# Mehdi Rahmati

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Iranian footballer and coach

Mehdi Rahmati Rahmati in 2022 Personal information Full name Seyed Mehdi Rahmati Oskuei Date of birth (1983-02-03) February 3, 1983 (age 43)[1] Place of birth Tehran, Iran Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)[2] Position Goalkeeper Team information Current team Kheybar Khorramabad (manager) Youth career 1995–1997 Pas Tehran[3] 1997–2001 Fajr Sepasi Senior career* Years Team Apps (Gls) 2000–2004 Fajr Sepasi 61 (0) 2004–2005 Sepahan 26 (0) 2005–2007 Esteghlal 23 (0) 2007–2009 Mes Kerman 65 (0) 2009–2011 Sepahan 62 (0) 2011–2014 Esteghlal 98 (0) 2014–2015 Paykan 29 (0) 2015–2019 Esteghlal 75 (0) 2019–2020 Padideh 29 (0) Total 468 (2) International career‡ 2000–2002 Iran U20 2002–2004 Iran U23 6 (0) 2010 Iran U23 (Wild Card) 7 (0) 2004–2012 Iran 76 (0) Managerial career 2020–2021 Padideh 2022–2023 Aluminium Arak 2023 Nassaji Mazandaran 2024 Havadar S.C. 2025 Shams Azar 2025– Kheybar Khorramabad Medal record Representing Iran Asian Games 2002 Busan Team Competition * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 22:33, December 30, 2018 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of November 14, 2012

**Seyed Mehdi Rahmati Oskuei** ([Persian](/source/Persian_language): سید مهدی رحمتی اسکویی; born February 3, 1983) is an Iranian [football](/source/Association_football) coach and former player who currently manages [Kheybar Khorramabad](/source/F.C._Kheybar_Khorramabad) in the [Persian Gulf Pro League](/source/Persian_Gulf_Pro_League). He played for the [Iran national team](/source/Iran_national_football_team) between 2004 and 2013.

## Club career

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### Early career

Rahmati started his professional career with [Fajr Sepasi](/source/Fajr_Sepasi_F.C.) in 2000,[4] he stayed for four years at the club and made 40 appearances before transferring to [Sepahan](/source/Sepahan_F.C.).[5] After only one season with Sepahan, Rahmati again transferred, this time to [Esteghlal](/source/Esteghlal_F.C.). Although he had good performance in the Esteghlal squad, [Vahid Talebloo](/source/Vahid_Talebloo) had better performances and he proved himself as the number one keeper for Esteghlal

Rahmati again left this time to [Mes Kerman](/source/Mes_Kerman_F.C.) where he played very well. He continued performing well in Mes and helped the club qualify for the [AFC Champions League](/source/AFC_Champions_League) for the first time in the club's history. [Persepolis](/source/Persepolis_F.C.) showed some interest on him but he reject the bid.

### Sepahan

On July 14, 2009, Rahmati signed a two-year contract with Sepahan for an approximate sum of $450,000 turning down an offer from Norwegian club [Rosenborg BK](/source/Rosenborg_BK). At Sepahan he was the first choice keeper for the entire season and one of the most important players that helped the club win the league. He repeated the same feat with Sepahan the next season, he was regarded as the league's best goalkeeper after his performances with Sepahan.

### Esteghlal

He joined Esteghlal in July 2011 where he won the [Hazfi Cup](/source/Hazfi_Cup) in the first season. He extended his contract for another season on June 18, 2012. On April 12, 2013, Rahmati achieved a recorded twenty-four clean sheets, equalling with [Iker Casillas](/source/Iker_Casillas) in a season. He also helped his team to win [league title](/source/2012%E2%80%9313_Iran_Pro_League) after four years. At the end of the season, he extended his contract with the club. After the retirement of [Farhad Majidi](/source/Farhad_Majidi), Rahmati was named as [Esteghlal](/source/Esteghlal_F.C.)'s [captain](/source/Captain_(association_football)).

