Kambiz Atabay: The Visionary Leader Who Elevated Iranian Football

One of the most defining traits of Kambiz Atabay’s leadership was his approach to selecting coaches and staff. Unlike many of his successors, he refused to interfere in technical matters for personal or political gain. He sought professionalism above all. It was under his guidance that coaches like Heshmat Mohajerani and Nasser Ebrahimi began their rise, shaping the next generation of Iranian football.