Hosein Kaebi
a unique discovery from the hot region of Khuzistan. This
player was first recognized as a talented prospect when he dazzled the
crowds in the preliminary Asian U-16 tournament in Tehran. His runs,
dribbles, leadership and his goals was an instant hit with the crowd and
the media.
Little known beyond his club perimeters, Kaebi suddenly hit the stardom
at the tender age of 16 by appearing for the National team in a
friendly against Slovenia in Azadi. He is considered as one of the
youngest ever Iranian player ever to appear for the team.
The confidence by Branko Ivankovic, the Croat National Team coach in
young Kaebi was returned by his dazzling performances, although he was
given a retreated role.
Kaebi started his football in Esteghlal Javan before moving to Foolad.
It was in this club that the Croat coach Vingo Begovic quickly
discovered this talented player and soon he was in the first team
line-up despite his tender young age. He was selected for the U17 team
that performed well in Asian Championship. He was also selected for the
full national time soon after the Asian Youth Championship.
Kaebi has only a handful of caps, however he is distained to be one of
the best players in the team in the near future. The only shadow of
doubt that is the source of worry for his coaches, is his bad
temperament. He was shown the red card on many occasions and his fierce
and temperamental attitude could spell a big doubt on his undoubted
ability to excel.
After
the World Cup, Kaebi joined Emarat club in the UAE league , however and
despite his success he was unsettled and once again proved that he has
difficulty acclimatizing in a foreign environment . After his short
spell with Al Sadd club in Qatar , this was the second quick stay for
Kaebi. He transferred to Perspolis but too late to save the season for
the popular Tehran Club.
Kaebi eventually joined English Championship club ,
Leicester City , where he had a handful of appearances as reserve before
returning home.
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WORLD CUP Statistics
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World Cup Qualification Matches = 12
World Cup Matches = 3
World Cup Qualification Matches goals = 0
World Cup Matches goals= 0
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A member of Iran's squad for
FIFA World Cup 2006 in Germany
