Joey Nikounam

Joey Nikounam is an Iranian football coach who became the head coach of Esteghlal FC during the 2023 season. His tenure has been characterized by conflicts with the club's former management regarding player selections, particularly concerning the Bosnian signings of Almedin Ziljkić and Vedran Kiosovski. His decision to exclude these players from the squad ultimately led to their departure and subsequent legal actions against the club.