African Players at Persepolis F.C.
Iran · Persian Gulf Pro League · founded 1963 · Azadi Stadium
13African players
1Nations (3+)
1Current
Persepolis F.C. have fielded 13 African players from 9 countries according to Wikidata.
The best-represented nation is Burkina Faso with 3 players.
The earliest arrival on record is Christopher Wreh (2003).
1 African player currently on the books: Serge Aurier.
Éamon Zayed scored the most goals for the club among them (12).
Nationalities on the map
All players
| Player | Nation | Years | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serge Aurier now |  Ivory Coast | 2025–now | 0 | 0 |
| Franck Atsou |  Togo | 2008–2009 | 9 | 0 |
| Ibrahima Touré |  Senegal | 2008–2009 | 24 | 11 |
| Christopher Wreh |  Liberia | 2003–2003 | 0 | 0 |
| Éamon Zayed |  Libya | 2011–2013 | 19 | 12 |
| Mamadou Tall |  Burkina Faso | 2011–2012 | 9 | 0 |
| Nilson Corrêa Júnior | Burkina Faso | 2012–2015 | 67 | 0 |
| Issa Traoré |  Mali | 2003–2004 | 20 | 3 |
| Sambo Choji |  Nigeria | 2004–2005 | 12 | 1 |
| Sékou Berthé | Mali | 2010–2011 | 5 | 0 |
| Raphael Edereho | Nigeria | 2005–2006 | 6 | 1 |
| Jacques Elong Elong |  Cameroon | 2005–2008 | 30 | 0 |
| Hervé Oussalé | Burkina Faso | 2010–2011 | 0 | 0 |
Years and appearances from Wikidata career statements (league appearances where recorded).