AFC Asian International Player of the Year 2022: Kim Min-jae

Fri, 27 Oct, 2023

AFC Asian International Player of the Year 2022: Kim Min-jae

Doha: Korea Republic’s Kim Min-jae has clinched the AFC Asian International Player of the Year prize at the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022 to cap off an exceptional season that saw him feature prominently as he led SSC Napoli to their first Serie A title since 1990.

Kim is only the second Korea Republic international to claim the prestigious award after compatriot Son Heung-min, who received the coveted accolade in 2015, 2017 and 2019.

AFC Women’s Coach of the Year 2022: Shui Qingxia

Tue, 31 Oct, 2023

AFC Women’s Coach of the Year 2022: Shui Qingxia

Doha: Trailblazer Shui Qingxia of China PR added a new chapter to her personal legacy when she was awarded the AFC Women’s Coach of the Year at the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022 on Tuesday.

The Jiangsu native became the second coach from China PR to win the award after Ma Yuanan, who collected the accolade in 1996.

AFC Youth Player of the Year (Women) 2022: Maika Hamano

Fri, 27 Oct, 2023

AFC Youth Player of the Year (Women) 2022: Maika Hamano

Doha: Japan’s Maika Hamano was named the AFC Youth Player of the Year (Women) at the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022 on Tuesday evening at the Al Mayassa Theatre during a glittering ceremony. 

The eighth different Japanese winner of this award, Osaka-born Hamano has quickly emerged as one of her nation's most promising rising stars in recent times. 

AFC Youth Player of the Year (Men) 2022: Kuryu Matsuki

Mon, 20 Nov, 2023

AFC Youth Player of the Year (Men) 2022: Kuryu Matsuki

Doha: Kuryu Matsuki’s outstanding ascendancy in 2022 saw the Japanese ace claim the AFC Youth Player of the Year accolade at the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022 at the Qatar National Convention Centre’s Al Mayassa Theatre on Tuesday.

Update: Kuryu Matsuki was presented with the trophy on November 19, 2023
 
Tipped by many to be the latest stand-out player in Japan’s consistent conveyor belt of exceptional talent, Matsuki has already secured a regular place in the starting 11 for his club J1 League side FC Tokyo, where he is mentored by Samurai Blue legend and former AFC Asian International Player of the Year award winner Yuto Nagatomo.

Grassroots achievements of MAs lauded at AFC Annual Awards

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

Grassroots achievements of MAs lauded at AFC Annual Awards

Doha: The tireless efforts of the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) Member Associations (MAs) in developing grassroots football were recognised on Tuesday night at the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022, presented by the AFC’s Global Partner NEOM.

Held at the Al Mayassa Theatre of the Qatar National Convention Centre, the showpiece celebration lauded the crucial work of MAs in nurturing grassroots football and fostering the growth of talented players, which in turn ensures a promising future for Asian football where stars can shine on the Continent and beyond.

MAs and RAs recognised for unwavering commitment at AFC Annual Awards

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

MAs and RAs recognised for unwavering commitment at AFC Annual Awards

Doha: The stellar achievements of the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) were put firmly in the spotlight on Tuesday evening at the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022, presented by the AFC’s Global Partner NEOM.

In a grand celebration dedicated to showcasing the best of Asian football, the outstanding efforts made by MAs and RAs in developing and enhancing the game, in order to continuously lift the standards of football across the Continent, were fittingly honoured at the Al Mayassa Theatre of the renowned Qatar National Convention Centre.

AFC Diamond of Asia awarded to late Saoud Al Mohannadi of Qatar

Tue, 31 Oct, 2023

AFC Diamond of Asia awarded to late Saoud Al Mohannadi of Qatar

Doha: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)'s prestigious AFC Diamond of Asia award was conferred posthumously upon former AFC Vice-President and FIFA Council Member, the late Saoud Al Mohannadi of Qatar, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the development of Asian football at the AFC Annual Awards 2022 in Doha, Qatar today.

The AFC Diamond of Asia is the Confederation's highest accolade that acknowledges and honours exemplary individual endeavours towards the advancement of football in Asia. The remarkable achievements and tireless dedication of Al Mohannadi, who passed away in January this year, make him a shining example of the values that the AFC Diamond of Asia seeks to celebrate.