Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: There is something special about a player who is able to command respect throughout Asia despite not winning a continental title with club or country.
Yasser Al Qahtani manages that because his record speaks for itself - anyone who has witnessed his rise since a record transfer to Al Hilal in 2005, can vouch for what he means to Saudi Arabia football.
In the week in which he turned 35 years old, the-AFC.com takes a look back at Al Qahtani's career in the latest addition to our 'Asian Icons' series.
Age: 35
Clubs: Al Qadsiah, Al Hilal, Al Ain (loan)
International Appearances (Goals): 112 (42)
AFC Player of the Year: 2007
The beginnings in Al Khobar
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www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/al-ain_v_man-city_2014-friendly_getty_jpg.html
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