Jamshid Nassiri
Jamshid Nassiri (born 15 March 1959 in Khorramshahr) is a retired Iranian footballer and manager, who last worked as the manager of Mohammedan Sporting in 2003. Nassiri is known for forming a successful attacking duo with Majid Bishkar in the 80's. He was one of the most expensive player in Indian football during his playing days and is the first foreign player to score 100 goals across several tournaments in the country. He has played for several clubs in India during his playing career. At international level, Nassiri has represented Iran at the 1977 FIFA World Youth  Championship. Nassiri currently lives in Kolkata and also holds the Indian citizenship. Career. Nassiri started his career at Rastakhiz Khorramshahr, but it didn't last long as the club was shut down due to Islamic revolution. In 1979, he came to India to pursue his studies and joined the Aligarh University. On seeing his performance for the university in the North Zone Inter University championship, Nassiri was signed by East Bengal along with other Iranian players Majid Bishkar and Mahmud Khabbasi. The 1980 Federation Cup was his debut tournament with the Red and Golds, where he won the tournament with  the them. In the same season, East Bengal also won the Rovers Cup where Nassiri played a big part. In 1982, he was signed by Mohammedan SC. His transfer was very effective for the side as they were able to win the Federation Cup for the first time in its history. His consistent form saw him returning to East Bengal in 1984 where Nassiri had an impressive run. He scored 17 goals in the Calcutta league and became the league's topscorer. In 1986, Nassiri had his last big transfer move, as he rejoined Mohammedan for a sum of Rs . 250,000, making him as one of the most expensive football player in the country at that time. He continued to play till the late 80's and became the first foreigner in Indian football to score more than 100 goals. Managerial career. Nassiri enjoyed his playing days in India and began his coaching career in the Mumbai Super Division side Bengal Mumbai FC. He managed the club from 1998 to 2001 and helped them winning the Rovers Cup alongside Mumbai Super Division league in 1998. He also managed Mohammedan Sporting in the National Football League. Personal life. Since the 1980s , Nassiri lives in Kolkata. He is also a follower of Bengali traditions, foods and culture. Nassiri's son Kiyan Nassiri is also a professional footballer born in 2000. Kiyan began his youth football career in Mohun Bagan AC and currently playing professionally for ATK Mohun Bagan in the Indian Super League.