Hossein Kanaanizadegan is an Iranian centre-back born in Mahshahr in 1994. He developed in the youth systems of Persepolis and Malavan, then built a senior career with Malavan, Esteghlal, Saipa and Persepolis. At Persepolis he became part of a successful defensive group, won domestic titles and played in AFC Champions League matches. He also spent time with Al-Ahli in Qatar. For Iran, Kanaanizadegan has been used through World Cup qualification, the 2022 World Cup cycle and AFC Asian Cup campaigns as a strong, direct central defender.