — The team's experienced and tough leader in defense.
QUICK FACTS
- 1970 — Year the club was founded
- 1 — Iranian Championship
- 2 — Iranian Hazfi Cup winner
- Tabriz — The city where the club is located
- "The Red Wolves" — The team's famous nickname
With its massive fanbase, Iranian national team stars in its squad, and experience in the international arena, "Tractor" is sure to be one of the toughest tests for "Neftchi" in tomorrow's group stage match.