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Iman Mafi

Iman Mafi (; born 9 July 1994) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Norwegian First Division club Jerv.

Personal life

His parents emigrated from Iran to Norway in 1986. He grew up in Grimstad. Following the death of Mahsa Amini and ensuing protests, Mafi played with black tape around his wrists, illuding black armbands.

Career

Iman Mafi was born in Kristiansand and played youth football in Norway for Jerv.

Mafi played college soccer in the United States for the Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs where he scored 3 goals in 18 matches before transferring to the Clemson Tigers where he scored a goal in the 2015 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Tournament, played in the 2015 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship Game against Stanford, and took part in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft.

Mafi made his Eliteserien debut for Jerv on 6 July 2022 against Molde at the Aker Stadion during the 2022 Eliteserien season.

Career statistics

Honours

Individual

  • 2013 Big South All-Freshman Team
  • 2015 All-ACC Third Team
  • 2015 All-ACC Academic Team

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