Padyab Khalkhal F.C.
| Founded | 2023 |
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| Ground | Takhti Khalkhal Stadium |
| Chairman | Mehrab Shafaghi |
| Manager | Majid Baghernia |
| League | Iranian Second Division League |
| Current League Position in League 2 | |
Padyab Khalkhal Football Club is an Iranian football club based in Khalkhal, Ardabil Province, Iran. The team is sponsored by Kesht-o-Sanat Padyab and currently competes in the Iranian Second Division League, which is the third tier of professional football in Iran.
History
Padiyab Khalkhal was established in 2023 and has primarily focused on competitive football and developing local talent in the Ardabil Province.
Hazfi Cup Notable Run
Padiyab Khalkhal received significant national media attention during the Hazfi Cup season. Competing in the Round of 32, the club faced the prominent Persian Gulf Pro League team, Esteghlal F.C..
In the highly publicized match, Padiyab Khalkhal delivered a memorable performance against the top-tier club, scoring the opening goal in the 10th minute via midfielder Freebarz Yousefi [4]. Despite being reduced to ten men later in the game, the team held the lead until the final moments of normal time. The match ultimately went into extra time, concluding with a 2–1 victory for Esteghlal. This run demonstrated the club's potential and was widely covered by major Iranian sports news outlets.
Current Squad
- As of 23 November 2025Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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- U21 = Under 21 year player. U23 = Under 23 year player. INJ = Out of main squad due to injury.
- U21 = Under 21 year player. U23 = Under 23 year player. INJ = Out of main squad due to injury.
- U21 = Under 21 year player. U23 = Under 23 year player. INJ = Out of main squad due to injury.
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