Milad Mohammadi


Milad Mohammadi Keshmarzi is an Iranian professional footballer who plays for Belgian club Gent. Known for his speed and versatility, Milad plays as a Left-back and winger. His twin brother Mehrdad plays for Desportivo Aves in the Primeira Liga.

Career

Rah Ahan

Milad Mohammadi joined Rah Ahan in the summer of 2014 with a five–year contract and made his debut for them in the first fixture of the 2014–15 Iran Pro League against Esteghlal.
In July 2015 Mohammadi went on trial with Austrian Bundesliga club Sturm Graz. He reportedly had two offers from European sides but Rah Ahan coach Farhad Kazemi refused to let him leave the club.

Akhmat Grozny

On 6 February 2016 Mohammadi signed a contract with Russian Premier League club Terek Grozny until 2019. Milad made his debut for Terek Grozny as a substitute on 2 April 2016 in a 3–2 win over Anzhi Makhachkala. Mohammadi scored his first goal for Terek and his first ever professional league goal on 29 April 2017 in a 5–2 victory against Ural Yekaterinburg. After the 2016–17 season, he was named as one of the top 50 U23 Asian talents to watch for.
On 27 May 2019, Akhmat confirmed that Mohammadi left the club as a free agent upon the expiration of his contract.

Gent

In July 2019 Mohammadi signed with Belgian club Gent.

International

Mohammadi scored a goal during the 2016 AFC U-23 Championship.
Carlos Queiroz invited Mohammadi to a national team camp in June 2015, making his debut against Uzbekistan in a friendly on 11 June 2015 and was on the bench on 16 June 2015 in a World Cup qualifier against Turkmenistan.
He was named in Iran's squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, where he came to prominence when he tried and failed at an extravagant throw, in the 93rd minute while Iran where losing 1-0 to Spain.

Career statistics

Club

International

Statistics accurate as of match played 11 June 2019

Personal life

Milad Mohammadi was born south of Tehran in Fallah district to ethnic Persian Tat parents. His family is originally from Qazvin Province, Iran. Football fans in Iran nicknamed him "Mig-Mig" that refers to a cartoon character named Roadrunner in Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner. He is the twin brother of Mehrdad Mohammadi.