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A tall forward, Daei was a prolific goalscorer, who was known for his heading accuracy and ability in the air; he is the world’s all-time leading goalscorer in the history of men’s international football with 109 goals scored, an achievement listed in Guinness World Records. During his playing career, Daei was appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2001. His last game for in 2006, from June 2007 until 2013, Daei was a member of the FIFA Football Committee.
