Mehdi Taj
Mehdi Taj | |
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 Mehdi Taj in 2016 | |
| Born | January 20, 1960[1] |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Alma mater | University of Isfahan[citation needed] |
| Title | President of the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran President of Iran Football League Organization Board Chairman of the Foolad Matil |
| Term | 7 May 2016–present |
| Predecessor | Ali Kafashian |
Mehdi Taj (Persian: مهدی تاج) is an Iranian sports executive and administrator who has been serving as president of the Iranian Football Federation.
He was previously First Vice President of Iranian Football Federation (2008–2012), President of the Iran Football League Organization (2013–2016), Secretary of the Board of Sepahan (1992–1994, 2002–2006) and president of the club (1994–1999).[2] He was also editor-in-chief of Jahan Varzesh from 1991 until 2001. On 7 May 2016, he was elected as president of Iranian Football Federation with 51 votes, succeeding Ali Kafashian.[3][4]