Omid Ravankhah (, born April 13, 1986) is a retired Iranian football player and now coach. He played as a midfielder when he was a football player. Club career Ravankhah joined Esteghlal in 2007. He has scored several key goals for Esteghlal, including two goals against classical rivals Persepolis F.C. so he got named as "امید رفت و برگشت" which translates to 'home and away Omid.' In the first game of the 2008/2009 season he received a serious injury putting him out for several months. Ravankhah played for Esteghlal in the AFC Champions League group stage, appearing against Al-Ittihad on 11 March 2009. He officially announced his retirement on 12 May 2013 at the age of 25, because of his serious old injury. Club career statistics Assist Goals Honours Club Iran's Premier Football League Winner: 1 2008–09 with Esteghlal Runner up: 1 2010–11 with Esteghlal Hazfi Cup Winner:1 2007–08 with Esteghlal References Iranian footballers Association football midfielders Fajr Sepasi players Esteghlal F.C. players Saipa F.C. players 1985 births Living people Iranian football managers