Aref Gholami (Persian: عارف غلامی; born 19 April 1997) is an Iranian footballer who plays as a center back.
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Club career
He made his first Persian Gulf Pro League debut on 1 December 2016 against Gostaresh Foolad.
International career
On the 4th of October 2020, Dragan Skočić called him up to the national team for friendlies against Uzbekistan and Mali. He made his debut for Iran on 24 March 2022 against South Korea.
Personal life
His older brother Ali Gholami is also a footballer.
On 9 February 2026, in the midst of the 2025–2026 Iranian protests, Gholami publicly objected to being included on a list of supporters of the 1979 Islamic Revolution by the Ministry of Sport and Youth, ahead of the Revolution's anniversary.
Career statistics
Club career
As of 5 February 2026
International
As of match played 24 March 2022
Honours
Esteghlal
Persian Gulf Pro League: 2021–22
Hazfi Cup runner-up: 2019–20, 2020–21
Iranian Super Cup: 2022
Tractor
Persian Gulf Pro League: 2024–25