Summary

Mehdi Taremi (Iran), Forward, 107 caps, 59 international goals, model: 23% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Mehdi Taremi

#9 Forward Olympiacos FC (GRE) Iran

Mehdi Taremi is a 34-year-old forward for Olympiacos FC (GRE) and Iran. He has earned 107 caps and 59 international goals for Iran. Our model puts Iran's title chance at 0% with a 67% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026. Mehdi has collected 6 career honours, making him one of the most decorated players at this tournament.

107 Caps

59 Goals

10 Season goals

2 Assists

7.32 Form rating

Age34Height1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)Weight181 lbsMarket value€1.7M

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Betting Relevance

Anytime scorer angle High

High shots volume Top 5%

Tournament form Below par

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Mehdi Taremi · the model’s read

Mehdi Taremi brings 107 caps and 59 international goals for Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a forward. At club level they play for Olympiacos FC (GRE). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Taremi's anytime-goalscoring probability at 23% at this tournament — a outside read. That comes from an expected 0.36 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Mehdi Taremi: World Cup 2026 Form

How Mehdi has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

6.7

Avg rating 3 games · WC 2026

6.7

Last match vs Egypt

Holding steady

6.8

vs New Zealand

80 min

6.7

vs Belgium

90 min

6.7

vs Egypt

90 min

Mehdi Taremi: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (3 games) alongside the career baseline (64 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 6.7

Career baseline 7.1

1.38 Shotsper 90 min 3.45

0.69 Shots on targetper 90 min 1.4

1.38 Key passesper 90 min 1.8

1.04 Tacklesper 90 min 0.77

0.69 Interceptionsper 90 min 0.31

4.85 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 2.6

46 Touchesper 90 min 44

At World Cup 2026, Mehdi is rating 6.7 — below his 7.1 career baseline.

Iran Squad

Full squad

Mehdi is part of a Iran squad heading to World Cup 2026 in Group G.

Ehsan Hajsafi Defender 2.63 Tackles / 90

Alireza Jahanbakhsh Midfielder 1.16 Key passes / 90

Alireza Beiranvand Goalkeeper 7.1 Career rating

Saeid Ezatolahi Midfielder 0.52 Key passes / 90

Milad Mohammadi Defender 2.57 Tackles / 90

Ramin Rezaeian Defender 1.3 Tackles / 90

Mehdi Taremi: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

FC Porto

2020 - 2024

Rio Ave

2019 - 2020

Al-Gharafa

2018 - 2019

Persepolis

2014 - 2018

FC Iranjavan

2012 - 2014

Shahin Bushehr

2010 - 2012

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

6 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

3× Portuguese Taca de Portugal 2021-2022, 2023-2024, 2022-2023

1× Portuguese Primeira Liga 2021-2022

1× Portuguese Taça da Liga 2022-2023

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

1 League Titles

2 Cup Competitions

0 International

0 Individual Awards

League Titles 1

1× Portuguese Primeira Liga
2021-2022

Cup Competitions 2

3× Portuguese Taca de Portugal
2021-20222023-20242022-2023
1× Portuguese Taça da Liga
2022-2023

Career Milestones

Key landmarks from Mehdi's career.

2 LandmarksTop career moments

2 ClubsAcross top leagues

6 AchievementsMajor honours

UEFA Champions League Player Of The Match FC Porto ·

UEFA Champions League

Award

Mehdi Taremi: Quick Facts

#9Shirt number

34Age

1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)Height

181 lbsWeight

Bushehr, IranBirthplace

Olympiacos FC (GRE)Club

Mehdi in pictures

Part of the Iran squad at World Cup 2026

Iran team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Mehdi Taremi play?

Mehdi Taremi plays as a Forward for Olympiacos FC (GRE). At World Cup 2026 they represent Iran.

How many caps does Mehdi Taremi have?

Mehdi Taremi has 107 international caps for Iran, with 59 international goals.

What trophies has Mehdi Taremi won?

Mehdi Taremi has won 6 career honours. Notable titles include Portuguese Taca de Portugal (x3), Portuguese Primeira Liga (x1), Portuguese Taça da Liga (x1).

What is Iran's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts Iran at 0% to win World Cup 2026 and 67% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is Iran in at World Cup 2026?

Iran are in Group G at World Cup 2026, facing New Zealand, Belgium, Egypt.