Beiranvand was among the final nominees for the 2019 AFC Player of the Year.

Akram Afif from Qatar won the award over the Iranian keeper.

“It’s a great honor for us to see Beiranvand among the nominees. I believe that he is the best goalkeeper in Asia,” Calderon said.

“In my opinion, Persepolis’s fans should be proud of him for being in the list,” the Persepolis coach added.