Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter G

A former Iranian football player and now manager.He currently coaches his hometown team, Fajr Sepasi

A former Iranian football player and now manager.He currently coaches his hometown team, Fajr Sepasi. He is also the older brother of former Persepolis FC and Iranian national team player, Afshin Peyrovani.In 1969, at the age of 15, Peyrovani joined Shiraz's most popular team, Bargh Shiraz. His father was a big fan of the team as well, and helped the team financially. He quickly established a spot for himself in the team, and eventually became the starting libero. At the time Iranian football was highly polarized and most players were ignored unless they played for a club in Tehran. Peyrovani though attracted the attention of many and in 1976 was named the best libero of the Takhte Jamshid Cup by Donyaye Varzesh (World Of Sports) magazine.

Is a former Bangladeshi cricketer who played in 9 ODIs from 1986 to 1990.He was Bangladesh's main st

Is a former Bangladeshi cricketer who played in 9 ODIs from 1986 to 1990.He was Bangladesh's main strike bowler during the 2nd half of the 1980s. Though his career was hampered at times by bad injuries, he nevertheless continued on to serve the national side well into the 90's. He was sorely missed during the 2nd round matches of 1994 ICC Trophy in Kenya, as he was sidelined by an injury.

An Iranian football player. He is currently a member of the IPL club Mes Kerman F.C..In August 2006,

An Iranian football player. He is currently a member of the IPL club Mes Kerman F.C..In August 2006, he moved from Azadegan League club Oghab F.C. to the Iranian giants, Persepolis F.C.. He scored a spectacular goal from Persepolis' half against Saba Battery. By the end of 2007/2008 season he joined to Mes F.C..He helped the club to promote for AFC Champions League but at the end of the season there was rumours that he might move back to Persepolis F.C. and there was reports that his agent signed for him with Persepolis F.C. while he was in Team Melli camp in june 2009 but somedays later he extended his contract with Mes F.C..

An Iranian football player who currently plays for UAE League club Emirates and former member of Ira

An Iranian football player who currently plays for UAE League club Emirates and former member of Iran national football team. He usually plays the striker position.Reza Enayati started out his professional career playing for his hometown club F.C. Aboomoslem. He had a number of impressive seasons there, especially the 2001/02 season where he finished as the league's top goalscorer and was called up to the national team.He remained in F.C. Aboomoslem for the 2002/03 season but the year after and after being linked with a move to Persepolis F.C. he signed with Esteghlal F.C.. He was not able to impress in his first season in Tehran, but in the 2004/05 season he was able to show his talents and was able to finish as the IPL's top goalscorer again with 20 goals.

An Iranian football midfielder who currently plays for Saba Battery F.C. in the Iran Pro League and

An Iranian football midfielder who currently plays for Saba Battery F.C. in the Iran Pro League and the Iran national football team.He started his career in Fajr Sepasi in his hometown, Shiraz, where he was introduced to Iranian Football. after showing his talent in Fajr, he was bought by Tehrani wealthy club Saba Battery. at the end of 2007-2008 season, Persepolis showed its interest to him, he telled that he is liked to join Persepolis despite he is contracted for another year but he remained in Saba because club officials rejection.

Is the most famous wrestler in Iranian history. He was most famous for his chivalrous behaviour and

Is the most famous wrestler in Iranian history. He was most famous for his chivalrous behaviour and sportsmanship, and he continues to symbolize the essence of sports to the Iranian people.Takhti was born in Tehran, Iran (Persia) on August 27, 1930. Takhti's family was poor, leaving Takhti with only 9 years of schooling. But he was recognized as a natural athlete and was taken into the Poolad gymnasium for further training.

Is a former Pakistani cricketer who played in one Test in 1967.

Is a former Pakistani cricketer who played in one Test in 1967.

Is a Pakistani-born Finnish cricketer. Born in Sialkot, he has played for his adopted country since

Is a Pakistani-born Finnish cricketer. Born in Sialkot, he has played for his adopted country since 2004. Khan made his debut against Luxembourg in August 2004, at the ECC Representative Championship. Top-scoring in that championship with 21, two years l

Was an off spin bowler, who captained India in Test cricket. After his retirement, he served for man

Was an off spin bowler, who captained India in Test cricket. After his retirement, he served for many years as the secretary of BCCI.

Ghulam Guard, 'a tall, high-shouldered man, who shuffled up to the wicket in twelve steps and ran th

Ghulam Guard, 'a tall, high-shouldered man, who shuffled up to the wicket in twelve steps and ran the ball away from the right-handed batsmen at distinctly above medium pace, especially when fresh', [1] was the first left hander to open the bowling for India. At 6' 3", he was the tallest cricketer to play for India between Ladha Ramji in the 1930s and Abey Kuruvilla in the nineties. Guard bowled successfully in Indian domestic cricket for Bombay and Gujarat for more than 15 years from 1946-47.