### Paykan

On June 18, 2014, Rahmati left Esteghlal and joined [Paykan](/source/Paykan_F.C.) for $1.5 million, signing a two-year contract. He played his first match for Paykan in 3-4 home loss to [Tractor Sazi Tabriz F.C](/source/Tractor_Sazi_Tabriz_F.C.) in [2014 Shohada Cup](/source/2014_Shohada_Cup)[6]

### Return to Esteghlal

On June 29, 2015, Rahmati returned to his former club [Esteghlal](/source/Esteghlal_F.C.) on a one-year contract.[7] In 2018 he won the Hazfi Cup with Esteghlal. He holds the record for the most Appearance in Persian gulf league and is the first player who appeared in 18 consecutive seasons in Persian gulf league . Considered one of the best goalkeepers in Asia, He also holds the record of most clean sheet in Persian gulf league with (180).[8]

### Padideh

On June 16, 2019, Rahmati joined [Padideh](/source/Padideh_F.C.) on a two-year contract.[9][10]

## International career

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He was part of the [Iran national team](/source/Iran_national_football_team) in [2004 AFC Asian Cup](/source/2004_AFC_Asian_Cup) but he did not play any match. He won the [2004 West Asian Football Federation Championship](/source/2004_West_Asian_Football_Federation_Championship) with Team Melli. He was again part of the team in [2007 AFC Asian Cup](/source/2007_AFC_Asian_Cup) but he did not play any match again. Since the start of the [2010 FIFA World Cup qualification](/source/2010_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification), he has been the number one keeper for *Team Melli*. He also played for Team Melli in the [2011 AFC Asian Cup qualification](/source/2011_AFC_Asian_Cup_qualification). He was one of the best players for Iran in 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification and [2014 FIFA World Cup qualification](/source/2014_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification) where his saves played an important role. Rahmati was the first choice keeper in [West Asian Football Federation Championship 2010](/source/West_Asian_Football_Federation_Championship_2010) and [2011 Asian Cup](/source/2011_AFC_Asian_Cup).

### Retirement

On January 20, 2012, Mehdi Rahmati announced his temporary retirement from the national team, he stated in an interview "Maybe I cannot be at the service of Team Melli, so I temporarily announce my resignation." He added, "Due to some problems, I prefer not to say anything for the time being, but I have to say just one thing that I am not at the service of Team Melli for a while."[11]

After the announcement Iran national team coach [Carlos Queiroz](/source/Carlos_Queiroz) made a comment that he respected Rahmati's decision and would not invite him any more. Many in the Iranian FA tried to convince him to invite Rahmati again but Queiroz said that he was not involved in the decision and he could not see any reason to negotiate this matter with Rahmati.

In March 2013 Rahmati made a comment that Queiroz should not be the coach of Iran and the best he could do was to help as the assistant. At the end of the season Rahmati apologised to the Iranian people but not Queiroz personally in [Navad](/source/Navad) TV show. Before the final three matches in June 2013 for the World cup qualifications it was rumoured that the Iranian FA and Queiroz asked him to sign an apology letter provided by them which he refused. A month later in July 2013, [Hadi Aghili](/source/Hadi_Aghili) revealed that Rahmati told him not to sign the apology and they will beg us to return after they lose the first match which did not happen. However Rahmati was present in Training Camp in October 2014, but he was never called for an international match.

## Personal life

Rahmati's family is [Iranian Azerbaijani](/source/Iranian_Azerbaijani)[12] from the [Osku](/source/Osku) city of [East Azerbaijan Province](/source/East_Azerbaijan_Province).[13]

Mehdi Rahmati married in 2004. He has two children, Ali and Ata.[14]

## Career statistics

- *As of 6 November 2019*

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition Club Season League Hazfi Cup Asia Total Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Fajr 2000–01 Azadegan League 5 0 2 0 – 7 0 2001–02 Pro League 11 0 1 0 2 0 14 0 2002–03 20 0 1 0 – 21 0 2003–04 25 0 1 0 – 26 0 Total 61 0 5 0 2 0 68 0 Sepahan 2004–05 Pro League 26 0 0 0 6 0 32 0 Esteghlal 2005–06 Pro League 12 0 0 0 – 12 0 2006–07 9 0 0 0 – 9 0 Total 21 0 0 0 0 0 23 0 Mes 2007–08 Pro League 33 0 1 0 – 34 0 2008–09 33 0 0 0 – 33 0 Total 66 0 1 0 0 0 67 0 Sepahan 2009–10 Pro League 33 0 1 0 6 0 40 0 2010–11 32 0 4 0 7 0 43 0 Total 65 0 5 0 13 0 83 0 Esteghlal 2011–12 Pro League 34 0 5 0 9 0 48 0 2012–13 34 0 4 0 8 0 46 0 2013–14 30 0 3 0 9 0 42 0 Total 98 0 12 0 26 0 136 0 Paykan 2014–15 Pro League 29 0 1 0 – 30 0 Esteghlal 2015–16 Pro League 26 0 3 0 – 29 0 2016–17 22 0 4 0 7 0 33 0 2017–18 10 0 4 0 4 0 18 0 2018–19 19 0 0 0 2 0 21 0 Total 77 0 11 0 13 0 101 0 Padideh 2019–20 Pro League 16 0 1 0 2 0 19 0 Career total 459 0 38 0 62 0 559 0

