Oman today_ According to the latest rankings by the Asian Football Confederation, Iran has secured 68.312 points based on the performance of its representatives in club competitions over the past eight seasons, placing fifth on the list. Iran narrowly maintains this position with a 0.534-point lead over Qatar.
In this ranking, Japan, while not topping the list, holds second place with 102.153 points, followed by South Korea in third with 89.990 points.
One of Iran’s most outstanding seasons during this period was 2018, when Persepolis reached the AFC Champions League final. Additionally, Esteghlal and Zob Ahan advanced to the quarterfinals and round of 16, respectively, in the same year, significantly contributing to Iran’s total points.
These results highlight that Iranian clubs continue to showcase strength and potential at the continental level. However, consistent performances and more achievements will be needed to compete more closely with Japan and South Korea.