Ali Alipour is one of Iran’s most decorated strikers. He holds the record as the youngest player ever to score in the Tehran derby, won multiple Persian Gulf Pro League titles with Persepolis, and became the first Iranian striker to make a real impact in Portuguese top-flight football.
This article covers Ali Alipour’s net worth, his verified salary at Persepolis, contract details, full career earnings, and club-by-club statistics — all backed by real data.
Ali Alipour’s Biography
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ali Alipour (علی علیپور) |
| Date of Birth | November 11, 1995 |
| Age | 30 |
| Place of Birth | Qaem Shahr, Mazandaran Province, Iran |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lbs) |
| Position | Striker / Centre Forward |
| Preferred Foot | Both |
| Current Club | Persepolis FC, Persian Gulf Pro League |
| Contract Period | July 18, 2024 – June 30, 2026 |
| Turned Professional | 2012 (Tarbiat Novin Yazd) |
| Peak Market Value | €14.2 million (2019) |
| Market Value | ~€636,000 |
| Estimated Weekly Wage | £9,063 (~$11,400) |
| Net Worth | $2 million |
| Estimated Career Earnings | $2.5 million (gross) |
| Agent | Arvand Sport |
Early Life & Career
Ali Alipour was born on November 11, 1995, in Qaem Shahr, a mid-sized city in the Mazandaran Province of northern Iran.
Growing up in a football-loving city close to the Caspian Sea, he developed his game from a young age and joined Tarbiat Novin Yazd’s youth setup before breaking into their senior squad.
He made his professional debut with Tarbiat Novin Yazd in the Azadegan League — Iran’s second division — during the 2012–13 season, aged just 16.
In 25 appearances that year, he scored 7 goals and demonstrated a natural finishing instinct that immediately set him apart from other teenagers in the division.
That output attracted the attention of Rah Ahan FC, a Tehran-based club competing in the Persian Gulf Pro League — Iran’s top division.
He joined Rah Ahan ahead of the 2013–14 season and scored 5 goals in 17 appearances in his debut PGPL campaign.
The next season, he split time between Rah Ahan and Persepolis, scoring two league goals for Persepolis in just 11 appearances.
Then came the moment that changed everything: on May 15, 2015, at 19 years and 185 days old, Alipour scored the only goal in a 1–0 Persepolis victory in the Tehran derby — becoming the youngest player in the history of the fixture to score.
That goal did not just win a game. It announced a striker who was built for the biggest occasions.
Professional Career
After his breakthrough 2014–15 campaign, Persepolis made Alipour a permanent fixture in their squad.
Over the next five seasons — from 2015 to 2020 — he evolved from promising youngster to the club’s most lethal attacker. He won multiple Persian Gulf Pro League titles during this period and added Hazfi Cup and Iranian Super Cup medals to his résumé.
His 2018–19 season, in which he started all 30 league games and delivered the most consistent output of his Iranian career, pushed his market value to its peak of €14.2 million — as recorded on BeSoccer’s career value tracker.
He also became the only player in Tehran derby history to score the winning goal in two separate matches.
In September 2020, Alipour made his move to Europe, signing a two-year deal with CS Marítimo in Portugal’s Primeira Liga.
He made 26 appearances in his first Portuguese season and 34 in his second — 60 appearances in total — giving him one of the most sustained runs by any Iranian striker in a top European league.
After two seasons at Marítimo, he transferred to Gil Vicente FC, where he spent two further seasons in the Primeira Liga from 2022 to 2024, recording 44 total appearances, 6 goals, and 3 assists across all competitions at the club.
In July 2024, Alipour returned to where his stardom began, re-signing with Persepolis FC on a deal running until June 30, 2026.
His Transfermarkt profile and FotMob player page confirm his continued status as a senior Persepolis squad member, with his current market value reflecting the latter stages of a long, decorated career.
He also represented Iran at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and continues to be active with the national team.
Ali Alipour’s Net Worth Details
As of 2026, Ali Alipour’s has an estimated net worth of $2 million.
He built this wealth through 14 professional seasons across Iranian, Portuguese, and European football — driven by a peak market value of €14.2 million, two sustained stints at Persepolis, and four seasons in Portugal’s Primeira Liga with Marítimo and Gil Vicente.
Contract
According to BeSoccer’s contract data, Alipour signed his current deal with Persepolis FC on July 18, 2024, with the contract valid until June 30, 2026. His agent, Arvand Sport, brokered the return deal, which sits in its final year.
The contract is publicly listed as being in its final year as of the 2025–26 season, which could open the door to a free transfer or extension in the summer of 2026.
