the first half of the season. After a great result with Veisi, Esteghlal Khuzestan managed to keep their shape at the second half of the season. On 1 January 2016, Esteghlal Khuzestan lost to Persepolis which made the race tighter for first place, and also made Esteghlal Khuzestan fall to second place, Esteghlal became first after 17th week. Veisi later said that our main goal is to take place at AFC Champions League. On 8 May 2016, Esteghlal Khuzestan qualified to the AFC Champions League for the first time after a 1–0 win over Padideh, which led Esteghlal Khuzestan to the top of the league with one game remaining. On 13 May 2016, Veisi won Iran Pro League title with Esteghlal Khuzestan after a 2–0 win over Zob Ahan. He was named as Iran Pro League best manager of the season after the end of the tournament. Sepahan On 23 May 2016, Veisi was named as new Sepahan manager with signing a four-year contract. He was sacked on 17 March 2017 after a series of bad results, placing Sepahan in the 7th place. Return to Esteghlal Khuzestan Veisi returned to Esteghlal Khuzestan in June 2017 with signing a two-year contract. Statistics Honours Manager Esteghlal Khuzestan Persian Gulf Pro League (1): 2015–16 Azadegan League (1): 2012–13 Shahin Bushehr Azadegan League promotion (1): 2018–19 Individual Persian Gulf Pro League Best Manager (1): 2015–16 IFCA Best Manager of the Year (1): 2016 IRFF Awards Manager of the Season (1): 2015–16 Iranian Manager of the Year (1): 2016 Trivia He became the subject of comparisons drawn between his likeness to famous ex Bayern München coach, Pep Guardiola by Iranian media. References External links Living people Iranian footballers Sepahan S.C. footballers Foolad FC players Iranian football managers 1971 births Paykan F.C. managers Shahin Bushehr F.C. managers Saba Qom F.C. managers Association football fullbacks Sportspeople from Khuzestan province Persian Gulf Pro League managers