Malavan is a professional soccer club based in Bandar-e Anzali, Iran. The club was founded in 1966 and has a rich history in Iranian football. Malavan has primarily competed in the top tier of Iranian football, the Persian Gulf Pro League. The team's home venue is the Takhti Stadium, which has a seating capacity of around 10,000 spectators. Malavan's major accomplishments include winning the Hazfi Cup, the Iranian domestic cup competition, in the 1975-1976 season. They also finished as runners-up in the 1976-1977 season. The club has had a strong presence in Iranian football, consistently competing at the highest level and producing talented players over the years. Malavan is known by the nickname "The Sailors," which reflects the club's coastal location in Bandar-e Anzali, a port city on the Caspian Sea. This nickname also symbolizes the team's resilience and determination on the pitch.