## Managerial record

- *As of match played 18 September 2023*

Managerial record by team and tenure Team From To Record P W D L Win % Padideh 31 August 2020 22 August 2021 34 10 8 16 029.41 Aluminium 13 March 2022 4 June 2023 43 13 22 8 030.23 Nassaji 6 June 2023 present 5 2 2 1 040.00 Total 82 25 32 25 030.49

## Honours

Rahmati after winning the league with Esteghlal

**Fajr Sepasi**

- [Hazfi Cup](/source/Hazfi_Cup): [2000–01](/source/2000%E2%80%9301_Hazfi_Cup)

**Sepahan**

- [Iran Pro League](/source/Iran's_Premier_Football_League): [2009–10](/source/2009%E2%80%9310_Iran_Pro_League), [2010–11](/source/2010%E2%80%9311_Iran_Pro_League)

**Esteghlal**

- Iran Pro League: [2005–06](/source/2005%E2%80%9306_Iran_Pro_League), [2012–13](/source/2012%E2%80%9313_Iran_Pro_League)

- Hazfi Cup: [2011–12](/source/2011%E2%80%9312_Hazfi_Cup), [2017–18](/source/2017%E2%80%9318_Hazfi_Cup)

**Iran U23**

- [Asian Games Gold Medal](/source/Football_at_the_Asian_Games): [2002](/source/Football_at_the_2002_Asian_Games)

**Iran**

- [WAFF Championship](/source/West_Asian_Football_Federation_Championship): [2004](/source/2004_West_Asian_Football_Federation_Championship)

**Individual**

- [Football Iran News & Events](/source/Iran_football_award_winners#Golden_Ball_award) - Goalkeeper of the year ([2007–08](/source/2007%E2%80%9308_Iran_Pro_League), 2012–13)

- [Iran Football Federation Award](/source/Iran_football_award_winners#IRIFF_award) - Goalkeeper of the year (2007–08, 2012–13)

- [Iran Football Federation Award](/source/Iran_football_award_winners) - Player of the season (2012–13) (Second)

## References

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Mehdi Rahmati"](http://www.the-afc.com/competitions/afc-champions-league/players/36826?season=2018&competition=605&team=1443&player=36826). Asian Football Confederation. Retrieved October 9, 2018.

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["سید مهدی رحمتی ؛ عکس ؛ سید مهدی رحمتی در فجر سپاسی شیراز!"](https://parsfootball.com/fa/524856/عکس-دیده-نشده-از-سید-مهدی-رحمتی/). March 22, 2018.

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Mehdi Rahmati Holds Iranian records in League"](https://90tv.ir/news/%DA%86%DA%AF%D9%88%D9%86%D9%87-%D8%B1%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%AA%DB%8C-%D8%B4%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%87-%DB%8C%DA%A9-%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%B1%DB%8C%D8%AE-%D9%84%DB%8C%DA%AF-%D8%B4%D8%AF-%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B2%D9%87%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D9%81%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B2-%D9%88-%D9%81%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%AF). Retrieved February 19, 2019.

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["باشگاه تراکتورسازی تبریز با سید مهدی رحمتی وارد مذاکره شد"](https://www.tabnak.ir/fa/news/508870/%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7%DA%A9%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%B3%D8%A7%D8%B2%DB%8C-%D8%A8%D9%87-%D8%AF%D9%86%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84-%D9%85%D9%87%D8%AF%DB%8C-%D8%B1%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%AA%DB%8C). *tabnak.ir* (in Persian). Retrieved August 24, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["با مهدی رحمتی از سال ۶۲ تا ۹۲/عکس+گفتگو"](http://gahar.ir/با-مهدی-رحمتی-از-سال-62-تا-92عکسگفتگو/). Khabar Online. Retrieved September 18, 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["بیوگرافی مهدی رحمتی و همسرش + زندگی شخصی و فرزندان"](https://photokade.com/بیوگرافی-مهدی-رحمتی-و-همسرش/). September 27, 2018.

