Aram Khalili (; born 28 July 1989) is a former Iranian professional

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who plays as a striker. He has represented the Norway U21 team.

Early life

Born in

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, Khalili is of Kurdish descent. He and his family emigrated to

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in 1997.

Club career

Khalili joined the Start youth system in 1999. He made his debut for Start in 2006, and made his breakthrough to the first team in 2008. In January 2011 he signed for Bodø/Glimt. In 2020 Khalili signed a deal with 4. division side Innstranden to become player-manager of the club.

International career

Khalili has also been capped for Norway U21, but later he was not called up to the Norway senior team. He is eligible to play for the Iran national team.

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* 1989 births Living people People from Bukan Sportspeople from West Azerbaijan province Norwegian people of Kurdish descent Norwegian people of Iranian descent Iranian emigrants to Norway Footballers from Kristiansand Sportspeople of Iranian descent Kurdish men's footballers 21st-century Kurdish people Norwegian men's footballers Iranian men's footballers Men's association football forwards Norway men's youth international footballers Norway men's under-21 international footballers Eliteserien players Norwegian First Division players Norwegian Second Division players Allsvenskan players IK Start players GAIS players FK Bodø/Glimt players Notodden FK players Bryne FK players FK Jerv players Norwegian expatriate men's footballers Iranian expatriate men's footballers Norwegian expatriate sportspeople in Sweden Expatriate men's footballers in Sweden 21st-century Iranian sportsmen 21st-century Norwegian sportsmen {{Norway-footy-forward-stub