Who is the best Asian midfielder in football history?

Trailblazing playmakers and tireless engines define the best midfielders Asia has produced. Cast your vote!

1. 1
   Hidetoshi Nakata

   Japanese trailblazer who starred in Serie A and elevated Asian football's profile.
2. 2
   Park Ji-sung

   Tireless South Korean midfielder and Manchester United Champions League winner.
3. 3
   Shunsuke Nakamura

   Japanese playmaker renowned for his sublime free-kicks at Celtic.
4. 4
   Keisuke Honda

   Influential Japanese attacking midfielder and three-time World Cup performer.
5. 5
   Ali Karimi

   Iranian Maradona, a gifted dribbler and Asian Player of the Year.
6. 6
   Javad Nekounam

   Influential Iranian midfielder and long-time national team captain.
7. 7
   Yasuhito Endo

   Composed Japanese playmaker and one of his country's most-capped players.
8. 8
   Makoto Hasebe

   Dependable Japanese midfielder and long-serving Bundesliga performer.
9. 9
   Shinji Kagawa

   Creative Japanese attacking midfielder and Bundesliga title winner.
10. 10
    Ki Sung-yueng

    Elegant South Korean midfielder and long-time national team leader.
11. 11
    Mehdi Mahdavikia

    Iranian wing-back and Bundesliga performer, an Asian Player of the Year.
12. 12
    Aaron Mooy

    Australian midfield metronome with a fine passing range.
13. 13
    Wataru Endo

    Modern Japanese captain and tenacious holding midfielder.

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