Karo Haghverdian (Armenian: Կարո Հախվերդյան; Persian: کارو حق‌وردیان; born January 11, 1945)^[1] is a retired Iranian Armenian football player.

Haghverdian started playing football at the age of 13 when he joined amateur side Gohar F.C.^[2] Under the guidance of coach Areshavir Yeritsian, Haghverdian developed into a star player for the team. However, his parents - worried about how his passion for football was affecting his schooling - cautioned Haghverdian to stop playing football and to concentrate on his studies instead.^[2]

Going against his parents' wishes, Haghverdian continued to play. His performances on the pitch helped his team win several local championships.^[2]

In 1963, Haghverdian was spotted by Ararat Tehran FC coach Garnik Mehrabian. Noticing his talent, Mehrabian immediately signed Haghverdian to a contract for the remainder of the season.^[2] Haghverdian continued to play for the team for three seasons, until he was spotted by Taj S.C. manager Zdravko Rajkov.^[1] Haghverdian spent 6 seasons with Taj S.C., in which he participated in a record 17 Tehran Derbies against rival Persepolis F.C.^[3]

Haghverdian received 23 caps by the Iran national football team, scoring his only goal against Pakistan in the 1970 RCD Cup.^[4]