Adel Kolahkaj (Persian: عادل کلاهکج, born February 21, 1985) is a retired Iranian footballer who last played for Esteghlal Khozestan and Perspolis among other clubs in Persian Gulf Pro League.
On 20 September 2012, Adel narrowly avoided injury when he picked up a small explosive device which had been thrown on the pitch during a match against Al-Ahli.
[3] He joined Esteghlal Khuzestan on 1 July 2013, signed a one-year contract.
He is a member of Iran national under-23 football team.
In October 2006, He is known for taking free kicks, such as the one he scored against Saudi Arabia in Iran's 2-3 away match defeat.