Alireza Jahanbakhsh

Alireza Jahanbakhsh, born on August 11, 1993, in Juybar, Iran, is an Iranian professional footballer who made history as the first Iranian to play in the English Premier League. A right winger known for his pace, directness, and spectacular goals, Jahanbakhsh moved to Brighton & Hove Albion in 2018 after an impressive spell at AZ Alkmaar in the Netherlands, where he was the Eredivisie's top scorer with 21 goals in the 2017-18 season. At Brighton, Jahanbakhsh became a fan favorite, scoring memorable goals including a stunning bicycle kick against Chelsea that won the Premier League Goal of the Month award. For the Iranian national team, he has earned over 50 caps and scored crucial goals in World Cup qualifiers. His determination to succeed in one of the world's toughest leagues has made him an inspiration for young Iranian footballers aspiring to play in Europe.