## External links

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- [Mehdi Rahmati](http://www.teammelli.com/matchdata/details/player.php?id=32) at [TeamMelli.com](http://www.teammelli.com)

- [Mehdi Rahmati](https://int.soccerway.com/players/-/47744/) at Soccerway

Iran squads v t e Iran squad – 2004 AFC Asian Cup third place 1 Mirzapour 2 Mahdavikia 3 Amirabadi 4 Golmohammadi 5 Rezaei 6 Nekounam 7 Kavianpour 8 Karimi 10 Daei (c) 12 Roudbarian 13 Kaebi 14 Borhani 15 Taghipour 16 Enayati 17 Mobali 18 Badavi 19 Kameli 20 Nosrati 21 Rahmati 26 Alavi 27 Zare 29 Majidi Coach: Ivanković v t e Iran squad – 2007 AFC Asian Cup 1 Roudbarian 2 Mahdavikia (c) 3 A. Sadeghi 4 Teymourian 5 Rezaei 6 Nekounam 7 Zandi 8 Karimi 9 Hashemian 10 Khatibi 11 Madanchi 12 Hosseini 13 Kaebi 14 Mobali 15 Aghily 16 Enayati 17 Kazemian 18 Rajabzadeh 19 E. Sadeghi 20 Nosrati 22 Talebloo 24 Shojaei 30 Rahmati Coach: Ghalenoei v t e Iran squad – 2011 AFC Asian Cup 1 Rahmati 2 Heydari 3 Talebi 4 Hosseini 5 Aghily 6 Nekounam (c) 7 Rezaei 8 Shojaei 9 Khalatbari 10 Ansarifard 11 Hajsafi 12 Mirzapour 13 Bengar 14 Teymourian 15 Hadadifar 16 Norouzi 17 M. Nouri 18 P. Nouri 19 Gholami 20 Nosrati 21 Afshin 22 Gordan 23 Mobali Coach: Ghotbi

Mehdi Rahmati managerial positions v t e Shahr Khodro F.C. – managers Misaghian (2013–14) Marzban (2014–15) Mohajeri (2015–18) Golmohammadi (2018–20) Sarasiaei (2020) Cusin (2020) Bakhtiarizadeh (2020) Rahmati (2020–21) Mohajeri (2021) Misaghian (2021) Seyed-Abbasi (2021–22) v t e F.C. Nassaji Mazandaran – managers R. Datneshan (1983–94) Asgarzadeh (1994) Mozdastan (1994–95) R. Dastneshan (1995–96) N. Dastneshan (1996–2002) Mesgar Saravi (2002–03) R. Datneshan (2004–05) Talebi (2005–06) Hejazi (2006–07) Sadeghic (2007) Ghazal Seflou (2007) Talebi (2007) Sadeghic (2007) Khourdestan (2008) Sadeghi (2008) R. Datneshan (2008) Esmaeilic (2008) N. Dastneshan (2009) Foruzani (2009) Kouchakzadehc (2009) Golmohammadi (2010–11) Esmaeili (2012–13) Geraeili (2013) N. Dastneshan (2013–15) Alves (2015) Mousavi (2015–16) Fekri (2016) Mesgar Saravii (2016–17) Elhamic (2017) Mesgar Saravi (2017) Pashazadeh (2017) Mahabadi (2017–18) Nekounam (2018–19) Jalali (2019) Mohajeri (2019–20) Fekri (2020) Fazeli (2020–21) Jalali (2021) Elhami (2021–22) Esmaeilic (2022) Motahari (2022–23) Inarejos (2023) Rahmati (2023) Rezaeic (2023) Alcaraz (2023–24) Elhami (2024–25) Sedaghatc (2025) Milošević (2025) Elhami (2025) Mohajeri (2025) Kamalvand (2025–26) Enayaty (2026–) (c) = caretaker manager v t e Current Persian Gulf Pro League managers Hosseini (Aluminium Arak) Jabbari (Esteghlal) Khalifeh-Asl (Esteghlal Khuzestan) Golmohammadi (Foolad) Tartar (Gol Gohar) Rahmati (Havadar) Zare (Malavan) Jabbari (Mes Rafsanjan) Elhami (Nassaji Mazandaran) Mohajeri (Kheybar) Garrido (Persepolis) Akhbari (Chadormalou) Navidkia (Sepahan) Daghighi (Shams Azar) Rabiei (Tractor) Omidian (Zob Ahan)

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