From fabulous goals to mature performances and even a record-breaking feat, the next generation of stars was a welcome addition to the tournament. The-AFC.com has selected six of the best, who we can look forward to seeing much more of in the future.

Last-minute winners, extraordinary come-from-behind victories and one-man show stealers, the 2019 AFC Champions League underlined its status as the premier club competition in Asia.

We reflect on five matches that displayed some of the best of the action from the prestigious tournament.

“I would like to thank the AFC for this award. My thanks also go out to the management of the Qatar national team, Al Sadd and Aspire Academy."

Long-range screamers, acrobatic scissor kicks, stunning free-kicks and superb team moves, the 2019 AFC Champions League saw goals from all angles and distances that stunned and delighted lovers of Asian football across the Continent.

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With Afif unable to attend the ceremony due to his commitments with the Qatari national team’s Gulf Cup campaign, Xavi accepted the award on his behalf at the ceremony held at Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Centre.

Afif received the prestigious honour after an exceptional year for both club and country, producing 10 assists to help power Qatar to the AFC Asian Cup title in the United Arab Emirates in January, before playing a key role as Al Sadd won the Qatar Stars League and reached the AFC Champions League semi-finals.

Al Hilal's title success means the trophy headed back to the West for the first time since 2011 while it is also their seventh trophy in Asian club football. For more facts and figures relating to the final, here's the-AFC.com's week in numbers.

The 3-0 aggregate scoreline was no less than the Saudi Arabian giants deserved as the Riyadh side took the game to their J.League opponents both home and away to be crowned kings of the Continent.