Patosi continued his impressive form for the Persian Gulf Pro League side on Wednesday when his 44th-minute goal inspired Foolad to a 2-0 win over Malavan in the semi-final of the competition.
Their opponents, meanwhile, are the most successful team in the competition's history with seven trophies in their cabinet, and will arrive at the encounter with the added boost of having beaten Foolad in their most recent league clash.
Bongani Zungu – Rangers, Scotland (2020/21)
Sibusiso Zuma – FC Copenhagen, Denmark (2002/03 & 2003/04)
Benni McCarthy – Ajax Amsterdam, Netherlands (1997/98) and FC Porto (2003/04 & 2005/06)
Bernard Parker – FC Twente, Netherlands (2009/10)
Quinton Fortune – Manchester United, England (2002/03)
Percy Tau – Club Brugge, Belgium (2019/20)
Steven Pienaar – Ajax Amsterdam, Netherlands (2001/02 & 2003/04)
Thulani Serero – Ajax Amsterdam, Netherlands (2011/12, 2012/13 & 2013/14)
Nasief Morris – Panathinaikos, Greece (2004)
Anele Ngcongca – KRC Genk, Belgium (2010/11)
Tsepo Masilela – Maccabi Haifa, Israel (2008/09 & 2010/11)
Macbeth Sibaya – Rubin Kazan, Russia (2008 & 2009)
Jacob Lekgetho – Lokomotiv Moscow, Russia (2002 & 2004)
Thembinkosi Fanteni – Maccabi Haifa, Israel (2008/09)
Siyabonga Nomvethe – Aalborg, Denmark (2007/08)
Tokelo Rantie – Malmo, Sweden (2013)
Scroll through the gallery to see some of the South African players who have won league titles in Europe