Ali Gholizadeh
Ali Gholizadeh is an Iranian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Belgian First Division A club Charleroi and the Iran national team.
Club career
Saipa
He started his career with Saipa youth levels. He promoted to first team by Engin Firat and made his debut for Saipa in last fixture of 2013–14 Iran Pro League against Saba Qom as a substitute. After scoring six times in 28 games, Gholizadeh was named the Persian Gulf Pro League Young Player of the Season for 2017–18.Charleroi
On 30 May 2018, Gholizadeh joined Belgian First Division A club Charleroi, joining compatriot Omid Noorafkan. Gholizadeh scored his first goal for the club on 25 November 2018 in a league match against Lokeren.International career
Youth
Gholizadeh was part of Iran U17 in 2012 AFC U-16 Championship and 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup. He invited to Iran U20 by Ali Dousti Mehr to preparation for 2014 AFC U-19 Championship.Senior
He made his debut for Team Melli on 17 March 2018 against Sierra Leone and scored two goals. In May 2018 he was named in Iran's preliminary squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.Career statistics
Club
International
International goals
| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
| 1. | 17 March 2018 | Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran | 2–0 | 4–0 | Friendly | |
| 2. | 17 March 2018 | Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran | 4–0 | 4–0 | Friendly | |
| 3. | 20 November 2018 | Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium, Doha, Qatar | 1–1 | 1–1 | Friendly |
Honours
Individual- Iranian Young Player of the Year : 2018