Major General Hassan Ghazi () (9 July 1959 – 1 March 1984) was an Iranian footballer who was captain of Sepahan and was the main architect of the Iranian missile system in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps during Iran–Iraq War. Biography Ghazi was born on 9 July 1959 in Isfahan. After graduating from high school, Ghazi went to Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Club career He was captain of the Sepahan under-23 team. In 1974, he was considered one of the best Iranian players despite his age. Due to his talent, young age, and impressive performances, he was transferred to Iran under-23 team. As developer of Iran's missile program Ghazi took part in the 1979 Iranian Islamic Revolution. He had important roles in the Iran-Iraq war in the establishment of the first artillery and of the missile command center in AGIR. Death On 1 March 1984, Ghazi was killed during Operation Kheibar at the age of 24. Legacy Ghazi Stadium, Ghazi Military base and Ghazi Bridge in Isfahan are named after him. In popular culture Shaghayeghe Ashegh(fa: شقایق عاشق) (27 January 2014), ed. Zeynan Ataee, Isfahan: Setaregane Derakhshan; consisted of brief biographies of Hassan Ghazi and a collection of memories of officers and other people about them. See also List of Iranian commanders in the Iran–Iraq War Notes References External links کنگره ملی شهید حسن غازی و یک هزار و 86شهید ورزشکار استان اصفهان برگزار شد Cultural and artistic institution of Shohadae Ghadir Iranian footballers Sepahan S.C. footballers Sportspeople from Isfahan 1959 births 1984 deaths Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps personnel of the Iran–Iraq War Iranian military personnel killed in the Iran–Iraq War Association footballers not categorized by position 20th-century Iranian people