Mostafa Mokri (Persian: مصطفی مکری; December 6, 1921 – January 3, 2005) was an Iranian footballer. He served most of his career at Toufan. He was also former chairman of IRIFF and Persepolis.[1]
Playing career
Mokri joined Toufan in 1940, when Hossein Sadaghiani was a member of the team. During those years, they had a huge contest with Daraei for Tehran League championship. He won Tehran League in 1944 and was called up for Tehran XI team.[1]
Chairmaning career
Iran football federation
Mokri became chairman of Iran football federation twice.[2]
He made a good contribution and caused a revolution in Iranian football system in his chairmaning career.[1]
The first period was between 1958 and 1960, which he established "Iranian Regional cup" _The very first football league consisting teams from different parts of Iran_ in that.
in the second period, between 1967 and 1972, Iran national football team won Asian Cup twice. Masoud Boroumand was his deputy during this time.[1]