Ziaeddin Niknafs (; born 19 September 1986) is an Iranian football defender who currently plays for Sanat Naft in Iran Pro League. He is a young left-footed defender who can play as both a left back and central defender.
He was part of the squad that won the league for Persepolis in the 2007âÂÂ08 season but did not play any match. He finally played a match for Persepolis in his second season in Hazfi Cup.