CHENNAI: Indian Super League (ISL) side Chennaiyin FC on Wednesday signed tall Iranian defender Vafa Hakhamaneshi for the upcoming season. The 6'6" tall player's latest stint was with Thai club, Ratchaburi Mitr Phol FC, where he made three appearances in the AFC Champions League. Hakhamaneshi has turned out for several clubs in the Persian Gulf Pro League which is the first tier league in Iran.
The centre back has also played 60 games in the Iranian second tier for Khooneh Be Khooneh and Fajr Sepasi. IANS
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