 for a couple of seasons, in August 2006 he was transferred to Sepahan F.C.He has scored some vital goals for Sepahan, including the one in the final of Hazfi Cup in September 2006.On August 7, 2007 Shafiei signed a contract with another IPL club, Esteghlal F.C.. Where he was most of the time injured and left the club one season after to Aboosmolem and had another disaster season with the injuries and missed so many matches.