Mes Rafsanjan F.C.
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| Full name | Sanat Mes Rafsanjan Football Club | ||
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| Founded | 1997; 24 years ago | ||
| Ground | Shohadaye Mes Stadium Rafsanjan, Kerman | ||
| Capacity | 10,000 | ||
| Owner | National Mes Company | ||
| Chairman | Mahmod Mahmodinia | ||
| Head Coach | Mohammad Rabiei | ||
| League | Persian Gulf Pro League | ||
| 2019–20 | Azadegan League, 1st (promoted) | ||
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Mes Rafsanjan Football Club is an Iranian football club based in Rafsanjan, Iran. The club is owned by the National Mes Company.
History
In 1997 the National Mes Company decided to form a football club in one of its focus cities, Rafsanjan.
Mes Rafsanjan knocked out a number of Persian Gulf Pro League clubs in the Hazfi Cup of 2008–09, including Foolad and Esteghlal. The club was later defeated by the eventual champions Zob Ahan in the semi-finals.
Season-by-season
The table below shows the achievements of the club in various competitions.
| Season | League | Position | Hazfi Cup | Notes |
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| 2010–11 | Azadegan League | 9th | 2nd Round | |
| 2011–12 | Azadegan League | 12th | 1/16 Final | |
| 2012–13 | Azadegan League | 11th | 1/8 Final | |
| 2013–14 | Azadegan League | 6th | 1/16 Final | |
| 2014–15 | Azadegan League | 2nd | 1/32 Final | |
| 2015–16 | Azadegan League | 5th | Withdrew | |
| 2016–17 | Azadegan League | 11th | 1/16 Final | |
| 2017–18 | Azadegan League | 10th | 1/32 Final | |
| 2018–19 | Azadegan League | 10th | 1/32 Final | |
| 2019–20 | Azadegan League | 1st | 1/32 Final | Promoted |
Players
First-team squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Former coaches
Season 2007/2009
Vatanikia[clarification needed] was named head coach of Mes Rafsanjan for the 2007/2008 season, having had success with youth teams, such as Paykan and Ekbatan. He was the head of the youth department of Ekbatan football club for the 2005/2006 season, which was regarded as one of the best youth systems in the country at the time. Vatanikia was sacked before the end of the season, after less than 10 months in office.
External links
- (in Persian) Official club website
- (in English) Players and Results
References
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