Team Melli on top of Asian Ranking. Iran climbs to No.1

Team Melli climbed 4 places in the November 2013 FIFA/CocaCola World Ranking to overtake Japan as the highest ranking Asian team in the latest FIFA Ranking published today. Iran accumulated 650 points and ranked 45 in the world.

The steady climb in the ranking by Iran is the result of a series of wins in the two official competitions,  FIFA World Cup 2014 and the AFC Asian Cup 2015 qualification rounds. Team Melli was on a terrific run unmatched by any Asian teams and as a result, it has climbed on the top of Asian Ranking, a feat which has not been achieved for many years.

Japan, with 638 points dropped 4 places to 48 while South Korea came in third in Asia with 577 points and 54 in the world ranking. Australia is fourth with 564 points and ranked 59.

Team Melli currently is not scheduled to play any matches until the last game in the AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Kuwait next year.

Currently, there is no news on any friendly matches either.

TM IRAN vs Lebanon in Beirut Nov13

 

Ranking History

Date FIFA Ranking position
November 2013 45
October 2013 49
September 2013 48
August 2013 52
July 2013 52
June 2013 67
May 2013 57
April 2013 56
March 2013 57
February 2013 58
January 2013 60
2012 59
2011 45
2010 66
2009 64
2008 43
2007 41
2006 38
2005 19
2004 20
2003 28
2002 33
2001 29
2000 37
1999 49
1998 27
1997 46
1996 83
1995 108
1994 75
1993 59
Iran average position from FIFA World Ranking creation is 47
Highest FIFA ranking
15 – July 2005
Lowest FIFA Ranking
122 – May 1996
Best Mover
65 – July 1996
Worst mover
-43 – October 1995