Alireza Beiranvand (32 years), the renowned goalkeeper for Team Melli and Tractor, has added another impressive record to his name. After setting the Guinness World Record for the longest throw of a soccer ball by hand, Beiranvand has now broken the record for the longest kick.

Last season, during a match between Persepolis and Zob Ahan, Beiranvand kicked the ball an astonishing 78 meters, surpassing the previous record held by Ederson of Manchester City, who had kicked the ball 75 meters. This remarkable feat earned Beiranvand a new Guinness World Record, increasing the distance by 3 meters.

Beiranvand’s first record-breaking achievement was during a match between Team Melli and the South Korean national team, where he set the record for the longest throw of a soccer ball by hand. On October 11, 2016, he threw the ball an incredible 61.26 meters (200 feet, 1.57 inches), a record that still stands today.

Beiranvand’s journey to these achievements is as inspiring as his records. Growing up in a nomadic family in Lorestan, Iran, he moved to Tehran at the age of 15 to pursue his dream of becoming a professional footballer. Despite facing numerous challenges, including homelessness, he persevered and made his debut for Naft Tehran in 2011. His dedication and hard work eventually led him to become Iran’s first-choice goalkeeper, even saving a penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo during the 2018 World Cup.

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