The Asian Stars in France

Wed, 06 Jul, 2022

The Asian Stars in France

Kuala Lumpur: Among the big transfer news in recent weeks has been Japan forward Takumi Minamino’s move from Liverpool to French Ligue 1 side AS Monaco after spending three seasons and picking up a number of trophies with the Reds.

Soon after, one of the biggest names in ASEAN, Vietnam’s Nguyen Quang Hai, followed suit and joined Ligue 2 side Pau in a move that will generate huge intrigue among fans across the continent. 

With big campaigns ahead at their respective new clubs, the-AFC.com looks at some of the Asian stars to have played their club football in France in recent years.

Five Asian players who impressed in Europe in 2021-22

Tue, 05 Jul, 2022

Five Asian players who impressed in Europe in 2021-22

Kuala Lumpur: It was a season of exciting beginnings, growth, trophies and personal accolades for Asia's elite women footballers players in European football in 2021-22 as the continent’s finest continued to make their mark abroad.

Join the-AFC.com as we profile five players who had impressive 2021-22 campaigns in Europe. 

Six Asian players who impressed in Europe in 2021-22

Sun, 03 Jul, 2022

Six Asian players who impressed in Europe in 2021-22

Dubai: It was a season of exciting beginnings, growth, trophies and personal accolades for Asian players in European football in 2021-22 as the continent’s finest continued to make their mark abroad.

With the season ending and preparations for a new campaign getting underway, the-AFC.com profiles six players who had a positive 2021-22 campaign in Europe. While there were many names to choose from and the likes of Takehiro Tomiyasu, Wataru Endo, Sardor Azmoun and Lee Kang-in all making an impact, here are the six players who made the final cut for this feature.