HNK Rijeka has officially presented their new player, Iranian winger Mohammad Mohebi. The 27-year-old attacker arrived from Russian club Rostov and has already made his debut for the club in the fifth round of the HNL.
Who is Mohammad Mohebi?
Mohammad Mohebi is a 27-year-old Iranian international who has signed for HNK Rijeka. The player previously spent three years at Rostov, and before that played for Iranian side Shanin and Portugal's Santa Clar. According to Transfermarkt data, his market value is 2.5 million euros. Rostov purchased him in 2023 for 600,000 euros.
Mohebi was Iran's top scorer at the World Cup, where his national team was eliminated from the group stage without a loss. He missed the World Cup in Qatar but is now looking ahead to the next major tournament. "I can't talk about myself, I'm not the best speaker to discuss my qualities." Mohebi told 24sata Sport.
Why did he choose Rijeka?
The Iranian attacker researched the club in detail before arriving. "I researched a bit about the history of the city and the club and I see there is great ambition and I liked that, and that's why I came to Rijeka with the desire to try to win trophies," Mohebi stated. He also mentioned that Iranian players Moharrami and Karimi left a good impression while playing for Dinamo.
Mohebi can play multiple positions - wing, attack, and midfield. He has experience from the Portuguese and Russian leagues, which should help Rijeka in the title race. Coach Matjaž Kek will get added depth on the left wing thanks to this signing.
How does he fit into the current squad?
HNK Rijeka currently sits in fifth place in the HNL with seven points from four matches. The team has two wins, one draw and one loss, with recent form being DWLW. They have scored five goals and conceded five, giving them a zero goal difference. They trail leaders NK Osijek by five points.
Mohebi has already debuted for Rijeka in a 0-0 draw against Gorica. He is expected to help the club in their trophy pursuit with his experience. "I expect 100% effort from myself on the pitch to make the fans happy," the player said. Mohebi wants to help the team from day one and has ambitions of winning titles.
What's next for Rijeka?
The next challenge for HNK Rijeka will be a home match against leaders NK Osijek on September 5, 2026. This will be an opportunity to reduce the gap at the top of the table. You can follow the current league situation on our standings page, and find player details in the squad section.
Mohebi is ready to give his maximum for his new club. His experience from strong leagues and international career should be of great benefit to Rijeka as the season continues. The club will continue preparations for the important match against Osijek, which you can follow via our fixtures calendar.
