2015–16 Persepolis F.C. season
The 2015–16 season was the Persepolis's 15th season in the Pro League, and their 33rd consecutive season in the top division of Iranian Football. They were also competing in the Hazfi Cup. Persepolis is captained by Alireza Noormohammadi. The season was affected by the death of captain Hadi Norouzi, aged 30, on October 1 from heart failure, being given the armband only at the start of the season. The news came as a big shock to Persepolis and Iranian football. A memorial was held at Azadi Stadium on 2 October which was attended by 20,000  mourners. His body was kept at the stadium for one day and then was transferred to Babol. His funeral was held on the following day and he was buried at his hometown, Kapur Chal village at Babol. Squad. First team squad. Out on loan. "For recent transfers, see List of Iranian football transfers summer 2015." "For more on the reserve and academy squads, see Persepolis Novin, Persepolis Academy, Persepolis Shomal & Persepolis Qaem Shahr." Statistics. Injuries During The Season. Players in bold are still out from their injuries.