2008–09 Persian Gulf Cup

The 2008–09 Persian Gulf Cup (also known as Iran Pro League) was the 26th season of Iran's Football League and eighth season of Iran Pro League since its establishment in 2001. Persepolis were the defending champions. The season featured 15 teams from the 2007–08 Persian Gulf Cup and two new teams promoted from the 2007–08 Azadegan League: Payam Mashhad as champions and Foolad. Damash replaced Pegah. The league started on 4 August 2008 and ended on 26 April 2009. Esteghlal won the Pro League title for the second time in their history (total seventh Iranian title).

Teams

• In October 2008 Pegah Gilan terminated their sports activities due to financial problems. Damash Iranian (Damash Mineral Water Company) owned by Amir Abedini took over their license. New club named Damash Gilan.

Below is the list of coaches who left their teams after the start of the season.

Foreign players

League standings

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Results table

Last updated April 26, 2009

Player statistics

Top scorers

<small>Last updated: 11 April 2009<br />Source: Iplstats.com</small>

Cards

Matches played

33

• Morteza Ebrahimi (Mes)
• Vahid Taleblou (Esteghlal)

Sponsorship

• Referee's Sponsor: GERAD
• Referee's Supplier: Merooj

Team Shirt manufacturers

Attendances

Average home attendances

Highest attendances

<small>Notes:<br>Updated to games played on 26 April 2009. Source: iplstats.com</small>

See also

• 2008–09 Azadegan League
• 2008–09 Iran Football's 2nd Division
• 2008–09 Iran Football's 3rd Division
• 2008–09 Hazfi Cup
• Iranian Super Cup
• 2008–09 Iranian Futsal Super League

References

• Iran Premier League Statistics
• Persian League
• Soccerway
• Bazikonan