Bakhtiar Rahmani

Bakhtiar Rahmani (; born 23 September 1991) is an Iranian Kurdish footballer.

Early life Rahmani was born in Sarpol-e Zahab.

Club career

Foolad Rahmani has played his entire career for Foolad. After the release of Jalal Kameli-Mofrad in the summer of 2012, he was chosen as the club captain by head coach Hossein Faraki, when he was just twenty years old and led the club to the fourth place. He renewed his contract with Foolad for another three years on 30 April 2013, keeping him at the club until 2016. Rahmani helped the club to win its second championship in the 2013–14 season, in which he scored five goals and assisted seven times in 28 matches.

Tractor In the summer of 2015 Rahmani signed a two–year contract with Tractor to spend his conscription period at the club.

Esteghlal On 3 June 2016, he joined Esteghlal on a two-year contract.

Zob Ahan On 12 December 2017, he joined Zob Ahan.

International career Rahmani was first called up for the Iran national under-15 football team in 2004. He has played for the Iran national football team in all ranks. He was called up and played for the Iran national under-23 football team by Alireza Mansourian in 2011. He was also captain of the under-23 team. On 14 May 2013, Rahmani was called up for the Iran national football team by coach Carlos Queiroz. He made his debut against Oman in a friendly match on 22 May 2013. On 1 June 2014, he was named in Iran's 2014 FIFA World Cup squad by Queiroz. However, he did not play for Team Melli in the tournament, as he was an unused substitute in three matches.

Personal life On 8 January 2026, Rahmani publicly supported the 2025–2026 Iranian protests, stating: "You cowardly and corrupt thieves have never seen the pain of these people. You have not heard their voices." He had also supported the Mahsa Amini protests.

Statistics

Club career statistics Last updated: 9 September 2019

Assist goals

International goals

Under-20 International U-20 goals 1 8 December 2009 Tehran, Iran 3–0 Win 2010 AFC U-19 Championship qualification 2 8 December 2009 Tehran, Iran 3–0 Win 2010 AFC U-19 Championship qualification 3 8 December 2009 Tehran, Iran 3–0 Win 2010 AFC U-19 Championship qualification 4 12 December 2009 Tehran, Iran 1–1 Draw 2010 AFC U-19 Championship qualification

Under-23 International U-23 goals 1 23 February 2011 Tehran, Iran 1–0 Win 2012 Olympics qualifications 2 11 October 2011 Tehran, Iran 1–2 Lose Friendly

Honours Foolad Iran Pro League (1): 2013–14