Morteza Sharifi joined Công an TP.HCM's men's volleyball team on 15 October ahead of the national league's second phase. SGGP Thể thao reports that the Iranian outside hitter is training with the squad alongside Indonesian import Farhan Halim.
Another option for the attack
The coaching staff say Sharifi adds an attacking choice. He recently won Asian Games gold with Iran and scored 13 points in the final, according to the article.
The report lists his height as 1.93 metres and attacking reach as 3.73 metres. Those figures and international experience provide context for the club's confidence in its new signing.
Nguyễn Văn Hạnh's squad also includes domestic players such as Quản Trọng Nghĩa, Trần Hoài Phương, Giang Văn Đức, Dương Văn Tiên and Nguyễn Văn Quốc Duy. The combinations are being prepared for the next stage.
A final remains the objective
Công an TP.HCM host the second phase beginning on 28 October. They finished the first phase second with five wins and two defeats in the reported standings.
Reaching the final is a target, not an already secured place or championship resulting from the new recruitment.
The team previously used Martin Licek and Ali Haghparast. SGGP recalls Haghparast's contribution to their 2026 Hùng Vương Cup title as part of that background.
Sharifi and Halim are now working with their teammates, while their competitive impact awaits the next fixtures. Sharifi's completed Asian Games success with Iran is distinct from his new club's future league ambitions.