✦ Celebrity stories, facts and career updates. Explore F4U now →

Home › Biography › Heidar Ali Ekrami

Heidar Ali Ekrami photo for featured biography, wiki and celebrities profileFeatured Biography

Image source: StarsUnfolded

Celebrities

Heidar Ali Ekrami Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 4, 2026 • 2 min read

Request CorrectionClaim Profile

Quick Info

Date of birth7 January 2000

Age24 Years

BirthplaceVillage Mohammadabad, District Gorgan County, Iran

ProfessionKabaddi Player

NationalityIranian

Marital statusUnmarried

Heidar Ali Ekrami Biography

Heidar Ali Ekrami is an Iranian kabaddi raider from Gorgan County who has represented Iran at junior and senior international competitions and played in V

Early life and background

Heidar Ali Ekrami was born on 7 January 2000 in the village of Mohammadabad in Gorgan County, Iran. Raised in Gorgan County, he is Iranian by nationality and, as of 2024, is 24 years old. His zodiac sign is Capricorn.

Physical profile

Ekrami is listed at approximately 175 cm (1.75 m) tall and around 75 kg (165 lbs). His reported body measurements include a 36-inch chest, a 30-inch waist and 16-inch biceps. He has dark brown eyes and black hair.

Career

Heidar Ali Ekrami is a professional kabaddi player who plays in the raider position. Early in his career he took part in the 2019 Junior World Kabaddi Championship held in Kish, Iran, where he was part of the Iranian side that won the gold medal, defeating Kenya in the final.

Ekrami moved into the Pro Kabaddi League in India when he was acquired by the Maharashtra-based franchise U Mumba for the ninth season. The 2022 auction saw him bought for 14 lakh rupees. In that season he recorded an average raid strike rate of 50% and a tackle strike rate of 67%. He also received a Game Changer award in his first Pro Kabaddi League match, which carried a cash prize of 25,000 rupees.

U Mumba retained Ekrami for the tenth season of the Pro Kabaddi League, which took place in 2023. Across that tournament he raised his average raid strike rate to 67% for the season.

At international senior level, Ekrami was part of Iran’s kabaddi team at the 2023 Asian Games held in Xiaoshan District, China. The Iranian team finished with the silver medal.

Influences and mentorship

Heidar credits coach Javad Mousavi Nasab as a major inspiration for his involvement in the sport. He was introduced to U Mumba by Iranian teammate and mentor Fazel Atrachali, who played a role in his move into the Indian league.

Public profile

Ekrami is unmarried. His hometown and professional origins are regularly identified as Gorgan County, Iran. He remains known primarily for his performances as a raider for U Mumba in the Pro Kabaddi League and for representing Iran at international competitions.

Latest updates

Recent seasons of note include his 2022 Pro Kabaddi League debut season with U Mumba, his contribution to Iran’s silver-medal finish at the 2023 Asian Games, and his retention by U Mumba for the Pro Kabaddi League season held in 2023, when he achieved a 67% average raid strike rate for the tournament.

Editorial Review and Sources

This F4U profile is written from publicly available career and profile information, then reviewed for clarity before publication. If you spot an outdated detail about Heidar Ali Ekrami, send the page URL and a reliable correction source to f4udotin@gmail.com.

Reference context: StarsUnfolded

Accuracy

Request a Correction

Tell us what needs to be updated and share a reliable source so the editorial team can review it.

Ownership

Claim This Profile

If this profile is about you or your client, send your contact details and verification context.

◈

Recent Work

Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 (U Mumba)

Played as a raider for U Mumba and recorded a 67% average raid strike rate in the tournament.

2023
Pro Kabaddi League Season 9 (U Mumba)

Made Pro Kabaddi League debut after being bought for 14 lakh rupees; recorded a 50% raid strike rate and 67% tackle strike rate and earned a Game Changer award in his first match.

2022
2019 Junior World Kabaddi Championship

Member of the Iran team that won the gold medal at the tournament held in Kish, Iran.

2019
✦

Career Highlights

  1. Gold medal with Iran at the 2019 Junior World Kabaddi Championship
  2. Purchased by U Mumba for 14 lakh rupees and Pro Kabaddi League debut in 2022
  3. Game Changer award and prize in his first Pro Kabaddi League match
  4. Silver medal with Iran at the 2023 Asian Games
  5. Retained by U Mumba for Pro Kabaddi League season 10
Reviewed by F4U Editorial Desk

F4U profile pages are prepared from public career information, checked for readability, and updated when reliable correction sources are shared with the editorial team.

?

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Heidar Ali Ekrami born?

Heidar Ali Ekrami was born on 7 January 2000.

What is Heidar Ali Ekrami known for?

Heidar Ali Ekrami is known for kabaddi Player.

What is Heidar Ali Ekrami’s marital status?

Heidar Ali Ekrami's marital status is listed as Unmarried.