Career
Khanifar introduced to Iranian football by Foolad in 2006. He also had experiences with Shahin Bushehr, Mes Sarcheshmeh, Esteghlal Ahvaz and Esteghlal Khuzestan. He helped Esteghlal Khuzestan in promoting to top flight of Iranian football in 2013.
As Summer 2014 he was named club captain.
