Iran national team defender Ehsan Hajsafi has entered the country's history as the player with the most international matches after playing his 150th match in a friendly against Russia.
Ehsan Hajsafi becomes Iran's most capped player
The Melli team lost to Russia 2-0 at the Kazan Arena stadium on Tuesday evening, but this match marked a historic achievement for Hajsafi. The experienced defender came on as a substitute in the 27th minute, earning his 150th appearance for Iran.
Thus, Hajsafi surpassed former captain Javad Nekounam, who previously held the national record with 149 matches. Hajsafi's achievement officially makes him the record holder for the number of games in Iranian history, marking another important milestone in his long international career.