Javad Nekounam (born 1980) is an Iranian footballer and association football coach. He was born in Ray on 7 September 1980.
Javad Nekounam competed in association football as a midfielder. His career took in Esteghlal F.C. (2012–2014), 44 appearances and 8 goals, Pas Tehran F.C. (1998–2005), 179 appearances and 45 goals, Al-Wahda S.C.C. (2005–2006), 11 appearances and 3 goals, Sharjah FC (in 2006), 11 appearances and 5 goals and Club Atlético Osasuna (2006–2012), 149 appearances and 24 goals.
Javad Nekounam took part in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the 2006 FIFA World Cup and the 2015 AFC Asian Cup.
Esteghlal F.C. was founded in 1945.
The entry appears in 42 languages, placing Javad Nekounam among the sports names followed well outside Iran.
