Mehdi Taremi

Date of birth: 18 July 1992
Place of birth: Bushehr, Iran
Position: Striker
Nationality: Iranian
Current club: Al Wasl, UAE
National team: Iran
Biography

Mehdi Taremi is an Iranian professional footballer who plays as a striker. He began his football career in Bushehr before joining Persepolis in 2014, where he quickly became one of Iran's leading forwards.

In 2018, he moved to Al-Gharafa in Qatar before joining Portuguese side Rio Ave in 2019. After an outstanding season, he signed for FC Porto, where he scored 91 goals in 182 appearances over four seasons and won several domestic trophies.

In 2024, Taremi joined Inter Milan, becoming the first Iranian player in the club's history. After leaving Inter, he joined Olympiacos, before transferring to Al Wasl in the UAE in August 2026.

He is also a key member of the Iranian national team and has represented Iran at the 2018, 2022 and 2026 FIFA World Cups.