Is a professional Russian footballer of Georgian ethnic origin, he plays for FC Rostov on loan from

Is a professional Russian footballer of Georgian ethnic origin, he plays for FC Rostov on loan from FC SKA Rostov-on-Don. Grigalava is a part of the Russia U-21 side that is competing in the 2011 European Under-21 Championship qualification.

Is a Georgian footballer.Chkhaidze played twice for Georgia in 1999, one against Ukraine on friendly

Is a Georgian footballer.Chkhaidze played twice for Georgia in 1999, one against Ukraine on friendly, one against Slovenia in UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying.

Is a former Soviet and Georgian footballer. He is the father of Nikoloz Jishkariani, also a football

Is a former Soviet and Georgian footballer. He is the father of Nikoloz Jishkariani, also a footballer.Jishkariani started his career for Guria Lanchkhuti in Soviet Top League. He then moved to Dinamo Tbilisi and played the first ever Umaglesi Liga in 1990.

Is an Australian swimmer who won a gold medal in world record time at the Athens Olympics in the Wom

Is an Australian swimmer who won a gold medal in world record time at the Athens Olympics in the Women's 4 x 100 metre Medley Relay.

Was an Italian alpine skier who competed in the 1936 Winter Olympics. In 1936 he finished seventh in

Was an Italian alpine skier who competed in the 1936 Winter Olympics. In 1936 he finished seventh in the alpine skiing combined event.

Was an Italian football player. From January 2004 until his death, he was President of Internazional

Was an Italian football player. From January 2004 until his death, he was President of Internazionale, the club for which he played for his whole career during the 1960s and 1970s, playing 634 official games and scoring 75 goals. He played for the Internazionale team remembered as “La Grande Inter”. Facchetti is remembered as one of the first truly great attacking-full backs. He would make marauding runs upfield using his wonderful dribbling and crossing. He could also play at centre-back where his tackling was used to great effect. He also possessed wonderful stamina and scored important goals.

Is a Cruiserweight boxer from Italy and former WBC champion of the world. As an amateur he won the 1

Is a Cruiserweight boxer from Italy and former WBC champion of the world. As an amateur he won the 1998 European Amateur Boxing Championships in Minsk at heavyweight 201 lbs/91 kg limit.

Better known as Jake LaMotta, nicknamed "The Bronx Bull" and "The Raging Bull", is an Italian-Americ

Better known as Jake LaMotta, nicknamed "The Bronx Bull" and "The Raging Bull", is an Italian-American former world middleweight champion boxer who was famously portrayed by Robert De Niro in the film Raging Bull. LaMotta, who compiled a record of 83 wins

Was a former Italian boxer, who won the bronze medal in the Heavyweight division (+ 91 kg) at the 19

Was a former Italian boxer, who won the bronze medal in the Heavyweight division (+ 91 kg) at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. He lost to Lev Mukhin of the Soviet Union and was eliminated.

Is an Italian professional basketball player. He is a forward-center of 210 cm and 105 kg.In 1998 he

Is an Italian professional basketball player. He is a forward-center of 210 cm and 105 kg.In 1998 he was leased to Pallacanestro Varese, where he was a leader of the team that, surprisingly, won the championship. Galanda therefore returned to Bologna, whe

An Italian football (soccer) midfielder. He currently plays for Atalanta.Bonaventura has made just o

An Italian football (soccer) midfielder. He currently plays for Atalanta.Bonaventura has made just one senior appearance for Atalanta so far in his career; a 4-0 loss in April to Juventus in a Serie A match.

A former Italian footballer and TV commentator.Bulgarelli was born in Portonovo di Medicina, provinc

A former Italian footballer and TV commentator.Bulgarelli was born in Portonovo di Medicina, province of Bologna. His career (1959–1975) was entirely spent playing for Bologna, then a major team in the italian Serie A. He was a regular in the starting line-up of the last bolognese team to win a title ("Scudetto") in 1964. He's still considered a football legend in Bologna, one of the few modern players to play all his life for his hometown club.

An Italian football player. He currently plays for U.S. Avellino as a striker, on loan from Bologna

An Italian football player. He currently plays for U.S. Avellino as a striker, on loan from Bologna F.C. 1909.Cipriani started his career at Bologna. His impression in youth national teams made Juventus F.C. bought half of his footballing rights, as he remained on loan at Bologna.

Is an Italian bobsledder who competed in the late 1950s

Is an Italian bobsledder who competed in the late 1950s

Was an Italian Australian professional wrestler best known by his ring name, Al Costello. Costello w

Was an Italian Australian professional wrestler best known by his ring name, Al Costello. Costello was the first professional wrestler to be nicknamed "The Man of a Thousand Holds" because of his innovative and very technical style. Costello was the creat