Seyed Mehdi Rahmati Oskuei (Persian: سید مهدی رحمتی اسکویی; born February 3, 1983) is an Iranian football coach and former player who currently manages Shams Azar F.C.

Rahmati started his professional career with Fajr Sepasi in 2000,[4] he stayed for four years at the club and made 40 appearances before transferring to 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.

On April 12, 2013, Rahmati achieved a recorded twenty-four clean sheets, equalling with Iker Casillas in a season.

He played his first match for Paykan in 3-4 home loss to Tractor Sazi Tabriz F.C in 2014 Shohada Cup[6] On June 29, 2015, Rahmati returned to his former club Esteghlal on a one-year contract.

"[11] After the announcement Iran national team coach Carlos Queiroz made a comment that he respected Rahmati's decision and would not invite him any more.

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 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.