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

Hidetoshi Nakata

Japanese trailblazer who starred in Serie A and elevated Asian football's profile.

2

Park Ji-sung

Tireless South Korean midfielder and Manchester United Champions League winner.

3

Shunsuke Nakamura

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

4

Keisuke Honda

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

5

Ali Karimi

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

6

Javad Nekounam

Influential Iranian midfielder and long-time national team captain.

7

Yasuhito Endo

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

8

Makoto Hasebe

Dependable Japanese midfielder and long-serving Bundesliga performer.

9

Shinji Kagawa

Creative Japanese attacking midfielder and Bundesliga title winner.

10

Ki Sung-yueng

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

11

Mehdi Mahdavikia

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

12

Aaron Mooy

Australian midfield metronome with a fine passing range.

13

Wataru Endo

Modern Japanese captain and tenacious holding midfielder.