Sharu Naraji

Sharu Naraji (born 7 February 1984) is an Iranian former professional footballer who played as a winger.

Sharu Naraji
Personal information
Date of birth (1984-02-07) 7 February 1984
Place of birth Bolton, England
Playing position(s) Winger
Youth career
2000–2004 Esteghlal
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2005 Esteghlal
2004 → Torino (loan) 0 (0)
2004–2005 → Real Zaragoza (loan) 0 (0)
2005–2007 Sheffield United 0 (0)
National team
Iran U20
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Early and personal life

Naraji was born in Bolton, England, and grew up in Iran. He is the older brother of fellow player Shana Haji.[1][2]

Career

Club career

Naraji began his career with Esteghlal, and spent loan spells in Italy with Torino and in Spain with Real Zaragoza.[1] He signed a one-year contract with English side Sheffield United in August 2005,[3][4] before signing a contract extension a year later.[5] He was released by United in May 2007,[6] having never made an appearance for them in the Football League.[7] His career was ended by injury.[8][9]

He was praised by Neil Warnock and former Sheffield United captain Chris Morgan, who compared him with Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben.[10]

International career

After playing with the Iranian under-20 team,[3] Naraji was called up to the senior squad in October 2005.[1] However, due to injury, Naraji was unable to join that squad; injuries also kept him out of the 2006 FIFA World Cup squad.[11][12]

References
  1. Afshin Dastafshan. "SHAHRUZ NARAJI THE SECOND IRANIAN IN THE PREMIERSHIP". Persian Mirror. Archived from the original on 28 September 2013. Retrieved 11 May 2011.
  2. http://www.footballmedia.net/articles.asp?id=1506
  3. "Naraji pens one-year Blades deal". BBC Sport. 2 August 2005. Retrieved 11 May 2011.
  4. "Iranian Naraji joins Sheffield". AFC. 8 August 2005. Retrieved 11 May 2011.
  5. "Sharu Naraji signs with Sheffield United". Iran Goals. 2 August 2006. Archived from the original on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 11 May 2011.
  6. "Blades cut players free". 4 The Game. 21 May 2007. Archived from the original on 21 October 2007. Retrieved 11 May 2011.
  7. "SHEFFIELD UNITED : 1946/47 - 2009/10". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 11 May 2011.
  8. https://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/football-opinion/andy-dunn-column-beautiful-game-3265033
  9. http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/bolton-footballer-sues-top-surgeon-872637
  10. http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/9650395.print/
  11. "Iranian making history at Lane". Barnsley Star. 20 October 2005. Archived from the original on 12 March 2007. Retrieved 11 May 2011.
  12. "World Cup dreams of British-born Iranian Sharu Naraji shattered". Ayvand News. 21 October 2005. Retrieved 11 May 2011.


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