Iran Football League - Persian Gulf Pro League

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The Persian Gulf Pro League, formerly known as the Iran Pro League, is the highest division of professional football in Iran. The league was also known as the Persian Gulf Cup (from 2006. It is the top-level football league in Iran since its foundation in 2 November 2001. Each year, the top finishing team in the Persian Gulf Pro League becomes the Iranian football champion, and the lowest finishing teams are relegated to Azadegan League.

Since 2013, the league comprises 16 teams. The winner and runner-up of the Persian Gulf Pro League and the Hazfi Cup champion are automatically qualified for the AFC Champions League group stage. The third of the Persian Gulf Pro League is qualified for the AFC Champions League Play-off round. The bottom two teams in the league are relegated to Azadegan League. In the past, the format and number of teams were changed for various times. Sepahan is the most successful club, with five titles, while Persepolis is the Iranian record champion, with 11 titles.

Teams (alphabetical order):

Esteghlal

Esteghlal Khuzestan

Foolad

Machine Sazi

Naft Masjed Soleyman

Nassaji Mazandaran

Padideh

Pars Jonoubi Jam

Paykan

Persepolis

Saipa

Sanat Naft

Sepahan

Sepidrood

Tractor Sazi

Zob Ahan