As a tall forward, Daei was a prolific goalscorer and was known for heading accuracy and ability in the air. He was the world’s top international goalscorer with 109 goals until his record was broken by Cristiano Ronaldo in 2021.
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During Ali Daei’s playing career, he was appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2011. Following his retirement, he served as a member of the FIFA football Committee between 2007 and 2013.
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In 2014, he was inducted into the Asian Football Hall of Fame.
How Many Games Did Ali Daei Play for Iran?
By the end of the 1996 Asian Cup, Ali Daei had scored 29 goals in 38 appearances for Iran.
In November 2004, Daei became the first male footballer with 100 international goals when he scored four times against Laos in a 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier.
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