Foolad Khuzestan B Football Club (Persian: باشگاه فوتبال فولاد نوين خوزستان, Bashgah-e Futbal-e Fulâd-e Nevin Xuzestan) is an Iranian football club, based in Ahvaz, Khuzestan. They are the reserve side of Persian Gulf Pro League club Foolad, and currently compete in the Azadegan League. The club has a policy to only sign players from the province of Khuzestan, to promote the growth of local talent.
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| Full name | Foolad Khuzestan B Football Club | ||
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| Founded | 2008; 10 years ago | ||
| Ground | Foolad Khuzestan Stadium Ahvaz Iran | ||
| Capacity | 5,000 | ||
| Chairman | Hamidreza Garshasbi | ||
| Head Coach | Hassan Houri | ||
| League | Second Division | ||
| 2021–22 | Iran Football's 2nd Division, 4th | ||
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In the summer of 2015, Foolad Novin changed its name to Foolad Khuzestan B.[1]
History edit
Establishment edit
Foolad Novin was formed in 2008 with the aim of supporting feeder club Foolad. The relationship was built as a foundation for the development of football and coaching in Khuzestan province.[2] The club started with the acquisition of Dayhim Ahvaz F.C. license, a club which played in the 2nd Division in 2008.[3]
Promotion to Azadegan League edit
With players explicitly from Khuzestan province, the club started play in the 2nd Division, with good performances and results the club reached the second stage. Foolad continued with good performances and finished second in Group 1 and were promoted to the Azadegan League.[4]
2nd Division and Return edit
Foolad Novin started the next season in the Azadegan League poorly and were relegated back to the 2nd Division. After four years of playing in the 2nd Division with average results, Foolad Novin was again promoted back to the Azadegan League for the 2014-15 Azadegan League season. With good planning from the technical staff and the policy of signing talent of Foolad the team performed well and finished first. On 9 May 2015 Foolad Novin defeated Siah Jamegan 1–0 in the final of the Azadegan League to become champions of the league for the first time in their history.
The club sold their rights in the Persian Gulf Pro League to Esteghlal Ahvaz, because two teams from the same club can not play in the same league, Foolad was already in the top flight so Foolad Novin assumed Esteghlal's position in the 2nd Division.
Season-by-season edit
The table below chronicles the achievements of Foolad Novin in various competitions since 2007.
| Season | League | Position | Hazfi Cup | Notes |
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| 2008–09 | 2nd Division | 2nd | Third Round | Promoted |
| 2009–10 | Azadegan League | 13th | 1/16 Final | Relegated |
| 2010–11 | 2nd Division | 7th/Group B | Did not qualify | |
| 2011–12 | 2nd Division | 7th/Group A | Second Round | |
| 2012–13 | 2nd Division | 3rd/Group A | Did not qualify | |
| 2013–14 | 2nd Division | 2nd/Group A | 1/8 Final | Promoted |
| 2014–15 | Azadegan League | 1st/Group A | Replaced | |
| 2015–16 | 2nd Division | 6th/Group D | Did not enter | |
| 2016–17 | 2nd Division | First Round |
Players edit
First-team squad edit
As of June 29, 2016
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Honours edit
Domestic edit
- Azadegan League:
- Winners (1): 2014–15
See also edit
References edit
- ^ http://fooladfc.ir/Fa/news-details/7396/%D8%AA%DB%8C%D9%85-%D9%81%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AF-%D8%A8-%D8%AE%D9%88%D8%B2%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%AD%D8%B1%DB%8C%D9%81%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%B4-%D8%B1%D8%A7-%D8%B4%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AE%D8%AA
- ^ http://www.fooladfc.ir/(S(w0yudr550ikqeqi01tlsjp55)A(AIQtqncoywEkAAAAMjM3N2ZhY2ItNWVkNi00YThmLWFiODQtNDk4YzkxNTI4Mzc5-Stxe-Suz9f_vYS-rK_8tzr7jfs1))/English/Page.aspx?id=180 [dead link]
- ^ http://www.fooladfc.ir/(S(w0yudr550ikqeqi01tlsjp55)A(AIQtqncoywEkAAAAMjM3N2ZhY2ItNWVkNi00YThmLWFiODQtNDk4YzkxNTI4Mzc5-Stxe-Suz9f_vYS-rK_8tzr7jfs1))/English/Page.aspx?id=180 [dead link]
- ^ http://www.fooladfc.ir/(S(w0yudr550ikqeqi01tlsjp55)A(AIQtqncoywEkAAAAMjM3N2ZhY2ItNWVkNi00YThmLWFiODQtNDk4YzkxNTI4Mzc5-Stxe-Suz9f_vYS-rK_8tzr7jfs1))/English/Page.aspx?id=180 [dead link]
External links edit
- (in Persian) Foolad F.C. Official Website
- Players and Results Archived 2010-08-01 at the Wayback Machine