Mohammad Reza Khalatbari (Persian: محمدرضا خلعتبری, born 14 September 1983) is an Iranian former professional footballer.

He helped Aboumoslem reach the Hazfi Cup final where they lost to Saba Qom on penalties.

After two years with Aboumoslem, in July 2006, he signed for Zob Ahan,[3] where he played important matches and led his team to win the Hazfi Cup in June 2009.

FC Köln, however the manager (Zvonimir Soldo) stated that Khalatbari was "lacking physical strength" and that "he might be a problem in Germany".

He played an important role in securing Iran's spot in the 2014 FIFA World Cup under manager Carlos Queiroz.

Khalatbari is best known for his technical skill and fast pace on the ball, his vision, and his shooting capabilities.