Amir Hosseini (, born 23 July 1975 in
Mashhad
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) is a retired Iranian
volleyball
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player who former played as a setter for the
Iranian national team of the year 2002–2012.
Honours
National team
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Asian Championship
**Gold medal (1):
2011
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**Bronze medal (1):
2003
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Asian Games
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**Silver medal (1):
2002
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Club
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World Championship
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**Bronze medal (1):
2010
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(Paykan)
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Iranian Super League
**Champions (10)
Individual
*Best server:
2002 Asian Club Championship
*Best setter:
2004 Asian Club Championship
*Best setter:
2011 Asian Championship
References
External links
www.fivb.orgwww.iranvolleyball.comwww.scoresway.com
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1975 births
Living people
Iranian men's volleyball players
Sportspeople from Mashhad
Asian Games silver medalists for Iran
Asian Games medalists in volleyball
Volleyball players at the 2002 Asian Games
Volleyball players at the 2006 Asian Games
Medalists at the 2002 Asian Games
Islamic Solidarity Games competitors for Iran