Zob Ahan

Zob Ahan Esfahan Football Club (Persian: باشگاه فرهنگى ورزشى ذوب‌آهن اصفهان, Bâšgâh-e Futbâl-e Zobâhan-e Esfahân) is an Iranian football club based in Fuladshahr, Iran. It competes in the Persian Gulf Pro League. The team is sponsored by the Isfahan Steel Company, which also goes by the name Zob Ahan. The club's main rival is fellow Isfahani team Sepahan, which is sponsored by the rival steel mill Mobarakeh Steel Company.

Zob Ahan club also has a basketball team, sponsored by the same Isfahan Steel Company, which is one of the teams in the Iranian Super League.

In the 2010 AFC Champions League. Zob Ahan finished as runners-up losing 3–1 to South Korean club Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma in the final.

Zob Ahan has won the Hazfi Cup on four occasions (2002–03, 2008–09, 2014–15 and 2015–16) and have finished as runners-up one time (2000–01). The club has also finished as League runners-up three times (2004–05, 2008–09 and 2009–10) and has won the Iranian Super Cup once (2016).

Zob Ahan Isfahan Football Club, commonly known as Zob Ahan, is a prominent Iranian professional football club based in Isfahan, Iran. Founded in 1970, the club has established itself as one of the key players in Iranian football, competing in the Persian Gulf Pro League, the top tier of Iranian football.

Zob Ahan is known for its distinctive blue and white colors, which are reflected in their home kit. The team plays its home matches at the Naghsh-e Jahan Stadium, a venue that can accommodate thousands of passionate fans who create an electric atmosphere during matches.

The club has a rich history of success, having won multiple domestic league titles and cup competitions. Zob Ahan is particularly recognized for its strong youth development program, which has produced numerous talented players who have gone on to represent both the club and the national team.

Zob Ahan's playing style is characterized by disciplined defense and strategic attacking play, making them a formidable opponent in both domestic and continental competitions. The club has also made its mark in Asian football, participating in the AFC Champions League and showcasing its talent on the continental stage.

With a dedicated fan base and a commitment to excellence, Zob Ahan continues to be a significant force in Iranian football, striving for success both on and off the pitch.