HIGH SCHOOL: Attended high school in Tehran, Iran... Played
four seasons of soccer, mostly at forward... Scored 4 goals in the finals
his senior year.
PERSONAL: Born on Mar. 25, 1981, in Tehran, Iran.. Parents
are Tofigh Samari and Forough Sharifi of Orange... Has two brothers, Farhad
(31) and Farbod (20), and a sister, Farmaz (27)... Chose Cal State Fullerton
because of its proximity, strong business administration program and the
men's soccer coaching staff... Played club soccer Blue Star... Enjoys skiing,
ping pong, mountain biking and swimming... Credits Coach Mehran Molk Ara
for bringing out his soccer talents and supporting him.... Farzad's goal
is to become a professional soccer player.
