Mehdi Mahdavi (Persian: مهدی مهدوی, born 13 February 1984) is an Iranian volleyball player, who former played as a setter for the Iran national team of the year 2007–2016.[4] After competing at the 2016 Summer Olympics he announced his retirement from the national team aiming to give more chances to younger players.[2] Mahdavi is married and has a daughter and a son.[2]

Mehdi Mahdavi
Mahdavi at the 2016 Olympics
Personal information
Full nameMehdi Mahdavi
Born (1984-02-13) 13 February 1984 (age 40)
Karaj, Iran
Height1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)[1]
Weight96 kg (212 lb)
Spike3.30 m (130 in)
Block3.10 m (122 in)
Volleyball information
PositionSetter
Current clubIran Sarmayeh Bank Tehran[2]
Number13
Career
YearsTeams
2004–2005
2005–2006
2006–2007
2007–2008
2008–2009
2009–2010
2010–2012
2012–2013
2013–2014
2014–2015
2015–
Iran Bargh Tehran
Iran Azarpayam Urmia
Iran Gol Gohar Sirjan
Iran Shahrdari Hamedan
Iran Foolad Urmia
Iran Damash Gilan
Iran Saipa Tehran
Iran Pishgaman Kavir
Iran Barij Kashan
Iran Mizan Khorasan
Iran Sarmayeh Bank Tehran[3]
Honours
Men's volleyball
Representing  Iran
Asian Championship
Gold medal – first place 2011 Tehran Team
Gold medal – first place 2013 Dubai Team
Silver medal – second place 2009 Manila Team
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2014 Incheon Team
Silver medal – second place 2010 Guangzhou Team
Asian Cup
Gold medal – first place 2008 Nakhon Ratchasima Team
Gold medal – first place 2010 Urmia Team

Honours

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National team

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Club

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Individual

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References

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  1. ^ Mehdi Mahdavi. rio2016.com
  2. ^ a b c Mehdi Mahdavi. nbcolympics.com
  3. ^ 2015-16 Iranian super league teams' rosters (in Persian) Archived 27 January 2016 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Mehdi Mahdavi. worldofvolley.com
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Mehdi Mahdavi on Instagram