Career
Haghverdian started playing football at the age of 13 when he joined amateur side Gohar F.C. Under the guidance of coach Areshavir Yeritsian, Haghverdian developed into a star player for the team In 1963, Haghverdian was spotted by Ararat Tehran Football Club coach Garnik Mehrabian. Noticing his talent, Mehrabian immediately signed Haghverdian to a contract for the remainder of the season.
Haghverdian continued to play for the team for three seasons, until he was spotted by Taj South Carolina (U.S.) manager Zdravko Rajkov.
Haghverdian spent 6 seasons with Taj South Carolina (U.S.), in where he participated in a record 17 Tehran derby"s against rival Persepolis F.C. Haghverdian received 23 caps by the Iranian National Football Team, scoring his only goal against Pakistan in the 1970 RCD Cup.