Mir Saeid Marouf Lakrani is an Iranian volleyball player who plays as a setter for the Iranian national team which he captains.
Background
Marouf was born in Urmia, West Azerbaijan, Iran in an Azeri family with a history of involvement in volleyball including his uncles Jahangir Seyyed Abbasi, Nobakht Seyyed Abbasi, Khoshbakht Seyyed Abbasi, and his former teammate Vahid Seyyed Abbasi.
Career
He was named Best Setter at the 2014 World League and Most Valuable Player at the 2013. Marouf was named Iranian Sportsmen of the year for 1394 (2015-2016) of the Iranian calendar by an Iranian television show. Clubs in Iran He started his career in his hometown volleyball club Urmia Moqavemat he has also played for Sanam Tehran Sports Club, Shahrdari Urmia Venture capital, Matin Varamin Venture capital, Esteghlal Gonbad, Saipa Tehran, Damash Gilan, Kalleh Mazandaran.
Zenit Kazan After years of speculation regarding his presence at a European club, on 27 December 2014 Marouf signed a one-year contract with champions Zenit Kazan with an option for a one-year extension.
The contract is worth over $1 million dollars, making Marouf one of the world"s highest paid volleyball players. Club Individual Most Popular Player: 2009 Best Setter: 2010 Best Setter: 2013 Most Valuable Player: 2013.