Background
He was born on 21 March 1935 in Shiraz from an Abadani family. He grew up in Abadan and began playing football in 1946.
He was born on 21 March 1935 in Shiraz from an Abadani family. He grew up in Abadan and began playing football in 1946.
His family moved back to Abadan after his birth. He initially to Jam Abadan in 1953. His good techniques in Jam and after winning the Local Cup in 1955, he was invited to Team Melli and made his debut in match against Soviet Union in November 1955.
He played for Shahin Abadan, Shahin Tehran and has served most of his career in Abadan.
He was in Shahin until the club"s dissolution in 1966. Then he signed a contract with Persepolis F.C. and became head coach of club
He was the second manager of Persepolis and caused that Shahin F.C. players move to Persepolis. He became head coach of Homa F.C. in 1969 after leaves Persepolis.
After his good results in Homa, he was appointed as Head coach of National football team in 1971.
He coached team in Olympic Games in Munich, the team was able to successfully deliver the Olympic competition. But resigned before the tournament. He resigned because of differences he had with his assistant, Mohammad Ranjbar.
He was re-appointed as head coach of national team in 1986.
He led team melli in 1986 Asian Games and 1988 AFC Asian Cup. Team Melli became third place in 1988 Asian Cup and Dehdari was sacked by Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation on 22 January 1989.
