Tasnim - Persepolis striker Mehdi Taremi has been named the Player of the Year of Iran Professional League (IPL) for his outstanding season.

In the ceremony held in the Tehran’s Milad Tower Saturday night, Taremi was named as the best player of the 15th edition of the Iran Professional League.

Taremi was also named as top scorer of the IPL with 16 goals.

Former Esteghlal Khuzestan goalie Fernando de Jesus Ribeiro collected the IPL best goalkeeper of the year.

The Brazilian goalie helped Esteghlal Khuzestan win first-ever title in Iran Professional League.

Abdollah Veisi was named as the Coach of the Year for leading Esteghlal Khuzestan to IPL title.

Mohsen Torki won the award of the Best Referee of the Year.

The 16th edition of the Iranian Professional League will kick off on Monday.