Persian Gulf Pro League
The Persian Gulf Pro League is the top-tier professional football league in Iran, featuring 20 teams that compete annually for the national title. It has a long history of developing Iranian talent and sending clubs to compete in the AFC Champions League.
⚡ Defensively organized with a focus on technical play and quick counter-attacks.
📌 Notable Facts
- Persepolis and Esteghlal are the most successful clubs in the league's history in terms of titles.
- Iranian clubs regularly compete in the AFC Champions League with varying degrees of success.
- The league has produced players who moved to European leagues, such as Mehdi Taremi and Sardar Azmoun.
🏆 Top Teams
📊 League Table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 11 | 8 | 3 | +13 | 41 | |
| 2 | 22 | 10 | 9 | 3 | +18 | 39 | |
| 3 | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | +11 | 39 | |
| 4 | 23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 36 | |
| 5 | 22 | 9 | 8 | 5 | +8 | 35 | |
| 6 | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | +4 | 34 | |
| 7 | 22 | 7 | 10 | 5 | +5 | 31 | |
| 8 | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | -2 | 30 | |
| 9 | 23 | 7 | 8 | 8 | -2 | 29 | |
| 10 | 22 | 7 | 8 | 7 | -8 | 29 | |
| 11 | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | -7 | 25 | |
| 12 | 23 | 5 | 9 | 9 | -6 | 24 | |
| 13 | 23 | 3 | 13 | 7 | -4 | 22 | |
| 14 | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | -7 | 22 | |
| 15 | 21 | 3 | 10 | 8 | -7 | 19 | |
| 16 | 22 | 3 | 6 | 13 | -16 | 15 |
Champions / European Qualification
Relegation Zone
Persian Gulf Pro League
The Persian Gulf Pro League is Iran’s premier football competition, bringing together the country’s top clubs to compete for the national title and a path to Asia’s premier club tournaments. As the highest level in Iranian football, it features a double round-robin format among typically 16 teams, delivering 30 league matches per season and a fierce title race shaped by careful defense, technical build-up, and rapid counter-attacks. The season usually runs from late summer into spring (often August to May), with a winter break and days packed with matches across Iran’s major cities. Key clubs like Persepolis and Esteghlal, together with powerhouse sides such as Sepahan and Tractor, have cultivated large, loyal fanbases and long, storied histories. The league’s structure includes relegation to the Azadegan League and qualification spots for the AFC Champions League, which raises the stakes each weekend. Notable Iranian players have risen through its ranks to compete internationally, and the league remains a magnet for homegrown talent and tactical coaches. Fans follow for pride, intense derbies, stadium atmospheres, and the sense that every match can swing the title race. The Persian Gulf Pro League combines disciplined defense, technical precision, and fast breaks that define modern Iranian football.
