Club Career
Starting out in F.C. Aboomoslem and then being transferred to Esteghlal F.C., he improved in a short period of time. His excellent performance for his club eventually lead to his inclusion in the national squad.
He has experience with UAE club Al-Wasl, and has had trials with Atlético Madrid and Fenerbahce. He had signed on with Fenerbahce in 2004 and had even practised with the team getting ready for the upcoming season in the Turkish league, but the deal was canceled before the starting of the season. Nikbakht was instrumental in helping Esteghlal grab the 2005-2006 Iranian Premier League championship with an electrifying display in the win over Bargh Shiraz. The win resulted in Esteghlal (59 points) edging Pas (58 points) for the IPL championship.
In June 2006 he signed a two-year contract with Esteghlal's fierce rival, Persepolis which caused him to lose his popularity among Esteghlal fans. He played in the final of the Hazfi Cup for Persepolis F.C. and scored for Persepolis F.C. in first match but missed a penalty in the second leg .In the 2006/2007 season in Persepolis, Nikbakht played as a forward, which made him score 8 goals in 25 appearances and have 8 assists in the league.In his second season for Persepolis F.C. he won the league and had his best season of his career with 9 goals and 7 assists.
In January 2008, Nikbakht was invited to go on a trial with Sheffield United. He was the most influential player after Ali Karimi for Persepolis F.C. in 2008-09 season.
He signed for Tractor Sazi in summer 2009 but for disciplinary reason he was not able to play for the first half of the season and his contract was canceled. For the second half of the season he joined Steel Azin. He moved to Saba in 2010 and played in the first half of the season but for unknown reasons he did not continue with the team and there were rumours that again there has been disciplinary actions against him which prevented him to play in the top level. As of 26 July 2011, he is playing for Paykan in Azadegan League which he got promoted to Persian Gulf Cup for the season after with the team. In July 2012. He signed a One-year contract with Gahar.
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