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Ali Daei
Iran · Legend attacker / forward · $3 on $10 budget
💰 Is Ali Daei worth $3?
Sweet spot. Lets you afford a $5 GOAT or two $3 anchors.
Signature: Held intl goal record for 20 years
Did you know? Fun fact: Ali Daei would cost the same as 7x $1 budget players combined.
📖 About Ali Daei
Held the international goal-scoring record (109) for 20 years before Ronaldo overtook him. Bundesliga, Persepolis. Iran's eternal national hero.
Ali Daei is a Legend-tier pick: $4 elite class. Hall of Famers from football's biggest eras. There are about 20 players at this tier across history.
📊 Quick stats — Ali Daei
$3
Price
Attacker
Position
Legend
Era
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Iran
4
Cheaper attackers
4
Pricier attackers
🏆 Career highlights
🏆 Bundesliga title(s)
📋 Build a $10 squad with Ali Daei (cheapest XI)
Auto-generated cheapest possible squad that includes Ali Daei.
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🎮 Ali Daei TenDollarPick stats (FIFA-style)
Derived from price tier, position, and era. Not official FIFA but a useful $10-game proxy.
87
Overall
85
Pace
87
Shooting
79
Passing
86
Dribbling
40
Defending
83
Physical
🎯 Playstyle — how Ali Daei actually plays
Ali Daei is a elite-tier specialist — a ruthless finisher with first-time strike ability and dribbling at speed.
In a $10 4-3-3 setup, Ali Daei competes for one of 3 forward spots. The trade-off at $3: balanced — premium without crippling the rest of the squad.
⚔️ Ali Daei vs his rivals at $3
Same position, similar price, different nation — who do you pick?
🤝 Dream teammates for Ali Daei
With $7 left, these are the most expensive players you could still afford alongside Ali Daei:
Lionel Messi $5
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Cristiano Ronaldo $5
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Pele $5
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🧠 Ali Daei in the $10 game — strategy guide
When to pick Ali Daei: Premium pick at $3. Best in a 1-premium + balanced build. Pairs well with a $1 keeper.
When to avoid Ali Daei: Almost never — at $3 Ali Daei is a value pick. The only reason to skip is if you want a same-country bias and Iran isn't your theme.
Best formation for Ali Daei: 4-3-3 (3 forwards) or 3-5-2 (2 strikers).
🎲 Ali Daei fan facts
- Era classification: Legend — one tier below GOAT — these are Ballon d'Or candidates and Hall of Famers.
- Country squad mate count: 5 other Iran legends on TenDollarPick.
- Position pool: 140 attacker / forwards indexed total. Ali Daei ranks roughly 50 by price.
- Cheapest squad combo: with Ali Daei and the cheapest player at each other position, your starting lineup costs about $6.
- Signature highlight: Held intl goal record for 20 years.
❓ FAQ — Ali Daei
Is Ali Daei worth $3?
Sweet spot. Lets you afford a $5 GOAT or two $3 anchors.
Who can I pair with Ali Daei in a $10 squad?
With $7 left, you can afford: Lionel Messi ($5), Cristiano Ronaldo ($5), Pele ($5), Diego Maradona ($5).
What position does Ali Daei play?
Ali Daei is a attacker / forward for Iran.
What is Ali Daei famous for?
Held intl goal record for 20 years
Are there cheaper alternatives to Ali Daei?
Yes: Michael Owen ($2), Patrick Kluivert ($2), Luis Suarez ($2), Sadio Mane ($2).
What era did Ali Daei play in?
Ali Daei is classified as Legend tier on TenDollarPick. Ali Daei is a Legend-tier pick: $4 elite class. Hall of Famers from football's biggest eras. There are about 20 players at this tier across history.
Did Ali Daei win any major trophies?
Highlights: 🏆 Bundesliga title(s).
What FIFA-style overall would Ali Daei have?
Based on our $3 tier and Legend classification, Ali Daei would be roughly OVR 87.
Best formation to use Ali Daei in?
4-3-3 (3 strikers) or 3-5-2 (2 strikers).