Who is the best Asian midfielder in football history?

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

Hidetoshi Nakata

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

1/13

Park Ji-sung

Tireless South Korean midfielder and Manchester United Champions League winner.

2/13

Shunsuke Nakamura

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

3/13

Keisuke Honda

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

4/13

Ali Karimi

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

5/13

Javad Nekounam

Influential Iranian midfielder and long-time national team captain.

6/13

Yasuhito Endo

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

7/13

Makoto Hasebe

Dependable Japanese midfielder and long-serving Bundesliga performer.

8/13

Shinji Kagawa

Creative Japanese attacking midfielder and Bundesliga title winner.

9/13

Ki Sung-yueng

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

10/13

Mehdi Mahdavikia

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

11/13

Aaron Mooy

Australian midfield metronome with a fine passing range.

12/13

Wataru Endo

Modern Japanese captain and tenacious holding midfielder.

13/13