His exact contract fee and signing bonus remain undisclosed, which is standard practice for Persian Gulf Pro League clubs.
Salary
Based on verified Football Manager database salary data — which draws from licensed club and agent sources — Alipour earns an estimated £9,063 per week at Persepolis.
This translates to roughly £471,000 per year, or approximately $590,000 annually at current exchange rates.
While this figure is significantly lower than his peak European earning potential from his Marítimo and Gil Vicente years, it reflects both the Persian Gulf Pro League’s wage structure and the later stage of his career.
As tracked by Capology’s salary database, his estimated gross career earnings from European competition alone reached $603,488.
Career Earnings By Year
| Season | Club | League | Estimated Annual Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–13 | Tarbiat Novin Yazd | Azadegan League (D2) | ~$10,000 |
| 2013–14 | Rah Ahan FC | Persian Gulf Pro League | ~$30,000 |
| 2014–15 | Rah Ahan / Persepolis | Persian Gulf Pro League | ~$40,000 |
| 2015–16 | Persepolis FC | Persian Gulf Pro League | ~$80,000 |
| 2016–17 | Persepolis FC | Persian Gulf Pro League | ~$120,000 |
| 2017–18 | Persepolis FC | Persian Gulf Pro League | ~$160,000 |
| 2018–19 | Persepolis FC | Persian Gulf Pro League | ~$200,000 |
| 2019–20 | Persepolis FC | Persian Gulf Pro League | ~$190,000 |
| 2020–21 | CS Marítimo | Primeira Liga (Portugal) | ~$280,000 |
| 2021–22 | CS Marítimo | Primeira Liga (Portugal) | ~$300,000 |
| 2022–23 | Gil Vicente FC | Primeira Liga (Portugal) | ~$180,000 |
| 2023–24 | Gil Vicente FC | Primeira Liga (Portugal) | ~$170,000 |
| 2024–26 | Persepolis FC | Persian Gulf Pro League | ~$590,000/year |
Career Statistics
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–13 | Tarbiat Novin Yazd | Azadegan League | 25 | 7 | — |
| 2013–14 | Rah Ahan FC | PGPL | 17 | 5 | — |
| 2014–15 | Rah Ahan FC | PGPL | 8 | 1 | — |
| 2014–15 | Persepolis FC | PGPL | 11 | 2 | — |
| 2015–16 | Persepolis FC | PGPL + cups | 26 | 5 | — |
| 2016–17 | Persepolis FC | PGPL + cups | 29 | 9 | — |
| 2017–18 | Persepolis FC | PGPL + cups + AFC | 28 | 13 | — |
| 2018–19 | Persepolis FC | PGPL + cups + AFC | 30 | 14 | — |
| 2019–20 | Persepolis FC | PGPL + cups | 29 | 9 | — |
| 2020–21 | CS Marítimo | Primeira Liga | 26 | 6 | — |
| 2021–22 | CS Marítimo | Primeira Liga | 34 | 7 | — |
| 2022–23 | Gil Vicente FC | Primeira Liga + cups | 15 | 4 | 2 |
| 2023–24 | Gil Vicente FC | Primeira Liga + cups | 19 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024–25 | Persepolis FC | PGPL + cups + AFC | 25 | 8 | — |
| Career Total | — | — | ~322 | ~89 | — |
FAQs
What is Ali Alipour’s net worth?
Ali Alipour has an estimated net worth of $2 million. He built this through 14 professional seasons in Iran and Portugal, including two Primeira Liga clubs and multiple Persian Gulf Pro League title-winning campaigns with Persepolis.
How much does Ali Alipour earn at Persepolis?
He earns an estimated £9,063 per week — approximately £471,000 per year (~$590,000) — at Persepolis FC. His contract with the club runs until June 30, 2026.
What record does Ali Alipour hold in the Tehran derby?
He became the youngest-ever scorer in the Tehran derby on May 15, 2015, aged 19 years and 185 days. He also holds the unique record of scoring the match-winning goal in two separate Tehran derby games — a feat no other player has managed.
Which clubs did Ali Alipour play for in Portugal?
He played for CS Marítimo from September 2020 to 2022, making 60 total appearances in the Primeira Liga across two seasons. He then moved to Gil Vicente FC, where he spent two further seasons from 2022 to 2024, making 44 total appearances.
What was Ali Alipour’s peak market value?
His career-high market value was €14.2 million, reached in 2019 during his most prolific years at Persepolis FC. His current market value in 2026 stands at approximately €636,000, reflecting the later stage of his professional career.
