Amir Abedini (; born Hassan Abedini on 13 December 1949) is an Iranian politician, football club chairman, former professional footballer and member of the City Council of Tehran. Political career During 1980s, he held office as governor of three provinces under Government of Mir-Hossein Mousavi (1981–89). Abedini is a self-described "Mousavi[-like] left-winger" politician. In 1997, he endorsed Ali Akbar Nategh-Nouri for president. Sport career Abedini played for Persepolis and Paykan in the 1960s. He was the chairman of the Persepolis Athletic and Cultural Club between 1993 and 2001. Currently he is chairman of the club Damash Iranian and Damash Gilan. References Presidents of Iranian Football Federation Persepolis F.C. players Iranian businesspeople Iranian football chairmen and investors Living people Governors of East Azerbaijan Province Tehran Councillors 1999–2003 1949 births Iranian sportsperson-politicians Association footballers not categorized by position Iranian footballers