 On July 23, 2007 Nakisa signed with IPL club Esteghlal Ahvaz F.C., the club he was destined to sign with for the 2006/07 season on a one-year deal, however in his first game he had to be subbed out due to injury.His injury has set him back and is thought he will never be able to play again.Nima Nakisa officially retired from professional football shortly after to pursue a singing career.