As the kick-off date for the historic 2021 edition approaches, the-AFC.com looks back at the 2020 tournament which turned out to be a thrilling affair despite the challenging circumstances.

We kick off our series by taking a look at goals scored from headers and invite you, the fan, to tell us which was your favourite.

Mana Iwabuchi produced a goal for the ages, Son Heung-min and Jeong Woo-yeong flew the flag for Korea Republic, while Takumi Minamino and Mat Ryan both made impressive debuts for new Premier League clubs. Plus, Mehdi Taremi and Sam Kerr continued their exceptional form in front of goal.

But who was the best of them all? There were so many worthy contenders this week that our usual perfect 10 has expanded to become a dream dozen.

Study the shortlist below, based on performances from February 4 to 10, and don’t forget to vote for the player you consider the most deserving.

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The 29-year-old creative midfielder was on the ranks of Al Jazira but his contract was mutually terminated at the start of February following a season that was marred by injury.

India, who will host the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022, face Serbia on February 17 followed by Russia two days later before wrapping up against Ukraine on February 23.

The squad has been undergoing preparation in Goa for the last two months. It will be the squad's first international outing since the COVID-19 pandemic.

The South American trio – all previous winners of the FIFA Club World Cup – were in Qatar for the 2020 edition of the annual competition after it was postponed last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The tournament reached its climax on Thursday with UEFA Champions League holders FC Bayern Munich defeating Mexican side Tigres UANL from the CONCACAF region 1-0 in the final.

The duo link up with the Uzbekistan Cup runners-up ahead of their AFC Champions League play-off against Qatar’s Al Gharafa, with the winners to join Al Hilal SFC, Shabab Al Ahli and FC Istiklol in Group A.