He was born to a nomadic family in Sarabias, Loristan. His life was based on the condition of his father’s flocks. He worked as a shepherd, and in his free time he played football as a goalie, and in a local game called Del Paran – a game based on throwing stones the furthest you can. This might explain his unique ability to send balls to great distances. In an interview with the Guardian, Beiranvand told journalist Benham Jafarzadeh how his father was furious when he decided to focus on football and leave the flock.
