Who was the best player at the Asian Cup 2019?

Qatar's breakthrough upset signaled a new era for Gulf football, but stars from across Asia lit up the tournament. Which player shone brightest?

Akram Afif

Qatar's technical winger who was creative and decisive throughout Qatar's historic title-winning campaign.

1/10

Saad Al Sheeb

Qatar's goalkeeper who was the best keeper in the tournament and conceded very little throughout.

2/10

Bassam Al-Rawi

Iraq's commanding centre-back who was outstanding defensively in Iraq's run to the quarter-finals.

3/10

Ali Mabkhout

UAE's striker who was a consistent goal threat and one of the tournament's top scorers.

4/10

Mehdi Taremi

Iran's striker who was dynamic, physical and clinical throughout Iran's campaign.

5/10

Sardar Azmoun

Iran's talented forward who combined technical skill with goal threat in Iran's quarter-final run.

6/10

Takumi Minamino

Japan's versatile forward who was consistently impressive in Japan's run to the quarter-finals.

7/10

Wataru Endo

Japan's reliable defensive midfielder who was the backbone of Japan's campaign.

8/10

Son Heung-min

South Korea's star who contributed moments of brilliance despite arriving from the English Premier League season.

9/10

Hassan Al-Haydos

Qatar's experienced winger and captain who provided leadership and creativity throughout the campaign.

10/10