HNK Rijeka has signed Iranian international Mohammad Mohebi as a new attacking reinforcement. The experienced forward, who scored at the World Cup, arrives at Rujevica as a free agent after a spell with Russian side Rostov.
The club announced this move on Tuesday, as reported by the sports portal Net.hr. Mohebi joins Rijeka at 38 years old, but injury-free and ready for training. Rijeka currently sits fifth in the HNL table with seven points from four matches, and on Friday they will host league leaders NK Osijek at home.
Who is Rijeka's new forward?
Mohammad Mohebi is an Iranian international with 38 caps and 14 goals for the national team. He scored his most famous goal at the World Cup in a 2:2 draw against New Zealand. The player built his career in Portugal and Russia, most recently playing for Rostov. He is primarily a left winger but can also play on the right side and as a central striker.
"Thank you for the warm welcome." Mohebi said during his presentation.
How will he fit into the current squad?
Mohebi's arrival gives Rijeka additional options in attack. The manager will now have an experienced player available who can cover multiple positions in the attacking third. This is particularly important given the club's current record of five goals scored and five conceded this season. Mohebi's adaptation could help improve attacking combinations.
The player is modest in assessing his own qualities. "I cannot talk about myself, I'm not the best interlocutor to talk about my qualities." he stated. He emphasized that helping the team on the pitch is most important to him.
Why is this important for Rijeka?
Rijeka currently trails leaders Osijek by five points in the standings. The arrival of an experienced international could provide the necessary boost in the fight for a better position. Mohebi brings international experience and goalscoring ability proven on the biggest stage. His ability to play multiple positions gives the manager flexibility in tactical setups.
The club will immediately test their new reinforcement in an important match against Osijek. That home fixture at Rujevica is scheduled for Friday, September 5, 2026. A victory in that match would significantly reduce the gap to the leading team. All information about upcoming matches can be found on our fixtures page.
What is Rijeka's current form?
Rijeka has so far this season recorded two losses, one draw, and two wins. Their recent sequence of results looks like this: draw, win, loss, win. The club wants to stabilize this inconsistent form with new signings. Detailed team statistics are available on the stats page.
Mohebi is confident that his experience from good leagues like the Portuguese and Russian ones will help Rijeka. The player is ready to immediately join training and fight for a place in the starting lineup. His first official appearance could be against Osijek, which would represent a challenging debut against the best-placed team in the league. The current Rijeka squad can be viewed on the squad page.
Rijeka will play their next league match on September 5, 2026, against NK Osijek at Stadion Rujevica.
