Rafael Midkhatovich Akhmetov (; born January 31, 1989) is a Russian ice hockey coach and former professional ice hockey player, who currently serves as an assistant coach for Irbis Kazan of the Junior Hockey League (MHL). He most recently played with Lada Togliatti of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).
Akhmetov made his KHL debut playing with HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk during the 2008âÂÂ09 season.